It's here!

Upon seeing this, Li Shiguang immediately stood up from his seat and quickly walked to the sidelines.

From Li Shiguang's perspective, this was definitely a great opportunity for Leeds United, because Manchester United's three lines were not only deep, but Park Ji-sung and Carrick were also dangling around Modric, and there was not a single Manchester United player around Rodriguez on the right!

Alonso dribbled the ball, turned, and charged unimpeded towards midfield. After crossing the halfway line, Scholes pounced on him from the side and behind.

Leeds United's attack came suddenly, but in such a short time, it was not easy for the deep defensive line to push forward immediately.

Besides Alonso himself, there were only Adriano, Modric, Rodriguez at the front, and Kolarov on the left wing.

Alonso looked up and observed.

Park Ji-sung had already marked Modric, and Carrick was still in the middle. Although he hadn't yet gotten close to Rodriguez, who was running on the right flank, Alonso knew that as long as he passed the ball to him, Carrick would definitely rush over without hesitation and mark the Colombian.

I could hear footsteps getting closer and closer from the side.

Alonso's mind raced, but he ultimately chose to trust his old partner.

Before Scholes could run into him.

Alonso delivered a through ball, sending the ball towards Modric and Park Ji-sung.

Having worked together at Leeds United for two years, this solid and stable defensive midfield duo means Modric doesn't even need to look back to know where Alonso will pass the ball.

That is indeed the case.

The next second.

The football rolled past me.

Upon seeing the ball, Modric pushed off with his foot while simultaneously glancing up to his right.

Just one glance.

Modric saw a figure in a red jersey suddenly start moving, heading straight for the trajectory of the ball.

"They've come after all!"

After confirming that Carrick was running towards him without hesitation, just like before, Modric was not flustered, and was even a little surprised!

After waiting for so long, the opportunity the boss mentioned has finally arrived!

Just as Kaká was substituted by Mascherano and Ferguson called Carrick to the sidelines, Li Shiguang was also busy.

After a moment's thought, Li Shiguang roughly guessed what Ferguson wanted to do.

So Modric was called to the sidelines by Li Shiguang, and his first words were: "Luka, try to draw Carrick and Park Ji-sung's attention to yourself, and find an opportunity to pass the ball to Rodriguez!"

Modric's football intelligence is evident in his ability to become a key player for Leeds United.

As soon as Li Shiguang finished speaking, Modric understood what Li Shiguang meant.

Nodding in agreement, Modric returned to the field and found an opportunity when the ball was dead. He immediately told Rodriguez what Li Shiguang had instructed him to do, and told the young Colombian attacking midfielder that as long as he could pass the ball to him, he should shoot!

And now.

This was the opportunity Modric had been waiting for for a long time.

By the time Modric caught up with the ball, it had rolled to within about 25 meters of the Manchester United goal.

At the same time, besides Park Ji-sung beside him, Carrick also rushed to a point only two or three meters away from Modric, and was already on the ground, sliding in to tackle the ball!

Even as he fell to the ground, Carrick felt a sense of relief, because he believed he would definitely get the ball, and Leeds United's fast counter-attack would be wiped out by his precise tackle.

But that's not the case!

Just as Carrick's foot was about to touch the ball.

A foot suddenly appeared above the soccer ball, stopping it while skillfully pulling it backward!

"A brilliant move to escape on the spot!" Jon couldn't help but exclaim in admiration!

After dodging Carrick's tackle, the ball was pulled behind him. Modric immediately lowered his center of gravity, used his right leg to power his movement, and turned around from the direction facing the Manchester United goal!

This sudden change caught Park Ji-sung, who was standing next to Modric, off guard.

By the time the South Koreans reacted and tried to pull Modric away, Modric had already turned around and used the movement to create half a body space.

That half-body distance was enough for Modric.

He turned his head and glanced at Rodriguez's approximate location.

Swing your leg.

Pass the ball.

Then Park Ji-sung pulled him to the ground.

The entire sequence of movements was executed flawlessly. Modric managed to snatch the ball from the tight marking of Manchester United's two defensive midfielders and, just outside the edge of Manchester United's penalty area, passed it across to the right.

Because of Park Ji-sung's foul, Modric's pass wasn't perfect; it was a half-high ball, which, strictly speaking, wasn't easy to catch.

Fortunately, Adriano was positioned in the penalty area, drawing the attention of Manchester United's two center-backs and leaving Rodriguez without any other defenders around him.

This gave Rodriguez ample time to adjust.

The Colombian quickly judged the ball's trajectory in his mind and then took two steps back.

Next.

Under the watchful eyes of all the spectators watching the game.

Rodriguez used his chest to stop the ball in mid-air.

As the football slowly landed on the grass.

Rodriguez turned and simultaneously adjusted his body into the optimal shooting position.

Then he swung his left leg high up.

at last.

The instep of his left foot slammed hard onto the soccer ball.

"James Rodriguez, turn and unleash a powerful volley!" Lineker screamed excitedly!

It's not just Rheinkel.

More than 50,000 fans at the scene couldn't help but cheer loudly when they saw this.

Amidst cheers loud enough to shake Elland Road Stadium.

The football, without the slightest spin, flew through the air like a cannonball, passing over the heads of Manchester United's defenders and heading straight for the top left corner of the goal!

Schmeichel made a save attempt, but it was too late.

Faced with this undeniably spectacular long-range strike, Kasper Schmeichel's outstretched arm offered no help to Manchester United. His hand didn't even touch the ball; he could only watch helplessly as it slipped through the gap between his hand and the goalpost before slamming into the net...

"Goooooooooooooooooooooo!!!" Lineker slammed his fist on the table in front of him, but as if he felt no pain, he roared excitedly, "James Rodriguez—!! This attacking midfielder, who has long been a substitute, stepped up when Leeds United needed a hero the most!! The Colombian broke through Manchester United's defense with a stunning world-class goal!!!"

"ladies and gentlemen!"

"I am pleased to announce that Leeds United 1-0 Manchester United! In the 34th minute, the Whites have gained the upper hand in this title race!"