During halftime, in Fulham's locker room, Mark·Hughes stood in front of the tactical board with a serious expression.
"We played well in the first half," he said, "we only conceded one goal and it was a missed shot. This shows that our defense is fine. As long as we persist, we can block the possibility of Manchester United continuing to score goals.
At the same time, we must also praise our fighting spirit. We fought until the last moment, kept fighting until the end of the first half, and evened the score. This is our spirit. At the same time, we must also tell the so-called strong teams and giants: Premier League There are no underdogs!"
He glanced at the excited and high-spirited players and was very satisfied that the fighting spirit was working.
"Manchester United's defense is very high, and their two central defenders are slow to turn around. In the second half, we have to play more behind and use speed to attack their defense."
"Also," he added, "Zhang Kuang is a great threat. We need to strengthen our defense against him in the second half. Baird, you can't keep an eye on him alone. Hangeland, you are always ready to help defend."
"Understood!" Fulham players shouted in unison.
In Manchester United's dressing room, Ferguson's expression was not very good.
"We didn't play well in the first half," he said. "We had a high ball possession rate, but the threat was not enough. Zhang's goal was a supplementary shot, not an opportunity created by positional warfare. This shows that our offense is not sharp enough."
He glanced at Rooney and Berbatov.
"Rooney, you didn't run enough in the first half, you have to rush into the penalty area more. Berbatov, you retreated too much, and there was no one in the middle to respond. In the second half, you two have to open up the width and create space for Zhang."
"Understood."
Ferguson glanced at Zhang Kuang again.
"Zhang, your goal in the first half was beautiful. But in the second half, you have to drop more to get the ball and bring out their defense. If they double-team you, distribute the ball and don't force a breakout."
"Understood, BOSS."
"The next thing I want to talk about is defense. What were you doing in the midfield and backfield in the first half..."
Zhang Kuang saw the power of Ferguson's 'hair dryer' for the first time. Captain Vidić and first vice-captain Ferdinand were scolded by him. Because they are the leaders in the midfield and backcourt, they are the first in charge.
How did the ball pass through the midfield? Why didn't the defense defend well when the ball passed through the midfield? Where did the attention go?
Ferguson used the hair dryer for five or six minutes, scolding everyone so hard that they lowered their heads and dared not speak.
During the intermission, the commentators in the studio were also analyzing the first half.
In Sky Sports's studio, Martin·Tyler: "I have to say that Manchester United's signing of only 3 million euros is quite successful. Chinese Zhang's scoring ability is very strong.
However, I didn't expect Fulham's tenacity. There is no weak team in Premier League. If Ferguson's midfielder does not adjust the midfield and backcourt, I am afraid there will be big problems."
Rob: "Yes, it goes without saying that Chinese Zhang has the ability to score goals, but Rooney and Berbatov shouldn't be so sluggish.
And there is actually another highlight in today's first half, that is, Zhang Kuang is not completely unrestricted when facing a strong defense like Baird. Chinese Zhang is still subject to certain restrictions, which provides an idea for other teams of Premier League."
Martin: "Yes, Fulham once again proved one thing, Premier League has no weaklings, and superstars will also encounter huge difficulties when they come here."
Needless to say, CCTV-5's midfield review commentary. Taking into account Zhang Kuang's several breakthroughs and goals, as well as Fulham's several threats and goals, we came to the same conclusion:
Zhang Kuang has a very strong scoring ability. Fulham is just weak in ranking but not in ability.
There were cheers on the Internet, mainly because there were many Happy Bean users who bought Zhang Kuang to score goals in the first half. They were all very happy, and they were still discussing whether to continue buying Zhang Kuang to score goals in the second half.
After the start of the second half, Fulham seemed to have changed into a different team.
Their offense was more active and their fighting was more fierce. In the 50th minute, Fulham got a free kick in the frontcourt.
Murphy took a free kick and the ball flew towards the penalty area. Fulham's central defender Hangeland headed the ball into the net.
2:1
Fulham overtook the score.
Craven Cottage Stadium was boiling. Mark·Hughes slid and knelt directly on the lawn outside the ball line.
Twenty-five thousand Fulham fans cheered at the same time, and the sound was deafening.
Ferguson stood on the sidelines, his face ashen, and everyone was stunned. Why did Fulham let Fulham overtake it?
Martin: "Go ahead, overtake, Fulham overtaken the score, Manchester United's defense was out of position, Ferguson's face was ashen, I really didn't expect it."
Rob: "Manchester United's trident is severely restricted, Chinese Zhang is taken care of, Rooney can't get the ball, Berbatov can't catch the ball."
He Wei: "Ah, Manchester United was overtaken. Sure enough, football is round. Sometimes it doesn't mean that strong strength on paper will lead to good results. The competition on the football field is about will, fighting spirit, and luck."
Xu Yang: "Yes, but being behind for a while doesn't mean anything. This is Manchester United after all. I believe Zhang Kuang will step forward at the critical moment."
