Liverpool's attack on the right side created two murders in a row. Gao Xiaodong felt the danger, and he immediately helped the attacking Evra and Giggs.
Gao Xiaodong has star level edge and full back skills, and his physical fitness is far better than Park Zhixing and Evra. When he comes to the flank, Liverpool's attack immediately stalls, and can no longer pose a threat to Manchester United's left wing.
Manchester United took the opportunity to fight back against Liverpool.
Park Zhixing steals Kuyt and forms a quick counterattack. He jumps to the side of the penalty area and doesn't pass to Welbeck. He cuts across the front of the penalty area and shoots directly, but the ball is out of the left post.
Welbeck was very dissatisfied with park's failure to pass the ball to him and muttered a few words to park.
Park Zhixing apologized to Welbeck, saying he didn't see it.
In fact, in park's position, there is no doubt that Welbeck will not be missed. It's just that park is easy to get an opportunity and wants to get one.
Liverpool's players are quick to respond. Without coach Kenny Dalglish's warning, they immediately shifted their attack direction to Manchester United's right side, attacking young Phil Jones and Smalling.
After Liverpool lost the ball, the attack was very fierce. Phil Jones and Smalling were too young to make mistakes under the strong pressure of the Red Army.
Gao Xiaodong can't make up for it. It's Fletcher who makes up for it.
Fletcher's defensive ability on the flank can't be compared with Gao Xiaodong. Even if he helps to defend in the past, he just barely blocks the attack of the Liverpool people, but there are not many ways to counterattack.
When Liverpool saw Fletcher being transferred to the side, they immediately shifted their forces to attack Manchester United in the middle.
It's the right tactic to open both sides and then attack the middle. However, there are not many attacking players in the starting line of Liverpool. Center Suarez doesn't get enough support. Gerrard is closely watched by Gao Xiaodong, so Liverpool can't form a good shooting opportunity in the middle.
There was a stalemate in the scene. Liverpool dominated the ball, but they couldn't get a good chance to shoot. Manchester United had few chances to attack, but they didn't get much chance to defend.
Now everyone can see that with Manchester United's strong defense, unless there is a world wave, the only way for Liverpool to score is to continue to put in their forces.
Dalglish, of course, also understood that there was only a little time left in the first half. Dalglish did not want to change people and would rather wait for the world wave to appear.
A miracle didn't happen. The first half was over and Liverpool were 1-0 behind Manchester United at home.
Back in the dressing room, Dalglish didn't blame the players. Gao Xiaodong's corner goal was unexpected. It was an accident. You can't blame the players because of the accident. The rest of the Liverpool players have no problems.
Home defeat is an unacceptable result, the score is behind, coach Dalglish must make a change.
Because he was only one goal behind, Dalglish didn't want to completely change his 433 formation and playing style. He replaced Lucas with all-round midfield Henderson to strengthen his attacking power in the middle without weakening the side attack.
Manchester United didn't make any adjustments in the second half. Ferguson was very clear about the dangers of his team and Anfield. It would be nice to win a game, although it was exciting to win here.
At the beginning of the second half, Liverpool's core Steven Gerrard started to attack. He held the ball from the side and forced Phil Jones.
Phil Jones was young and inexperienced. After being shaken by Gerrard's experience, he was in a hurry. He kicked Gerrard from behind and was given a free kick by the referee marina.
Gerrard took the free kick himself, and he scored a banana ball with great power and speed.
The ball crossed the wall and went straight to the top left corner of the goal!
Manchester United goalkeeper David de GEA is tall, has a long arm, and is quick to save the ball from the bottom line.
Gerrard's free kick is of high quality. It's not easy for de GEA to save it. Manchester United fans applauded him.
When Liverpool opened the corner, de GEA was excited to see that the corner was very close to the goal line and wanted to hit the ball with two fists.
At this time, Skrtel and Phil Jones, who are competing for the top, also rush forward. De GEA blows the ball away. He also bumps into the two and presses them together like a pile.
After the ball flew out, it was taken by Henderson from the outside. Henderson saw that de GEA had not yet got up and immediately started to hang the door.
Henderson had a good idea, but Gao Xiaodong had already rushed over and blocked the ball out of the sideline with his body.
A great chance is gone, but Liverpool are still determined to take advantage of Manchester United's chaotic position to serve out of bounds quickly.
Manchester United's top scorer was quick. When Adam took the ball back to Henderson, the ball was snatched by the alert veteran Giggs.
This is a good time to counter attack, Giggs quickly transferred the ball to Gao Xiaodong who was standing in the middle line.
When Gao Xiaodong received the ball, the midfield player of Liverpool's back defense was frantically rushing at him. Gao Xiaodong "see" behind a large area of no one, he did not stop the ball, the ball from the crotch under a leak, turned to chase the ball.Gao Xiaodong's missed turn was a magic stroke. The Liverpool player who rushed to him and was ready for a tactical foul threw himself in the air.
Gao Xiaodong catches up with the ball, stops, moves towards the goal and kills with the ball.
The defensive player was dodged by Gao Xiaodong and could only defend the middle of the restricted area. Enrique, the player left behind in the middle of Liverpool, could only intercept Gao Xiaodong.
In the face of encountering Enrique, Gao Xiaodong suddenly moves horizontally and swings past Enrique like a stake.
Scene a exclamation, think Gao Xiaodong to take the ball straight Huanglong, this matter Gao Xiaodong has the ability to do.
There are already two players running back in the middle of the penalty area. Of course, Gao Xiaodong won't kill with the ball. He has a better choice.
Gao Xiaodong ran two steps to catch up, half turned and started shooting.
It's about 30 meters away from the goal, which is a distance that most players can't reach, but it's within Gao Xiaodong's range.
No one defends, Gao Xiaodong is very strong, the ball whistling, up, the shell general flew to the left side of the goal of Liverpool.
Gao Xiaodong's shot is full of strength, the angle is also good, although the distance is far, if the goalkeeper is not fully prepared, it is difficult to save.
Fortunately, all the goalkeepers now know that Gao Xiaodong has a strong long-range shot. When he takes the ball, he adds 120000 care.
Reina dived to save the ball out of the baseline, but Gao Xiaodong's foot was too fast. Reina's hand touched the ball, and before he had time to start, the ball hit his palm, deflected, and then bounced out on the post.
The goalkeeper fell to the ground, it was a good chance to make up the shot.
But the direction of the ball is towards the corner of the big penalty area, while Welbeck is in the middle, just passing the ball.
"Ah..." The Liverpool fans at the scene exclaimed.
"Alas The United fans sighed.
If the goal is scored, Manchester United will basically win, but Welbeck is not lucky enough.