Chapter 203: One to One(1/2)
Beep!
With the whistle from referee Martin Atkinson, Carvajal tackled a foul on the right when facing Nani's one-on-one defense, and the entire Wembley Stadium was in full swing again.
"After the start of the second half, Southampton played obviously more aggressively. In some opportunities that can be fought for, they were obviously more proactive and desperate!"
After seeing the referee blew the whistle, the TV station commented and analyzed the trend of the second half.
Martin Atkinson called Kavajal over.
"This is going to take out the cards!"
There was an uproar in the stands, with cheers and boos.
It is obvious that Manchester United fans think that this card is well given, but Southampton fans think that this action will not be a card.
"The referee is a warning to Southampton players. Carvajal's performance is still very good, and his defense against Nani is very good. The Portuguese winger has hardly made any breakthroughs from his side."
Sure enough, Atkinson raised a yellow card high towards Kavajal.
"In the 53rd minute of the second half, Southampton also got the fourth yellow card of the game, the third yellow card of the Saints, and the other one was given to Manchester United's Carrick."
"Now Carvajal has to be careful. Manchester United obviously plays against the left side. He has a yellow card on his side, so he has to keep some action."
The comments of the TV station's commentator only appeared in the live TV broadcast, but at the scene, everyone could only hear the voices from the fans.
In the royal box, Abramovich immediately laughed as soon as he saw Atkinson paying out his cards.
"What a pity, I just gave me a yellow card. According to me, I should give me a red card!"
Continuing to follow the two teams' style of playing in the second half, Southampton could not see any hope at all.
At best, Southampton fought harder and snatched harder.
But the question is, this can only be a war of attrition. What effect can it achieve?
Yang Huan couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He didn't want to see Abramovich's smug attitude after winning the ball.
At this moment, Spanish midfielder Isco walked out and ran quickly to warm up, which attracted Yang Huan's attention in the stands.
Is this going to be on the bench? Or is it just a normal warm-up?
Generally, players on the bench will take the initiative to warm up about every once in a while to ensure that their bodies can adapt to the rhythm on the court as soon as possible.
"It's almost time!" Wilkinson said with a smile.
"What does it mean?" Prince William asked, turning his head.
Until now, everyone in the Royal Box has been attracted by the attention of the game.
The most important thing is because of this big bet between Yang Huan and Abramovich.
An eight-figure pound gamble is no joke.
"The combination of Scholes and Carrick cannot afford to play the war of attrition, and they do not have enough coverage in the area. Bielsa further strengthened the pressing and pressure in the second half, and fought the war of attrition, with the purpose of substitution."
This explanation is not unreasonable.
After all, even if there are substitutions now, there are more than 30 minutes left in the game, and there are still plenty of time left for Southampton.
With just one goal, the game enters the overtime stage. Southampton players are younger and have certain physical advantages.
"Who do you think will be replaced?" Prince William asked.
"Bidal!" Although Wilkinson was speculating, he was very confident.
Isco replaced Vidal, allowing Isco and Adam Larana, two skilled players, to partner with Stroman behind him, to resolutely continue to strengthen his offensive and pass threatening ability.
To some extent, Isco's playing can relieve the pressure on Adam Larana.
Yang Huan shook his head, "I don't think so."
"Why?" asked Wilkinson.
Yang Huan smiled and said, "I don't know, a feeling."
At this moment, Isco, who was warming up on the sidelines, immediately returned to head coach Bielsa after running a lap.
Bielsa, who was squatting on the ground, stood up, pointed at the stadium, and was asking Isco for something.
Soon, the fourth official on the sidelines raised his license plate.
Isco replaced the captain Adam Larana on the field!
"Switch Adam? Larana?" Wilkinson was obviously confused by this substitution.
Adam Larana's pick-up and throw-out at the front of the penalty area is very threatening, so why did she replace it?
Moreover, his performance in this game is not bad, at least he should be a little better than Bidal.
However, as soon as the captain of the Saints saw the license plate, he immediately walked towards Ibrahimovic, handed the captain's armband to him, and said another sentence, asking him to lead his teammates to cheer on, and then ran to the sidelines to hug Isco and left the court.
After Isco came on the court, he did not move forward and appeared in Adam Larana's midfielder position, but walked towards the midfield, came to Vidal, and said something to the Chilean midfielder.
In the end, Bidal moved forward and appeared in the midfield, near the front midfielder.
Isco, who has better skills, dribbling and passing skills, dragging back, but pushing Vidal forward?
"I can't understand, I really can't understand!" Wilkinson shook his head non-stop.
Bielsa's move is very risky, especially his trust in Vidal, who performed poorly in this game.
After winning the bet, everyone said he was a clever trick.
But if he loses the bet, everyone will say that he is nepotism.
"Is he going to use Vidal to further consume Scholes and Carrick? Just like Rooney harassing Stroman in the first half?" Wilkinson frowned and guessed.
However, what Vidal is used to be used has not been reflected yet. Isco, who came on the bench, won a chance to show his face.
"Stroman passed by Southampton to Chamberlain after intercepting the ball."
"Chamberlain pulled to the middle to catch the ball and wanted to break through, but Scholes got stuck."
Seeing that he could not pass or break through, Chamberlain immediately turned around, turned his back to Scholes, protecting the ball.
Seeing Isco quickly inserted into the right side from behind, Chamberlain immediately passed the ball.
"Isco, facing Evra, Nani is behind him, and he takes a kick..."
"...Good ball! Choose again! I've picked Evra..."
After two players were hit by each other, Isco immediately turned around and blocked Evra behind him.
"After the breasts stop, beautiful, pick them again... pick them behind Evra..."
"It's past, it's so wonderful, Isco!"
As soon as the short Isco saw the ball picking Evra, he immediately turned around and quickly chased after him.
Evra also wanted to turn around, but she was a beat slower.
Isco received the ball before everyone, one trip!
"It's past, it's actually past!"
The whole picture is aimed at Isco!
No one expected that although the young player was in the back, he suddenly stepped forward and even inserted so firmly and decisively.
More importantly, he made a breakthrough in the extremely narrow range of the wing, facing two players double-teams.
What will he do next?
Countless fans looked at him nervously, and even many fans in the stands were so excited that they couldn't help but stand up.
“…passed…”
The ball drew an arc and fell into the penalty area.
Vidal rushed up quickly from outside the penalty area and jumped high against the ball.
But the tall Vidic suddenly appeared, and before him, he headed the ball and pushed the cross out of the penalty area.
The entire Wembley Stadium made a sound of crying, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
There were also regrets from Southampton fans.
Who would have thought that this Spanish young player would create a threat as soon as he came on the court?
"Isco, this player has very fine feet, but a little sticky."
Wilkinson felt that Isco was the kind of player who was very eye-catching.
But if the ball just now had passed earlier and pressed lower and faster, the ball would basically have!
"Arranging Vidal at the forefront of the penalty area seems to be a must for his ability to score in the back."
Although the threat posed by the first touch failed to score, Isco was becoming more and more active.
After more than a minute, I got another chance to get the ball in the middle circle.
Vidal pulled back to defend, intercepted the ball and passed it to Stroman, who touched the ball with one kick and gave Isco.
Isco stopped the ball, turned around, and started to complete it in one go.
To be continued...