Chapter 346
In the stands, fans of both teams held their breath, fearing to miss any crucial moment.
On the field, players from both teams also went all out, racing against time.
Seeing that Manchester City was constantly strengthening its defense, Van Gaal decided to go all out.
In the 85th minute, he replaced the exhausted Valencia with Damian, which was his last substitution.
On the sidelines, the two head coaches were constantly directing, trying to optimize the lineup on the field.
Guardiola was calm and composed, and every gesture of his revealed confidence; while Van Gaal seemed a little anxious, he kept pacing on the sidelines, loudly urging his players.
As the game time passed, Manchester United's offense became more urgent, and Manchester City's defense became more tight.
Li Lei kept running on the right, trying to slow down the rhythm of the game through his breakthrough.
De Bruyne kept organizing in the midfield and directing Manchester City's defensive counterattack.
The game has entered the final critical moment, and a goal may determine the outcome.
On the field, 22 players are fighting hard for their own honor.
Off the field, the two famous coaches are also using their wisdom and experience to fight a battle without gunpowder.
With the sound of the final whistle, Manchester City successfully defeated its arch-rival Manchester United at Old Trafford with a goal from Li Lei.
At this moment, all Manchester City fans are boiling.
In the audience, the supporters of Blue Moon cheered, waving the flags of Manchester City and singing the song of victory.
In the bar, Manchester City fans hugged each other excitedly, and the foam of beer splashed into the air, mixed with tears of joy.
In front of the TVs of thousands of households, countless Manchester City fans also cheered and applauded for this hard-won victory.
Far away in China in the east, countless fans also watched this historic moment in front of their TVs and computers.
In the live broadcast room of Gao Yi, a well-known football anchor, thousands of fans expressed their joy through the barrage.
"Li Lei is great! He is the pride of our China!"
"The blue moon rises! Long live Manchester City!"
As a die-hard fan of Li Lei, Gao Yi could not hide his excitement.
"This is a great victory!" He said with emotion during the live broadcast, "Li Lei's performance proves that Chinese players are fully capable of gaining a foothold in the world's highest level league and becoming a football superstar."
"His goal belongs not only to Manchester City, but also to the entire Chinese football!"
"Gao Yi is right! Li Lei is our hero!"
"There is hope for Chinese football!"
"Li Lei, we are proud of you!"
Gao Yi and fans communicated enthusiastically in the barrage, sharing the joy of this victory together.
They reviewed the wonderful moments in the game, praised Li Lei's outstanding performance, and imagined the bright future of Manchester City and Chinese football.
"Today is a day worth remembering," Gao Yi concluded, "This victory belongs not only to Manchester City, but also to all the fans who support them."
"Let's cheer for this great club, for Li Lei, and for Chinese football!"
"Cheers for Manchester City! Cheers for Li Lei! Cheers for Chinese football!" The barrage area was flooded with comments again.
With the referee's long whistle, the game officially ended.
Li Lei and his Manchester City teammates burst into cheers instantly. They hugged each other excitedly, with the joy of victory on their faces.
Li Lei was surrounded by people, and everyone wanted to hug and celebrate with the goal hero.
De Bruyne hugged Li Lei's shoulders tightly and kept saying congratulations in his ear.
Aguero also rushed over and gave Li Lei a big hug, and both of them had bright smiles on their faces.
"Great, Li! You are the best!" Fernandinho praised, patting Li Lei's back hard.
"This is a victory for all of us!" Li Lei said modestly, his eyes full of gratitude, "Without everyone's efforts, there would be no goal for me."
Then, the Manchester City players held hands and walked towards the Manchester City fans who came from afar.
In the stands, the Blue Moon supporters welcomed their heroes with the warmest applause and cheers.
"It's all like a dream," Li Lei said in an interview, "It's my dream since childhood to be able to play for Manchester City on such a stage and win."
"I want to thank all the people who support me, especially the fans far away in China."
"This goal is dedicated to you!"
Afterwards, the entire Manchester City team took a group photo in the center of the stadium to celebrate this great victory.
They raised their hands high, smiled, and enjoyed this glorious moment.In front of the camera, Li Lei proudly pointed at the Manchester City logo, while his teammates behind him shouted in unison: "Manchester City! Manchester City! Manchester City!"
With the end of the Manchester derby, the head coaches of both teams also accepted post-match interviews. Reporters on the scene swarmed in and pointed the microphone at the two famous coaches.
The first person to be interviewed was Manchester City head coach Guardiola, whose face was filled with the joy of victory, but his words still revealed his usual calmness and humility.
"This is a very exciting game," Guardiola said.
"Manchester United is a very strong opponent. We have made a lot of efforts to beat them away from home."
"Every player has shown a very high level. This victory belongs to the whole team."
When asked about Li Lei's performance, Guardiola smiled approvingly: "Li Lei is a very good player. His goal won the game for us."
"But more importantly, he showed strong tactical execution and teamwork."
"He is our precious asset."
On the other hand, Manchester United coach Van Gaal looked a little gloomy. Although the old coach was disappointed, he still showed his magnanimity and demeanor.
"First of all, I want to congratulate Manchester City," Van Gaal said: "They did perform better today."
"We made some adjustments in the second half, but it seems that the effect is not obvious. This defeat has given us a lot of room for reflection."
When asked about Rooney's performance, Van Gaal sighed: "Rooney is our core player, but his performance today is indeed not satisfactory."
"However, this cannot be entirely blamed on him alone. The cooperation of the entire team needs to be improved."
"We will learn lessons from this defeat and do better in future games."
As the interview ended, the two head coaches were also ready to leave.
Guardiola shook hands with Van Gaal in a friendly manner, and the two paid tribute to each other.
Although they were tit-for-tat on the field, they both knew that the other side was an opponent worthy of respect.
"Next time, we will see you at the Etihad Stadium," Van Gaal said, with a hint of expectation in his tone.
"That will be another wonderful game," Guardiola responded with a smile.
The two famous coaches turned and left, and their backs disappeared in the player tunnel.
