When playing football, you should call it GOAT.

Chapter 201 When Roy Launches the Attack.
On August 15, 2004, Stamford Bridge stadium was brightly lit.

An hour before the Chelsea vs. Manchester United match kicked off, 19-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo crouched down and slipped into the away stand at Stamford Bridge, accompanied by Chris Eagles, who was also dressed casually.

This Manchester United teammate, who is on loan at Watford this season, came to watch his former club play today.

At Manchester United, Eagles was one of Cristiano Ronaldo's few friends, and the two often played video games and went out together after training.

But after that summer, when Ronaldo took over the legendary number 7 jersey and Eagles was loaned out to Watford, the English midfielder suddenly realized that a sadly thick barrier had already separated them.

The players from both teams lined up and walked out of the players' tunnel.

For Chelsea: Captain Terry led the team, followed by goalkeeper Cech.

The backcourt consisted of Gallas, Abidal, and Bridge.

The midfield consists of Geremi, Makelele, and Smertin.

Lampard, the attacking midfielder, followed closely behind, while his strike partners Drogba and Roy walked side by side at the back.

For Manchester United: Captain Keane stepped onto the pitch first, followed closely by goalkeeper Howard.

The defenders Fortune, Silvestre, and Neville lined up in a row.

Midfielders Djemba and O'Shea walked in the middle, while wingers Giggs and Ronaldinho walked side by side.

The forward duo of Alan Smith and Scholes walked at the back of the group.

The stands erupted in cheers and boos.

Manchester United's starting lineup exposed the defensive woes, with Scholes, a natural midfield maestro, forced to play as a second striker up front.

Meanwhile, the stalwart defensive midfielder Keane had to retreat to the back line and play as a makeshift center-back, while O'Shea was placed in the midfield position.

This makeshift arrangement silently speaks to the dire situation the Red Devils' defense is in after Ferdinand's suspension and Brown's injury.

Roy's gaze fell on Ronaldinho.

Back when they played in Ligue 1, the media referred to them as the "Roro Showdown".

Now in the Premier League, Roy, as a key player for Manchester United, is once again facing off against this Brazilian star.

The broadcast cameras focused on the two men for an extended period, capturing the beginning of this rivalry.

Main commentator Martin Taylor:

"Good evening, everyone! This is Sky Sports bringing you the grand finale of the 04-05 Premier League season opener – defending champions Arsenal have just easily defeated Everton, and now, under the lights of Stamford Bridge, two truly formidable teams are about to clash! Mourinho's Chelsea will face Ferguson's Manchester United. This is the Portuguese manager's first official match since arriving in the Premier League, and it's also a highly anticipated clash between last season's runners-up and third-place finishers!"

Guest commentator Andy Gray:

"Look at this lineup, Martin! Chelsea are deploying a 4-3-1-2 formation to attack through the middle, but Manchester United have Keane temporarily filling in as a center-back. Ferdinand is suspended, Brown is injured, and Ferguson only has half a deck of cards left! But don't forget Ronaldinho's magic on the right wing. He was the key player who tore apart Chelsea's defense last season."

Manchester United will be missing nine key players due to injuries, suspensions, and Olympic team commitments, fielding a depleted squad at Stamford Bridge.

Although Chelsea were playing at home, they were also plagued by injuries, forcing them to put aside the 4-3-3 formation they had practiced all summer. Mourinho had no choice but to resort to his last resort, the 4-3-1-2.

Robben strained a muscle in a warm-up match in the United States, Mendes missed the Olympics due to a groin injury, Huth is still suspended due to the red card he received at Old Trafford in May of last season, and Duff's old ankle injury has recurred.

New signings Carvalho and Maicon have arrived, but they have not yet integrated into the tactical system.

Mourinho's lineup was actually a helpless move forced by the injury list.

Martin Taylor analyzed:
"Chelsea's attacking system tonight has a clever design. Pay attention to Roy in the left center forward position. I think Mourinho won't lock him in the penalty area like Drogba did tonight, but will instead replicate Monaco's false nine tactic from the 02-03 season."

"Back then, Pulso served as a target man to draw the defense, while Roy roamed freely on the left wing: sometimes dropping back into midfield to link up with Rothen and Giuly, and sometimes suddenly making a diagonal run behind the Ligue 1 center-back. Most of his assists that season came from this kind of 'disappearance-appearance' rhythm change."

