In the 41st minute, Leo Koke ferociously tackled Carrick in the midfield, destroying a quick counterattack by Manchester United.
Marriner did not hesitate to show the third yellow card of the game, this time it was for Reo-Coker.
Martin: "Bolton's third yellow card, Kevin Davis in the 13th minute, Mark Davis in the 20th minute, and now Leo Koke in the 41st minute.
Before the first half was over, Bolton had already received three yellow cards. Their defensive strategy was foul tactics from the beginning, but the effect was not good. Manchester United still scored two goals."
Neville sneered, "Physical confrontation and fouls are two different things. Many of Bolton's actions today have exceeded the reasonable range. The referee Marriner has been merciful. If it were replaced by a more severe referee, someone might be sent off in the first half."
In the stoppage time of the first half, Bolton made the last attack. Klasnić turned around and volleyed in the penalty area, but was interfered by Evans and the shot missed.
Marriner blew the whistle to end the first half.
Martin: "At halftime, Manchester United led 2-0 in the away game. Zhang Kuang had one shot and one pass, Pogba had one assist, and Hernández had one goal.
Manchester United's four-three-three system worked very smoothly in the frontcourt, and Bolton's defense was completely penetrated."
Neville looked at the information board and said, "Manchester United had six shots in the first half, four shots on target, and two goals. Zhang Kuang shot all three shots on target by himself, and also had an assist.
This efficiency is terrifying. Bolton If we don't change our strategy in the second half, we will concede more goals in the second 45 minutes."
In the locker room, Ferguson stood in front of the tactical board, his expression calm but his tone unquestionable.
The voice of the old man Scotland echoed in the locker room, "We did a good job in the first half, but it was not enough. Bolton will change the attack in the second half. They will replace Tuncay or Ngog to continue to attack our defense. Carrick, you have to drop deeper in the second half to help the defense handle high balls."
Carrick nodded.
Ferguson looked at young player France: "Pogba, your passing was great in the first half, but the opponent will increase pressure on you in the second half, especially after Pratley comes on the field. If you are marked, give the ball to Cleverley, don't hold it hard."
Pogba took a sip of water and nodded vigorously. "I understand, boss."
Ferguson finally looked at Zhang Kuang: "You continued to hit Robinson's point in the second half. He suffered two losses from you in the first half, and his mentality has collapsed.
And... you handle free kicks and corner kicks. Pogba is in good shape. You can let him serve corner kicks. You enter the penalty area to grab points."
Zhang Kuang wiped the sweat from his face. "Anything is fine."
On the other side, the atmosphere in Bolton's locker room was dull.
Coyle stood in front of the tactical board with a complicated expression.
"In the first half, our restriction on Zhang Kuang completely failed." He said bluntly, "Robinson, how many times have you been passed?"
Robinson lowered his head and said nothing.
"Of course, I can't blame you. After all, that's Zhang Kuang. Don't talk about you, even Barcelona can't stop it." Coyle drew a line on the tactical board, "Adjustments for the second half, Tuncay replaced Klasnić, you go to the front, Kevin·Davis retreats to support.
All four players in the midfield recovered and did not press forward - let them control the ball while we dug in to defend and wait for opportunities to counterattack."
"But being behind 2-0, squatting and defending is not an option." the assistant coach reminded in a low voice.
Coyle's tone was a bit bitter. "It's better than continuing to lose the ball. First stabilize the defense and then see if there is a chance to steal one."
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Before the second half kicked off, Bolton indeed made substitution adjustments.
Mark Davis was replaced by Pratley in the first half, and Coyle replaced Klasnić with Tuncay during the halftime break.
A forward is substituted, but the tactical meaning is different: Tuncay is faster and more suitable for counterattacks.
"Bolton will play defensive counterattack in the second half," Tyler said. "Coyle's adjustments in the midfield are obvious: shrinking the defense line, giving up high-post pressure, and using squat defense to consume Manchester United's patience. But the problem is that Manchester United does not only use positional warfare."
Neville shook his head. "This is interesting. In the first half, you pressed forward and got hit twice. In the second half, you can retreat and defend without conceding a goal?"
