Chapter 468: Double Red Derby! The Direct Cause of Liwupu Conceding a Goal and

In the player tunnel, Tang Ye and Robertson simply exchanged greetings.

Seeing Fan Daike approaching, Tang Ye suddenly stopped talking to the Liwupu players.

During last season's Double Red Derby, Fan Daike tackled ggbond many times, something ggbond still remembers to this day.

Even when Fan Daike was at Southampton, Tang Ye had realized that he was not an easy opponent to deal with.

Just like Mr. Eric!

Hmm... perhaps all Dutch people are like this?

As soon as Tang Ye started thinking, his mind drifted off; noticing Tang Ye standing motionless, Rodri directly shook him awake with his hand.

"This is absolutely not the time to sleep, Tom."

"Cough, cough!"

"It's nothing, it's nothing."

Shaking his head, Tang Ye looked forward.

【This Is Anfield (Here is Anfield)】

The plaque above the player tunnel entrance had intrigued Tang Ye during his last visit here, making him wonder what its purpose was.

Now he mostly understood.

This thing was used to scare people!

The stadium's builders wanted to give the away team players a fright before they entered the pitch.

But honestly, this thing had no effect on Tang Ye.

Because he himself was a villain who operated from the shadows!

"China Central Television! The match has begun; I will now introduce the starting lineups for both teams!"

"First, the home team Liwupu, wearing red jerseys, attacking from the left side of the screen to the right!"

Liwupu (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Alisson

Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Lovren, Fan Daike, Robertson

Midfielders: Wijnaldum, Fabinho, Solanke

Forwards: Salah, Firmino, Mané

Head Coach: Klopp

The 4-3-3 is Liwupu's most classic formation this season, just as the 4-2-3-1 is for Manchester United.

"Liverpool!"

"Liverpool!"

As soon as the match started, the Liwupu fans wanted to maximize their home-field advantage, meaning they didn't want to give Manchester United even a sliver of opportunity.

The home team should dominate from the opening whistle, yet Manchester United countered with a fierce attack.

"I'm making a run!"

Valencia overlapped on the right wing while De Jong slowly dribbled forward.

Looking for an opening!

Mané and Solanke rushed over together to challenge for the ball, but De Jong executed a "V" drag to shake them off.

Pretending to pass to Valencia.

But actually delivering it to Rodri on the left!

OK!

Seeing that Rodri had received the ball, Tang Ye decisively began pushing forward, preparing to create more passing options for his teammates.

However, the Liwupu players had made their preparations; Fabinho stayed right beside Tang Ye, hardly leaving his side by even an inch.

Damn it!

Realizing the situation was unfavorable, Tang Ye suddenly came to a sharp stop and then controlled Rodri's pass!

Jumping up!

He prepared to exploit this moment of control to nutmeg Fabinho, but the ball struck Fabinho's foot instead.

Fortunately, Tang Ye reacted quickly enough to pull the ball back.

But because of this, he had lost the best opportunity to dribble past his opponent.

Tang Ye's position was blocked by Fabinho!

Manchester United needed a player to come up and provide support.

That player was Rodri!

As his teammate ran up from behind, Tang Ye decisively passed back to Rodri.

Rodri controlled the ball, adjusted, and then pushed it to De Jong!

"Wow!!!"

The Manchester United fans were somewhat excited.

Because they truly hadn't expected their team to seize the initiative at Anfield.

"Hiss... Manchester United seems to be playing a bit aggressively today."

With both defensive midfielders positioned in the center, Tang Ye moved directly toward Rashford's direction.

Slap!

De Jong delivered a long pass toward the left flank near the byline.

Tang Ye ran past Rashford, executing a classic crossover run.

Stop the ball with your foot!

De Jong's long pass sticks to Tang Ye's foot.

At this moment, fans of both sides feel the pressure.

It appears, Tom's striker mode!

One-on-one against Alexander-Arnold...

A feint, a feint, a feint, another feint!

Four consecutive feints, and Tang Ye directly tricks Alexander-Arnold into limping.

Create distance!

He should have gone to the byline for a cross, but unfortunately, Allé's position was blocked by Fan Daike.

Then I'll have to do it myself!

Moving closer, bit by bit!

"Get in, get in!"

Tang Ye signals for his teammates in the center and at the far post to move into the penalty area to draw defenders away from him.

And his teammates do exactly that.

The defender attempts a tackle, but Tang Ye simply steps into the penalty area.

Shielding the ball with his lower leg!