“On the Stamford Bridge pitch now, Drogba is playing the role of Pulso, while Roy’s movement will determine the fate of Manchester United’s defense. Keane, playing as a makeshift center-back, must be wary. When Roy drops back, if Keane tracks him, he will expose the space behind him; if he doesn’t, Lampard will have a two-on-one opportunity in the danger zone.”

The camera cuts to the Manchester United bench, where Ferguson is chewing gum, his eyes fixed on Roy warming up on the field.

Roy stood near the center circle, his tall and imposing figure standing out prominently under the lights.

He remained calm, observing the layout of the court from left to right, his eyes revealing composure and focus.

"This is the strategic value of the pseudo-Nine: he is not a traditional shooter, but a scalpel hidden in the shadows."

Martin Tyler had barely finished speaking when the referee blew the opening whistle.

Drogba passed the ball to Roy, and Stamford Bridge erupted in cheers.

The chants of 40,000 home fans mingled with the cheers of the Manchester United away supporters, echoing throughout the stadium.

Ferguson stood on the sidelines, his eyes behind his glasses revealing worry.

Mourinho stood with his hands in his pockets and a furrowed brow.

As soon as the whistle blew, the players from both sides scattered like arrows, and the offensive and defensive transitions were about to begin.

Roy received the ball and, without hesitation, pushed it with the instep of his foot, steadily passing it to Lampard.

The competition has officially begun.

After the match began, Manchester United players immediately launched a high press, and Chelsea struggled to pass the ball around in their own half.

Gallas and Terry's cross passes were nearly intercepted by Alan Smith and Scholes several times.

Just as Manchester United were pressing hardest, Roy quickly dropped back to midfield to receive the pass.

He received a pass from Makelele with his back to the goal, and Djemba immediately closed in to intercept.

"Look at the depth of this drop! Roy's run has completely disrupted Manchester United's defensive plan. He's acting more like a deep-lying playmaker than a center forward. Djemba's marking is very aggressive, but watch Roy's response."

Roy pretended to turn and break through, but suddenly changed direction the moment he touched the ball, sending it into the open with a delicate diagonal pass.

"A genius anticipation! He first feigned a turn to the left by lowering his left shoulder, which tricked Jemba into shifting his center of gravity by half a step. It was this half-step of space that allowed him to deliver this penetrating diagonal pass with the outside of his right foot!"

Lampard understood perfectly and made a run from behind to receive the ball and advance the ball.

He dribbled the ball past the halfway line, and facing O'Shea's defense, he quickly passed it to Drogba on the right wing.

Drogba received the ball with his back to Keane, and Silvestre immediately double-teamed him.

Just as the two formed a pincer movement, Drogba used his body to create space and cleverly backheeled the ball to the basket.

Lampard followed up with a powerful shot, which whistled past the crossbar and went out of play.

A collective sigh of regret erupted from the Stamford Bridge stands.

"A typical Mourinho-style attacking tactic! When Roy drops back, Lampard has to push forward to fill the gap in the attacking line. The accuracy of this pass was comparable to Pirlo's, and Lampard's positioning... oh my! He was just a hair's breadth away from replicating that classic long-range shot against Arsenal in last season's Champions League!"

Howard quickly bent down to retrieve the ball, took a big step to the edge of the six-yard box, and unleashed a powerful kick with his right foot.

Manchester United's counter-attack was launched instantly.

The two renowned coaches on the sidelines jumped up almost simultaneously.

Ferguson waved his right hand forward repeatedly, his hoarse voice cutting through the noisy scene: "Quick! Push them down!"

Mourinho clapped his hands loudly and shouted at Makelele: "Get back! Block the flanks!"

Ronaldinho darted out like a cheetah, easily controlling a long pass on the right flank.

Bridge lowered his center of gravity and waited for the ball to be thrown forward, but then the Brazilian suddenly used the instep of his foot to push the ball two meters with three consecutive stepovers, overtaking the Brazilian with explosive power.

After reaching the byline, he delivered a low cross, which Abidal tackled out of bounds with a diving save.

At this point, Chelsea's entire defense had retreated to the penalty area, and Terry was grabbing Gallas by the collar to arrange their positions.

