Chapter 78

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on the field.

Not long after.

Beep! Beep! Beep!!

The referee blew the long whistle three times, signaling the end of the regular 90-minute game.

One to one!

draw!

The players on both sides walked towards the locker room off the court, and after a short rest, they prepared for the upcoming overtime.

Blackpool locker room.

James also walked back from the court and stood in the center of the locker room.

In the buying and daily training this season, he really did a lot of hard work.

But these players are still a little young after all, and they don't have the level of their peak.

Coupled with advanced technology, a 1-1 draw with Manchester United players in 90 minutes is already very good.

He should not ask for more, he can only do well in the next overtime.

"DÁDÁ..."

James smiled, clapped his hands, turned the players' attention to himself, and said, "One to one."

"For you, it's very good, after all, you are still young, but you are facing a long-established giant team."

"In the next overtime, maintain your overall defense, and when you have a chance to control the ball, don't worry, and conduct it."

"After the 90-minute game, I believe that you all know your own strengths, so be more confident."

"do you understand?"

The players nodded one after another, with some determination in their eyes.

To be able to draw with Manchester United in 90 minutes has wiped out all the worries in their hearts!

Like James said, they can now believe in themselves!

"Vidic, Ramos, Cech."

Then, James called the names of the three people, "Come out with me."

The three players looked at each other and followed James.

Soon, they reached the door of the locker room.

"In extra time, compared to Manchester United, which has a thicker bench, we don't have the right players to change."

James looked at the eyes of the three back and forth, and said, "So the decline in physical fitness is inevitable, and the situation will also appear to be slightly passive."

"The main highlight is to see the defense of the three of you.""

James stepped forward and patted the three of them on the shoulders, "Can you do it well?"

"can!""

Vidic was very firm and spoke out immediately.

Ramos and Cech also nodded solemnly and squeezed their fists slightly.

"Thirty minutes, take it down, after winning, treat you guys well tonight. "

James smiled and finally patted the three of them on the shoulders, then walked towards the locker room.

The three of them also walked into the locker room, but their eyes were more determined than when they went out.

Soon.

The players from both sides walked out of the locker room and came to the court.

Preparing for the first half of overtime.

At this point, in the huge Old Trafford stadium, there were only a few cheers from Blackpool fans left.

The Manchester United fans did not have the kind of enthusiasm at the beginning of the game at all, but seemed a little silent.

No one here is thinking about poaching blackpool players for Manchester United any longer.

Their hearts became tense.

Is it difficult to be dragged into overtime by this third-tier team? Manchester United are really hard to say in this game?

If you lose...

Many Manchester United fans didn't dare to think any further, they just cast their eyes on the field expectantly, expecting another hero to appear in their team.

on the field.

beep!

As the players from both sides lined up in formation, the referee also blew the whistle for the first half of overtime.

The game starts.

Manchester United's center Yorke sent the ball in the middle, and then ran towards the frontcourt a little dazed.

He will be a little confused. In this game, not only did he not score a single goal, but he didn't even get a few good chances.

Not the game he expected at all.

In fact, it is not just him, most of the players on the Manchester United field also think this way.

Including a few newly replaced players with plenty of physical strength.

Sitting off the field and watching the team play a wasted game, they also seemed a little flustered when they came up.

After all, compared to James, who has nothing, their Manchester United, which has a deep heritage, carries the expectations of the fans.

James lost, and most likely to be applauded, the only time a third-division team reached the final in history.

But if they lost Manchester United, they must face overwhelming fishing reels!

This led to a lot of pressure on the Manchester United players at this time, and the more they played, the more urgent they were.

In this case, they certainly can't get a good chance.

Throughout the first half of the overtime, they gradually suppressed James because of the physical advantage of the newly replaced players.

But the offense was still quite chaotic and didn't get a good chance.

beep!

It didn't take long for the referee to blow the whistle for the end of the first half of overtime.

"As..."

After hearing the whistle, many Manchester United players let out a heavy sigh, and the urgency in their hearts could hardly be restrained.