The defender tries to change direction, but Tang Ye shifts his rhythm and moves slightly further inside.

"Shoot directly, shoot directly!"

Allé shouts; by now, he has already blocked Fan Daike's position.

Watch Tang Ye!

Swing the right leg out!

Pretending to shoot, he actually passes the ball to his left foot.

A push shot!

Aimed at the near post!

But Alisson punches it away!

"Wow!"

"That was extremely dangerous!"

"Yes, Tang Ye tested Liwupu's defensive line, but Liwupu's defensive handling was indeed excellent!"

The reason Liwupu hasn't lost a single match this season is primarily because their defensive line is truly solid.

Just like Mancheng's attack moments ago: Tang Ye was nearly about to score, but the coordination between Lovren and Alisson was perfect—one covering the near post, the other watching the far end—completely nullifying Tang Ye's goal attempt.

Fuck!

Shaking his hand, Tang Ye glances at Lovren inside the penalty area.

What a pity; I should have shot higher!

A corner kick opportunity for Mancheng; Ziyech goes to take it!

"Beep beep beep!!!"

"Xuuu!!!"

It is only the 6th minute of the first half, yet Mancheng has completely controlled the tempo of the match.

The home fans are under immense pressure.

Because this is completely different from what they expected!

The camera cuts to Ten Hag.

"In the fans' impression, Mancheng should be a slow-starting team, but in this match, Ten Hag seems to have employed a rather different tactic."

"Yes, dealing with a top-tier powerhouse like Liwupu requires this. I feel Ten Hag intends to use Mancheng's offense to cover up their defensive flaws."

This isn't the first time Mancheng has done this this season; not only the commentators, but many fans who regularly watch matches know about this tactic.

However, this tactic of substituting offense for defense is quite extreme.

Simply put, there are very few ways to counter such a tactic, so Ten Hag can play his cards face up.

Wanting to survive Mancheng's advance? Last month, only Mancheng managed to accomplish that!

Pa!

The corner kick is taken!

The first point of contact finds Bailly!

Bang!

He heads it toward the goal, but Fan Daike heads it out again.

The landing spot is...

Hehe!

Anticipating the drop point in advance, Tang Ye easily controls the ball.

Adjusting!

"Damn!"

A pulling force comes from beside him; Tang Ye swings his leg out but fails to connect with the ball.

"Beep!!!"

A tactical foul by Solanke.

This gives Mancheng a free-kick opportunity at the edge of the penalty arc!

"Fuck you!"

"Tom? Xuuu!!"

Not even ten minutes into the first half, Manchester United earned a direct free-kick opportunity; Liwupu fans grew restless, constantly trying to disrupt Tang Ye as he prepared to take the kick.

Tang Ye was still searching for the right position...

Ptui!

Wiping his nose, Tang Ye was ready!

"Run-up..."

"Shoot!"

A knuckleball soared over the wall to its peak, then began dropping rapidly.

!!!

The ball grazed the crossbar lightly before flying out.

"Damn!!!"

Roaring on the spot, Tang Ye was clearly deeply dissatisfied with his free-kick just now.

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: Tang Ye's direct free-kick shot missed by a hair's breadth; the score remains 0:0.

【Truly ruthless】

【Just that little bit off; push the crossbar up a bit higher and it would've gone in】

【Feels like my Tang Tang Qiuwang is recovering quite well】

【Liwupu is still too weak; where's my brother Tang Zhengxiong?】

No sooner had they mentioned Tang Tang Zhengxiong than he appeared.

The father of GG Bond sat in the presidential box, flanked by Liwupu officials.

Of course, Tang Tang Zhengxiong himself was also a Liwupu executive.

He served as Liwupu's club relations ambassador.

Yes, the kind that draws a salary!

Time ticked past the ten-minute mark.

Gradually adapting to Manchester United's rhythm, Liwupu had now managed to regain some control of the game.

But they still couldn't avoid being hit by Manchester United's quick counterattacks!

"Go!"

Turning sideways to call for the ball, the instant he received it he launched a long pass forward.

Tom was still too decisive!

Ye He sprinted forward and easily collected a one-on-one chance, only to be flagged offside.

He was offside by about five or six body lengths...

"Run later!"

Tang Ye waved to Ye He: "Don't start your run too early; you could have reached it."

This was Ye He's first time playing in the Double Red Derby; nervousness was inevitable.

That didn't matter, because Tom's very purpose was to make the entire team perform better.

