At the beginning, Manchester United and Inter Milan both tentatively attacked to see if they could steal one, but no one could do it.

Then the two teams gave up the full-game pressing and fought against their opponents in the midfield. Both sides also created some opportunities. Inter Milan had greater threats because Macon had better shooting skills than Valencia, and in fact, both sides were still evenly matched.

If you want to break the stalemate, you often have to look at the stars’ inspiration or the opponent’s mistakes.

In Manchester United and Inter Milan, Rooney and Gao Xiaodong were able to break the balance. However, in the game, they were both defended by the opponent's most tight defense. Gao Xiaodong didn't have many flash points, but he had a very threatening pass. Rooney was seen by Lucio and had almost no performance.

This made Rooney very anxious. Twenty minutes later, he began to retreat and receive the ball, intending to run to attack Inter Milan's defense line. However, Inter Milan's Etoo and Pandev returned to defense actively, Macon and Sanetti gradually found a sense of defense on the two sides. Valencia and Park Ji-sung had almost no chance of crossing on the side. Rooney's retreat could only serve as a fulcrum to catch the ball, and could not do anything else.

Inter Milan strangled Manchester United's two sides, but their own offensive was also lost by most of their own. Facing Valencia's speed threat, Sanetti dared not assist easily, and Macon was very active in assisting, but Ferguson sent Park Ji-sung and Evra on his left. Under the defense of these two, Macon's offensive threat on the side was at most 50% left.

Inter Milan and Manchester United have poor ball control and pass-through ability, but they actually pay great attention to attacking on the wing. Now the wings are restricted by each other, and the center of the offense can only be turned to the middle.

Manchester United's main midfielder is Scholes. Carrick can output a long pass in the backcourt, also have a forward goal and grab points. Fletcher is mainly responsible for the midfield defense. Such a midfield combination, coupled with Rooney who plays for the striker, has enough impact, but requires space.

Mourinho saw this right, the distance between the three lines was well maintained, and the goal was lost and the defense was very fast, especially Gao Xiaodong and Etoo. Although these two are the core of the offense, they were faster than Carrick and Fletcher's forward insertion. Manchester United rarely had the opportunity to form a numerical advantage in the middle, and even could not even balance the situation.

Inter Milan's mid-lane offense is actually more technical than Manchester United. Gao Xiaodong is in the middle, with Etoo from Barcelona and former Yugoslav player Pandev on both sides, and Milito from South America and Argentina in front of him. Such an attack combination can play beautiful offensive cooperation as long as the feet are smooth. All they need is patience, and Gao Xiaodong is exactly the kind of super precocious player. He is not in a hurry at all in the face of the deadlock. He constantly dispatches and organizes in the midfield and waits for an opportunity to give Manchester United a fatal blow.

In the 30th minute of the game, Macon's cross was grabbed by goalkeeper Van der Sar. He quickly threw it to Carrick. Carrick received the ball and turned around and passed it in one go. Gao Xiaodong saw that there was no time to press, so he immediately turned around and ran back.

Rooney was in the top position, but Lucio played very aggressively. He rushed forward and beat Rooney and pushed the ball out.

The ball was taken by Park Ji-sung, and he took a few steps forward and immediately passed the ball to Scholes.

Scholes saw that Inter Milan's two midfielders were closing in the middle. He had no chance to break through, so he gave up stopping the ball and shot directly to the ball and volley.

Scholes is not tall, but his feet are very hard and has strong long-range shooting ability. The season he won the Champions League was to eliminate Barcelona with his long-range shooting.

However, Scholes' long shot was not tricky enough, so Cesar flew to hit the ball to the wing.

Zanetti quickly went over to get the ball, and Valencia relied on her fast speed and rushed over to steal when there was little chance.

An old monster like Sanetti is very experienced, and it is too easy to deal with a naughty young man like Valencia. He hit the ball towards the bottom line and shook Valencia who couldn't hold her back.

This was a good opportunity to fight back. Zanetti turned around and immediately rushed forward along the side.

Scholes immediately made up for Ferguson to the wing, while Fletcher and Carrick quickly retreated to protect their defense.

Sanetti wanted to go to the frontcourt to attack Gary Neville with Pandev, but Valencia was really fast. Sanetti had just passed halftime and Valencia caught up.

Zanetti observed the frontcourt and saw that Carrick and Fletcher had not yet fully returned to their positions, so he passed the ball to Gao Xiaodong who was quickly forward and stood on the side to meet him.

