At the beginning of the second half, Napoli replaced Džemaili with Pandev. The formation changed from 3-4-1-2 to 3-4-2-1. Pandev and Hamšík formed a double front midfielder.
Martin: "Napoli made adjustments during the halftime break. Džemaili was replaced and Pandev came on. Mazzarri was obviously not satisfied with the performance in the first half. He needs more offensive creativity."
Neville: "This is an offensive signal, but the defensive end has not changed. The three defenders may not be able to block the Manchester United trident.
Džemaili did not perform as well as it should in the midfield today, and Pandev's dribbling and passing abilities are stronger. But this also means that Napoli's midfield defense will be further weakened, and Manchester United's counterattack space will be greater."
Martin:"Napoli will still lose the ball?"
Neville:"High probability."
With the referee's whistle, the game officially started.
In the 48th minute, Pandev cut in from the right and passed a cross. Inler hit the goal again from the outside and missed the left goal post by about one meter.
Martin·Tyler: "Inler long shot! Missed! Pandev created a threat as soon as he came on the field. Napoli obviously increased his offensive input in the second half."
Gary·Neville: "Inler's shot is very powerful, but the angle is not good enough. He needs to aim in the direction of the goal instead of just focusing on power."
In the 50th minute, Ferdinand intercepted the ball and passed it directly to Hernández. Hernández responded to Giggs. Giggs kept the ball and crossed it diagonally to the left.
Zhang Kuang hit the ball at high speed and then swept the ball across the goal. Hernández made a shovel shot from the front. De Sanctis subconsciously fell to the ground and used his legs to block it.
Martin·Tyler: "Manchester United's counterattack! Zhang Kuang made a pass, Hernández shoveled the shot, and was saved! De Sanctis made a key save for the third time today!"
Neville: "This is what I said: after Napoli attacked, the space behind him was used by Manchester United. Zhang Kuang's advancement speed was too fast, and Zúñiga couldn't catch up at all. If De Sanctis hadn't been so brave this time, the score would have been 3:0."
SkySports comment section:
"Zhang Kuang's breakthrough was too scary. Zúñiga was thrown away directly. If Zhang Kuang hadn't had no shooting space, he should have shot by himself."
"De Sanctis really performed exceptionally well, otherwise it would have been 4:0."
"It doesn't matter, keep pressing, and sooner or later you will get into the third place."
In the 52nd minute, Rooney's shot was blocked from the baseline, and Giggs took a corner kick.
Zhang Kuang was competing for a header in the small penalty area and stepped on the feet of Aronica when it landed.
Aronica fell to the ground and covered his feet. The team doctor came in for brief treatment and then continued the game.
Zhang Kuang apologizes to Aronica.
Martin: "Zhang Kuang landed on Aronica's feet during the aerial battle. Napoli's defender fell to the ground in pain... the team doctor came on stage.
Zhang Kuang took the initiative to go over and express his apology. This is a good display of sportsmanship and is not very gentlemanly."
Neville: "Zhang Kuang didn't mean it. He just jumped too high and lost his balance when he landed. Aronica seems to be able to continue playing. The good news is that although Aronica was stepped on, Zhang Kuang did not score a header."
In the 55th minute, Maggio made a cross from the right with a very high arc and landed at the back of the small penalty area.
Lavezzi volleyed an overhead kick with his back to the goal. De Gea reacted quickly and blocked the ball with one palm.
Cavani's follow-up shot was blocked by Evans's body.
He Wei: "Lavezzi barb! Oh my God! De Gea made another save! This is the most exciting save in the game! Laha!
Vicky's overhead shot was already quite beautiful, but De Gea reacted faster! Then Cavani's follow-up shot was also blocked by Evans!"
Zhang Lu: "This defense is a victory for the Manchester United team! Lavezzi's overhead kick is worth 10 points, De Gea's save is worth 11 points, and Evans's blocking of the gun hole is also worth 10 points.
This is the defense of a championship team. If one person fails to defend, the second person will step up. If the second person fails to defend, the third person will step forward."
Saint Paul Stadium's Napoli fans collectively stood up and applauded!!
They applauded their team and also applauded De Gea's save.
MyScore Comment area:
"De Gea is a god today!"
"Lavezzi If someone else was guarding this goal, it would definitely have gone in."
