In the second half, the game changed sides and Santos took the lead.
They obviously strengthened their defense on Zhang Kuang. Danilo no longer rushes forward, but keeps a distance. At the same time, another central defender Bruno Rodrigo is also ready to help defend at any time.
But in the 52nd minute, Manchester United's corner kick opportunity broke Santos's defensive plan.
Giggs was standing in the right corner flag area. He looked up at his position in the penalty area. Zhang Kuang was standing near the penalty spot, Rooney was in the front spot, Ferdinand and Vidić were in the back spot.
Giggs took a running approach and made an inswinging ball with his right foot.
The ball flew towards the center of the penalty area, and Zhang Kuang suddenly started from the crowd and moved forward diagonally.
He jumped high in the air and hit the ball with his forehead accurately. A violent headbutt!
The ball hit the net with thunderous force!
Santos Goalkeeper Rafael·Cabral did not react for a moment and watched the ball go into the net.
3:0!
After Zhang Kuang landed, he turned around and ran towards the corner flag area. This time he did not kneel down, but pointed to the sky with both hands, then turned around and pointed at the Manchester United team logo on his chest.
The whole place was filled with a sea of red.
Martin·Tyler: "Header! Violent header! Zhang Kuang scored again with a powerful and heavy header! Scored twice!! This is his second goal in this game!
Giggs's corner kick was very accurate. Zhang Kuang's take-off completely suppressed Bruno Rodrigo. He smashed the ball into the net like a beast!"
Gary·Neville: "I saw that Bruno·Rodrigo was already trying to get stuck before fighting for the top, but Zhang Kuang's jumping ability was so good. The moment he took off, Bruno was crushed. This is not just a header technique, this is a crushing physical fitness."
He Wei: "It's in, it's in, it's in, the ball is in, Zhang Kuang, scored twice! Zhang Kuang scored twice again!
Scoring more than two goals seems as easy to Zhang Kuang as eating and drinking. I really don't understand why it is so difficult for others to score a goal, but it is so easy for Zhang Kuang to score more than two goals in one game."
Zhang Lu: "Hey, this ball's competition for the top is very aggressive. Zhang Kuang deliberately leaned back before taking off, preventing Bruno from taking off. By the time Bruno reacted, Zhang Kuang had already reached the highest point."
Santos's defense line was completely silent.
Danilo, Bruno, Edu, the three people looked at each other, and they all saw the powerlessness in each other's eyes.
In the 63rd minute, Rooney was knocked down by Enrique when he broke through at the front of the penalty area.
Irmatov blows the whistle and a direct free kick is awarded.
Location: About 28 meters from the goal, slightly to the right.
This is Zhang Kuang's favorite free kick shooting area.
He Wei: "This is the area that Zhang Kuang likes. Now Zhang Kuang's free kicks are very accurate within the 35-meter range of the goal. Although we do not have accurate data, Zhang Kuang has played many free kicks within this range this season."
Zhang Lu: "Yes, for Zhang Kuang, such free kicks are sometimes easier to kick than penalty kicks. The hit rate is quite high. Especially for teams and players who don't know him well, they are hard to guard against."
He Wei: "Haha, yes, because Zhang Kuang's free kick has three characteristics. The first is its rapidity, which is quite fast and makes people unable to react.
The second is the tricky angle. His free kicks often go towards the blind corner, making it extremely difficult for the goalkeeper to save.
The third is concealment. The opponent does not know whether the ball is a rotating curve ball or a non-rotating elevator ball, whether it is in the falling leaf position, the S position, or the falling position of the elevator..."
The commentator was chatting with the audience about Zhang Kuang's kicking method, while Zhang Kuang was concentrating on preparations before kicking the ball.
Zhang Kuang put the ball on the ground, took three steps back, and stood in front of the ball.
He glanced at the human wall, and Santos lined up five human walls. Cabral stood on the left side of the goal, blocking the near corner.
The referee whistle sounds!
Zhang Kuang took a deep breath, took a run, and hit the bottom of the ball with his right foot!
The ball drew an arc, like a half-moon, and passed over the head of the wall...
Then it dropped sharply and hit the upper right corner of the goal!
Cabral flew to save, his whole body went sideways, but his fingertips were still at least one foot away from the ball.
