In the 14th minute, Ashley Cole made a pass in the penalty area, and Torres returned the ball to the top of the penalty area.
Anelka volleyed the ball, but the ball went slightly wide, once again making Chelsea's attack fruitless.
Just 1 minute later, during Manchester United's attack, Rooney tried a volley from 35 meters away, but the ball was hit too straight and was easily confiscated by Chelsea goalkeeper Cech.
In the 15th minute, Malouda relied on his excellent skills to successfully get rid of Park Ji-sung and Ferdinand's double-team on the left, entered the penalty area and passed the ball across the penalty area.
Lampard followed closely and shot furiously with his right foot, but Van der Sar reacted quickly and dived sideways to hold the ball firmly.
In the 19th minute, O'Shea accidentally overturned Malouda while tackling on the right side of the backcourt and was given a yellow card by the referee.
In the 21st minute, referee Ben Krenka accidentally fell on the court to avoid an incoming ball in front of the Chelsea penalty area, causing chaos.
Later, Park Ji-sung had to leave the field for treatment due to bleeding from an injury to his left eyebrow corner.
In the 23rd minute, after Torres stopped the ball with his right foot in the penalty area, after continuous adjustments, he tried to volley, but failed to hit the right spot.
Anelka then took the ball and shot from long range, but the ball hit high.
At the 27th minute, the atmosphere on the court suddenly became tense.
Rooney relied on his excellent ball control skills on the right to skillfully pass the ball into the penalty area. Hernandez jumped up in front of the goal and headed the ball over the top. The ball flew into the goal like a meteor, giving Manchester United the first goal.
The fans at Old Trafford cheered for this sudden goal, and the players on the Chelsea bench also hid their faces. They couldn't believe such a thing.
However, at this moment, the assistant referee decisively raised the flag, indicating that Hernandez was offside.
"Oh, this ball is indeed controversial!" Zhan Jun explained excitedly, "The moment Hernandez rushed to the top, there was almost a slight difference between the position of Chelsea's last defensive player. This is really a An extremely subtle offside penalty. A little carelessness may change the direction of the game."
Zhang Lu also followed up and added: "Judging from the replay, although Hernandez seemed to be side by side with the defensive player, his foot did cross the line slightly. This penalty is correct according to the rules, but there is no doubt that It brought a huge sense of loss to Manchester United players and fans. However, from another perspective, this can be regarded as saving a crisis for Chelsea. I hope the Blues players can quickly adjust their state, seize the next opportunity, and give their opponents With a fatal blow.”
In the end, the goal was ruled invalid, the score on the field remained unchanged, and players from both sides continued to engage in a tense and fierce game.
In the 30th minute, Van der Sar's attack was a little slow and was easily passed by Anelka who quickly took the ball from the right.
However, Van der Sar reacted quickly, turned around and successfully cleared the ball out of the sideline, averting the danger.
In the 32nd minute, Lampard made a subtle through pass. Ivanovic cleverly passed Evra on the right side of the penalty area and then made a pass. Unfortunately, the ball was blocked by Ferdinand in time.
Subsequently, Nani quickly counterattacked, but was decisively brought down by Toni Kroos on the left, and Toni Kroos received a yellow card.
In the 40th minute, while Terry and Hernandez were competing for a header in the air, Terry accidentally hit Hernandez in the face with his elbow.
The referee immediately issued a yellow card to warn Terry, and the atmosphere on the court became tense for a time.
"Chelsea's players seem to be a little impetuous now. This is not good." Zhan Jun stared at the situation on the court and couldn't help but sweat for Chelsea. "They have to stabilize the rhythm quickly and cannot be led by their opponents. Nose goes.”
Zhang Lu also nodded and agreed: "It is true. If Chelsea continues like this, they are likely to lose their rhythm. In football matches, once they lose their rhythm, it is dangerous. I hope they can adjust as soon as possible and regain control." Contest."
In the 42nd minute, Manchester United attacked again!
Rooney lobbed the ball diagonally in front of the penalty area. Giggs cleverly picked up the ball from the left and knocked it back to O'Shea. O'Shea then passed the ball through. A series of cooperation caught Chelsea's defense somewhat off guard.
Giggs made a pass from the left, Rooney missed it in the middle, and Hernandez whipped the ball into the upper right corner of the goal from the back post!
"The ball has been scored! Hernandez!" Zhan Jun shouted out simply: "Oh, Chelsea's defense seemed a little flustered in this attack and failed to react in time. Such a conceding goal is not good for Chelsea It is undoubtedly a heavy blow. They must adjust quickly in the second half and strengthen their defense, otherwise the result of the game may not be good for them."
"Manchester United leads Chelsea 1:0! The total score is 2:0! If Chelsea wants to enter the Champions League semi-finals, they must score at least two more goals." Zhang Lu also immediately added.
"This is Hernandez's fourth goal in the Champions League this season. This goal is also worth a lot of money. However, Chelsea is not completely without a chance. As long as Chelsea can score two goals in the next game time, If the ball is scored, then they can still advance to the semi-finals with the advantage of away goals. However, according to their performance in the first half, this goal is very difficult." Zhan Jun couldn't help but shook his head.
Zhang Lu also added: "It is true that Chelsea's performance in the first half was not satisfactory. They made some mistakes on the defensive end and gave Manchester United a chance. Now, Chelsea needs to cheer up as soon as possible and regain the game. Rhythm. Only in this way can they have a chance to come back in the second half."
The broadcast footage in the stadium was switched just right, capturing every wonderful moment.
As Hernandez celebrated his goal, the camera panned to Chelsea's bench.
Drogba was seen covering his face with his hands, as if he didn't want to witness this heartbreaking scene.
His expression revealed a hint of helplessness and disappointment, and he was obviously in disbelief at the situation on the field.
At the same time, Xiao Yu pulled up his sweater and hat, revealing only his two eyes.
His expression was equally intriguing, with a complex light shining in his eyes.
Maybe he was thinking about how to adjust his tactics, or maybe he was silently cheering for his teammates.
The first half ended with three whistles from Portuguese referee Benguirenca, and Manchester United temporarily led Chelsea 1:0.
Entering the locker room, Chelsea's players looked solemn, and their eyes revealed deep worries about the second half of the game.
Everyone knows that the next game will be more difficult. Manchester United has taken the lead and they will go all out to defend this advantage.
However, Ancelotti did not get angry with the players. He knew that at such a critical moment, what is needed is calmness and strategy.
He asked Terry to stand up and led his teammates to summarize the problems in the first half.
Terry stood in front of everyone, his voice firm and powerful, analyzing every mistake, every moment that might change the direction of the game.
The players listened, fighting spirit growing in their eyes.
They know that only by identifying the problem can they find a breakthrough in the second half.
They believe that under the guidance of Ancelotti, they will be able to turn things around and surprise the fans.
