"That was an indisputable red card."
"From the replay, Vidić clearly grabbed Yang Yang's shorts when he couldn't beat him to the ball, causing him to lose his balance and tumble to the ground. And he was the last defender, so the red card was perfectly justified."
"Liverpool have been awarded a direct free kick just outside the penalty area, slightly to the right."
Yang Yang pulled Gerrard up by the hand.
The Liverpool captain looked extremely excited. He patted Yang Yang firmly on the shoulder, clearly thrilled by his performance.
Liverpool had come from behind to beat Manchester United 2–1, and now Manchester United's defensive leader, Vidić, had been sent off. This would be a devastating blow for Manchester United.
Moreover, during this period of the first half, Yang Yang and Kuyt's efforts had earned yellow cards for both Evra and Ferdinand. It was as if two shackles had been clamped around Manchester United's players.
The situation was now overwhelmingly favorable for Liverpool.
"How about it? This one... do you want to take it?" Gerrard asked tentatively.
This free kick was fairly close, and its position near the center made it relatively easy to attempt.
Yang Yang glanced at the goal, nodded, and walked over without any hesitation.
"Liverpool have a free kick."
"Gerrard and Yang Yang are both standing over the ball. Judging from their positions, Yang Yang is to the right of the ball while Gerrard is behind it. Clearly, Gerrard seems more likely to take the kick."
"Manchester United have formed a three-man wall."
"The referee blows his whistle. Let's see what Liverpool can do with this free kick."
"Yang Yang..."
"It's in!!!!!"
"GOALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!"
"This is unbelievable! Absolutely unbelievable!"
"Yang Yang struck a direct free kick from the right side with his left foot.