Zanetti passed a little late. When Gao Xiaodong received the ball, Carrick had already landed. Fletcher rushed over. Facing such a two-way defense line, Gao Xiaodong and Milito could not match it.

Gao Xiaodong smiled bitterly, gave up the fast attack, passed the ball back to Cambiaso, and slowly organized the attack.

Mourinho on the sidelines saw all Manchester United players back to his half and pressed against Inter Milan players. He knew that the opportunity to counterattack was lost. He quickly ran to the sidelines and shouted at Zanetti: "Drop the ball less! Play speed!"

Zanetti waved at Mourinho apologetically. He realized that his choice just now was wrong. Today was his 700 games. He was a little greedy for me. If he had given Gao Xiaodong a long time ago, there would definitely be more changes.

Facing Manchester United, where all the players returned to defense, Gao Xiaodong was not in a hurry. He kept passing the ball back and dividing the side, mobilizing Manchester United's troops, and waiting for Manchester United to make mistakes.

Manchester United has rich experience in major competitions. They are very strict in defense and do not give Inter Milan any chance. However, after Inter Milan passed continuously, their defenders also pressed near the center circle. Lucio saw the opportunity and suddenly dribbled the ball forward, disrupting Manchester United's defense.

Scholes came to defend Lucio, but left Stankovic empty.

Stankovic originally played as a front midfielder, but as he got older, he played as he got closer and closer, and finally became a back midfielder. However, he still had the awareness of attack. When he saw the opportunity, he immediately quickly inserted into the penalty area.

Lucio passed the ball to Stankovic. Because Stankovic's long-range shot was very strong, Fletcher could only block Stankovic, which freed up Gao Xiaodong again.

Seeing Stankovic step forward, in order to open up space for Stankovic, Milito ran towards the ribs, and Etoo was also moving into the penalty area, looking for a chance to shoot.

Gao Xiaodong was worried that Stankovic would shoot casually and shouted that he would pass it back, but Gao Xiaodong was behind him, and Stankovic couldn't hear or see it.

However, Stankovic could see Etoo and Milito, especially Etoo who cut inward, raising his hand to Stankovic for the ball, and Stankovic immediately stuffed the ball over.

Manchester United fans in the stands exclaimed that if the ball was passed, it would be dangerous. Etoo could shoot at a small angle after receiving the ball.

Fletcher slowed down and did not touch the interception, but Manchester United centre-back Vidic predicted Stankovic's intentions. He fell to the ground to intercept and intercept the ball.

At this moment, the midfield and frontcourt were in chaos and crowded. Before Vidic got up to get the ball, Gao Xiaodong arrived. Vidic became anxious and swept his legs horizontally, trying to kick the ball aside. If he couldn't sweep the ball, he had to sweep Gao Xiaodong.

Gao Xiaodong took a step faster. He rubbed the ball and jumped, and even drove the ball over Vidic.

When Vidic cleared, Manchester United was about to cheer, but before the cheers could be heard, Gao Xiaodong grabbed the ball again.

At this time, there were no defensive players in front of Gao Xiaodong, only the penalty area and the goalkeeper.

Manchester United fans looked pale, and many people covered their eyes and dared not look.

When the ball fell, it was very close to Gao Xiaodong's body and it was difficult to shoot, but at this moment there were too many people inside and outside the penalty area, and there was not even a second adjustment. In the midst of lightning, Gao Xiaodong showed his killer's character. He leaned forward, exerted force with his calf, and pulled the ball towards the lower left corner of the goal.

This time, Manchester United's front of the penalty area was too chaotic. Van der Sar didn't need to grab the ball, but he couldn't tell where the ball would run. It was not until Gao Xiaodong got the ball that Van der Sar quickly ran to the right side of the goal.

When Gao Xiaodong kicked off, Van dersar had already blocked the lower right corner, but the ball was very fast. Van dersar hit the position between Van dersar's foot and the goal post, and he could not fall to the ground to save. Van dersar could only stretch his foot to block.

If the ball rolls normally, Van der Sar can also block it, but the turf is stepped on and the ball bounces in the rolling direction, and the ball just flew into the net from Van der Sar's instep.

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Gao Xiaodong scored the throat with a sword, setting the first record for Inter Milan.

Van der Sar was stunned and sat down on the ground in sadness and despair.
Chapter completed!