In the 77th minute, Rooney's header was saved by Joe Hart.

In the 80th minute, Anderson unleashed a powerful long-range shot from outside the penalty area, but the ball went high over the goal.

In the 85th minute, Nani made an attempt outside the penalty area, but the ball went about 10 centimeters wide, grazing the post and going out of bounds.

In the 88th minute, Ferdinand's header clearance from the backfield found Nani directly. Nani then broke past two players on the wing and delivered a cutback cross. Rooney's shot from the edge of the penalty area was blocked out of bounds by a Manchester City player.

For a moment, the Manchester City goal was in grave danger, with almost all the players retreating to their own half.

In response to Manchester United's corner kick, Lin Yi also ran back to his own penalty area to participate in the defense.

Upon noticing this, Captain Kompany immediately ran to him and instructed, "Don't come back! Go wait up ahead!"

Lin Yi hesitated: "But..."

"No buts, you have to stay up front to deter Manchester United. If even you shrink back, these bitches will attack even more recklessly." Kompany simply took matters into his own hands and shoved Lin Yi forward. "Go wait up front, leave the defense to us. If you can't capitalize on any chances we create, I'll twist your head off."

Lin Yi was still somewhat worried: "Vincent, they scored because you misjudged the header. The idea that you're in charge of the defense is just empty talk, isn't it?"

"You bastard! How dare you look down on me! Get lost!"

Lin Yi ultimately followed Kompany's instructions and returned to the midfield line alone.

Manchester United's tall center-backs all rushed into Manchester City's penalty area to participate in the corner kick attack, leaving only Frenchman Evra next to Lin Yi.

"Don't even dream about it, Lin. I won't give you any chances," Evra said. "If you try to get past me, I'll break your legs like a meat grinder, understand?"

"The last Manchester United player to provoke me was your captain, Vidic, who got shot in the face by me in the first half," Lin Yi kindly reminded the other party.

"Just you wait, kid!"

"Just you wait, old man!"

"The little guy whose fur hasn't fully grown in yet!"

"That old thing whose crotch is covered in white hair!"

While Lin Yi and Evra were arguing, Ashley Young had already taken a corner kick for Manchester United. Berbatov, who had just come on as a substitute, made a feint at the near post, and Rooney, who was rushing in from the middle, headed the ball towards the goal. Joe Hart made a brilliant save on the goal line, barely blocking the shot.

The football bounced into the penalty area like a live chicken thrown into a crocodile pool. In an instant, Manchester City's penalty area was in chaos, and the entire Shanxi-Northwest region was thrown into complete disarray.

Richards seized the opportunity and poked the ball out of the penalty area, but the danger was not over, and the ball fell to Anderson's feet.

The 23-year-old Brazilian player met the ball with a lob shot, which hit Rooney's back and bounced back into the penalty area.

A dozen burly men rushed toward the ball's landing point.

This time, it was Portuguese Nani who first got his hands on the ball. Seeing that there were too many people in the penalty area, he used the outside of his foot to pass the ball to Ashley Young on the wing.

Ashley Young, who had just taken a corner kick, crossed the ball again.

In his haste, his cross wasn't of high quality and was easily caught by Joe Hart in mid-air.

"Hurry! Joe! Lin is waiting for you!" Kompany shouted, startling Joe Hart, who was about to lie down and waste time.

Fortunately, Joe Hart reacted quickly. After landing, he didn't hesitate and immediately rushed forward, pushing aside players blocking his way with both hands holding the soccer ball, regardless of whether they were wearing blue or red jerseys.

"Lin!" Joe Hart roared, kicking the soccer ball out of his arms with all his might.

Almost at the same time, Lin Yi, who had just been fighting with Evraven, suddenly started running forward at full speed.

As the captain of the French team during last year's World Cup in South Africa, the battle-hardened Evra will not be easily left behind.

Evra, known for his fast turning speed and explosive power, is often assigned to mark fast opposing players.

Even though he started a little later than Lin Yi, he still kept up with the other's pace.

The two ran towards the ball's landing point together, one in front of the other and about half a body length apart.

Joe Hart's long kick sent the ball flying high and fast, almost instantly crossing the midfield line.

"Run! Charge!" Kompany shouted from the backfield, expressing the shared sentiment of the Manchester City players.

The football began to fall, and Lin Yi and Evra on the ground stared intently at it in the air.

Lin Yi slowed down to stop the ball, and Evra took advantage of this opportunity to accelerate and overtake Lin Yi, gaining a favorable position in advance.

As the soccer ball was about to hit the ground, Lin Yi stretched out his right foot, ready to control it.

As Evra quickly completed the turn, he forcefully planted the ball of his left foot on the grass to counteract his body's momentum and force himself to stop.

He immediately turned around and moved closer to Lin Yi, preparing to make physical contact with him the moment he stopped the ball, forcing Lin Yi to make a mistake.

Lin Yi's attention seemed to be entirely on the ball, as if he hadn't noticed Evra's movements.

The football finally came down, and Lin Yi's right foot was about to touch the ball, while Evra's shoulder was about to collide with Lin Yi.

"Go for it, Lin!"

"Kill him! Patrice!"

Amidst the anticipation of both teams' teammates, Lin Yi suddenly withdrew his right foot. He didn't touch the ball, letting it bounce twice on the ground.

At the same time, Lin Yi used his right foot to push off the ground, kicking his entire body forward to dodge Evra's charge and circle around to the side of his opponent.

The football, spinning intensely, bounced off the ground and then surged forward, successfully flying over Evra's head to meet Lin Yi, who had already started his run.

It was impossible for Evra to turn around and chase after him. He futilely stretched out his right hand to try to pull Lin Yi down, but Lin Yi was too fast. Evra only grabbed a wisp of air and lost his balance, falling to the ground on the grass.

"Well done!"

Lin Yi successfully shook off Manchester United's last defender, and no one could stop him from advancing. Lin Yi transformed into a Lamborghini with the accelerator floored, the engine roaring and revving as he sped towards Manchester United's goal.

Amidst the shouts, cheers, curses, and boos of nearly 90,000 fans at the scene, the 18-year-old boy sped off like the wind.

Looking back, Kompany saw the sky-blue number 9 jersey getting further and further away from him and closer and closer to Manchester United's goal, like a blue lightning bolt, shining throughout Wembley Stadium.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was like a chick caught in the rain when faced with Lin Yi's lightning strike; he could do nothing but tremble in fear.

The Manchester City commentator jumped to his feet, shouting hysterically, "Lin Yi has entered the penalty area! Can he kill the game now?"

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