Manchester United's set pieces and long-range shots are both threats. Zhang Kuang's long-range shot in the first half has proved that he can kick from any position."
In the 49th minute, Zhang Kuang took the ball from the left and broke through. Robinson pulled him from behind and knocked him to the ground.
Originally, Zhang Kuang couldn't be brought down by ordinary pulling, but he refused to let go, and it was unreasonable for him not to fall down.
Marriner blew the whistle and gave Manchester United a free kick at the edge of the penalty area, about 22 meters away from the goal. The position was to the left, suitable for right-footed players to shoot directly.
Martin: "Zhang Kuang made a free kick himself. Robinson fouled him for the first time in the second half. Free kicks from this position are very comfortable for Zhang Kuang. He has already scored two direct free kicks in Manchester United. Let's see how he handles it this time."
Neville: "Jääskeläinen's position is very far to the right, and his judgment tendency is to defend the far corner. But if Zhang Kuang plays the near corner... it will be difficult to defend."
Pogba stood next to the ball and exchanged a few words with Zhang Kuang.
Pogba asked, "Want me to step on it for you?"
Zhang Kuang shook his head. "No, I can do it myself."
Four people lined up on the wall of Bolton, Cahill, Knight, Kevin·Davis, and Robinson, all close together with their hands in front of themselves.
Zhang Kuang took four steps back, stood behind and to the left of the ball, and took a deep breath.
Marriner whistle.
Zhang Kuang Run-up, three steps, left foot on the ground, swing your right leg back, and draw the inner instep to the left of the bottom of the ball.
Bang!
The ball drew an inward arc, passed over the head of Cahill on the far right side of the wall, and then dropped rapidly into the near corner of the goal.
Jääskeläinen moved one step to the left, then stopped.
He misjudged the direction. He thought Zhang Kuang would hit the far corner.
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! In the 52nd minute! Zhang Kuang scored from a direct free kick! Manchester United led 3 to 0!"
Zhang Kuang scored twice! 2 goals and 1 assist. This free kick bypassed the wall and went directly into the near corner. Jääskeläinen made a complete misjudgment!
Gary, your worry just now is right. If Zhang Kuang hits the near corner, it will be difficult for Jääskeläinen to hit it. Zhang Kuang really hits the near corner."
Neville: "He fooled everyone! Zhang Kuang had been looking at the far corner before taking the free throw. His position, running direction, and even his eyes were all pointing to the far corner.
But he changed his footwork the moment he touched the ball and hit a completely opposite short corner! This is the top psychological game of set pieces!"
Zhang Kuang did not celebrate wildly after scoring. He just smiled and ran towards the corner flag area, opening his arms towards the away stands. More than 3,000 Manchester United fans chanted his name in unison.
Bolton's goalkeeper Jääskeläinen stood in front of the goal, with his hands on his hips, staring blankly at the ball in the net, then walked over with his head lowered, picked it out, and kicked it toward the center circle.
He Wei: "Zhang Kuang's second goal today, the first was a long shot and the second was a free kick. Both different scoring methods showed a very high technical level."
Zhang Lu: "Hehe, and it's all a one-man show. His state today is so terrifying that Bolton can't prevent it at all. Robinson has collapsed. Look at his expression now, he's so heartbroken."
Bolton Coach Coyle held his head on the sidelines. The assistant coach was saying something next to him, but he just shook his head.
In the 58th minute, Pogba sent a long diagonal pass in the midfield. Hernández's shot from the penalty area was blocked by Jääskeläinen. The ball hit the side netting.
Martin: "Hernández almost scored twice. Hernández was very positive today."
Neville: "Hey, everyone knows that position needs to be fought for, how to fight for it, fight for it with more goals and better performance."
Martin: "Yes, although the contract dispute between Berbatov and the club has been temporarily suppressed, it does not mean that it has been eliminated. Hernández did not miss this opportunity."
In the 61st minute, Ferguson made the first substitution adjustment, Cleverley was replaced, and Giggs came on as a substitute.