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Ferguson cursed on the sidelines, turned around and said to Phelan, "Wait ten minutes and let Owen go warm up."
Phelan nodded, knowing that if the score could not be equalized in another ten minutes, Manchester United would have to be more aggressive.
In the 60th minute, Manchester United launched an attack.
Zhang Kuang takes the ball in the midfield and faces the double team of Baird and Hangeland.
He didn't panic, but used his body to protect the ball and waited for his teammates to move.
Fulham's defender, Hangeland, rushed over from behind and stepped on Zhang Kuang's heel.
Zhang Kuang fell to the ground, rolled around, and then stood up.
His shoes were stepped off, his socks had a hole, and there was a red mark on his heel.
"Foul!" Manchester United's player yelled.
The referee called a foul but did not give a card.
Zhang Kuang picked up the shoes, put them on, and took a look at Hangeland.
This Norway Skymaster avoided his gaze.
Zhang Kuang didn't say anything, shook his foot, and acted like nothing happened. Everyone was surprised by the hardness of Zhang Kuang. It would be okay even if he stepped on it like this.
One minute later, Zhang Kuang stood on the penalty area line of Fulham, waiting for Carrick's midfield free kick. Hangeland also followed Zhang Kuang, helping to defend Zhang Kuang with Baird.
The moment Carrick took off, Zhang Kuang started running, and then Baird and Hangeland followed suit, just as the ball was about to fall. Here we go, Zhang Kuang takes off early, Baird has no advantage in taking off and is too heavy, so Norway Skymaster Hangeland takes off together.
He is the aerial bully of the defense and specializes in intercepting headers.
Immediately afterwards, there was only a "bang" sound in the stadium, and a huge black shadow was knocked away. Then Zhang Kuang shook his head hard towards the ball and pointed to Rooney's position on the right. Rooney reacted very quickly and kicked the ball into the goal.
Martin:"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!"
He Wei: "Go in, the ball goes in, Zhang Kuang assists with a header, Rooney kicks the ball into the net, the goal is valid, 2:2, equalizes the score. Wait a minute, Fulham's player in the midfield is injured?"
At this time, the live broadcast on the big screen and TV was replaying the slow motion scene of Zhang Kuang and Hangeland. After watching it, everyone was shocked.
Xu Yang: "Slow motion shows that Hangeland was knocked away while fighting for a header with Zhang Kuang. This, this Hangeland is a tall man who is 1.94 meters tall and weighs 85 kilograms. He is 9 centimeters taller and weighs nearly 10 kilograms than Zhang Kuang. But he was knocked away by Zhang Kuang?"
He Wei: "Yes, through the repeated slow-motion replay just now, Zhang Kuang did not commit a foul at all. They were in a purely physical confrontation. As a result, the taller and stronger Hangeland was knocked away?"
Xu Yang: "Well, I really didn't expect Zhang Kuang's physical strength to be so strong."
The on-site commentators Martin and Rob were so excited that they were foaming at the mouth. They liked such primitive physical collision scenes on the court. This is a man's sport.
The Fulham fans at the scene were calling Zhang Kuang a murderer and calling for a foul.
Mark·Hughes even more excitedly ran to the fourth official and argued with a ferocious face, Ferguson really couldn't argue with Mark·Hughes, after all, they were kind of in love.
But Phelan can fight for it.
So the scenes at the scene kept cutting. One moment it cut to the fourth official, where the coaches and assistant coaches of both sides were having a heated argument, and the other moment it cut to Hangeland being treated by the team doctor.
The expression of Zhang Kuang is also cut, and his expression keeps being magnified.
His face, filled with surprise and confusion, so tender that it could squeeze water out of your hands, looked so innocent after being enlarged.
When it comes to acting, Zhang Kuang is not a professional. He has neither gone to the Beijing Film Academy for further training nor joined La Masia Camp's film and television training base.
But that doesn't mean he can't act. No, he didn't act. His reaction was real.
He didn't even know how strong his body was, and he never measured it. He didn't really travel through the realm of cultivation, so he checked every day to see if his force level had increased.
He was traveling through a football field, so there was no safety issue. Who would test this every day?
Therefore, he didn't feel much about the collision just now. He did have some thoughts of revenge, but he didn't want to do anything to the other party.
So his expression is very innocent.
Just as the commentators, fans, fourth official and referee, and the head coach and assistant coach of both teams were all excitedly expressing something, the Fulham team doctor made a substitution gesture.
Martin: "Wait, wait a minute, what happened? Fulham's team doctor signaled that a substitution is needed? Does this require a substitution?"
Rob: "It looks like he was seriously injured. Hangeland can't hold on anymore. At least he has a broken rib."
Martin: "No, I just watched the replay. There was no foul, it was just a normal collision. Hangeland is so fragile? You can't even hit a player who is 9 centimeters shorter and 10 kilograms lighter than you?"
Rob: "Is it possible that Chinese Zhang is too strong? No matter how tall or strong a human being is, try hitting a steel wall. The harder you use, the more injured you will be."