The ball went in!
4:0!
Martin·Tyler: "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL, beautiful!! So beautiful!! Zhang Kuang!!! Free kick to score directly!!!
This is his third goal in the game!! Hat trick!! He completed the hat trick in the FIFA Club World Cup final!! This is a performance that any football player dreams of! Zhang Kuang, can do anything!"
Gary·Neville: "This ball... I simply don't know what to say. A 28-meter free kick, the arc, power, angle... perfect."
Cabral couldn't make the save at all, he knew he couldn't make the save when he made the save. Zhang Kuang played a perfect game today, long shots, headers, assists, free kicks - he did everything, and he accomplished everything."
He Wei: "The whole city was illuminated by beacon fire, and one arrow pierced the clouds and broke through nine passes. He did not ask for the way back to Guanshan, but only taught the enemy generals to be afraid. Zhang Kuang, scored a free kick and completed the hat trick.
Every time I watch Zhang Kuang score, it always makes people feel proud and has a poetic artistic conception. Why do some people say that his goal is not beautiful enough?
I think every goal scored by Zhang Kuang is full of poetry and beautiful. Especially with a China-style Hero ism and chivalrousism."
Zhang Lu: "Hey hey hey, this ball was kicked... in our old Beijing words, it's called 'out of control'. The arc was drawn so beautifully, Cabral completely misjudged the direction. He thought he was going to hit the near corner, but Zhang Kuang hit the top of the far corner, completely deceiving the goalkeeper."
Falling behind by a big score, Santos put down its burden.
Yes, they played in a more personal way. Anyway, they were already behind by a big score, so why not rely on personal performance to create miracles?
This is Brazil football, which can also be said to be the essence of South America football.
In the 74th minute, Santos stole the ball in the backcourt, and Enrique handed the ball to Neymar.
After Neymar got the ball in the midfield, he did not choose to make a short pass, but looked up at Manchester United's defense line - Ferdinand and Vidić were retreating, but there was a huge gap between them.
Neymar made a precise through ball. The ball penetrated Manchester United's midfield defense and went straight into the right rib of the penalty area.
Borges successfully countered offside! He faced De Gea alone!
De Gea attacked, Borges pushed into the far corner, and the ball rolled into the net from De Gea's armpit!
4:1!
Santos got a goal back!
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL, Santos pulled a goal back, but it was a pity that the goal was scored too late. It would have been better if it had been scored earlier.
Borges followed Neymar's penetrating through ball, pushing the ball into the far corner to score. This is a very beautiful combination, full of South America style, quite beautiful.
This ball demonstrated Neymar's most terrifying ability: taking the ball in the backcourt, looking up, observing, and sending a precise through ball. His vision and passing accuracy are not inferior to any top midfielder."
Neville:"Yes, quite beautiful."
Borges didn't celebrate. He ran directly into the goal, picked up the ball, placed it in the center circle, and urged the game to restart as soon as possible.
The audience burst into applause for him. Santos scored the strongest Manchester United goal, which showed that the South America team's offensive ability is not bad, and they have won respect.
He Wei: "Neymar assisted Borges to score. Although the score was 4:1, Santos did not give up. Neymar showed his vision and passing ability in this attack. This 19-year-old Brazil genius has an unlimited future."
In the 80th minute, Evra committed a tactical foul on Neymar and received a yellow card.
In the 85th minute, Ashley Young was replaced by Valencia.
In the 88th minute, Neymar passed Ferdinand and Carrick on the left, broke into the penalty area and shot, and De Gea flew out to save it.
The audience burst into applause again.
In the 90th minute, Zhang Kuang tried a long shot from 35 meters away. He wanted the fourth goal, but the ball went over the crossbar.
2 minutes of added time.
In the 92nd minute, Irmatov blew the whistle to end the game.
Manchester United 4:1 Santos, FIFA Club World Cup champion!
The lights of Yokohama International Stadium shine in the night, and the songs of Red Devils fans echo in the night wind.
Martin·Tyler: "The game is over! Manchester United defeated Santos 4:1 and won the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup champion! This is the second FIFA Club World Cup championship in the history of Manchester United team. They tied Barcelona's record of two championships!