Martin: "Giggs is on the field. Ferguson needs to strengthen the ball control ability in the midfield. Cleverley performed well today, but it is a wise choice to replace him with a more experienced veteran to stabilize the rhythm when leading 3-0."
Neville: "It's just a little puzzling, why not replace Pogba with less experience? It seems that Sir Alex still wants to train this 18-year-old youngster."
In the 64th minute, Bolton got a long-range shot opportunity. Pratley took a long-range shot from 30 meters away. The ball flew high and deflected, and flew directly into the stands.
"Bolton has lost confidence," Neville said in a sympathetic tone, "Their players are just kicking around randomly, shooting from long range or making crosses, without any rules. Manchester United As long as they continue to play steadily, the score will expand."
In the 65th minute, Coyle made another substitution, Kevin Davis was replaced by Ngog.
When the captain came off the field, he lowered his head and did not high-five anyone. He went directly to the bench and sat down, covering his face with a towel.
He Wei: "Kevin Davis fought hard for the whole game today, but his physical confrontation alone cannot change the trend of the game."
Bolton's entire team failed to effectively limit Manchester United's offense, especially the defense against Zhang Kuang, which can almost be described as a disaster."
Zhang Lu: "When a weak team faces a strong team, and there is a world's best shooter present, it will suffer some injustice. There is nothing we can do about it."
In the 66th minute, Robinson fouled Pogba again, this time by pulling and pushing from the side, which directly prevented Manchester United from making a quick counterattack.
Marriner showed the fourth yellow card, all of which were given to Bolton.
Neville: "Four yellow cards, the same team. Bolton The number of fouls today is almost in double figures, but every ball should be conceded. Sometimes fouls are useful, sometimes fouls are just to add shame."
In the 70th minute, Manchester United got a corner kick on the right.
Pogba walked to the corner flag area, bent down to put the ball down, and took a few steps back.
Zhang Kuang stood near the penalty spot, with Cahill and Knight next to him on the left and right.
Robinson is also nearby, but his position is slightly outside, probably because he is afraid that Zhang Kuang will suddenly withdraw to the outside of the penalty area to catch the ball.
Pogba raised his right hand, took a run, and kicked the ball out with his right foot!
The ball drew an inward arc and landed precisely between the penalty spot and the front goal post.
Zhang Kuang starts at that moment.
Cahill took off, but his takeoff was half a beat slow.
Zhang Kuang's speed was so fast that he was like a red lightning in the crowd, forcing his way in between Cahill and Knight, and leaping high right under the ball's landing point.
His head jerked toward the incoming ball.
The ball hit the net as fast as a white light.
0:4
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! 71st minute! Zhang Kuang scores a header! Hat trick! Manchester United leads 4 to 0! This is Zhang Kuang's third goal today! Pogba's corner kick assist!"
Neville: "Hat trick! Hat trick! Hat trick! Zhang Kuang continues his efficient scoring this season. He has scored more than three goals in multiple games in a row. It is a great improvement and a terrifying goal rate."
Zhang Kuang rushed towards the corner flag area as soon as he scored with his header. This time he didn't control himself. He slid directly to the corner flag pole, made fists with both hands and waved three times at the away stand.
The away stands were in complete excitement.
More than 3,000 Manchester United fans shouted his name in unison. Someone threw down a huge Manchester United scarf. Zhang Kuang picked it up and wrapped it around his neck. He smiled and waved to the stands.
His teammates rushed over and surrounded him, and Pogba was the first to jump on his back.
He Wei: "In, in, in, 0:4, Zhang Kuang, hat trick, more than three goals in a single game again, 0 to 4. At this moment, I remembered a poem:
'The silver bottle suddenly broke and water slurry burst out, and the iron cavalry stood out and screamed with swords and guns.' Zhang Kuang's grab was like the silver bottle suddenly bursting, and the iron cavalry suddenly rushed out, tearing a bloody gap in the crowd in the penalty area!
He is not playing football, he is telling everyone in the most powerful way: I come, I see, I conquer!"
The broadcast camera captured every detail of the goal in the slow-motion replay: Pogba's eyes before kicking off, the timing of Zhang Kuang's move from behind Cahill, the force of his neck and waist at the moment of heading the ball - the whole action was done in one go, without any redundancy.