The scoreboard at Stamford Bridge showed that only five minutes into the game, but the tension between offense and defense was already palpable throughout the stadium.

Before the gasps of the 40,000 Chelsea fans in the stands had even subsided, Manchester United had already taken a corner kick.

Giggs spun the ball toward the near post, and Keane outjumped Makelele to head it towards goal, but the ball slammed into the side netting.

Chelsea took the goal kick, and the game continued to unfold in a flash.

Ferguson stood on the sidelines, unconsciously quickening his pace as he chewed his gum.

He squinted as he watched Roy drop back to midfield once again.

This player, who should have been on the front line, was now wandering like a ghost in Manchester United's defensive heartland.

Makelele's pass found Roy precisely, and Djemba immediately pressed forward.

But Roy didn't stop the ball; instead, he flicked it with his heel, completing a one-two with Makelele.

O'Shea missed his target, and Roy had already accelerated with the ball, making a long run down the middle.

Silvestre had to head the ball out to intercept, but Roy suddenly stopped and pulled the ball back with his right foot, instantly shifting Silvestre's center of gravity.

Immediately afterwards, Roy made two quick, deft touches to change direction, followed by a bicycle kick feint. By the time Djemba rushed in for the second time, it was too late.

Roy raised his left arm, seemingly to pass to the wing, but at the moment of contact with the ball, he sent a through ball with the outside of his foot, the ball cutting through Manchester United's defense like a scalpel.

Drogba understood perfectly, suddenly starting from Keane's side and taking the shot before Silvestre could catch up.

Keane desperately stretched out his leg to block, but the ball hit his leg hard and bounced out of bounds.

Ferguson swung his arm sharply, turned and yelled at assistant coach Queiroz, "Our midfield can't stop him at all!"

He saw clearly.

Roy's drop back completely threw Manchester United's midfield defense into disarray.

Djemba and O'Shea were led by the nose by his runs, while Lampard took the opportunity to push forward, and Drogba constantly stretched the defensive line.

Chelsea's attack revolved entirely around Roy's creativity, and Manchester United's 4-4-2 formation was torn apart in the middle.

What annoyed Ferguson even more was that Roy didn't even need to shoot.

He only needs to get the ball, break through, and pass to throw Manchester United's defensive system into chaos.

But this does not mean he has lost his killer instincts.

How could the top scorer in Europe last season not know how to shoot?

Roy has simply evolved; he no longer relies solely on finishing ability but instead uses passing to break down defenses.

But if Manchester United let their guard down, he could appear in the penalty area like a ghost at any time and change the score with a long-range shot.

The scoreboard at Stamford Bridge still showed 0-0, but Ferguson knew that if things continued like this, conceding a goal was only a matter of time.

Chelsea took a corner kick, and Drogba outjumped Keane at the near post to head the ball across, then flicked it towards the far post of the six-yard box.

Roy appeared like a ghost, and before the ball hit the ground, he volleyed it with his left foot. Silvestre hastily stretched out his leg to block it, and the ball hit his shin hard before deflecting.

Howard had already dove towards the far corner, but the crossover shot was heading straight for his face!

He punched the ball with both fists, and the ball bounced back into the penalty area.

Drogba rushed toward the ball, but Keane cleared it out of bounds with a long kick.

Howard lay on the ground and pounded the turf hard, his gloves trembling slightly.

Manchester United's defense was briefly thrown into disarray, but quickly reorganized its position.

The game became a stalemate, with the ball changing hands repeatedly in midfield.

Roy dropped back into the open midfield, receiving Makelele's pass with his back to goal.

"Watch Roy's performance! Facing O'Shea's defense, he lightly flicked the ball with the inside of his right foot, feigning to go to the outside. Suddenly, he stopped and pulled back! O'Shea was completely rooted to the spot! Jemba immediately came to help defend, and Roy lowered his left shoulder, pretending to pass the ball beautifully! A Marseille turn, getting past both players at the same time! The move was as smooth as butter spread on hot toast! The audience at Stamford Bridge all stood up!"

Ferguson stood on the sidelines, hands in his trouser pockets, his face ashen.

A deafening roar erupted from the Stamford Bridge stands behind him, the sound surging like a tidal wave, almost lifting his silver-gray hair.

Chelsea fans waved scarves and chanted Roy's name, and the entire stadium seemed to tremble with the thrill of this brilliant dribble.