"Evans This gun hole is so critical. Cavani's follow-up shot will definitely go in."
"The intensity of this game is too high, UEFA Champions League is UEFA Champions League."
In the 58th minute, Giggs stole the ball in the midfield and went straight to the left. Zhang Kuang cut inside and passed Maggio and then shot from the left side of the penalty area. It hit the intersection of the crossbar and bounced out. Then Aronica kicked it out of bounds.
Martin: "Zhang Kuang shot... ah, crossbar, he was too obsessed with the angle! He had a strong desire to shoot in this game, but he failed to hit the target this time."
Neville: "Zhang Kuang has already scored one goal in this game, but he is obviously not satisfied. He is looking for the second and third. This mentality is the trait shared by top shooters."
In the 59th minute, Zúñiga passed a low ball from the left, and Hamšík fired from the front.
De Gea threw the ball away and quickly hugged it in his second reaction.
In the 61st minute, Maggio made a precise pass from the right, and Cavani beat Evans and Ferdinand with a powerful header.
De Gea subconsciously flew to the right and blocked the inevitable ball from the baseline with one arm.
Saint Paul Stadium, Cavani knelt on the ground holding his head.
De Gea was pulled up by his teammates, Evra patted his head to encourage him. Ferguson applauded from the sidelines.
MyScore Comment area:
"De Gea becomes a god tonight! He is on the same level as Casillas, Kahn, and Buffon!"
"Cavani's expression is so real, I would be crushed too."
"De Gea is too strong, Manchester United found a treasure."
"Manchester United picked up two treasures, one is De Gea and the other is Zhang Kuang."
"90% of the time this goal would have been scored by another goalkeeper."
"..."
In the 64th minute, Rooney's long shot from outside the penalty area was blocked by Aronica, and Manchester United won a corner kick on the right.
Giggs walked towards the corner flag area and sent a flat and fast curve ball with his right foot, landing in the front spot.
Zhang Kuang suddenly accelerated from outside the penalty area and made a diagonal pass. He pulled the onion between Campagnaro and Little Cannavaro and smashed the ball towards the goal.
De Sanctis subconsciously raised his hand to block it, but the ball was too powerful and bounced into the top of the net.
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Zhang Kuang!!! Header!! Violent header!!! Score twice!
Manchester United leads 3:0! This is a powerful header! Zhang Kuang took off between the two central defenders, completely suppressing Napoli's defense!"
Neville: "I said, how could he only score one goal? There were many opportunities in this game, but Zhang Kuang regretted not scoring. This header finally allowed him to stabilize his performance.
I have seen many header masters, but Zhang Kuang's combination of take-off timing, airborne time, and header power is perfect.
Look at the slow motion: he took a step back before taking off, creating space for himself to sprint. Then he jumped up like a rocket, Campagnaro and Little Cannavaro were like two elementary school students in front of him."
Martin: "After scoring the goal, Zhang Kuang rushed to the away team's fan area, pointing to the Manchester United team logo on his chest. The Manchester United expeditionary army burst into loud cheers.
This is his second goal in this game, and it is also his goal in the UEFA Champions League knockout round... Gary, how many goals has this been in UEFA Champions League this season?"
Neville: "15 goals in the group stage, plus these 2 goals, 17 goals. If Manchester United wins again, Zhang Kuang is expected to break his total scoring record of 26 goals by UEFA Champions League last year."
Martin:"What an amazing player!"
MyScore live broadcast room comment area:
"Finally scored another goal. Damn it, I thought he stalled today, but he's still as steady as an old dog. He just took a nap in the first half."
"Buying the number of goals scored by Zhang Kuang is the safest way. You have already made money. If you score another goal, you will make more money. Haha, Zhang Kuang, I love you so much."
"Hey, the bookmaker still won't lower the odds of Zhang Kuang's goal? If this continues, will the bookmaker die without paying out?"
"I heard that someone suggested withdrawing this business. If it were withdrawn, there would be no place to make such stable money."
"Zhang Kuang's header is too violent. The two defenders can't jump as high as him."
"Giggs's corner kick placement is also very accurate, and the veteran's passing is stable."
"17 goals, UEFA Champions League's goals are as good as the golden boots of some leagues. It's really a big deal."