Zhang Lu: "Hey, even though I'm old, I'm also a loyal fan of Zhang Kuang. He just looks good when he plays football, he's very powerful, and he has momentum."
In the 73rd minute, Cahill and Knight had a verbal dispute after conceding a corner kick.
Cahill pointed at Knight and shouted something. Knight spread his hands and replied. Although Kevin Davis had already left the game, he stood up on the sidelines and yelled at the defense.
Neville: "Hey, what's going on? Is there a fight among us? Bolton's defense is useless. The mutual accusations between the players show that they have given up. If a team starts fighting among themselves, it is basically equivalent to admitting defeat."
In the 76th minute, Giggs took the ball at the front of the penalty area and sent it into the penalty area with a diagonal kick. Welbeck, who had just come on as a substitute for Hernández, pushed the ball into the far corner and scored.
0:5!
Yes, Ferguson did not let Berbatov play, but let the young Welbeck go up and practice.
Martin: "5-0! Welbeck scored as soon as he came off the bench! Manchester United's frontcourt attack line was in full bloom today.
Zhang Kuang scored a hat trick, Hernández scored a goal, Welbeck scored a goal, and Rooney did not score a goal, but he also contributed many key passes."
"And Pogba." Neville emphasized, "Qidian who scored several goals today are all related to Pogba. His through ball assisted Zhang Kuang's first goal. Zhang Kuang's corner kick assisted Zhang Kuang's third goal. Although Hernández's goal was not directly assisted by him, it was also his organization and instigation in the midfield. The 18-year-old Premier League started the game with two assists. This performance was impeccable."
In the 81st minute, Ferguson made the last two substitutions: Rooney was replaced by Anderson, while Zhang Kuang remained on the court.
Martin was a little surprised. "Zhang Kuang was not substituted? Normally the coach would substitute him after a hat trick to protect him, but Ferguson chose to let him play on the court for a while longer."
Neville doesn't know the reason either. "Maybe the boss thinks Zhang Kuang can get another one?"
In the 83rd minute, Anderson received a pass from Giggs in the penalty area and scored with a low shot.
0:6.
Martin: "It's 6 to 0! Anderson is the icing on the cake! Manchester United played a hearty victory at Reebok Stadium today!"
In the 88th minute, Bolton attacked and Ngog rushed for a header in the penalty area, but De Gea steadily caught it.
Martin: "De Gea was hardly tested today. Bolton took quite a few shots throughout the game, but not many were truly threatening. De Gea's several saves were very solid. Today was a perfect game for Manchester United."
The game entered stoppage time, and Zhang Kuang had slowed down his running rhythm on the court, mainly controlling the ball to waste time.
The Manchester United fans in the visiting team's stands had already started singing various ditties after taking a big lead.
When Marriner blew the final whistle, the score was fixed at Bolton 0 vs. 6 Manchester United.
Manchester United Another hearty victory!
After Manchester United teammates celebrated each other, they went around the field to thank the fans.
No one from the Bolton players came to exchange jerseys. They might think that Manchester United, a team from the Manchester district, didn't give them any face and directly entered 6 of them. How can they have fun in the future?
After all, players from the two teams usually get together to play pick-up football when nothing happens. Now, you Manchester United made Bolton embarrassed in public.
So the players at Bolton are not happy.
But what can be done?
At the post-game press conference, Ferguson brought Zhang Kuang with him. Since the captain Vidić was not here, there was nothing wrong with bringing the top scorer.
The old man walked into the press room with a smile on his face, and his first words after sitting down made the reporters in the room laugh.
"Winning with a big score is all about good luck." He said seriously, "But luck is also a part of strength, right?"
The reporters laughed out loud.
Ferguson put away his joking expression. "To be honest, Zhang Kuang's scoring ability has strengthened again this season, which really surprised me. Later you will ask what made his offensive ability improve again."
The reporters were surprised, and Zhang Kuang was even dumbfounded.
No, you, a head coach, take the initiative to help reporters ask questions to your players?
This?
How should I answer?
You are the coach, can't you ask in private?