Chapter 181 Moving Like a Rabbit
He said this just to encourage Ronaldo. In fact, although this Milan team is a little older, it is definitely not as simple as a classic car. Each of their positions has the world's top configuration, even if some positions are older. It's a bit bigger.
"Kaka?" In the player tunnel, Ronaldo's eyes were shining, and his eyes stayed on the handsome Kaka.
The 22-year-old Kaka stood so dazzling in the crowd. He smiled and chatted with Rui Costa and didn't look nervous at all.
In the past two seasons, the most popular player in Serie A is undoubtedly Kaka. The 22-year-old Kaka, wearing No. 22, is like a mountain that Ronaldo looks up to. You can read news about Kaká in English media and newspapers almost every day. On the contrary, there are few reports about Messi, who has not yet stood out in the team, so Ronaldo is even more impressed by Kaká at this time.
"I heard that he is the most popular candidate for the best player in Serie A this year." Ronaldo licked his tongue, a little envious. A 22-year-old player can become a candidate for the best player. This is a huge honor in itself, at least Now 20 years old, he seems to have nothing to do with this.
Dong Fangzhuo's eyes only stayed on Kaka for a moment and then moved away, because there were many people in the player tunnel that made him very excited. Kaka is certainly excellent, but others dazzle him even more.
Rui Costa, Crespo, Maldini, Pirlo, Seedorf, Gattuso, Nesta... What a beautiful lineup this is.
It seems that every Milan player's face is full of relaxation. They are just here to play an ordinary game, not the Champions League quarter-finals. On the contrary, the faces of the Manchester United players are very serious, and the mentality of both sides is obvious. Not on the same level. Milan players have seen many more big scenes than Manchester United players, and Keane is no exception.
The Theater of Dreams is actually a blessed land for Milan. In the 2002-2003 season, the year before last, they won the sixth Big Ears Cup here. Their opponent was the old domestic rival Juventus. Maybe they felt lucky to come back this time. It will be the same as last time.
Friendly Manchester United fans as Milan players take to the pitch
They were not booed, because this is a team worthy of everyone's respect. Stam even received applause from Manchester United fans. For former Manchester United players who have achieved brilliant results in Manchester United, Manchester United fans do not Do not be stingy with their applause.
Stam's old face was also full of happiness, but he didn't expect that he found himself injured just after running a few steps on the field!
An inexplicable tragedy happened like this. Could it be that this was Dream Theater's punishment for leaving? Otherwise, why would you make such a sad joke?
Fortunately, Ancelotti's men never lacked defenders. He immediately replaced him with Brazilian Cafu, and the game had not officially started. This did not count as a substitution. This can be regarded as a blessing in misfortune. .
Of course, for Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney, it is definitely a very lucky thing.
Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney looked at each other and smiled.
No reason, because Cafu is not fast and likes to provide assists, while Stam is tall and has a tough and rough style of play that is even more difficult to deal with. Stam cannot start, which naturally has only advantages and no disadvantages for them.
Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney don't think Cafu can pose much of a threat to their defense!
There's drama!
Both of them had the same answer in their eyes.
Before the game, Ferguson made very detailed tactical arrangements for them to break through Milan's defense. However, in the eyes of Dong Fangzhuo and Rooney, no matter how detailed the tactics were, they wanted to defeat Stam, Nesta, Maldini and Kaladze. The four of them are looking for shooting space, which seems to be more difficult than reaching the sky.
Not to mention, in front of these four people, there is a butcher Gattuso who is sweeping and protecting them. This guy's bravery is comparable to Keane's existence, and his appearance alone is too scary.
Although several people kept nodding, they actually had no confidence in their hearts. The arrival of the 34-year-old Cafu naturally gave them more confidence.
But they obviously thought too simply. The reason why Milan is so powerful is not just because of Cafu or Stam...
The final starting lineups of both sides were:
Manchester United (4-3-3): Carroll; Gary Neville, Ferdinand, Brown, Heinze; Keane, Fletcher, Scholes, Rooney, Ronaldo; Dong Fangzhuo. AC Milan (4-3-2-1): Dida; Cafu, Nesta, Maldini, Kaladze; Gattuso, Pirlo, Seedorf, Kaká, Costa; Crespo.