"Zhang Kuang's header jump height is simply abnormal. His jumping ability and ability to stay in the air... should be taken to the laboratory for slice study."
"Yes. Campagnaro and Little Cannavaro are both Serie A's top defenders, but they are like amateur players in front of Zhang Kuang. The gap is too big."
"Manchester United 3:0 away lead, the quarterfinals are secure."
"We Napoli were defeated by one person. One person."
"Mazzarri's tactics completely failed. The three defenders couldn't defend Manchester United's two sides."
"I don't know what to say... I don't feel ashamed to lose to a player like Zhang Kuang. Am I sick?"
"Ah, I thought I was the only one who had such thoughts."
"Haha... me too..."
In the 66th minute, Little Cannavaro pulled from behind while defending Rooney, preventing Manchester United from a possible counterattack. Rizzoli was shown a yellow card.
In the 68th minute, Valencia made a cross from the right, Zhang Kuang took another violent long shot from outside the arc, and De Sanctis punched out with both fists.
Martin: "Zhang Kuang's long shot... was actually punched out by De Sanctis! Zhang Kuang looked shocked. To be honest, I was shocked too. This ball is difficult to save."
Neville: "Hey, maybe the goalkeeper will perform super well when facing Zhang Kuang?"
In the 69th minute, Manchester United replaced Giggs with Cleverley.
Giggs handed over the captain's armband to Rooney, and all Manchester United fans stood up and applauded.
He Wei: "Ferguson made adjustments, Cleverley replaced Giggs. Giggs performed very well today, with one assist and many key passes. At the age of 37, he still started in the knockout round of UEFA Champions League. This is a legend."
Zhang Lu: "Giggs's performance today proved one thing: age is just a number. His passing, vision, and experience are still world-class.
He is off the field now, Manchester United must keep this score, and Cleverley must strengthen the defensive intensity in the midfield after coming on."
In the 71st minute, Manchester United won a free kick in the frontcourt. The reason was that Rooney took the ball from the right and cut inside, and was knocked down from the side by Campagnaro near the penalty area line.
Manchester United won a free kick on the left side of the penalty area, about 26 meters away from the goal.
Napoli forms a human wall of 5 people, De Sanctis takes command position.
Zhang Kuang stands in front of the ball. He is now Manchester United's first free kicker. The main reason is that his success rate of free kicks is too high, which is higher than the success rate of all free kick masters.
He stood in front of the ball, took a deep breath, then took a run, rubbing the inside of his right foot into a rapidly falling curve ball.
The ball went around the top of the wall, fell rapidly before De Sanctis's saving gloves, hit the lower edge of the crossbar and bounced into the goal.
De Sanctis has touched the ball, but it is only a touch and cannot change the result of the ball.
The ball went in, 0:4!
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Zhang Kuang!!! Hat trick!!! Free kick directly scored! Oh my God!!! This ball is so beautiful!
The arc, power, angle, everything is perfect! The ball bypassed the wall, hit the lower edge of the crossbar and entered the net! De Sanctis touched it, but it couldn't change the result!"
Neville: "Zhang Kuang's hat trick is really amazing, so amazing."
Martin: "Zhang Kuang was sliding on his knees, being pinned down by Rooney and Hernández. Ferguson had his hands in his pockets on the sidelines, smiling and shaking his head. Manchester United was extremely excited."
He Wei: "It's in, it's in, it's in, the ball is in. Zhang Kuang, a hat trick. I originally thought he would be in a sluggish state today, but I didn't expect that he still scored a hat trick."
Director Zhang, what do you think of Zhang Kuang's hat trick? Do you think his condition today is good or bad?"
Zhang Lu: "Hey, Zhang Kuang scoring a goal is as simple as taking a walk in the garden, picking leaves with your hands, and opening your mouth to drink water. It's not that he is in poor condition, but his passion is a little lacking.
Because he can score two or three goals with just a few kicks. If it were you, your passion would probably be gone in the long run."
He Wei: "Ha, Director Zhang's analysis is that it is very difficult for others to score one goal in a game. Think about it, our players used to be boastful if they could get an assist on the court.
Now Zhang Kuang can score a hat trick on the court just by kicking, which is really amazing."
