Football: I am only 16 years old, and you want me to retire and make a comeback?

Chapter 457 Aerial Through Ball, Manchester United's Comeback (Bonus Chapter 35 for Warm Sun 1314, Silver Alliance Member)

Come on, Manchester United!

Come on, Manchester City!

Come on, Manchester!

The match was very exciting, and even though it was halftime, many fans still chose to stay in front of their TVs.

It's already past 1 a.m. Beijing time!
"We played very well in the final moments, and you should have felt it yourselves. We were gradually taking control of the game's tempo."

Ten Hag walked around in front of the tactics board.

"But in the first 20 minutes, well, strictly speaking, before the first goal, we encountered a very obvious problem, which was the opponent's short passing combinations."

Pointing to the tactics board: "When our opponents cluster together, they play short passing games, which is how Manchester City attacks our defense. And these players aren't just attacking players, they're also defensive players."

"Kyle Walker and Mendy, their full-backs will come up together."

Looking around the room at the players, Ten Hag's meaning was already quite clear.

Why was Manchester City able to score first?

Because of their good short passing coordination, they gained possession of the ball a lot.

But that's only one reason. Another reason is that Manchester City successfully created a numerical advantage, which is also why Manchester United's defense was stretched thin.

The defense was indeed excellent, but with one or two more players on the opposing team, the Manchester United players were quite helpless.

Ten Hag made some adjustments in response.

In the second half, Martial, who had a wider range of movement, replaced Haller and worked with wingers Rashford and Ziyech to drop back and defend.

Then, on the offensive end, Ashley Young and Valencia will still need to be involved in the attack, that's for sure.

That's the main point; everything else is just minor detail.

"Yes, and also, try to avoid conceding corner kicks."

Corner kick defense has always been a problem for Manchester United, so it's best to be cautious in this regard.

While Ten Hah was speaking, Tang Ye leaned against the cabinet behind him, his arms crossed over his chest.

Tang Ye's mind raced as he considered how to counter Manchester City's central penetration.

To reach a conclusion, Tang Ye reviewed his memory of FIFA game records.

Unfortunately, Tang Ye didn't have a tactic in mind that could simultaneously address both mid-lane penetration and flank exploits.

Manchester City's attack is just too comprehensive!

clap clap!

The locker room was a bit quiet, and Ten Hag and Van der Gaghe clapped to get the players' attention.

"Get excited, get excited!"

Van der Gach patted Martial on the neck, hoping the substitute Manchester United striker could get into the game faster.

He discovered that Tang Ye was watching him from a distance.

"Oh, Tom, would you like to try it?"

Van der Gach raised his right hand and walked toward Tang Ye.

Patting the neck with your hand, the actual target is the brainstem at the back of the brain. External stimulation of the brainstem can activate the body's protective mechanism, and then it becomes excited.

It hurt a little, but it was completely bearable for Tang Ye.

"Recall"

Ten Hag pointed to his temple, twirling his index finger: "Remember what I just said. We're about to head out. Remember, we'll be the winners of this match, that's for sure, but you need to bring the same level of performance you had at the end of the first half!"

"Roar!!!!"

The Manchester United players in the locker room roared.

Everything is ready!
……

Dongqiudi Live Match Report: The second half is about to begin, and Manchester United have made a substitution, with Martial replacing Haller.

"China Media Group, welcome back, viewers! This is..."

"The match has already begun!"

"Hmm, Martial replaced Haller, Ten Hag is trying a different attacking tactic."

"Yes, Manchester United will definitely try to get 3 points in this game, because if they get 3 points, they will overtake Manchester City and take the top spot!"

Ten Hag has great ambitions, but he also faces immense pressure.

The first half has already proven one thing: this season's Manchester City is even stronger than last season's.

"Come!"

David Silva dropped back to receive the ball!
Tang Ye went up to intercept him, but ended up sticking to David Silva.

Tang Ye tried to head his opponent off the court, but failed.

Silva tried to oust Tang Ye, but he also failed.

The ball has been passed to us!
Tang Ye stretched out his foot to step on the ball, but he fell into his opponent's trap.

David Silva suddenly pushed Tang Ye aside and won possession of the ball.

"Oh!"

"A very smart choice; Manchester City broke through the opponent's high press."

He dribbled the ball across halfway, his target straight for the baseline!
boom!
Pass the ball to Sterling up front!

"Move forward to the middle lane!!"

"Take a look! Hey, stick it on!"

