Lin Hai Ting Tao
Chapter 1233 Stubborn Old Man (7th Update)
The football flew into Manchester United's goal, stirring the net.
De Gea looked up at the football, stunned for a moment, before his body lost its balance and he slowly fell backward, eventually landing in the goal, flat on his back.
And the football bounced around him, a fallen king...
"Goal!!!"
Harry Livi shouted loudly. "Hero! He scores twice! He puts Liverpool ahead! A beautiful turn and shot! So beautiful! The power of the shot was amazing, De Gea had no chance to react correctly!"
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When the football flew into the goal, young Hutson in front of the television did not cheer. Instead, he turned to look at his father.
He found that his father's face was as usual, nothing abnormal.
He breathed a sigh of relief, then clenched his fists and waved them twice, as a celebration of the goal.
Before the game, the media unanimously supported and favored Liverpool, and young Hutson felt that Liverpool should have no problem taking Manchester United at home.
So he took it upon himself to let his father watch the live broadcast of the game.
He didn't expect Manchester United to score first, and maintain the lead until the end of the first half!
Until Chen Hero equalized the score, he was terrified and had no intention of watching the game properly, constantly glancing at his father. Especially at the moment when Manchester United scored, he almost rushed over to turn off the TV...
Fortunately, his father withstood the test during this period and did not show anything unusual.
When Manchester United scored, his face was expressionless, showing neither disappointment nor anger.
He was like a neutral fan.
When his son kept glancing at him, he comforted his son: "Don't worry, son. Your dad is stronger than you think!"
But he didn't dare to be careless, and continued to watch the game like this.
Now that he saw Liverpool regain the lead, although he was relieved that his father was normal, his heart did not truly return to its original place.
Because Liverpool was only leading by one goal, and everyone watching the game knew that leading by one goal was not safe. As long as the opponent scored a goal, the lead would become a tie.
So he didn't dare to truly relax.
At this moment, behind him, his father, old Hutson's voice rang out: "Don't worry, son. The Liverpool in the second half is the real Liverpool, not the Liverpool in the first half… You must have confidence in this Liverpool."
Young Hutson also wanted to ease the tense atmosphere in the ward, and he started chatting with his father: "Dad, how can you be so calm? Weren't you really nervous and scared when we were behind?"
Old Hutson smiled: "Your dad, I've experienced the darkest days of Liverpool, what else can't I bear? No matter how bad it is now, it's better than that time, right? We got through that time, so what can make me feel frustrated and desperate now? Don't imagine your dad's heart to be so fragile. It's you people who make a fuss about everything.”
He looked at his son again, and then said: "I said, I want to live well and see the day when Liverpool reigns supreme again."
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"Gooooooooooooooooooal! Hero! Hero! Hero! Hero hero hero hero!!! He saved the team at home! He has once again become the hero of the team!"
Anfield Stadium had become a boiling ocean.
All Liverpool fans jumped up from their seats, waving their arms and stomping their feet to cheer for the goal.
Reversal!
In the world of football, nothing is more exciting than a comeback!
When you have experienced the pain and despair of being behind, you can more deeply appreciate the beauty and happiness of turning defeat into victory.
Just like life, how can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain?
Reversal, perhaps it is a kind of life experience expressed in football.
"Hero! Hero! Hero!!"
They raised their arms and shouted Chen Hero's name, expressing their admiration for Chen Hero.
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Chen Hero, who was being cheered by them, rushed towards the bottom of the Centenary Stand and raised his right fist high towards the Red Scouse fans above.
The cheers of the Red Scouse on the stand became even louder.
They knew that Chen Hero was thanking them for the support they provided during the game - for players, the cheers, shouts, songs, and applause that constantly resounded in the stands were the greatest support for the players.
The fans, as the team's best twelfth man, supported the team in this way, fighting side by side with the team.
Chen Hero not only waved his fist, but also kept waving his arms upwards, inciting the fans to continue shouting loudly and put pressure on Manchester United.
The entire Anfield Stadium was plunged into a huge uproar.
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Under this sound, Ferguson's face was livid.
The worst situation had happened.
But he didn't regret his original choice, because there was no choice at all. He could only continue to move forward, fighting against fate, against Liverpool, and against himself.
