manynovel Chapter 45: The game-winning goal in stoppage time!
Chapter 45: The game-winning goal in stoppage time!
"gooooooooooal"
Several commentators at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome unconsciously drew out their voices.
Bruno Perez stumbled two steps after taking the shot, but once he confirmed the goal, he ran wildly with his arms outstretched.
He jumped over the aluminum composite panel GG sign and rushed towards the south stand, where die-hard fans were waving flags wildly.
"In the 84th minute, Chang Huan assisted right-back Bruno Perez to break the deadlock!"
CCTV-5 commentator He Wei exclaimed with great enthusiasm: "Roma leads Atletico Madrid 1-0 at home!"
The home team's coach directed Di Francisco, who was standing in the technical area, to excitedly hug his assistant who came forward to celebrate, and the hysterical celebration was the first to take the lead.
This……
This was his first Champions League match as a manager!
He scored the ice-breaking goal near the end of the match, and his excitement was hard to contain.
Chang Huan, who had crossed the baseline, intended to jump over the aluminum composite panel GG sign to celebrate his goal with Bruno Perez.
But an excited Strootman grabbed his shoulder and pulled him back onto the field.
All I heard was a frenzied shout: "Chang, how did you pass that ball? It's unbelievable!"
"An unbelievable pass!"
Captain De Rossi was so excited that the veins in his neck bulged: "This is insane!"
The entire Stadio Olimpico in Rome was transformed into a sea of red, filled with joy.
Simeone, the away team's coach, was furious with his tie loosened, and his exaggerated body language clearly showed how his players were defending.
How could Chang Huan have been given the opportunity to deliver such a penetrating reverse through ball?
Even though he was a very successful professional player, he knew this ball was difficult to defend, but... if he didn't do it well, he would get scolded!
The live broadcast recreated the exciting goal.
It started when Bruno Perez's inside cut was guessed, and he hastily passed the ball to Chang Huan.
What happened next was astonishing.
Textbook-perfect rhythmic variations, and...
"Chang Huan is like he has a god's-eye view! In slow motion, his target was clearly the tall striker Edin Dzeko, but he passed the ball to Bruno Perez, who was out of his sight!"
Italian Sky Sports commentator Fabio Carreza exclaimed in shock, "The footage just now showed Bruno Pérez completely out of the picture! My God! Is this the vision of God?"
Numerous renowned commentators were deeply impressed.
The repeated exciting replays left many fans watching on television completely mesmerized.
A handsome face, elegant dribbling, and mesmerizing passes.
This moment won over countless fans.
Atletico Madrid conceded a goal late in the game, and Simeone made quick adjustments.
Gabi, whose physical condition was declining, was replaced by Karast.
Gaitan replaced Griezmann, who had a minor injury.
It's obvious they're planning to fight to the death!
Di Francisco first gave the players on the field specific instructions on how to strengthen the defense.
Wait until the ball is dead on the field.
He also made adjustments.
Fazio replaced El Shaarawy.
The 4-3-3 formation was switched to a 3-5-2 formation with three center-backs.
To be precise, it's a 3-5-1-1 formation, with Chang Huan able to move freely between the midfield and forward lines.
This clever change made Atletico Madrid's defense feel like it had a bone stuck in its throat.
Facing a highly motivated Roma team, Atletico Madrid, despite their increased attacking intent, failed to create any decent chances.
Gaitan, a key player in the rotation, struggled to adapt to Roma's high-intensity pressing, and Atletico Madrid gave more possession to Carrasco, who had better speed and technique.
However, there are few ways to deal with Roma when they switch to a three-center-back system.
The home team's transition from defense to offense focuses on control, with their tall striker Dzeko able to maintain his position and hold onto the ball securely.
Chang Huan has excellent dribbling and ball control skills, and Atletico Madrid often has to resort to fouls to overcome him.
Time ticked by, and soon the usual ninety minutes were up.
As the game entered stoppage time, the atmosphere at the stadium became increasingly frenzied.
Atletico Madrid are looking for an opportunity to equalize, while Roma are trying to maintain their current lead while looking for a chance to extend it.
Carrasco's low cross from the byline failed to get past center-back Manolas at the near post.
Saul and Karast immediately counter-attacked.
Manolas adjusted his footwork before kicking the ball towards the center circle.
Dzeko, positioned at the forefront of Roma's attack, accurately judged the ball's trajectory, raised his left arm to block Savic's movement, and slowly adjusted his position to the left.
Godin, standing behind the two, was about to help when he noticed a red figure rapidly approaching out of the corner of his eye. The possibility of them connecting instantly popped into his mind...
Dzeko, standing at 1.93 meters tall and weighing 80 kilograms, easily held off Savic, who was trying to contest the ball. He then swung his neck sharply to the left and back, deflecting the ball that was falling in front of his forehead!
"Ooh ooh ooh ooh—"
The home fans at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome instinctively let out a loud cheer.