Meanwhile, Roy continued to advance with the ball, and Manchester United's defense was retreating hastily.

After shaking off the defender, he looked up and made a precise long diagonal pass to Gallas, who was making a run down the right flank.

Gallas dribbled forward, while Fortune on the left flank of Manchester United desperately chased back.

Chelsea launched a quick three-on-three counter-attack, with Drogba making a run into the middle and Lampard making a run from behind.

Instead of crossing, Gallas passed the ball across to Roy, who was positioned on the flank.

Keane quickly moved into position to cover, standing ready in front of the penalty area.

Roy controlled the ball with his right foot and then suddenly shoved it powerfully to the left, overtaking the opponent with explosive force.

Caught off guard, Keane reached out and pulled Roy while out of position, causing Roy to fall to the ground. The referee blew his whistle and ran to the scene, showing Keane the first yellow card of the match.

Stamford Bridge fans erupted in deafening boos, while Manchester United players surrounded the referee to argue their case.

"Referee, that was a clean steal!"

"He clearly tripped on his own!"

Did you see his diving move?

"How can you give out cards like that?!"

"Keane didn't even touch him!"

The free kick was in an excellent position, just to the right of the edge of the penalty area.

Roy stood in front of the ball, and Manchester United formed a tense wall of players.

A running start, the kick – “Bang!”

The ball slammed against the crossbar and bounced back into the penalty area!
Drogba and Terry both rushed towards the near post, and in the ensuing scramble, the ball was headed out of the penalty area by a Chelsea player.

Roy, who had just taken the penalty, quickly dropped back to receive the pass and regained control of the ball at the top of the arc.

Keane, Jemba, O'Shea, and Sylvester immediately surrounded and attacked.

Roy feinted past Keane with his right foot, then pulled the ball away from Djemba with his left, and in a tight space, made three consecutive changes of direction before finally managing to slip the ball through the gaps in the defense to the onrushing Lampard.

"Roy remained composed even surrounded by four players. He always managed to find the only passing lane, like a chess master who had calculated ten moves ahead. Look at this pass; when everyone was compressing the space, he had already spotted Lampard's quiet run-in. That's the vision of a top player; a simple pass tore apart the entire defense."

Roy, having completed the pass, didn't stop but suddenly changed direction and made a diagonal run into the penalty area.

Lampard understood perfectly and chipped a pass over the defense.

Roy deftly controlled the ball with his right foot and shot it before it hit the ground.

The ball arced perfectly, bypassing Howard's desperate fingertips and nestling into the far corner of the goal!
"Roy starts. Lampard lobs the ball! Roy controls it, GOALL!!! Chelsea 1-0 Manchester United! In the 26th minute, the calm and ruthless Frenchman scored his first Premier League goal in the most unbelievable way! Listen to the roar at Stamford Bridge! This goal was as precise as a scalpel and as merciless as a verdict!"

Mourinho excitedly rushed to the sideline and punched the air hard.

Ferguson stood in the coaching area, subconsciously touching his nose, his face grim.

On the sidelines, a young Cristiano Ronaldo looked down at Ferguson with a complex expression.

Assistant coach Queiroz stood to the side, shaking his head and smiling wryly.

While watching the game from Spain, Beckham stared at the television screen and couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "Damn it!"

Roy spread his arms and charged wildly toward the north stand of Stamford Bridge.

That's where Chelsea's die-hard fans gather.

His Chelsea teammates surged in from all directions: Drogba strode forward, Lampard raised his arms in celebration, and Makelele grinned broadly.

The entire stadium seemed to be divided into two worlds: blue swirling, red silent.

As Roy ran, he suddenly raised his right hand, his index finger lightly tracing across his right brow bone, making a crisp salute.

Immediately afterwards, he opened his right hand and placed it next to his ear, gradually slowing his pace, as if waiting for the thunderous cheers to flood his ears.

As expected, the roar of the Stamford Bridge arrived, and the blue sea in the stands instantly boiled over.

"My God! That's absolutely the most perfect debut goal in Premier League history!"

"Roy! You are the new God of Stamford Bridge!"

"Look at that footwork! That elegance! That damn French romance!"

"You couldn't buy a work of art like this even for 100 million pounds!"

Gary Neville was panting heavily, his hands on his knees, the back of his jersey soaked with sweat.