And Zhang Kuang, with three goals and one assist, used a perfect personal performance to conquer Yokohama and the world! He scored 5 goals in this FIFA Club World Cup and is the player with the most goals in this FIFA Club World Cup."
Gary·Neville: "Congratulations to Manchester United for winning another championship. Although this championship is not as valuable as UEFA Champions League, it is also a very important world-class championship in club competitions.
This championship is not something you can win just because you want it. There are thresholds. First of all, your club must be the top team in the country's top league. Secondly, you must reach the top four or three of the league to win the international league championship.
Only after you win the continental league championship can you be qualified to play in the FIFA Club World Cup game. In the end, you have to eliminate the champions of other continents to win the cup.
Therefore, it has multiple thresholds and the entry qualification requirements are extremely strict. This is why the FIFA Club World Cup competition does not seem intense, but the gold content is extremely high.
It is not easy to win this trophy, so congratulations to Manchester United, congratulations to Sir Ferguson, congratulations to Zhang Kuang, and congratulations to all Manchester United players..."
Martin: "Gary said it very well. This is a competition with a very high threshold. Even though Manchester United only played two games, it seems that he still went to abuse, but this trophy is not that easy to win.
First of all, you have to be the UEFA Champions League champion of the previous session to be eligible to enter. Once you get in, it's not all bad luck. Sometimes the South America champion is also very strong. If this Manchester United wasn't strong enough, he might not have won the Santos team so easily."
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He Wei: "The game is over! Manchester United defeated Santos 4:1 and won the 2011 FIFA Club World Cup championship! Zhang Kuang used a perfect hat trick in the final to help Manchester United reach the top of the world!
Some people can only look at the mountains from a distance throughout their lives. Some people have set out for the mountains, but fell down on the way.
Some excellent people have been to the foot of the mountains and seen the beautiful scenery of the mountains. Some even better people have climbed the mountains and want to conquer the majestic mountains.
However, some people fell on the mountainside, some fell at the last hurdle before the top of the mountain, and only a handful of people stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the top of the mountain and seeing all the mountains at a glance.
As for an individual, he has not only climbed a big mountain, he has walked to the tops of all the mountains in the world and experienced all the top-level scenery.
FIFA Club World Cup is such a big mountain. Basically at the club level, Zhang Kuang has achieved grand slams, Community Shield, Football Association Cup, league championship, UEFA Champions League championship, Europe Super Cup championship, and FIFA Club World Cup championship.
If there is any championship that Zhang Kuang has not won, it is the championship of other leagues and the championship of the national team. This is the path he will take next.
But is this difficult for him? Maybe it is, maybe not. At least one thing is confirmed, that is, Zhang Kuang is only 20 years old, and his career still has at least 10-15 years. With his current ability and level, maybe he can really take us to appreciate the scenery on various mountain tops.
Therefore, let us wish Zhang Kuang good luck in his future career, win more and more championships, and enjoy more mountain scenery..."
Zhang Lu: "Hey, Zhang Kuang played a perfect game today. With three goals and one assist, one person decided the direction of the game. Santos's Neymar is also very good, but the person opposite him is really too strong. Congratulations to Manchester United, congratulations to Zhang Kuang!"
After the game, Neymar walked up to Zhang Kuang immediately and greeted Zhang Kuang in broken English.
Zhang Kuang smiled and communicated with him in Portugal. Neymar was shocked. He didn't expect that Zhang Kuang could also speak Portuguese.
Neymar: "Oh my god, brother, can you still speak Portuguese?"
Zhang Kuang: "Hey, brother, what's wrong? Are you scared? I know a lot."
Neymar: "Brother, you are so good at playing football. How do you average more than two goals per game? Your long shots are very good, your headers are also very good, free kicks... how do you do it?"
Zhang Kuang: "Brother, these are all talents, do you know? Just like you, your talent is dexterity, being like an elf, and having good vision. These are your talents. Outsiders can practice if they want to, but it is difficult to reach your level.
Just like me, you see I am fast, strong in physical confrontation, good at heading the ball, etc. This is talent. Outsiders can practice it if they want, but it is difficult to say that they are at the same level as me."
Neymar: "I didn't expect you to be so easy to talk to, unlike some stars who find it hard to talk when they are famous."
After Neymar finished speaking, he glanced at Robinho.