Even now, when his team was behind on the road, he had not wavered.
Being an enemy of Liverpool was his destiny, and he had never regretted it.
Mike Phelan looked at him worriedly from behind, fearing that he would not be able to withstand this blow...
But the figure standing in front did not even sway, like a reef on a turbulent coast.
Then he saw Ferguson turn around and walk in front of him.
"Go call Welbeck back, and Ashley."
His voice did not even tremble, Mike Phelan was stunned, he couldn't believe that this was the reaction of a seventy-year-old man in the face of such a blow, he thought Ferguson was holding on, but could he really hold on to this point?
Ferguson saw that he didn't move, and asked again: "Mike?"
"Huh? Ah! Ah... I'll go right away!" Phelan didn't dare to question Ferguson's physical condition at this time, he quickly got up and ran out, but perhaps he was too shocked by Ferguson's reaction, he almost tripped himself when he ran out, Ferguson frowned, and then called him back.
"What's wrong with you, Mike?" He reprimanded with a serious face. "How can you be so flustered? Isn't it just being behind by one goal? As an assistant coach, if you are so unsteady, what will the players think when they see it? I'm afraid they will have no intention of fighting!"
Ferguson's reprimand was right, and Phelan also knew that his actions would bring a very bad impression to the team's morale. This was not Ferguson nitpicking, in fact it was really like this. If you are not careful on the sidelines, any small action may be interpreted by the media as a big event after the game.
So everyone must pay special attention to their words and deeds.
"Go, go call those two back again!"
Phelan didn't dare to panic this time, he strode towards the warm-up area, and didn't almost trip again.
Then he called two people back from the warm-up area, which was considered a successful completion of the task.
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After losing the ball, Ferguson quickly responded, he used up the last two substitution quotas in one breath, replacing Welbeck and Ashley Young, respectively, and the two defensive players who were replaced were the defensive midfielder Fletcher, and the full-back Rafael da Silva.
This was a desperate move.
Manchester United's forces will inevitably be stretched in defense, but for the sake of offense, they can't take care of defense.
If they can't score a goal, what's the use of not losing another goal?
This substitution also showed Ferguson's attitude - facing the deadly enemy Liverpool, we will never admit defeat!
What is it to be behind by one goal? Attack desperately, do everything possible, and we must equalize!
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On the other side, Martin O'Neill did not become elated and relax his vigilance because he had finally reversed the situation.
He also made substitution arrangements, he replaced Gerrard, who was severely lacking in physical strength, with defensive midfielder Lucas.
This was to strengthen the defense ability of the midfield.
In addition, unlike Ferguson, he did not need to make a desperate move, so he also kept a substitution quota for maneuverability.
If there is no problem, he will keep it in his hand and use it in stoppage time to delay the game time.
This is a common trick used by many coaches.
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Replacing two offensive players in one breath, Manchester United also received the latest instructions from the coach - attack until death! Either equalize the score, or even overtake it, or lose more goals!
Anyway, it's death now, so it's better to fight!
Many Manchester United players had this idea after hearing the latest instructions from the coach, and they also understood the meaning of the coach doing this.
Manchester United is not just any team, it is a giant, the overlord of England, even for the sake of their own dignity, they are not allowed to fall into disarray after falling behind!
Manchester United's players burst out with enormous energy, suddenly turning from guests to hosts, and bombarding Liverpool's half.
For a time, Liverpool couldn't care about taking advantage of the victory to pursue, and all shrank back to participate in the defense. If they had just taken the lead and were tied by the opponent again, that would be the most tragic thing...
Even Chen Hero retreated to the vicinity of the center circle to help defend, which was not easy to see in the past.
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"Rooney's shot - good risk! It flew out, grazing the post! Manchester United's offensive has been very fierce during this period, and Liverpool's goal is full of crises... It seems like it may be breached at any time!"
Young Hutson turned to look at his father again.
As a result, he found that his father's face was still as usual.
"I said, there's nothing to worry about."
"But we're only leading by one goal..."
"There are many examples of winning a game by leading by one goal, do you want me to give you some?"
"Uh... no need." Young Hutson turned back to watch the game.
Does watching Liverpool's games really have no effect on his father's heart?
He couldn't figure it out.