After some pushing and shoving between him and Solanke, the referee quickly ran over.

"You two be careful; this isn't the first time."

Tang Ye shook off Solanke's hand: "Mr., I didn't do anything."

"..."

"Hey, beautiful! Mané!"

Suddenly surging up to tackle De Jong, Mané passed forward.

Liwupu's forward pressing had paid off!

"Hold him off!"

Tang Ye signaled for Rodri to go over, while he himself was also rushing there.

Manchester United's defenders were all back in the penalty area; Liwupu certainly couldn't shoot immediately, so there was no need to rush too much.

Firmino and Salah exchanged passes; Rodri and Tang Ye moved up alongside Firmino.

Salah tried to shield the ball but messed up, and Luke Shaw intercepted it.

"Oh!"

Luke Shaw decisively kicked the ball upfield.

But Arnold quickly sent it back with a 45-degree cross.

With Rodri's assistance, Bailly gained control of the ball.

The crisis seemed averted, but at this moment Liwupu's forwards played their part.

Bailly wanted to pass to Valencia, but Valencia was trapped by Mané and Solanke.

With no other option, he could only pass to Smalling.

Smalling wanted to pass forward.

But Firmino and Salah both ran toward him.

!

Quick, pass to Luke Shaw!

Salah suddenly turned around and joined Arnold in pressing Luke Shaw.

Almost every press involved two players together; Liwupu's operations up front put immense pressure on Manchester United's players.

Luke Shaw passes back to De Gea!

Firmino and Mané are at it again!

The situation is very wrong; De Gea simply kicks the ball out for a throw-in.

"Hiss—"

This is the first time in this match that Manchester United has exposed their problems, and Ten Hag's expression is indeed somewhat off.

What was feared before the match has happened!

"Quickly!"

"Don't give them a chance!"

Klopp, wearing a cap, cups both hands around his mouth, trying to amplify his voice as much as possible.

"Keep two men; don't hesitate when pressing!"

Liwupu is slowly building a slight advantage, and now all they need to do is maintain it!

Salah carries the ball down the wing.

Luke Shaw retreats step by step.

The pressure of marking Salah one-on-one is still immense; fortunately, Rashford drops back to help, making Luke Shaw feel much more comfortable.

Salah cuts inside!

Slap!

He curls a shot toward the far corner!

But he fails to put enough power behind it, and De Gea easily catches it.

"Get back, get back!"

Fabinho is urging, while Manchester United begins organizing their counterattack.

Shaking off Firmino, De Gea throws the ball out to find De Jong.

Taking long strides with the ball, De Jong is terrifyingly decisive after receiving it.

Drive forward!

If pressed, use rhythm to shake them off!

De Jong advances with the ball for nearly 30 meters, then gently plays a through pass to Tang Ye.

In the past, Tang Ye would absolutely not have been able to appear in the attacking third this quickly; it can only be said that the speed training has produced good results.

Drag and turn!

Tang Ye performs a Marseille turn on the spot, successfully confusing the defender.

Slap!

He plays a curved through pass, sending the ball between Lovren and Alexander-Arnold.

Suddenly slowing down in front of Alexander-Arnold, he then arrives before Rashford!

The ball isn't moving fast; Rashford extends his right foot and gently pokes it through, successfully nutmegging Alexander-Arnold.

"Wow!!!"

Rashford beats Alexander-Arnold one-on-one!

Then he cuts inside, running toward the penalty area!

Luke Shaw is waving his hand; Rashford passes back.

Luke Shaw!

Rashford's pass isn't very good, causing Luke Shaw to collide with Lovren.

Luke Shaw falls to the ground!

"Hey!"

The Manchester United players spread their hands toward the referee; they have successfully won a direct free-kick opportunity.

But...

"Shaw!"

Tang Ye shouts, but Luke Shaw remains on the ground, unable to get up.

Hiss—

Taking a deep breath, Tang Ye takes two steps toward Lovren.

The two look as if they are about to start arguing, but Smalling promptly pulls Tang Ye away: "You go prepare for the free-kick; we'll handle this, we'll handle it."

The team doctor is treating Luke Shaw, while Tang Ye juggles the ball on the spot to find his feel.

The location of this free-kick isn't as good as the previous one, but it is still possible to shoot directly.

Worth a try!

It's just unknown whether Shaw...

While juggling, he glances back; poor Shaw has already been led away by the team doctor.

Ashley Young takes off his bib!

