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2008 UEFA Champions League Final
2008 Champions League
| MANCHESTER UNITED | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Van der Sar (GK) |
| 3 | Evra |
| 4 | Hargreaves |
| 5 | Ferdinand |
| 7 | Ronaldo |
| 8 | Anderson |
| 11 | Giggs |
| 15 | Vidić |
| 16 | Carrick |
| 17 | Nani |
| 32 | Tévez |
| CHELSEA | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Čech (GK) |
| 3 | A. Cole |
| 5 | Essein |
| 6 | Carvalho |
| 8 | Lampard |
| 13 | Ballack |
| 21 | Terry |
| 26 | Kalou |
| 35 | Belletti |
| 39 | Anelka |
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Hypothetical Example
Let’s learn more about ADG with the UEFA Champions League final 2008 as a hypothetical example.
The match was played at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on 21 May, and was contested between Chelsea and Manchester United. After extra time the scores were level at one goal each.
While the author believes that ADG after 90 minutes would be the optimal format, the players listed are those who were on the field at the completion of extra time.
Before ADG Starts
United has 11 players and Chelsea has 10 due to Drogba’s red card.
Chelsea has Essien, Carvalho and Ballack on yellow cards. While United has Ferdinand, Vidić and Tévez also on yellow cards.
United win the toss and choose to attack in the first contest.
Both teams receive an additional substitution and corresponding substitution opportunity.
The referee meets separately with the teams and records their five attackers and the order in which they will compete.
Contest 1
Manchester United have Ronaldo as their attacker, while Chelsea select Terry as their defender. Čech is the goalkeeper. The referee’s whistle blows and the stadium clock counts down from 20 seconds. Ronaldo fakes out Terry with sublime footwork. He quickly dribbles the ball towards goal and dispatches a thunderous shot. Goal!
Contest 2
Chelsea have Ballack as their attacker and Manchester United select Ferdinand as their defender. Van der Sar is the goalkeeper. Ballack skips past Ferdinand and bends the ball towards goal. Van der Sar makes a spectacular save.
Contest 3
Manchester United have Tévez as their attacker and Chelsea select Cole as their defender. Cole makes a fantastic tackle on Tévez and kicks the ball over the touchline.
Contest 4
Chelsea have Kalou as their attacker and United select Vidić as their defender. Kalou skips past Vidić and shoots from outside the penalty box. Van der Sar makes an amazing save to deny the goal.
Contest 5
United have Nani as their attacker and Chelsea select Carvalho as their defender. Nani is outpacing Carvalho and approaching the penalty area when he’s tackled from behind. Carvalho receives his second yellow card of the match and is sent off. Nani has sustained an injury and is assisted from the field. United use their additional substitution to bring on Fletcher, who will take the penalty kick. Fletcher hits a low and powerful kick that gives Čech no chance.
Contest 6
Chelsea have Essien as their attacker and Manchester United select Carrick as their defender. Essien outmuscles Carrick and is just inside the penalty area when he gets a powerful shot away. Another great save from Van der Sar denies the goal.
Contest 7
Manchester United have Giggs as their attacker and Chelsea opt not to field a defender. Remember that Chelsea are down a man because of Drogba’s red card. Giggs quickly dribbles into the penalty box as Čech races off his line. Giggs manages to get a low and curling shot away, but Čech gets a fingertip to the ball and it’s enough to push the ball wide of the goal post.
Contest 8
Chelsea have Lampard as their attacker and Manchester United select Anderson as their defender. Lampard has to score or United will be champions. Anderson tussles with Lampard before making a terrific tackle and kicking the ball out of play. Manchester United win the 2008 UEFA Champions League!
# | ATTACKER | DEFENDER | GOALKEEPER | RESULT | ADG SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ronaldo | Terry | Čech | Goal | MAN 1 - 0 CHE |
2 | Ballack | Ferdiand | Van der Sar | - | MAN 1 - 0 CHE |
3 | Tévez | A. Cole | Čech | - | MAN 1 - 0 CHE |
4 | Kalou | Vidić | Van der Sar | - | MAN 1 - 0 CHE |
5 | Nani/Fletcher | Carvalho | Čech | Goal | MAN 2 - 0 CHE |
6 | Essein | Carrick | Van der Sar | - | MAN 2 - 0 CHE |
7 | Giggs | - | Čech | - | MAN 2 - 0 CHE |
8 | Lampard | Anderson | Van der Sar | - | MAN 2 - 0 CHE |