As Ronaldinho jogged past, he looked up and muttered, "Damn it."

The Brazilian suddenly stopped, revealing his signature buck-toothed grin: "That French kid is pretty scary."

He patted Neville on the sweaty back. "But the game has only just begun."

Manchester United launched an attack immediately after kicking off from the center circle.

After several passes, the ball reached the right wing, where Ronaldinho suddenly started his run!

Facing Makelele's defense, the Brazilian used two consecutive stepovers. The first feint caused the French defensive midfielder to shift his weight to the left, and the second feint created half a meter of space for him!

Just as Terry moved forward to cover, Ronaldinho used the outside of his right foot to curl a strange ball.

The ball bypassed Carvalho at the near post and precisely found Giggs lurking at the far post!

Cech roared and moved sideways, but the Welsh wing had already completed his volley.

"boom!"

Terry dove to block the shot, using his shoulder to deflect the ball out of bounds!

A gasp rippled through Stamford Bridge. Makelele quickly helped Terry up from the ground, and the two high-fived before rapidly organizing their defense.

In the corner area, Ronaldinho was chewing gum and making tactical gestures to the referee.

"Ronaldinho, facing Makelele, created passing space with two changes of direction. Look at this outside-of-the-foot pass; he didn't even look at the far post, but the passing line was perfectly calculated. Terry was already sprinting back, but the ball just bypassed his defensive range."

“That’s the instinct of a top player. When Makelele was outmaneuvered, Ronaldinho had already anticipated Giggs’ run. Although it was eventually blocked, this attack showcased the quality of Manchester United’s counter-attacks.”

The sounds of cheers rose and fell across Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea fans chanted "Blue is the Colour," while Manchester United away fans responded with "Glory Glory Man United."

Manchester United take a corner kick.

Giggs spun the ball toward the near post, and Terry headed it away past Smith.

The ball fell to O'Shea on the perimeter, and the Irishman unleashed a powerful shot.

Makelele used his back to block the ball out of bounds.

Manchester United continued their attack, and Ronaldinho suddenly delivered a low through ball from the right flank. Scholes made his run, but Abidal made a precise sliding tackle to clear the ball.

He sprang up from the grass, his dark skin glistening with sweat, and roared angrily at the stands, revealing two rows of snow-white teeth.

In the stands, both Robert Huth, who was suspended, and Carvalho on the bench had furrowed brows.

Abidal returned to the left center-back position in this match, but he hardly participated in pressing forward in attack, and his several attempts at long passes failed to create any threat.

But defensively he displayed the qualities of a top center-back: precise positioning to intercept Giggs' three breakthroughs and two crucial clearances to thwart Scholes' late runs.

His seamless partnership with Terry forced Ronaldinho on Manchester United's right flank to frequently drop back to receive the ball.

Chelsea quickly launched a counter-attack.

Makelele intercepted Giggs' cross and immediately launched a long pass to Roy, who had dropped back.

After Roy controlled the ball, he gently pushed it with the instep of his foot, and Lampard passed the ball to Gallas, who was making a run down the flank.

The French full-back's cross was too close to the goalkeeper, and Howard caught the ball.

Mourinho stood on the sidelines, pressing down hard with his right hand in a "contraction" gesture, while his left index finger repeatedly pointed to his temple.

Upon receiving the instruction, Chelsea's three lines simultaneously retreated ten meters, with Drogba and Roy both dropping back to the vicinity of the center circle to participate in the defense.

The Portuguese coach shouted from inside the field, "Keep the distance!" and then gestured with four fingers towards the field, a signal to the four defenders to maintain a parallel stance.

Makelele immediately understood the intention and began to direct Gremi and Smertin to contract the rib space.

Chelsea's 4-5-1 defensive formation was as tight as a hydraulic press, cutting off Manchester United's passing lanes.

In the 37th minute, when Ronaldinho tried to break through, he found himself facing three barriers at the same time: Makelele, Terry, and Abidal.

On the scoreboard at Stamford Bridge, the 1-0 scoreline appears increasingly solid in the tactical maneuvering.

In the 39th minute, Ronaldinho had just used a brilliant change of direction to shake off Smertin and was about to pass the ball when Roy suddenly appeared from the side and back, making a precise tackle to clear the ball.

