The match resumed, and Ferguson stood on the touchline with both hands in his pockets.
Watching Huang Kaiwen constantly track back to defend gave him a headache.
How could a winger be more committed to defending than a fullback?
He had originally planned to strengthen the balance between attack and defense after scoring, perhaps by bringing on Quinton Fortune. But now, it seemed this utility player would not get a chance to play either.
Manchester United were already flying down both wings, launching a fierce assault on Milan's half.
They had reached a do-or-die moment.
But there was also some good news. They were away from home today; as long as they scored two goals to make it 2-2, they could advance on the away-goals rule.
Giggs received the ball on the left and, without waiting for Milan's players to close in, immediately lofted it toward Van Nistelrooy.
Stam got there first in the box and headed the ball away.
"Stam has been outstanding against his old club in both matches."
"He must be desperate to prove himself."
Andrea Pirlo sent a long ball forward, and Rio Ferdinand was a step slow.
Even so, Ferdinand had great confidence in his heading ability.
Smack.
Ferdinand's eyes widened in midair. Huang Kaiwen had beaten him to it and headed the ball to Kaka.
Kaka delicately flicked the ball over the advancing Silvestre with his right foot. Before his teammates could get up in support, Kaka had already charged into the box with the ball.
Crespo waved for the ball as he ran, drawing Manchester United's defensive attention as well.
Reaching the edge of the six-yard box, Kaka struck a low shot.
Milan's fans had already risen to celebrate, but Howard somehow stuck out a foot and blocked the ball heading for the