Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 200: Was it Shan Yongzhuo who scored again?

On the field.

Rooney became more confident and participated more actively in the attack.

When Rooney joined the attack, Shan Yongzhuo was a little frustrated because he had wasted two skills.

He received a pass from Barry and tried to break past Vidic with a whirlwind kick. Although he succeeded with great difficulty, he was knocked down by Anderson who suddenly rushed over. As a result, the skill effect disappeared, and he didn't even get a free kick.

The subsequent corner kick was shot directly at goal, but Van der Sar made a brilliant save.

The fact that he failed to score a goal despite using two skills was extremely frustrating, even though it had happened before.

With only one skill remaining, I must take it even more seriously.

"Pity."

"This guy is a bit tough to deal with."

Vidic's defense today was meticulous, which gave Shan Yongzhuo a headache.

Then, he decided to keep a lower profile.

The reason Vidic was able to react so quickly was also due to his constant running. He hoped to implement some tactics and teamwork according to Mancini's ideas, which is why he was heavily marked by Manchester United.

Vidic's close marking was one thing, but the other defenders around him, and even midfielder Anderson, would also help to limit him to some extent.

Dan Yongzhuo's movement was affected; whenever he tried to rush into an unoccupied area of ​​the penalty area, the opponent would block him in advance.

This has a rather significant impact.

Therefore, Shan Yongzhuo decided to be more low-key and patiently look for opportunities, reduce or even stop running, and not actively ask for the ball, trying to make the opponent ignore him and wait for an accidental outburst, which the opponent would definitely not be able to react to.

"Let's give it a try."

In the following matches, Shan Yongzhuo almost stopped running and made almost no passes. He seemed to have become a mere decoration in the penalty area, not even actively seeking out opportunities.

The other players are different.

Rooney was extremely active, while Balotelli was the best performer for Manchester City.

In the 28th minute, Balotelli received a pass from his teammate, dribbled past Smalling in a short distance, and took a shot. The ball grazed the post and narrowly missed going out of bounds.

Balotelli's other performances were also impressive. He constantly combined with his teammates in the attacking third, and with his excellent footwork and physical strength, he posed a huge threat to Manchester United.

Such a performance even impressed the media who support Manchester United. "Balotelli is a very talented young man. You can see it from the game. He is very strong."

"As for Shan Yongzhuo, sorry, did he even play?"

The media and fans who support Manchester United have absolutely no good impression of Shan Yongzhuo. There was a war of words before the last game, and then at Old Trafford, Shan Yongzhuo showed his prowess, completely disregarding Manchester United.

In this match, Shan Yongzhuo was completely contained by Vidic, barely touching the ball, and Manchester United media and fans certainly didn't hold back in mocking him.

……

Although Manchester United's media didn't pay much attention to Shan Yongzhuo, he still attracted a lot of attention during the game. Even though he didn't make any plays, he still drew continuous camera shots. Many people on the field kept watching Shan Yongzhuo, and they noticed that he was indeed being contained.

Not only was Shan Yongzhuo restricted, but he also barely ran. It was as if he was just strolling around the field. There was no sign of him putting in any effort or fighting spirit, so there was really nothing to expect from him.

Many people felt somewhat disappointed.

What's wrong with Shan Yongzhuo?

"Is he really completely contained by Vidic?"

"That shouldn't be the case. Last time they faced off, Vidic was completely thrashed by him."

"That's hard to say. Vidic is, after all, one of the top center-backs."

"..." Many people expressed concern for Shan Yongzhuo, but the majority of those who supported Shan Yongzhuo didn't care at all.

"What's the rush? Shan Yongzhuo will definitely score."

"Exactly, less running, isn't that always been Shan Yongzhuo's playing style?"

"He's not a player who relies on running and teamwork."

"Just watch, he might suddenly score a goal at any time."

"..."

Both attitudes have a considerable number of supporters, who are focusing their attention on the competition.

Manchester City's overall performance was still quite good. Although Manchester United had the upper hand in terms of reserves, Manchester City's overall performance did not disappoint.

Balotelli was the best performer in the attacking third, while Silva was the best performer on the wing in midfield.

Since joining Manchester City, Silva has gradually secured a starting position and is now an indispensable mainstay on the left flank for the club.

What Mancini is most pleased with about David Silva is that his threat extends beyond the flanks.

Unlike other midfielders who excel at crossing from the flanks, Silva's strength lies in his attacking breakthroughs and teamwork that combine play from the wings and the center.

Once he gets the ball, he can either deliver threatening passes from the wing or break through to the center using his individual skills to work with his teammates to tear apart the opponent's defense.

If you had to describe his playing style in one word, he would be more like a winger/attacking midfielder.

In the 35th minute, Manchester City's attack proceeded normally. A teammate passed the ball to Silva. It was supposed to be a very ordinary pass, but after receiving the ball, Silva walked towards the center and then played a through ball to Balotelli.

Balotelli shook off Smalling, received the ball near the edge of the penalty area, and unleashed a powerful shot.

The Manchester United players who saw the trajectory of the ball all panicked for a moment.

Van der Sar made a desperate save, but he knew he couldn't reach it; the ball was too tricky in angle and too fast.

"Boom!"

In Van der Sar's despairing gaze, the football collided with the post.

Van der Sar collapsed to the ground, letting out a long sigh of relief, marveling at Manchester United's good fortune and Balotelli's bad luck.

But the next moment, he was filled with despair again, because the ball bounced to the feet of the opposing player.

This player is still Shan Yongzhuo.

Van der Sar closed his eyes in despair; he was at his wit's end.

Dan Yongzhu ran towards the ball, and in just a moment, the Ghost Shadow Grab Hand allowed Dan Yongzhu to get to the ball before everyone else. With a gentle push of his right foot, he sent the ball into the empty net.

Afterwards, Shan Yongzhuo breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt somewhat helpless.

He used the Ghostly Catch to score, successfully shaking off Vidic's defense and seizing this hard-won opportunity.

However, having used up their last skill, it will be very difficult to score a goal from here on out.

However, he still went to the fans' stand, raised his right hand high, and celebrated the goal.

After all, this was the goal that leveled the score, bringing both teams back to square one.

The fans, however, reacted differently, shouting excitedly.

The Etihad Stadium erupted in cheers.

(End of this chapter)