Fifteen minutes left.

If they still can't score, they will be dragged into a penalty shootout!

Before the start of the second half of overtime.

Beckham and Scholes stood in the midfield and chatted about something together.

"Something has to be done."

Beckham looked at Scholes and said solemnly: "Let's take a few more long shots for the two of us."

"Long shot?"

Scholes glanced at blackpool's goal and saw the tall Cech, "their goalkeeper is good."

"Only try, otherwise you will score a penalty shootout, and nothing will be fixed.""

Beckham said anxiously: "Our team's long-range shots are the best for the two of us. Let's talk to them later and send more balls."

"Okay, it's really hard to get into a positional battle anyway."

Scholes nodded and agreed with Beckham's idea.

beep!

The referee also blew the whistle for the start of the second half shortly thereafter.

Blackpool took the lead in the second half.

The blackpool players, who had suffered a serious physical decline, wanted to run, create catch points for their teammates, and tip the ball upside down.

However, I was really overwhelmed and lacked in strength. I felt like my feet were filled with lead, and I couldn't run very well.

In this case, the Manchester United players grabbed the ball not long after, and once again attacked blackpool's defense.

The third minute of the second half of overtime.

Beckham finally got the chance he wanted.

This time, his position was higher. After Scholes saw him, he quickly hit a penetrating ball and hit his feet.

Beckham received the ball and turned to face Blackpool's goal.

Bang!

He swung the ball to the side, followed by his body, ready to hit a curve ball!

boom!

The ball was quickly hit by him, and the sound was a good shot.

But at this moment, Beckham suddenly saw a figure appear in his eyes.

It's blackpool's defender, Vidic!

boom!

Vidic flew over with a big slide and blocked Beckham's shot from the bottom line!

"what."

Manchester United fans in the stadium saw that another attack was blocked, and they also made a sound of regret.

Seventh minute of overtime.

Manchester United got another chance to shoot from the outside of the box!

This time, it was replaced by Scholes.

When he brought the ball to the front of the penalty area in the frontcourt, he immediately lowered his head, locked his eyes on the football, and quickly volleyed towards the football!

Curve ball is not his forte, violent volley is synonymous with Scholes!

boom!

The ball was of high quality and went straight to the top corner of James's goal!

At the critical moment, blackpool goalkeeper Cech's body immediately stretched, and a high jumping test flutter took the ball out with both palms!

Still not in!

Scholes covered his face, shook his head a little discouraged, and then ran towards the backcourt.

Time passed by, and he no longer knew what to do.

Tenth minute of extra time.

In a counterattack, blackpool used Kaka's personal speed to create a threat.

This young player from Samba has a good physical fitness!

At this time of the game, you can still rush!

After receiving a two penalty kick from the defender in the midfield, he blocked Beckham with his body, and then turned around and slammed the ball to launch the attack!

Along the way, because of the speed!

With just a few simple changes of direction, Kaka passed many Manchester United players along the way, causing bursts of exclamations from the scene!

It's a pity that when the ball was brought to Manchester United's backcourt, Kaka's physical fitness was at its limit, and he just shot a painless shot!

After the football was confiscated by Manchester United's goalkeeper, it was quickly thrown to the centre-back Gary Neville, who was a little on the right.

boom!

After receiving the ball, Gary Neville glanced towards the frontcourt, and then hit the frontcourt with a long pass.

This ball is looking for their attacking midfielder Ryan Giggs!

This amazing dribbling player didn't get any good chances under Blackpool's overall defense today.

But his technique is good, this kind of high penalty can be found, maybe it can be taken to create a certain threat.

"I come!!"

Just when Giggs was about to catch the ball, a cry of impending victory suddenly came from behind him.

boom!

Immediately afterwards, Giggs felt a huge force on his body, and the ball flew away from the top.

Giggs turned his head to look in surprise and saw Ramos' serious face.

The end of the fast break, announced the Manchester United players completely exhausted.

In the next few short minutes, they even played the traditional art of the peninsula team with the blackpool players.

