After the conflict returned, there was little time left in the match, and Sheffield United began to reorganize their defense to protect their goal.
They were in the lead and didn't need to rush; as long as they held their victory, they could use the moment of triumph to shame the people of Middlesbrough with the most arrogant celebration.
"Press up! Press up!"
The Middlesbrough coach had just been hit twice in the chaos, his ribs aching sharply, and in a fit of anger, he urged his players to push everyone past the half-line.
Still on the pitch, the scope of the conflict did not spread elsewhere; the team's victory or loss was the key.
At this time, even if they couldn't reverse the score, just scoring an equalizing goal would allow them to celebrate freely at Bramall Lane, 'making a mess' everywhere.
The Middlesbrough players knew this well as they returned to the game, concentrating and continuously launching long-pass attacks.
