"Leeds United launched a furious attack outside Manchester United's penalty area!" Jon's voice echoed in the studio. "But no matter who took the shot, they couldn't break through Manchester United and Schmeichel's ironclad defense!"
"Time is ticking away, and Leeds United are already on the verge of hell!"
"The 90 minutes of regular time have ended. In five minutes, they will watch Manchester United, also from the Premier League, stand atop the European stage!"
"In five minutes, Ferguson will achieve his first victory against Lee in nearly two seasons! And this victory will bring the Champions League trophy back to Manchester United after a long absence!"
After stoppage time began.
Ferguson wore a smile, as if victory was firmly in his grasp.
Queiroz next to him was even more exaggerated.
He waved his arms and began to incite all the Manchester United fans in the entire Luzhniki Stadium, making them erupt in even louder noise and completely overwhelm the Leeds United fans and players in terms of momentum.
It was in this atmosphere that Leeds United were almost in despair.
The time has come to the ninety-second minute.
Leeds United launched an attack down the right flank.
Ribery dribbled the ball to the byline, and facing the defense of Ronaldo and Evra, the Frenchman, after observing the situation in the penalty area, did not choose to cross, but instead passed the ball diagonally back to Modric, who was supporting him in the middle.
Received the pass.
Modric wanted to try a long-range shot, but before he could adjust his shooting posture, Carrick rushed out from the edge of the penalty area right in front of him.
Left with no other choice.
Modric had to change his mind and pass the ball across to Bale on the left wing.
Two quick passes in a short period of time stretched Manchester United's defense, which was almost entirely packed into the penalty area, making things difficult for them.
So when Bale received the pass, there were no other Manchester United players in front of him.
Seeing this situation.
Bale then took no further hesitation and shot.
But the powerful shot still posed no threat to Manchester United's goal. Instead, it was deflected by Wes Brown, who rushed out of the penalty area to block it, and then bounced out of bounds!
"Bale's shot was blocked out of bounds, Leeds United got a corner." Jon spoke quickly, "With only three minutes left, every chance to get the ball into Manchester United's penalty area is precious for Leeds United!"
really.
The Leeds United players really valued this opportunity.
Modric quickly ran to the sidelines, picked up the ball that the ball boy had thrown back, and placed it on the penalty spot.
In just a short while.
The other Leeds United players also ran into Manchester United's penalty area and began vying for positions with the Manchester United players.
After placing the soccer ball.
Modric took a few steps back at a steady pace, creating space for his run-up while also observing the situation in the penalty area.
soon.
Modric stopped, then raised his left hand and made a "four" shape with his fingers.
This is a code word that teams often use in their set-piece tactics.
Meanwhile, within Leeds United.
The "four" means that Modric will kick the ball a little outside the penalty area, roughly near the penalty spot.
Immediately afterwards.
The Croatian midfielder takes a run-up, swings his leg, and kicks the ball.
He flicked the ball with the instep of his right foot, sending it soaring through the air in a beautiful arc, spinning as it flew toward the penalty spot inside the Manchester United penalty area.
At this location.
A group of burly men were huddled together, none of them willing to give way. From the commentators' and fans' perspectives, it was impossible for anyone to jump up and fight for the first point.
But the next second...
At the very back of the crowd.
Adriano appeared as if by magic.
Ferdinand, who was originally positioned in front of him, suddenly felt the pressure behind him ease. When he turned around, he found that Adriano had run up to his side from behind him!
Under Ferdinand's horrified gaze.
Adriano went in a small circle.
Then, take a running start, jump, and flick your head—all in one smooth motion.
Just as the Brazilian jumped to the highest point...
Modric's pass hit Adriano squarely on the head as he was heading towards the Manchester United goal!
"Bang!"
A small but incredibly clear sound rang out above the heads of the two teams of players huddled together.
When everyone looked up in the direction the sound came from...
All that could be seen was the football, which had changed direction, hurtling towards the bottom left corner of the goal at an extremely high speed.
This moment.
The air inside Luzhniki Stadium seemed to have frozen.
Countless eyes were focused on the flying football and Schmeichel, who had already made a diving save.
The next second.
The football, having completed the alley-oop, finally hit the ground, bounced, and soared over Schmeichel's equally ready hands, flying into the Manchester United goal behind the Dane...
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"Adriano!!! Adriano!!!" Lineker, who had barely spoken throughout the second half, jumped up from his seat. "Goooooooooooooooool!!! He equalized for Leeds United!!! 1-1!!! In the 92nd minute, Leeds United pulled themselves back from the brink of defeat!!!"
"That goal—it was unbeatable!!!" Zola couldn't even find the right words to describe it for a moment. "I take back what I said before, the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year awards are not Kaká and Ronaldo's for the taking!!! Adriano, the Brazilian striker who has been reborn at Leeds United under Lee, is also a strong contender for both awards!!!"
The entire Luzhniki Stadium.
There was a silence of about three seconds.
Immediately afterwards.
Countless Leeds United fans, just as desperate as Lineker, sprang to their feet, roaring wildly and waving anything they could get their hands on!
There was silence for nearly sixty minutes.
This time, the cheers finally went to them!
The moment I saw the football fly into the goal.
Li Shiguang felt a great weight lifted off his shoulders.
When he used the trump card, he didn't know if it would have any effect.
There was anticipation in my heart.
But as the five-minute duration of the finishing move card ticked away, second by second.
Although his face remained completely calm.
But Li Shiguang still felt some anxiety.
But at this moment.
All the anxiety vanished with Adriano's header goal.
The final minute of the kill card's validity period.
Adriano lived up to expectations and sent that damn ball into Manchester United's goal.
She broke free from Simone, who was now crazed and clinging to her.
Li Shiguang turned around.
Facing the stands behind the Leeds United bench.
He used all his strength to punch the air three times.
With the swing of his fist.
A unified chant of "Lee!! Lee!! Lee!!!" echoed from Luzhniki Stadium.
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