Both players fell to the ground during the challenge, but Roy quickly got up, and Chelsea's counter-attack was launched by Lampard.

Mourinho on the sidelines clapped enthusiastically, nodding repeatedly in approval of the French striker's all-around performance on both ends of the pitch.

Chelsea immediately launched a counter-attack, with Drogba turning and shooting while holding off Keane, but Howard made a diving save to tip the ball over the crossbar.

Chelsea's set piece.

Lampard's corner kick was headed away by Silvestre, and Gremi's follow-up shot from outside the box went wide.

Manchester United launched a long ball from their own half, and Giggs suddenly accelerated past Gallas, making a high-speed run down the left flank.

Gallas desperately chased back, but the Welshman had already delivered the cross first.

Inside the penalty area, Scholes shook off Makelele's marking and surged forward from near the penalty spot, unleashing a powerful header that flew straight into the bottom right corner of the goal.

Cech quickly moved to the side and caught the ball securely in his arms.

Meanwhile, Roy and Drogba had already started from the center line and the right flank respectively, ready to receive the goalkeeper's throw and launch a quick counterattack.

Terry then loudly directed the defense to reposition itself, and Makelele quickly dropped back to fill the gap left by Gallas's forward push.

Manchester United's O'Shea and Djemba immediately moved into the middle to prevent Chelsea's quick counter-attacks.

This is a typical top-level Premier League match.

Despite the absence of key players on both sides, the tactical execution and intensity of the game remained at the highest level.

Chelsea's defensive organization was like a precise machine, with all three lines remaining compact. Mourinho's tactical discipline repeatedly thwarted Manchester United's passing and movement.

Under Ferguson's guidance, Manchester United relied on the individual abilities of Ronaldinho and Giggs to constantly create threats.

Roy's all-around performance on both ends of the pitch became the deciding factor, and his aggressive defensive work completely disrupted Manchester United's attacking rhythm.

Although Ronaldinho was heavily marked, his several brilliant passes still showcased his extraordinary talent.

Both teams' players demonstrated extremely high tactical awareness in their positioning, defensive coordination, and transition offense. Behind the 1-0 score lies the battle between two renowned coaches and the players' resolute execution.

The scoreboard at Stamford Bridge proves that true powerhouses never suffer a drop in quality of play due to incomplete rosters.

Before halftime, Roy once again demonstrated his core value.

Roy received the ball with his back to goal on the edge of the penalty area, and O'Shea and Djemba immediately closed in from both sides, while Gary Neville also quickly closed in from the front.

The Frenchman deftly hooked his right foot as if to turn around, then suddenly stopped and pulled back, causing O'Shea to stagger half a step.

The moment Djemba pressed forward, Roy flicked the ball sideways with the outside of his left foot, feinted to the left with his shoulder, and then sped to the right like a spring, accelerating forward.

In a moment of panic, Neville reached out and grabbed his jersey, but Roy had already poked a penetrating diagonal pass with his toe.

Drogba surged forward like a tank, and Fortune desperately chased back but tripped the Ivorian on the edge of the penalty area.

The referee raised his arms to signal for the game to continue, and the Manchester United players breathed a sigh of relief.

But Chelsea players immediately surrounded him, with Lampard pointing to the spot of the foul and protesting loudly, and Terry waving his arms to appeal to the linesman.

Roy quickly stopped the referee: "Sir, he fouled me when he pulled me down!"

He then gestured with his hands as if Neville was pulling.

In stoppage time, Ronaldinho suddenly cut inside from the left side.

Terry made a vicious sliding tackle, and the Brazilian staggered two steps and almost fell, but managed to maintain his balance and continue dribbling.

By the time he adjusted his footwork and hastily took a shot, the ball had already lost its aim and grazed the right post, going wide of the goal line.

Manchester United players immediately raised their hands to indicate that Terry had fouled first, but the referee held his arms out straight.

He believed this was a legitimate confrontation.

Ronaldinho sat on the ground, smiled helplessly, and patted Terry's leg to show his understanding.

Ferguson angrily protested from the sidelines, while Mourinho remained expressionless, clearly aware of the referee's "balanced whistle."

Boos and cheers mingled at Stamford Bridge as the game drew to a close amid controversy.

The whistle blew, and Chelsea went back to the locker room with a 1-0 lead.

(End of this chapter)