Soccer Alley!

This situation usually occurs at the end of the game.

If a team is desperate to score a goal, it will do everything possible to pass the ball towards the opponent's penalty area, looking for a threat.

And the defenders of the other side are of course not vegetarian, and they often push the ball high out of the penalty area.

As a result, the team that wants to score is even more anxious, and no longer chooses to do any organization, another person will come out and head the ball to the opponent's penalty area again.

That's it, over and over again.

Soccer balls form an alley-oop toy on both sides.

Blackpool's defenders are taller, and Vidic and the winger Howell are tall.

There was no opportunity for United to get a goal-threatening opportunity in this attack.

Beep! Beep! Beep!!

When the time for this game really came to 120 minutes, the referee blew the whistle to end the game.

In the first and second half of overtime, there were 30 minutes in total, and neither side achieved anything!

Next, they will rely on penalty kicks to decide the winner!

"f**k it."

Some Manchester United players broke defenses and kicked the turf a few times.

Blackpool's players looked like they had completed their tasks and walked to the coach's bench, ready to wait for James's arrangement for a penalty kick.

sidelines.

Looking at the blackpool players who were gradually approaching, James thought heavily.

Whether the penalty shootout can be won or not depends to a large extent on how the coach selects the candidates.

And players who can play at this level will not be too bad at penalty kicks.

At this time, the player's mood is the real place to pay attention.

At this time, James also began to scan the eyes of these players, ready to see who of them looked more determined at this time.

"Ronaldinho."

Soon, James determined the first candidate, "You are the first to take the penalty."

"OK."

Ronaldinho raised his eyebrows, indicating that he could.

"Ibrahimovic, the second."

Immediately afterwards, James also said several other people one after another, "Ramos, the third one.""

"Kaka, the fourth one."

"Cristiano, fifth."

The selected players nodded firmly and took a deep breath to adjust their heart rate.

Strive to make your heart rate more uniform and more stable.

Soon, the referee on the field blew his whistle again, signaling the captains of both sides to play a coin toss to decide the order of penalty kicks.

Ibrahimovic immediately walked towards the field, and after picking sides, he walked back.

"They punished first."

James nodded, then walked to the side of goalkeeper Cech.

The goalkeeper is definitely the most crucial figure in deciding a penalty shootout.

James squeezed Cech's shoulder and said solemnly: "From Ruidian playing in the lower leagues to now playing in the FA Cup final with Manchester United."

"I know you understand what to do later."

Cech swallowed, nodded, and clenched his fists.

This is the best chance to prove his own strength!

It was after a few years of wasted time in Bensani that he finally got a chance!

Must take good care of it!

After a while, the referee blew his whistle again, signaling the players from both sides to come on the field.

Because it was Manchester United who made the first penalty.

Except for Cech, who went to the goal first, the rest of the blackpool team, including three members of the coaching bench.

At this time, they were all standing in the middle circle, shoulder to shoulder, looking forward to the next penalty shootout.

beside.

Manchester United's players are probably the same, with Ferguson standing in the middle, his arms shaking slightly.

that's it.

The entire Old Trafford stadium, everyone's eyes are focused on the twelve yards of the penalty area at this time!

Twelve yards before the penalty area.

Cech stood in the goal, did not sway left and right, but stood still, spread his hands, and stared at the shoulders of the opponent's leading players.

The eyes may be deceived, but the body cannot deceive people!

Manchester United's first striker was Ryan Giggs, a skilled midfielder who came over with the ball.

Giggs' eyes were a little nervous. It was not that he was not confident in his skills, but that he was very afraid of failure in his heart.

beep!

After Giggs put the football, the referee also blew the whistle to start serving.

Giggs glanced at Cech, then prepared to not make any fake moves, aiming directly at the left side of the goal and kicking!

boom!

A muffled sound rang out, and Giggs' feet touched the football heavily.

Cech's eyes lit up, the ball Giggs exerted force, and if he exerted force, it meant that the body range would be very large.

So he judged right, the ball is coming towards the bottom left corner of the goal!

