Do not believe if it says football lasts 2 x 45 minutes, as expressed by trainers or listed in the "Laws of the Game", the holy book of football. From a variety of drama on the gridiron, we believe, soccer is more than 90 minutes. And beyond 90 minutes, the Manchester City won the English Premier League 2011/2012.
"Harry (Redknapp) told me, (Manchester) United champion and then I entered the dressing room and someone else told me, (Manchester) City champion," said Martin Jol, Fulham coach, changing information about the results of the last match and the champions league England, Sunday (13/5), in just minutes. The day, hosted Tottenham Hotspur Fulham, who are trained Redknapp.
Hard to believe, but true. In the span of 125 seconds, like a race against death, the players City won the first Premier League trophy in 44 years through two goals from Edin Dzeko and Sergio Aguero, beyond the 90-minute game against Queens Park Rangers (QPR) at the Emirates Stadium that day.
Dzeko scored a header from a timer created when the board showed 91:15 (minutes 91, seconds-15). Another version states, Bosnia-Herzegovina striker was present at minute 91:14. On this momentum, the trophy is still in the arms of United players who won 1-0 at Sunderland.
Time passed, approached the second last of the five-minute extra time given referee Mike Dean. Then, at minute 93:20, QPR goalkeeper kick Aguero, changing the score from 2-2 to 3-2 to win City. Score of 125 or 126 in a matter of seconds to change the owner of the trophy from Manchester United to the City.
"It's the end of the crazy in a crazy season," said Roberto Mancini, Coach City. "In the last five minutes, I do not think we would be able to win this fight." What is meant Mancini, five minutes beyond the time of 90 minutes.
Some call injury time, referring to the replacement of lost time injuries while being treated or being carried off the field. However, given the loss of time not only because of injuries, but also because of substitutions, the attitude of the players playing for time, it has been called stoppage time or added time. Whatever the term, an additional length of time the referee's discretion.
"Fergie time"
Two goals by Dzeko and Aguero was reminiscent of a similar two by two goals from substitute Teddy Sheringham (91 minutes) and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (93rd minute) when MU beat Bayern Munich 2-1 in the 1999 Champions League final at the Nou Camp. Two dramatic goals that brought Manchester United European champions for the second time after 1968, the same year the City won the English League two times.
"Football, bloody hell," Ferguson as the famous words at that time. Copyright drama events with two goals last minute of extra time it seemed to belong to the term Ferguson "Fergie time".
Now, the copyright in such events not only belong to Ferguson. Mancini and her care in the City players also have similar claims. Although different stage, Dzeko and Aguero scored no less dramatic with Sheringham and Solskjaer scored, and possibly much more if it has shock power marked the beginning of a new era in Manchester.
Not new City
Without the dramatic side down, if you see a track record of City appearance this season, an additional minute goal Dzeko and Aguero like it's nothing new for the City. Plus two goals, the City scored 10 goals an additional minute, including the crucial game against Tottenham (City win 3-2) and Sunderland (series 3-3).
Experience is what makes the captain City, Vincent Kompany, never lost faith that his team would win while trailing 1-2. "We have experienced earlier this season and I never cease to believe (will win)," he said.
"Never at all. And when Edin scored, it reminds me of some of the momentum of this season when we scored a goal against Tottenham in the last minute and when we retaliate against Sunderland after falling two goals, "said Kompany.
What is the secret behind the madness-madness goals minute of extra time is it? Pablo Zabaleta, Argentina defender scored the opening, the City tried to define it. "The most important thing for any team is when you believe. If you believe in yourself, you will win. We believe it until the last minute. "
City has proven, self-confidence had magical powers. Trust me.