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: In the 24th minute of the match, Luke Shaw suffers a collision injury and is substituted off; Ashley Young comes on as a substitute.

"Luke Shaw is unable to continue in the match..."

"This news is a bit disastrous for Manchester United."

When Luke Shaw was led away, the Manchester United players on the field were all somewhat stunned.

Their starting left-back is suddenly gone, and the opponent is the formidable Liwupu.

Tough!

"Focus on the set-piece."

Valencia patted Tang Ye on the back, then ran to the rear to prepare.

A direct free kick from a left-sided position, with Tang Ye and Rashford standing together!

"I'll take it."

Giving Rashford a thumbs-up, Tang Ye was already ready.

Run-up!

"Beep!"

The referee suddenly blew the whistle, forcing Tang Ye to stop in his tracks.

Inside the penalty area, Allé and Fan Daike were going at it.

"This..."

Tang Ye and Rashford exchanged a few quiet words, then returned to their positions.

"Hiss... Even though I'm not on the field, I'm feeling a bit nervous too, haha."

"I feel like Tang Ye should still be the one to take this shot."

"The whistle blew!"

"Rashford runs first!"

"He jumped over it!"

Chaos erupted inside the penalty area as Tang Ye slowly approached.

Pa!

His right foot curled the shot; the ball surged upward before suddenly curving, lodging directly into the dead angle at the top right of the goal.

"Goooo——aaaaa——lllllll!!!"

"Goal! Goal!"

"Oh my god!"

"Tang Ye's free kick scores directly!"

"1:0!"

"Manchester United has successfully seized the advantage at Anfield!"

!!!

Adrenaline suddenly overwhelmed his brain; Tang Ye accelerated and sprinted out.

Bang!

Swish swish swish!!!

Tang Ye tore three stripes into the grass at Anfield, then let out another roar directed at the Liwupu fans.

"Beep beep beep!!"

"Fuck you!"

"Tang Ye, get lost!"

【You have obtained Counterattack Points *15】

"Nice!!!"

Ten Hag raised both hands and shouted fiercely.

I admit your Liwupu tactics are decent.

But you can't ignore my Tom's stats either!

Ashley Young had just come on as a substitute, and the team scored immediately.

So he decisively grabbed Tang Ye's head: "Tom!!!"

"Haha!"

Raising both hands to acknowledge the away fans, Tang Ye enjoyed his teammates' embraces.

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: Here it comes! Tang Ye scores with a stunning curved shot; Manchester United leads 1:0 away.

【Stand up!】

【Father greater than son? Son greater than father!】

【Damn, can Brother Tang Zhengxiong think of a way to take your DNA back? Liwupu can't handle this thing.】

【Liwupu: It's all Tang Tang Zhengxiong's fault.】

【The direct cause of Liwupu conceding: Tang Ye; the root cause: Tang Tang Zhengxiong.】

Whenever Tang Ye delivers a brilliant performance in the Double Red Derby, Tang Tang Zhengxiong inevitably becomes the subject of fan discussion; this time was no exception.

Liwupu's goal difference this season was about the same as Manchester United's, and with today being a home game, fans generally believed Liwupu would be the side to score first.

In fact, the odds on betting sites for Liwupu scoring first were only 1 to 1.4.

But the result!

The result was that Alisson couldn't withstand the killing aura of my GGBond!

While Liwupu fans were still shouting, Tang Ye threw an uppercut on his way back to the halfway line.

"Wow!!!"

"Keep going, keep going, just stay steady."

"Remember to mark their striker tightly when they attack!"

Ten Hag made some minor adjustments to the defensive tactics, then patted Tang Ye on the head.

Hoping Manchester United can continue to extend their lead!

The second half kickoff!

Liwupu was making their adjustments.

However... strictly speaking, Liwupu didn't need to change much.

Because they didn't lose the ball during open play.

It was a fucking set piece.

Crack!

Arnold delivered a precise 45-degree cross into the penalty area.

Firmino!

He controlled the ball but didn't rush to shoot.

Pass to Fabinho!

Fuck!

Rodri rushed up quickly to block Fabinho.

A quick pull with the hand!

Rodri brought Fabinho down, but before hitting the ground, he passed the ball to Mané.

Advantage Liwupu!

Mané took the ball and cut inside!

"Wow!!!"

Cutting inside!

Then shooting!

A powerful shot was unleashed; the ball flew past Smalling's crotch, heading straight for the goal.

We're done for!

Tang Ye stood rooted to the spot.

(End of Chapter)