After making this judgment, Cech's center of gravity immediately fell to the left, and then he stretched out his hands and rushed!

boom!

Cech felt a gravitational force in his hand, and then he saw the ball being blocked in front of him!

."EB...!!

The blackpool fans who came from the expedition burst into a roar of excitement.

After Cech got up, he nodded heavily and patted his chest excitedly.

Immediately after.

Manchester United's goalkeeper Schmeichel walked to the goal line with heavy eyes.

After he played, the opponent had already saved one.

This means that he must save at least two goals in the next to ensure the team victory.

It's a little difficult...

So Schmeichel, the well-known goalkeeper, is also under a bit of pressure.

Blackpool was in charge of the first striker, and Ronaldinho quickly stepped up and placed the ball on the penalty spot.

After placing the ball, Ronaldinho confidently turned his gaze to the referee next to him, as if to say hurry up.

beep!

The referee's whistle sounded immediately.

Ronaldinho turned his head, glanced at Schmeichel lightly, then put his eyes on the football and started to run.

boom!

His volley was also quickly drawn, and it was the right foot of the goal!

what!

Schmeichel jumped to the left of the goal and missed!

James 1-0!

The fans let out another excited cry.

Subsequently.

Gary Neville was on the penalty spot with Manchester United's second leading player.

Cech once again stood on the goal line.

beep!

boom!

Gary Neville pushed a kick from the bow and pushed it to the upper right corner of the goal.

Eh!

There was nothing Cech could do about the ball, only the sound of a football entering the net was heard.

Gary Neville waved his hand after a penalty and celebrated a little, but the Manchester United fans in the stands ignored him.

The fans are angry at this time, especially after the penalty shootout!

The flames in their hearts are being crushed by Blackpool little by little, so they don't want to celebrate too much!

Before the penalty spot.

Blackpool's second leading player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, came up.

beep!

With the referee's whistle, Ibrahimovic kicked the ball into the bottom corner of the goal.

Schmeichel judged the ball in the right direction, but it didn't come down.

Two to one!

Blackpool still ahead!

The pressure is still on Manchester United!

Fifth penalty.

Manchester United's Beckham stood up and shot to the top right corner of the goal!

Cech missed!

Two to two!

Although Ramos is young, this time he calmly used a change of rhythm to deceive Schmeichel's center of gravity and push the ball into the net!

Three to two!

Manchester United's Scholes stood up under pressure, scored the ball, and saved the last chance for Manchester United.

Three to three!

Kaka walked to the penalty spot and gracefully used a kick to push the ball into the dead corner!

Four to three!

Schmeichel still missed!

After the ball ended, Schmeichel shook his head in despair, and no longer had much hope for the game.

The next initiative is all blackpool's.

If Manchester United want to win, they have to make sure they save the fifth penalty when they hit it!

Hell level difficulty!

Under pressure, Manchester United striker York took the penalty spot.

beep!

After hearing the referee's whistle, York took a deep breath, locked his ankle, and fired a violent volley.

He didn't care about the angle of the ball, and even he himself didn't know which side to hit.

Under tension, some players will indeed choose to make such a move.

At least be able to give it a try and avoid being too nervous to kick directly.

The ball was lucky for York, the ball flew to the other side of Cech's prediction and rolled into the net!

Four to four!

York puts pressure on Schmeichel!

As long as Schmeichel can save Blackpool's next penalty kick, the game still has a chance!

That's it.

Under the gaze of tens of thousands of people in the stadium, the young Ronaldo stood on the penalty spot and took a deep breath.

beep!

Maybe the last whistle of the game.

Cristiano Ronaldo stared closely at the football and started to run.

One step...two steps...three steps...sections.

boom!

After the fourth step of supporting the foot fell, Ronaldo's foot volleyed on the football!

The ball is drawn to the middle of the football!

Schmeichel never thought that Ronaldo would dare to do this, and his body has fallen to the right!

"what"

The sound of a football hitting the net sounded, and the football flew into the net!

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