As a right-footed player—
Hazard's primary objective on the wing is to cut inside.
And undeniably—
His ability to cut inside is exceptional.
He didn't hesitate at all.
After quickly glancing at the goal—
He took a powerful volley!!
In an instant—
The ball flew toward the goal with precision.
Although Hazard's shot was smooth and technically flawless, it didn't pose a significant challenge for Manchester United's goal.
Because—
Goalkeeper De Gea once again showcased his brilliance.
A talent that seemed almost unsolvable.
At this critical moment—
De Gea leaped high and, using his incredible reflexes and athleticism, successfully made the save!!
A stunning piece of goalkeeping!!
He firmly caught the ball, preventing any further danger.
And at that moment—
Manchester United launched their counterattack.
Wasting no time—
De Gea immediately distributed the ball, sending a quick pass to Pogba in midfield.
A golden opportunity!!
The perfect chance for a counterattack.
Since Mourinho's arrival at Manchester United—
He had ingrained the philosophy of rapid counterattacks into the team's DNA.
Pogba received the ball—
And with a signature Marseille turn, he effortlessly bypassed Kante and multiple Chelsea midfielders.
Then—
In the very next second—
Pogba linked up with striker Ibrahimovic!!
His pinpoint long ball soared over the Chelsea defense—
Landing perfectly at Ibrahimovic's feet inside the box.
And in that moment—
Ibrahimovic's talent took center stage.
Controlling the ball with his right foot—
He shifted onto his left—
Then, with a swift right-footed drag, he expertly maneuvered past the defenders!
Despite standing nearly two meters tall—
Ibrahimovic's footwork remained as sharp as ever.
To be honest—
Given Chelsea's defensive setup at the moment, stopping him in such a short time was always going to be difficult.
And hard work pays off.
With his brilliant technique—
Ibrahimovic successfully shook off multiple Chelsea defenders!!
At the same time—
He created the perfect angle for a shot!!
And just like that—
With a thunderous volley, the ball rocketed toward the goal like a tiger pouncing on its prey.
GOAL!!
The score now stood at 3-1!!
Playing at home—
Manchester United had extended their lead.
The moment Ibrahimovic netted United's third goal—
Old Trafford erupted in thunderous cheers!!
Without a doubt—
This was the moment every Manchester United fan had been waiting for.
The entire stadium echoed with chants of "Ibrahimovic!"
Even though the legendary striker was approaching the twilight of his career—
There was no denying that he remained one of the most dominant forwards in world football!!
On the sidelines—
Mourinho finally cracked a smile.
Meanwhile—
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wore an expression of pure disappointment.
At this point—
Manchester United had completely taken control of the game.
With only three minutes remaining in the first half—
The outcome of this period was all but decided.
The suspense had nearly vanished.
Zhan Jun, the match commentator, couldn't hide his frustration either.
"Manchester United scores again! And with that, the pressure shifts entirely onto Chelsea. To be honest, being 3-1 down at halftime will be a massive blow for Chelsea's morale."
"If they want to turn this around—"
"They'll need nothing short of a miracle."
"But of course—"
"With Su Luo in the lineup, anything is possible!"
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