The two commentators are right.

After the start of the second half.

Both teams continued their offensive onslaught.

They spread out their formations and engaged in a real, fierce battle!

Neither Lee nor Ferguson were managers who started out playing a defensive counter-attacking style.

They might adopt a defensive counter-attacking tactic when the team is not performing well.

But if the opponent is of similar or weaker strength, these two are definitely the most shameless of all the managers in the Premier League!

This was especially true for Ferguson.

He had faced off against Li Shiguang more than once or twice, and his opinion of Li Shiguang's Leeds United team had changed from initial disdain to now being extremely respectful.

Starting from last season.

Every time Ferguson faced Li Shiguang, he would think of many tactical variations and try various ways to defeat Li Shiguang.

But reality told him that the results were minimal.

If that's the case, why think so much?

Why not just put aside all these wild thoughts and go straight for an attacking game with Leeds United? After all, in terms of player ability alone, Manchester United is no less than Leeds United.

Moreover, judging from the 45 minutes played in the first half, the results were quite good.

At least back in the locker room, the players were still enthusiastically discussing what aspects they should improve in order to break through Leeds United's defense in the second half!

In the locker room, Ferguson simply reminded the defense to stay focused and then didn't discuss defense further. Instead, he instructed his players to intensify their attack in the second half! He especially emphasized the three forwards, constantly instilling in them the belief that Manchester United's firepower was far superior to Leeds United's!

Ferguson's words greatly boosted Manchester United's morale.

Especially the young Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney.

At the start of the second half, the two players relied on their active positioning and strong individual skills to help Manchester United gradually gain the upper hand.

In the 49th minute, Rooney's long-range shot from outside the box earned Manchester United a corner kick.

After Scholes took the corner kick, Carrick jumped high at the near post. Just when everyone thought he was going to head the ball, he feinted and passed the ball to his teammate at the far post after Kompany rushed over.

However, Berbatov, who was behind him, didn't react immediately and instinctively nudged the ball towards the goal with his foot, but Neuer caught it.

Three minutes later, Manchester United came back on the offensive.

It was originally a Leeds United attacking opportunity, but Kaká, who was carrying the ball, was double-teamed by Carrick and Vidic just outside the Manchester United penalty area. In the end, Vidic poked the ball away from Kaká's feet, and it fell to the feet of the recovering Berbatov.

Manchester United launched a quick counter-attack on the spot!

Because Leeds United transitioned from attack to defense, their defensive players did not immediately get into position.

Meanwhile, the rapid forward runs of Ronaldo, Rooney, and Scholes also made Cannavaro and Kompany on the defensive line hesitant to press forward. They could only follow Berbatov as they retreated to the back line while waiting for their teammates to come back and cover for them.

Although Berbatov played with elegance, Ferguson also criticized him for being lazy.

But he's not stupid; he can't just sit there dribbling and waiting for Leeds United's players to get back into position to defend.

So, just after running past the center circle, Berbatov passed the ball to Ronaldo, who was receiving it on the wing.

As soon as Ronaldo got the ball, he immediately became the focus of Leeds United's defense.

During halftime, Li Shiguang emphasized the need to keep a close eye on Ronaldo, so Cannavaro didn't hesitate and immediately rushed towards Ronaldo. At the same time, Alonso and Alves, who had already retreated to their own half, also immediately chased after Ronaldo.

Faced with this situation of being caught between a rock and a hard place.

Instead of immediately passing the ball back, Ronaldo dribbled it towards the byline, a move that brought a slight sigh of relief to several Leeds United players.

Everyone had a great understanding.

Cannavaro blocked the front line, and Alonso blocked the inside line. Neither of them rushed forward to tackle, but they prevented Ronaldo from easily crossing or cutting inside.

The real interception was made by Alves, who was chasing behind Ronaldo.

Just before Alves caught up with him.

Facing two defenders, Ronaldo first dribbled the ball with his left foot, feigning an inside cut.

This move attracted Alonso and Cannavaro, who both lunged forward simultaneously, trying to close the gap on Ronaldo. They either poked the ball out of bounds or committed a foul to get past him! Alves had already caught up, and they thought it was impossible for three people to attack at the same time and still not be able to stop Ronaldo alone.

But Ronaldo is Ronaldo after all. At just 22 years old, his fancy footwork is second to none in the world!

Right in front of Li Shiguang.

Cristiano Ronaldo used his right foot to gently flick the ball, which had just been passed to his right front, between Cannavaro and Alonso!

He then shrank back to avoid Alonso's collision and rushed past him from behind.

As for Leeds United...

Cannavaro, Alonso, and Alves, who were rushing back to defend, collided heavily together!

"Cristiano Ronaldo! He's broken through Leeds United's defense with a dazzling dribble! What a fantastic opportunity!"

At this time.

All the Leeds United players on the field were looking at Ronaldo, completely ignoring the other Manchester United attacking players!

Kompany immediately came to cover Ronaldo after his breakthrough, judging from his assessment of Ronaldo, the Portuguese star would probably choose to shoot once he brought the ball into the penalty area.

But Kompany hadn't even arrived yet.

Having just regained possession of the ball, Ronaldo did not choose to dribble into the penalty area, but instead used his left foot to pass the ball to the far post of the Leeds United penalty area.

Rooney is in position and unmarked!

Neuer rushed out of his goal while the ball was still in the air, knowing that if Rooney got the ball and adjusted his shooting posture, Leeds United would be in serious trouble.

To Neuer's surprise, Rooney, who had already fallen to the ground to expand his defensive area, did not shoot directly after receiving the ball.

Instead, he flicked the ball forward with his right foot, completely avoiding Neuer's save, and then crossed it again, sending the ball into the front of Leeds United's goal.

When Neuer on the ground turned to look...

Berbatov is already standing in front of the goal, ready to shoot!

The next second.

The entire Old Trafford erupted in applause and cheers.

The football slammed into Leeds United's undefended goal!

1-0!!

Leeds United wasted too many chances in the first half.

After the start of the second half, Manchester United surprisingly scored the first goal!