Snowflakes were falling at Old Trafford, and AC Milan, wearing all-white jerseys, seemed to disappear in the air.
After the game started, Manchester United immediately felt the strong pressure from Milan, because Milan's ability to control the midfield is too strong.
The midfield controlled by Seedorf, Gattuso, Pirlo, Kaká and Rui Costa simply gave Manchester United no chance!
Fortunately, Milan does not like to press and attack like Premier League teams, otherwise Manchester United's defense will definitely be more uncomfortable.
Milan now does not play with absolute speed, but with midfield control. No matter how much the Manchester United players do, they all play their own game in the midfield. The rhythm is never at Manchester United's feet and is always controlled by them.
Rooney and Ronaldo rushed back and forth like headless flies on the two wings, trying to steal the ball from the feet of the Milan players. But countless times it was in vain.
Dong Fangzhuo felt the powerful aura behind him, and wondered if it was psychologically at work...
Behind him are Nesta and Maldini, two godlike defenders.
The elegant Nesta and the cold Maldini are on his left and right, always by his side, especially Nesta, who is like a strong dark wind, and his surroundings are full of Nesta's figure. He could feel the calmness and calmness of the two of them, as if as long as the ball came over, or he caught the ball, there was only one ending, which was tragedy.
However, it was Manchester United who got the chance first. In the first 3 minutes, Kaka passed the ball too far in the middle and finally gave the ball to Manchester United. Manchester United did not dare to play slowly with Milan, so Keane gave it to Scholes directly. Stopping the ball in the middle, he smashed the ball past Seedorf in a different direction, and then hurriedly shot a low shot with his right foot 27 meters in front of the goal...
It seemed that even the ginger-headed Paul Scholes felt the huge pressure, and his shots were hasty. As a result, the ball naturally missed the right post.
Then Milan immediately responded. In the 4th minute, Seedorf intercepted Ronaldo's ball in the middle and split the ball. Crespo passed the ball with his heel. Rui Costa's low shot with his right foot from the right side of the penalty area 16 meters away from the goal missed. Far post.
In the 5th minute, Seedorf passed Kaka directly from the center, and Kaka almost broke through Ferdinand's defense in the center.
In the 6th minute, Gary Neville fouled Kaka, giving Milan a well-positioned free kick opportunity on the left side of the penalty area.
The young Kaka began to show his talents in the game. Ronaldo and the others still looked very anxious and uneasy.
Seedorf's right-footed free kick hit the top of the crossbar 25 meters away from the goal slightly to the left. Just a little bit, Milan changed the score on the field!
"In front of Milan, Manchester United's players are like primary school students..."
"It's dangerous to keep playing like this. Even the veteran Scholes seems too timid to kick away." Lineker expressed his concerns about Manchester United.
But the ball had already been kicked out. After receiving the ball, captain Keane simply kicked the ball to the frontcourt. This time he did not pass it to Scholes, but to Dong Fangzhuo.
In order to get more chances to get the ball, Dong Fangzhuo decisively ran to the left, away from the center defense of Nesta and Maldini. He did not think that he had the ability to kill Nesta and Maldini at the same time, even if it was a one-on-one. None of them have the ability!
But Cafu, he is certain. Cafu has a lot of small moves with his hands, and he is a bit old as a full-back. He has just rushed forward to assist. Dong Fangzhuo will not let go of such an opportunity.
Dong Fangzhuo calmly dumped the ball in front of him while running, and protected one side with his body to prevent Cafu from rushing over to grab the ball.
Cafu almost ran to the left with Dong Fangzhuo, but when Cafu approached Dong Fangzhuo, he stretched out his claws, which were still very concealed. At the same time, he tilted his body towards Dong Fangzhuo, trying to make Dong Fangzhuo lose his balance through some subtle movements.
However, he thought too much.
Before his left hand touched Dong Fangzhuo, Dong Fangzhuo was like a rabbit that was suddenly frightened...
Move like a rabbit!
His legs seemed to be loaded with springs, and he suddenly shot forward, instantly dribbling the ball and escaping from Cafu's clutches.
Farke!
So fast?
Kafu was shocked and instantly felt that something was wrong...
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