Zhang Kuang smiled, then patted Neymar on the shoulder, "Sooner or later you will become a superstar, and maybe you will become different."
Neymar: "Well, when I go to Europe, I will ask you for a speed coach when I have time."
Zhang Kuang: "Okay, come to me when the time comes. However, I rarely train. The leather ball under my feet is not fun at all. The girl's soft ball is more fun."
Neymar: "Ah? I also want to..."
Zhang Kuang: "Hey, don't think about it, wait until you are 20 years old."
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The two chatted happily. While talking about Neymar, they took off their Santos No. 10 jersey and handed it to Zhang Kuang. Zhang Kuang then took off his Manchester United No. 33 jersey and handed it to Neymar.
The two were shirtless, shook hands, hugged, and then continued chatting while holding each other's jerseys.
At this moment, the TV camera gave them a close-up of 20 seconds.
Martin·Tyler's voice floated outside the screen. "Wow, two geniuses, chatting very happily. What are they talking about? They seem to be chatting about some very interesting issues, both of them are laughing very happily."
Neville: "I think, at least part of it is about women. You see Zhang Kuang smiles very lewdly, and Neymar smiles very enviously."
Martin: "Haha... interesting, interesting. I thought they were talking about how to join Manchester United."
Neville: "Joining Manchester United? Maybe it's not impossible. A genius like Neymar is exactly what Manchester United lacks in midfield organization. If he can join, the frontcourt will be fully activated."
Martin: "It seems that Sir Ferguson is also interested?"
Neville: "I heard that this guy's father is very difficult to deal with..."
After exchanging jerseys and finishing the process, everyone went back to the locker room to wash up, and then prepared to return to the field to receive the trophy.
Rooney and Vidić curiously asked Zhang Kuang and Neymar what they were chatting about. They were chatting so happily. When Zhang Kuang told the conversation, everyone laughed. Zhang Kuang wanted to take the genius of Brazil into the ditch. This was fun.
Afterwards, they re-entered and accepted the award ceremony. Vidić raised the trophy high, while Zhang Kuang stood aside with his hands on his hips and a smile on his face.
Winning another award is quite nice.
Post-match interview area:
Zhang Kuang: "I said before the game that I am not here for vacation. I am honored to help the team win the trophy. Football is a team sport, and the FIFA Club World Cup championship is a gift to Manchester United fans.
Next stop: the league champion and the UEFA Champions League champion, and of course, the Football Association Cup champion. As for what Neymar and I are talking about, we just talk about football."
Reporter: "I heard that you are persuading him to join Manchester United? Is this true?"
Zhang Kuang: "Nothing. Joining a club depends on each person's career plan. If I persuade him randomly and he finally comes, Manchester United will not develop well, then it will delay his career."
Reporter: "What if Neymar joins Manchester United himself?"
Zhang Kuang: "Of course you are welcome. His passing ability is quite impressive."
Reporter: "..."
Rooney: "Neymar is a genius, but the best talent is in the Manchester United team. It would be even better if Neymar could come to Manchester United.
As for me? I can play as an attacking midfielder, winger or center, haha...Zhang Kuang's hat trick today, our team is used to it. Really, I have seen him score more outrageous goals in training."
Neymar: "I lost, but I am convinced. Today I saw the power of the world's number one shooter. I will try my best to learn from him and catch up with him. When will I go to Manchester United? Haha... I don't know, who can say for sure what will happen in the future."
Ferguson: "I am very happy today because Manchester United won another championship. The players performed perfectly. Santos is not a weakling, on the contrary, they are very strong.
It's just that they were not very familiar with our tactics, and we caught their weaknesses. The No. 10 in their team is very good. If there is a chance, Manchester United certainly wants it."
"Manchester Evening News" front page title. "Zhang Kuang hat trick, Manchester United 4:1 Santos crowned the world champion! Yokohama night, Red Devils shines all over the world!"
"O Globo" title. "Although Neymar was defeated, it was an honor, but Zhang Kuang showed the world what absolute dominance is."
"Titan Sports" front page. "Spear of the East Yokohama becomes a god, Zhang Kuang determines the world with three goals and one assist! China player wins FIFA Club World Cup for the first time, Hong Kong's son becomes famous all over the world!"
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