When Mark·Hughes saw that the team doctor said that a substitution was needed, he was also stunned. No, what is the situation? A substitution is necessary? It was just a bump, is it impossible? In his opinion, Hangeland is not that fragile.
However, he refused to argue and went to arrange substitutions.
The Fulham fans at the scene quit, and even harder scolded Zhang Kuang for killing people.
However, the reality is this. Mark·Hughes replaced Felipe Senderos, who had just transferred from Arsenal on a free transfer. He has not yet fully integrated with the defense, but now there is no way but to let him go up and play.
On the other side, Rooney kept hugging Zhang Kuang. He was very happy. Zhang Kuang gave him an assist.
The game continued, and both sides started to get a little angry, but they were a little afraid of confrontation with Zhang Kuang, especially Baird. Now he only dared to hug Zhang Kuang, but he didn't dare to hit him.
In the 70th minute, Phelan asked Ferguson if he wanted to replace Owen. Ferguson thought for a moment and did not change. He just shouted to Zhang Kuang from the sidelines, "Zhang, show some of your strength, we want to win."
Zhang Kuang is speechless, one moment makes him hide his clumsiness, the other moment makes him show some strength.
Ferguson What's going on?
Do you become timid as you get older?
Do you still want both?
You want Zhang Kuang to hide your edge while also letting him use your strength. Damn it, if you hadn't seen him as Ferguson, Zhang Kuang would have cursed you.
Garlic bird, garlic bird, the team needs him now.
In the 75th minute, Zhang Kuang got the ball from the left.
This time, he did not retreat or pass the ball, but directly forced a breakthrough.
Baird got close to him, and Zhang Kuang used his body to hold him up and forcefully overtook him from the outside.
Baird was hit and staggered. He stretched out his hand to pull, but failed to hold it.
Zhang Kuang entered the penalty area, and Aaron Hughes came over to defend.
Zhang Kuang did not slow down, changed direction directly, and broke into the small penalty area from the left side of Aaron Hughes.
Aaron Hughes's turning speed was too slow. By the time he turned around, Zhang Kuang had already taken the shot.
The ball passed through Schwarzer's armpit and rolled into the goal.
2:3
In the 75th minute, Zhang Kuang scored twice!
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL! Zhang Kuang! Zhang Kuang again!"
Martin·Tyler's voice almost tore his throat, "Manchester United really hit the mark. This player has outstanding abilities and a tough style."
Rob: "The key is still very young. Not only many teams like this, but the fans also appreciate it."
Martin: "Haha, Rob, aren't you envious?"
Rob:"Don't you envy me?"
Craven Cottage's Manchester United fans' stands were filled with excitement.
Three thousand Manchester United fans cheered at the same time, louder than 25,000 Fulham fans.
Zhang Kuang ran towards the corner flag area and made a "Siu" celebration gesture.
This time, he didn't hold back. When he jumped up, he had a smile on his face - a wild and domineering smile.
Berbatov ran over, hugged him, and rubbed his head to see how skilled he was.
"Old Bei, you don't have to rub my head. Who can bear this?"
"You kid, I should rub you hard."
"Ah, you want to rub me into vomiting?"
At this time Rooney ran over, very excited at first, then very surprised.
"No, what are you two doing? One said he couldn't bear it, one said he wanted to be rubbed hard, and then the other said he was going to be vomited. No, why does this sound so awkward?
Hey, what are you two arguing about? That's really interesting."
"Go away, you damn Little Fatty, what are you thinking about? I like women." Berbatov was angry.
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Immediately afterwards, other Manchester United players gathered around. This game was not easy, and we finally took the lead.
The Manchester United players surrounded Zhang Kuang and patted his head, shoulders, back, butt, thighs crazily... Oh, there is no one between the thighs.
On the sidelines, Ferguson stood up and clenched his fists.
"Jazz, this ball is so crucial!" Phelan shouted from the side.
"Well, let this kid pretend again. He has the superstar ability to stand up and take charge after falling behind. I hope other teams don't see it." Ferguson responded, staring at Zhang Kuang on the court.
He was thinking: This guy is reliable at critical moments.
Of course, he didn't rest either, he immediately made substitutions and strengthened his defense.
Zhang Kuang was replaced with Park Ji-sung, and the formation was changed to 442.
Everyone was surprised, why did Ferguson change the team hero?
On the other side, Fulham made substitutions to strengthen the offense.
After that, the score was not changed again.
Manchester United relied on Zhang Kuang's two goals and one assist to defeat Fulham 3:2 in the away game, starting Premier League's two-game winning streak.
When thanking Manchester United fans for their support, a bold Manchester United female fan excitedly shouted to Zhang Kuang to express her love.
Zhang Kuang felt a little embarrassed on the spot. He was very grateful to the fans for their enthusiastic support.
Zhang Kuang won the MVP of this game. Premier League's MVP had a small trophy. Zhang Kuang received a bottle of champagne for celebration. This is a much more advanced game than Ligue 1. It's different that he is rich.
Then he stood in front of the official background board and accepted a temporary interview.