"Great shot! A beautiful world-class goal! James Rodriguez!" Jon also applauded Rodriguez's shot. "Just like Gary said, Rodriguez is a substitute most of the time. I don't know if it's because of this that Ferguson and the Manchester United players on the field overlook his presence. Just now, when Rodriguez shot, there wasn't a single Manchester United defender around him!"

"Hahaha, Ferguson is going to have a headache now. He's contained Modric, but Rodriguez has come out of nowhere!" After Rodriguez scored, Lineker also realized Li Shiguang's true intention in moving Modric forward. "Jon, what do you think Ferguson should do now? Should he put someone next to Rodriguez? If he does that, the defensive pressure on Modric will definitely be much less!"

Jon was taken aback.

I suddenly realized that what Rheinkel said makes a lot of sense!

Just now everyone thought that Li Shiguang's move to move Modric forward was questionable, but now, a problem has arisen: what if Ferguson assigns someone to specifically mark Rodriguez?

Given Modric's ability to break free in tight spaces, it wouldn't be difficult for him to pass the ball when facing only one defender.

At that time.

A midfielder with better playmaking and passing abilities than Kaká, and also a powerful long-range shot, was stuck outside his own penalty area.

Jon knows.

This is definitely not the ending Ferguson wanted to see.

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On the field.

Rodriguez, who scored the stunning goal, and his teammates had already run over the advertising boards to the stands to celebrate. The stands were also filled with excitement, with fans leaning forward and waving their arms wildly at Rodriguez. These fans looked as if they wanted to jump off the stands and celebrate with the players.

Standing on the sidelines, Li Shiguang excitedly punched the air a few times, then said to Simone, who rushed to his side to celebrate, "See that? Diego! That's my move!"

Simeone nodded emphatically: "Boss! It has to be you! I really didn't expect Manchester United to completely ignore Rodriguez!"

"Hahaha, Diego, this isn't over yet..." Li Shiguang smiled, looking at the Manchester United bench on the other side of the field. "Next, I'll see if Ferguson really intends to send someone specifically to mark Rodriguez..."

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Ferguson looked gloomy, but he didn't fly into a rage because the team conceded a goal. He simply whispered a few words to assistant coach Queiroz, telling him to talk to the defense and strengthen their defense against the Colombian player. Then he sat on the bench and began to think about countermeasures.

It's obvious.

Ignoring that Rodriguez's problem was his own, Ferguson did not yell at his players after conceding the goal. Instead, he gestured with his hands on the sidelines to help the players quickly calm down.

The team is now behind, and Manchester United needs to score at least two goals in the remaining matches to win the title.

Strengthening the defense is certainly important.

But now, the most important thing for Manchester United is how to convert those nearly ten shots before conceding the goal into goals!

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The Leeds United players finished their celebrations and slowly returned to their own half as the fans sang "Go Leeds United" in unison.

At this moment, the shadow of Kaká's injury was completely erased from the hearts of the fans. Even if we lose the Brazilian, we still have the Colombian!

Manchester United's players were already in position in the center circle, waiting for the game to restart.

The on-site director also timely instructed the cameramen to focus on the Manchester United players. From a few fleeting shots, it seemed that the Manchester United players were not too affected by the goal conceded.

Judging from the resolute expressions of Cristiano Ronaldo and Berbatov standing in the center circle, Manchester United's morale has not been lost.

That's true.

Today's match is, after all, a direct confrontation between the two strongest teams in the Premier League this season.

If Manchester United were to be defeated by just one goal, it would be far too boring for the neutral fans watching the game!

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After the game restarted.

The situation on the field has changed somewhat.

Manchester United, who had previously dominated the away game.

However, Leeds United, riding high on their early lead, began to gain the upper hand, while Manchester United remained composed and, under Ferguson's guidance, steadily tightened their defense.

This meant that Leeds United's attempt to capitalize on their victory yielded little result.

During this period of time.

Manchester United's defense was well organized. Even when the ball was delivered to Adriano and the Brazilian striker was able to get a shot off, Schmeichel, who has maintained a high level of play this season, thwarted several of Adriano's dangerous shots.

It has to be said.

To have made it to this final moment.

Whether it's Leeds United or Manchester United.

The two teams are basically evenly matched in terms of both offense and defense.

Such masters are competing.

What you're really fighting for is that one moment when your opponent makes a mistake.

Rodriguez's amazing shot just now was because he exploited a weakness in Manchester United's defense.

And now.

Manchester United are now the ones looking for weaknesses!

Leeds United's repeated pressure on Manchester United's penalty area failed, and as a result, Manchester United seized the opportunity when they pushed forward and launched a counter-attack.

In the 43rd minute, Schmeichel launched a quick counter-attack by throwing the ball from inside the penalty area.

Evra launched an attack along the flank.

After quickly advancing into Leeds United's half, he played a simple one-two with Ronaldo, getting past Mascherano who rushed up to defend, and then crossed from the byline.

Silva and Kompany in the penalty area were drawn to Ronaldo and Berbatov and failed to notice the far post.

The football flew over the heads of everyone in the penalty area.

Rooney leaped high at the far post and headed the ball into the goal!

"A header from Rooney—!" Jon exclaimed as the ball flew toward Leeds United's goal.

Neuer immediately made a save and also touched the ball.

But Rooney's header was very powerful, and the shot was too close to the goal.

Neuer's save didn't manage to tip the ball out of bounds; he merely deflected it, altering its trajectory, causing it to hit the inside of the post and bounce into the goal!

"Goal! Wayne Rooney! Just nine minutes after Leeds United took the lead, Manchester United have equalized! Although they need another goal to compete for the title, this one means they won't have to start the second half under too much psychological pressure!"