Chapter 1351
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Manchester United did not show the ability to threaten Liverpool again in Anfield. They put their main energy into defense and let Liverpool's efforts go to waste even if they tried to score another goal at the last minute.
After three minutes of injury stoppage time, the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game!
The game information recorded on the big screen no longer changed.
Liverpool 1: 0 Manchester United.
The Red Army's team song echoed in Anfield. The fans held their scarves high to bid farewell to the Red Army's last home game of the season in the Champions League!
In the next round, Liverpool would move to Old Trafford to challenge Manchester United. Then, regardless of whether they could reach the final or not, they would not return to Anfield.
"The first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Anfield has come to an end. Liverpool beat Manchester United 1: 0 at home with Raúl's golden goal. Liverpool has taken the initiative and has a certain lead. They will be more confident and calm when they face Manchester United in the next round. Manchester United needs to break through Liverpool's goal at home to have a possibility of reaching the final. We'll see you at Old Trafford!"
After the game, a serious-looking Comain shook hands with Ferguson after the game.
The two managers had different thoughts. Ferguson was naturally not too disappointed. At least the current score made it seem that Manchester United was not completely kicked out.
Liverpool might not be firmly in the Champions League final, but Comain did not care about the seemingly weak advantage in the score. He was very satisfied with the process of the game. Overall, the content presented could make him more confident, regardless of the score.
At the post-game press conference, Comain was not as disappointed as the outside media expected. Instead, he was in high spirits.
"The players are savoring this game. I think we'll reach the peak. There was a dreamy atmosphere at Anfield tonight, but it never let our players relax. They were always focused on their own game, showing their confidence in winning and their trust in each other. I'm really happy for the players. Every single one of them played very well tonight. "
"Our concentration, urgency, and passing speed were all outstanding in this match. It was definitely a top-notch performance. We had more chances in the second half and were more threatening. Although the opponent's goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar's performance was exceptionally brave, Raúl's goal told us that Edwin van der Sar can be defeated. "
When it came to the arrangement of the starting lineup, Comain said, "The continuity of choice in playing this kind of game gives us very good experience and dedication. I have Kuyt, Raúl, Meireles, Tiote, these are very good choices. We have a problem with the selection of players, but this is what we want."
"Considering Sunday's game, I may have to make a lot of changes for the game against Newcastle United because we still have to play Manchester United in the middle of next week. Our fans should not be disappointed that we did not take more chances, but overall we are happy with our performance. Especially in the second half, we really had a lot of very good chances. "
The performance of the Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, was magical. Comain could not help but comment a few words after the game, "He was very good. I knew he might retire. His performance was the best Manchester United goalkeeper I have ever seen. His repeated successful saves made me worried. Maybe we can't get a goal no matter how much effort we put in. Of course, Raúl scored in the end. This is a great result! "
Perhaps in the eyes of the outside media, Liverpool's current state should be that they would either kill all their opponents or fight passionately to the point that the sky would shatter and the earth would shatter.
Like the game's 1: 0 result was slightly dull.
Of course, this was from the perspective of the result.
Liverpool should be disappointed if they did not beat their opponents by three or four times.
But Comain did not express such emotions. On the contrary, he was very happy and proud of the team's performance.
He even released bold words that the Red Chrysanthemums were about to usher in their peak!
It was not difficult to understand. As a Dutchman, Comain had seen too many passionate attacks by the Tulip army.
Generation after generation of uncrowned kings almost destroyed their opponents with offense, but they eventually died from the passionate offensive.
It was rare for Liverpool to be able to play a way to suppress their opponents in the game against Manchester United and not give them a chance to counterattack and break the goal!
Even if Manchester United threatened in the counterattack and created a dangerous situation, it was a hard indicator that they did not break the goal.
Many teams in history with flamboyant attacks and passionate plays were eventually strangled by defensive counterattacks.
Liverpool's ability to retract and release freely was a huge leap!
It was a qualitative difference.
Therefore, Comain did not care if the team's one-goal lead over Manchester United could bring a better foundation for the second leg. What he cared about was being able to suppress Manchester United and not concede a goal in the team's rear defensive line!
Ferguson said in a faint tone when he attended the post-match press conference, "Manchester United did well today. We had a chance to take the lead at Anfield. Maybe if we scored the first goal, Liverpool would not have a chance to break through Manchester United's goal. No matter what, this is football! Maybe you will seize on the result of Manchester United's loss to magnify the predicament that Manchester United is in and facing difficulties. In my eyes, that is not the case. In the 180-minute game, Liverpool scored first. There are still 90 minutes left. As long as Manchester United scores a goal, the game will return to square one.
And don't forget, the next leg will be played at Old Trafford. Manchester United will have the home advantage. "
The current result was in line. It could be said that Manchester United only lost the game as expected, but they were not completely eliminated. They did not have to panic. It was not as difficult to go back to their home ground and try to equalize the score.
The next day, in addition to focusing on the results of the English derby, the media on Fleet Street also carried out a heavy report on the touching scene after the game!
"The Red Devils' ageless legend!"
"When the game ended, Raúl took the initiative to come forward and exchange jerseys with Ryan Giggs. The two legends with the most appearances in the Champions League also created a touching scene.
Today's Ryan Giggs, every appearance means the creation of a new record. His first appearance in the game against Liverpool was no exception. His 125th individual Champions League appearance followed Raúl in second place and ushered in his 141st European club game, which made Ryan Giggs surpass Carragher to become the No.1 British player. "
Liverpool and Manchester United were mortal enemies, but the scene after the game made many fans applaud the two legends. They would leave one day, but now every scene they left for the fans would become a classic.
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