Both Ten Hag and Guardiola were shouting.

Sterling's positioning is excellent, so Manchester United must be careful.

De Jong suddenly stretched out his leg, but Sterling managed to get away from it.

Wow!!!

Cut towards the middle lane!
Manchester City's players were positioned on both flanks and bylines to receive passes, and Guardiola's strategy of creating numerical advantages was well demonstrated here.

Snapped!
Pass the ball to Aguero at the far post!

Aguero stopped immediately after receiving the ball, while Mahrez made a diagonal run into the penalty area.

Another cross-field run in the attacking third!
Aguero shouted and lobbed the ball into the penalty area.

Mahrez controlled the ball with his body.

Snapped!
A powerful shot was delivered.

At the crucial moment, De Gea performed a perfect lotus pose, and Mahrez's shot ultimately struck De Gea's thigh.

"Shit!!"

Missing such a good opportunity, the Manchester City striker knelt down on the grass.

After De Gea caught the ball, he stood up and ran outwards, signaling to his teammates to move forward.

"Stand up, stand up, stop them!"

Mahrez's act of kneeling on the grass after taking a shot angered Guardiola.

Because Mahrez didn't come up to intercept, De Gea easily delivered a powerful throw-in, bypassing De Jong and finding Ziyech making a run forward.

"I'll go to the front! I'll go to the front!"

Tang Ye ran at top speed ahead of Ziyech, successfully creating a good passing opportunity for his teammate.

Get Ziyech's through ball!
Tang Ye lifted his foot to let the ball run in front of him, still choosing to hold onto his first touch.

A 10% bonus may not seem like much, but it can be very useful in crucial moments!
Look up and see what's ahead.

Marcus, hurry up, Marcus!
With his teammates gradually arriving, Tang Ye finally had a chance to pass the ball.

Snapped!
[De Bruyne's 45-degree cross lv5: Replica (Beyond Form)]

Proficiency: 727/3500
A 45-degree cross found Rashford on the left wing.

This ball wasn't easy to handle, so Tang Ye added a significant amount of spin to help Rashford control it.

After stopping the ball, Rashford dribbled it forward and then accelerated forward.

But Rashford's first touch was a bit too heavy, and Stones cleared the ball before Rashford could.

"xuuu!!!"

Rashford's arrogant but blunderous dribbling drew boos from Manchester City fans in the stands.

"Blue moon"

"Now I am no longer alone."

"Without a dream in my heart"

"..."

The fans didn't sing in the first half, but they finally started in the second half.

If Tang Ye were to listen carefully, this music lover would surely be able to detect a hint of melancholy in Manchester City's anthem and become curious about it.

However, this match was too important, so Tom wouldn't focus on the opponent's cheering songs.

Walker suddenly rushed up and grabbed the ball!
!

Realizing something was wrong, Tang Ye quickly sped up and approached from the side. Bang!
The intention was to tackle, but Walker was very aggressive and used his foot to protect the ball, and in the end, Tang Ye stepped directly on Walker's ankle.

"Beep!"

fuck!

It's a bit upsetting; Tang Ye received a yellow card for his poor decision-making.

Dongqiudi Live Match Report: Tang Ye was shown a yellow card for a tackle foul. This marks the third yellow card Tang Ye has received in the Premier League this season, compared to only four yellow cards in 34 Premier League matches last season.

Tang Ye wanted to high-five Walker, but Walker refused.

Since that was the case, Tang Ye didn't say anything more and began to work on the next defensive tasks.

"..."

"De Bruyne!"

"To Sterling"

"Hey, De Gea!"

"Beautiful De Gea!"

Manchester United goalkeeper made another superb save, denying Sterling a close-range shot.

The counterattack has begun.

"Go to the front! Go to the front!"

He signaled to his teammates to run faster, while Tang Ye stayed in place to receive the ball.

De Bruyne, who had just finished a set piece, tried to come up and interfere!
Tang Ye glanced at De Gea again, but still asked for the ball.

Snapped!
Tang Ye jumped up and flicked the ball with his heel, sending it directly behind De Bruyne.

!!!

De Bruyne decisively pulled Tang Ye down!
"Beep!"

A yellow card for Manchester City!
"Feel sorry"

De Bruyne helped Tang Ye up from the ground, the two clapped hands, and then the Manchester City midfielder began to retreat quickly.

"Depend on……"

Tang Ye wasn't feeling well because he had already planned out the next scoring opportunity when he received the ball.