MyScore live broadcast room comment area completely exploded:
"Haha, hat trick, thank you, Zhang Kuang!!!! It's another day to harvest rice and make money."
"Free kicks wave the world!!! Mr. Ballon d'Or is Mr. Ballon d'Or!!!"
"Manchester United 4:0 Napoli, this is UEFA Champions League's away game??? This is Serie A's top three? We were played like a toy in front of Manchester United."
"Zhang Kuang single-handedly destroyed Serie A's entire defense line."
"I'm at a loss for words. Zhang Kuang's performance today cannot be described in words."
"Napoli fans have begun to leave..."
In the 74th minute, some Napoli fans left the field disappointed, but most of them still stayed in the stands and sang the team anthem to encourage the team.
Manchester United fans singing "OleOle" rang out in the stadium.
Martin: "The camera captured some Napoli fans leaving the field, 4:0, there are nearly twenty minutes left in the game, but they don't want to watch anymore.
And those fans who stayed, they were singing the team song and cheering for their team. This is a sign of dignity."
Neville: "Napoli fans came to see their team create a miracle today, but Zhang Kuang killed the miracle. But their singing is still loud. This is the pride of Southern Italy fans."
In the 75th minute, Zúñiga passed back from the left, and Hamšík volleyed with his left foot from outside the penalty area. He lacked strength and was held firmly by De Gea.
Martin: "Hamšík's long-range shot does not pose much of a threat. Napoli's taxi energy has obviously declined."
Neville: "Being behind 4:0, any team will have morale problems. Napoli What we have to do now is not to equalize the score, but not to lose more ugly."
In the 76th minute, Inler intercepted Cleverley's pass and blocked it in front immediately.
Cavani suddenly made a diagonal pass between Ferdinand and Evans, successfully countered offside, used his chest to lead the ball forward, and entered the penalty area.
Facing the attacking De Gea, Cavani calmly pushed the ball into the far corner with his right foot, and the ball rolled into the empty goal.
Martin: "GOOOOOOOOOOAL!!! Cavani!!! Napoli got a goal back! Cavani finally scored! 1:4!
The goal was scored beautifully, it was offside, stopped the ball with the chest, and pushed the ball calmly. De Gea attacked, but Cavani's shot angle was very good."
Neville: "This is a goal from a world-class striker. Look at Cavani's anti-offside timing. He waited for so long and didn't start until the moment Inler passed the ball.
Perfect running position, perfect shot. Although the score is already 4:1, this goal is very important to Cavani. He proved himself in the UEFA Champions League knockout round."
Martin: "Cavani did not celebrate after scoring. He ran into the goal, picked up the ball, and ran quickly to the center circle. He pointed to the sky, as if to comfort a relative.
All Napoli fans gave him the warmest applause. This is the only highlight of this game Napoli."
MyScore Comment area:
"Cavani It was a great goal, but it was too late."
"1:4, at least I saved a little face."
"Cavani doesn't celebrate, it means he is in pain. This is a true fighter."
"De Gea has performed perfectly today, but Cavani still took the chance."
"Although we lost, Cavani's goal is the only consolation tonight."
In the 78th minute, Manchester United replaced Zhang Kuang with Berbatov.
Martin: "Zhang Kuang was replaced! The audience burst into applause, even some Napoli fans applauded! This is respect for the hat trick! Berbatov comes on as a substitute!"
Neville: "Zhang Kuang played a perfect game today, he showed all his offensive methods. Being substituted is a reward for him: you have done your job and can rest."
When Zhang Kuang walked off the court, he first hugged Berbatov and then walked towards Ferguson.
Ferguson patted his shoulder and said, 'Thank you, go and rest first.'
Zhang Kuang nodded, took the towel, high-fived the assistant coaches and substitutes one by one, then put on his down clothes and sat down to watch the rest of the game.
Zhang Kuang rubbed his elbow Giggs: "Why are you so dazed?"
Giggs: "Well, I am planning to retire this summer. I feel a little confused when I think about it. I have been playing for fans for more than 20 years. If I stop playing football, I don't know what I will do."
Zhang Kuang: "This is not easy. While you still have some physical strength, go sleep with all the women you wanted to sleep with most when you were young..."
Giggs: "Bah, what kind of thoughts are you thinking... Do you think they are all like you, like that..."