"often--"
Italian Sky Sports commentator Fabio Carreza exclaimed with fervor: "—Cheers!!"
Godin, with his strong defensive awareness, knew that Savic was likely to lose the header and had already moved ahead of time to capitalize on Chang Huan's counter-run.
However, in terms of absolute speed, Chang Huan is slightly faster and picks up speed earlier.
Godin still has a startup process!
The key is...
During the international break in September, they played two full national team matches, and last weekend's league match also lasted 90 minutes.
As the match entered stoppage time, the 31-year-old's stamina was failing him!
It's unrealistic to expect Chang Huan to contest Dzeko's header placement.
Out of caution, Godin, positioned further back, opted not to clear the ball and instead guarded the path Chang Huan would inevitably take to cut inside after receiving the pass.
Chang Huan, sprinting at full speed, crossed the center line and approached the point where Dzeko headed the ball at a speed visible to the naked eye.
The cheers quickly swept through the entire venue.
Chang Huan, about 45 meters from the byline on the right side of the attacking third, stretched out his left foot and used the outside of his foot to push the ball, which bounced off the ground, towards his forward direction.
Godin quickly retreated sideways to protect the inside, waiting for the opponent to make the first mistake.
"Chang Huan catches up with the football, and only Godin is left in front of him! What will he do?"
CCTV-5 commentator He Wei seemed to be immersed in the scene, his voice even carrying a hint of tension.
Chinese fans watching the Champions League live on TV held their breath, afraid of missing a moment they would regret for the rest of their lives.
Chang Huan's high-speed wheel spin was more stable than I imagined.
As he sprinted forward with the ball in hand, he was less than 30 meters from the baseline!
They were getting closer and closer to Godin's position.
The away team's coach, Simone, looked grave as he directed the technical area, a deep unease creeping into his heart.
By this time, more than nine players had run across the halfway line back to their own half, and Godin had not lost his position, maintaining a safe distance throughout.
He had studied Chang Huan before the match and knew that this Chinese talent was good at dribbling and passing, but his shooting was lacking.
Its absolute speed isn't particularly fast either.
With Godin holding his position, he is unlikely to pose a threat to the goal.
Besides... we also have Oblak, the goalkeeper, in charge!
He didn't understand: "Where exactly is the problem?"
Just then.
Chang Huan lowered his left shoulder and used the outside of his left foot to flick the ball to the left front.
Cut inside!
Dzeko, who was running alongside Savic, suddenly changed his direction of movement and accelerated from the middle towards the right flank!
Savage and Thomas, who were chasing back at high speed, were left behind for a moment!
Godin, maintaining a safe distance, had excellent positional sense and realized he wasn't far from the penalty area line, having been waiting for this moment.
He knew that Chang Huan's shot after cutting inside was rather poor, but if he held his position, there wouldn't be any problems.
After Chang Huan completed the change of direction with the ball, he suddenly slowed down.
Godin reflexively slowed down, secretly pleased that things would be much easier once he slowed down.
Unexpectedly, Chang Huan has sped up again!
The 84 acceleration at this moment highlighted the difference between the two.
Seeing that he was about to be forcibly shaken off, Godin had no time to think. He gritted his teeth and sped toward the right rear to block Chang Huan's route into the penalty area.
The Roma fans in the stands unleashed their passion, their shouts echoing throughout the stadium.
Chang Huan took several long strides across the top of the penalty area and arrived at the left penalty area line.
As Godin sprinted at full speed, his eyes were fixed on Chang Huan's left foot as he was about to touch the ball, his mind racing with thoughts of what he would do.
Should we continue to accelerate and penetrate the penalty area?
still is……
A direct shot?
Ok?
Instead of accelerating further or shooting as Godin had expected, Chang Huan raised his left foot and... passed the ball to the right front of the blind spot.
Godin hastily pivoted on his left foot and turned quickly inward, lunging towards Dzeko, who was crossing the penalty area line at full speed.
To help Oblak, who abandoned his attack, as much as possible.
Dzeko adjusted his footwork and unleashed a low shot with his right foot!
Oblak, who had run to the edge of the six-yard box, fell to his left and lunged towards the near post.
But he was careful; he extended his right foot, which was trailing behind, and blocked Dzeko's low shot that was aimed at the far corner.
Before the Roma fans in the stands could even finish their sighs of disappointment, a red figure appeared on the ball, which had changed trajectory and was rolling towards the outside of the far post...
"Oblakli..."
Before CCTV-5 commentator He Wei could finish speaking, he saw a familiar figure flash across the lower left corner of the screen and exclaimed, his voice rising eight octaves: "Chang Huan!!"
After completing the pass, Chang Huan didn't stop in place. He crossed the left side of the penalty area line, and without adjusting his footing, kicked the ball, which was about 20 centimeters from the byline, into the unguarded empty goal with his left foot...