But they didn't anticipate De Bruyne's tactical foul!
Manchester United's set piece from the backfield was passed directly to De Gea, with Tang Ye going up to receive it.

Snapped!
The long pass went directly towards the edge of the penalty area, and Martial jumped but didn't touch the ball.

Manchester City players also did not encounter it.

"Come!"

Upon hearing Tang Ye's voice, Martial bent down and headed the ball back, then turned and made a forward run.

Tang Ye got ready and lifted his right foot to deliver a through ball.

The movement was quick, but Tang Ye controlled it well, making sure the ball didn't bounce after hitting the grass, so Martial could receive it comfortably.

"Hey, it's here!"

"Martial!"

boom!
With a powerful shot, goalkeeper Ederson sat on the ground with his hands raised.

All of this happened a little too suddenly!

“GOOO—AAA—LLLLLL!!”

"Anthony Martial!"

"Manchester United's goal"

"2:1"

"Manchester United have turned the score around!"

The away stands suddenly erupted in cheers. Martial tried to rush out to celebrate, but collided with Tang Ye, who was running towards him, on the way.

"Ha ha!"

boom!
The two bumped into each other again.

"pretty!!!"

The Manchester United players gathered together and roared.

[Second assist for a goal, you gain an additional 20 comeback points]

[Mission Progress: Assists (3/10)]

Once down in the stands, Martial showed off his black gloves to the Manchester City fans.

I, the little mouse, have turned the score around!

Fuck you!

"Fuck off!"

"You idiot!!!"

"..."

The fans were quite harsh, but the Manchester United players, caught up in their excitement, didn't care about such minor details.

Let's take a look at the replay.

"Hmm, Tang Ye's through ball into the penalty area was really well done."

"Yes, in slow motion you can see that Tang Ye added a backspin to the ball, so that it wouldn't bounce when it hit the grass in front of Martial."

As the commentators analyzed Tang Ye's slow-motion replay, De Bruyne on the field also looked up at the big screen.

Skill determines success or failure, and details make a champion.

The difference between Kevin Kid and the great GGBond lies in these details.

De Bruyne certainly knew to avoid letting the ball bounce, making it easier for the striker to receive it.

But he couldn't execute a downward-spinning through ball in such a limited time!

Dongqiudi Live Match Report: Two assists! Tang Ye's volley through ball found Martial, who slotted home to give Manchester United a 2-1 comeback victory over Manchester City.

[Everyone stand up!]

[Heizi speaks! ! ! 】

[They all like to score suddenly, right? Manchester City did the same thing in the first half.]

[A true clash of titans, but Manchester City fans say the loss to GGBond was indeed justified.]

Tang Ye walked back to the halfway line with Rodri and Martial, their arms around each other's shoulders, amidst the taunts of Manchester City fans.

And Guardiola.

"No, what are you doing?"

"Is that how a center handles the ball? Stick to him, stick to him like that!?"

After Guardiola finished shouting, he relaxed and walked towards the bench, where he happened to find a mineral water bottle.

Snapped!
An angry Manchester City manager kicked a water bottle away!

"Beep!"

Aguero took the kick, and the second goal of the second half was scored!
It's already the 65th minute of the match!
Okay, let's do a quick calculation.

If they can hold on for another 25 minutes, the total will be 28 minutes including injury time.

If Manchester United can hold on, they can take 3 points from Manchester City!
"United!"

"Man United!"

The shouts of Manchester United fans could be faintly heard, and a standings table popped up in the lower left corner of the CCTV5 screen.

Premier League standings (if the score remains unchanged until the end of the match):

1. Manchester United (12 rounds), 32 points.

2. Manchester City (12 rounds), 29 points.

3. Liverpool (11 rounds), 29 points.

If this score continues until the end...

Then Manchester United would be number one!
Moreover, as long as Liverpool doesn't get a large goal difference in the 12th round, Manchester United will still be in first place even if they win the game!
I'm a little excited...

Ten Hag was sitting on the bench, next to assistant coach Van der Gach.

Both of them had their mouths closed, but if you looked closely, you would notice that Ten Hah's body seemed to be trembling.

Excited.

But I was also very nervous!
Whether Manchester United can hold onto their one-goal lead is crucial!
"Manchester City has made a substitution!"

"Sané is replaced... um, Mahrez."

"Is Guardiola preparing for a final gamble?"

"Hiss... Luke Shaw is injured and out, and it seems like Manchester United's bench doesn't have a defender who can keep up with Sané."

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(End of this chapter)