After scoring, Modric ran straight to the sidelines, where Li Shiguang picked up the hero who was likely to help Leeds United defeat Manchester United, his face beaming with arrogance.
Simone, Rivaldo, Ibrahimovic, and others sitting behind Li Shiguang also gathered around. Ibrahimovic even tackled Modric, who had just been put down by Li Shiguang, to the ground.
Then, the Leeds United players on the field rushed over and piled on top of the two men, forming a human pyramid.
Li Shiguang first put his hands on his hips and looked at the team members celebrating wildly with a big smile.
Then a chorus of boos erupted from inside Old Trafford.
Li Shiguang seemed to sense something.
I turned around and looked.
Ferguson stared at him with a complex expression, his face ashen.
Li Shiguang didn't bother to care what the old lord was thinking at that moment.
He met Ferguson's gaze without flinching, even offering a rather provocative smile, and nodded slightly...
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The TV screen is replaying the goal that just happened.
Lineker couldn't help but exclaim, "It was so beautiful! I'm not just talking about Modric's shot, but also Torres's unexpected backheel flick! To be honest, when I saw Torres surrounded by three Manchester United players, I thought Leeds United's attack was over!"
“Yes!” Jon nodded heavily, a smile on his face. “Manchester United also had problems! I really didn’t expect Ferguson to not use any substitutions on the defense. Look at Ferdinand’s chase after Sneijder’s pass. He was already running very slowly. That turn was as slow as an aircraft carrier!”
"Hahahaha." Lineker was amused by Jon's description. "Your statement is a bit unreasonable. Ferdinand's turn was already very fast, it's just that Torres was even faster! If we have to find a culprit for this play, then I think Park is largely to blame. After Sneijder passed the ball, he just slowly ran to the right wing, without even crossing the halfway line. I don't know why he was so persistent in sticking to him, which resulted in Modric being completely unmarked."
Jon chuckled: "You know what, I might know that! I saw an interview with Ferguson once, and he spoke very highly of the Koreans. What impressed him most about the Koreans was their excellent execution on the field!"
"High execution efficiency?" Lineker asked, puzzled.
"Yes! Simply put, he does whatever Ferguson tells him to do. If I'm not mistaken, Ferguson must have told him to mark Sneijder tightly before bringing him on. But I didn't expect this Korean to be so stubborn, hahaha..."
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After Modric scored this goal.
Whether the home fans accept it or not, they all know that Leeds United have practically killed the game.
Even including stoppage time, there are at most seven or eight minutes left.
really.
After Manchester United restarted the game, the fourth official immediately raised the stoppage time sign on the sidelines, indicating four minutes of added time in the second half.
To be honest, seven minutes can change the outcome of a football match. Just like in the last round of Leeds United's title-winning game last season, they only took the lead in the last minute.
So Manchester United has not given up.
Cristiano Ronaldo, in particular, seemed to become more proactive after losing possession, constantly running to find openings.
But Leeds United had just scored a goal and were in high spirits.
After the celebrations on the sidelines, Li Shiguang specifically instructed that only Adriano should remain in the center circle.
Everyone else retreated, since they were in the lead at this point. As long as they held onto their advantage until the very last moment, they would get all three points and double the bonus.
finally.
After Neuer firmly blocked Ronaldo's shot, the referee blew his whistle three times – two long and one short whistle!
"The game is over!" Lineker exclaimed excitedly. "Leeds United are indeed invincible after leaving September! They beat Manchester United 2-1 away in the ninth round of the 2007-2008 English Premier League season! With these three points, Leeds United will overtake Manchester United and move into second place in the standings!"
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Upon hearing the whistle, Li Shiguang immediately walked towards Ferguson on the opposite side.
Given that he almost gave Sir Alex Ferguson a stroke when they bumped into each other at the airport a few days ago, Li Shiguang was not overly arrogant when he shook Ferguson's hand today.
The two held hands and then gave each other a light hug.
Ferguson appeared very magnanimous. Although his face was still very unpleasant, he still congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations, Lee. Your substitutions in the second half were better than mine."
"Thank you, Alex." Li Shiguang patted Ferguson on the back and teased him in a friendly manner, "You were too eager to win. If you had used your last substitution on the defense, my players wouldn't have been able to seize this opportunity."
Ferguson's eyes widened at first, but seeing that Li Shiguang didn't seem to be mocking him, he gave a wry smile: "Don't talk about me, if it weren't at Old Trafford today, but at Elland Road, your substitutions would have been much more aggressive than mine!"
Ferguson's words left Li Shiguang speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond. After all, the old man wasn't wrong; the team was in good form and playing at home, so it wouldn't make sense not to go all out for victory.
After a few more casual words, Li Shiguang said goodbye and left, as the Leeds United players were still waiting for him to celebrate the victory.
Ferguson watched Cristiano Ronaldo turn and leave, feeling slightly dazed. He shook his head gently and turned to his players: "Alright, Cristiano, Wayne, don't look so sad. It's just a regular league match. We lost, we lost. Next year, when we go to the away game, we'll have another chance to avenge ourselves! Everyone played great today, we were just a little unlucky."
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After saying goodbye to Ferguson, Li Shiguang did not immediately head to the post-match press conference, but instead returned to the locker room first.
In front of all the Leeds United players, Li Shiguang called Allen and fulfilled his promise of double the bonus.
Then, amidst thunderous cheers from the crowd.
Li Shiguang also extended the four-day holiday he promised before the competition to six days.
This gave the substitute players, who hadn't received double appearance bonuses, another wave of excitement!
Especially for young players like Reus and Hummels, although they didn't receive that much money, a six-day vacation is enough for them, who weren't called up to the national team, to spend a pleasant holiday with their families...
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