Chapter 822: One Step Away
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There was a commotion in the Manchester City formation, but finally calm was restored.
Liu Hao didn't really make any suspicious moves, and at the same time, a burst of laughter erupted in the fan seat, which was perhaps the only time that the fans were excited in the whole game.
After all, there's no shot on goal that gets everyone excited. The dull game had lasted more than 70 minutes, and it was perhaps the most boring final ever.
But rather than a beautiful game, fans may prefer to see a victory, and although the game is ugly, they still hope that it is their team that wins, and it is worth the more than 70 minutes of suffering.
The most dreary game in the history of the Champions League, uh, ended in a draw! Both teams had just three shots on goal! On Manchester City's side, Messi, Suarez and Cristiano Ronaldo each scored a shot! On Real Madrid's side, Benzema, Aguero and Cristiano Ronaldo each scored a shot, which must have made history, such exaggerated statistics, if you didn't watch the game live or watch the live broadcast, no one would believe it, but that's what happened.
There were no substitutions for either team until the end of the game! It can be seen that Zidane and Pep Guardiola are quite cautious, they may not have thought that they would decide the winner of the game in 90 minutes, and the two sides were conservative until the end.
Of course, the end of the 90-minute game does not mean that the game is really over, and then there is extra time, the game adopts the silver ball system, and the first half of the extra time can be played if the winner can be decided. Then the game is really over, if it is still a draw, then continue to the second half of extra time, if it is still a draw after extra time, it is a brutal penalty shootout.
"If you want me to say, this game will definitely go to penalties. Both sides are too conservative. Simply not willing to take risks. You see Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, these big gods usually charge up front, today they have been assisting the defense, running more distance than usual, especially Real Madrid, their players run an average of one kilometre more than Manchester City's players. A one-kilometre gap could put Real Madrid at a disadvantage in extra-time. ”
However, Huang's fears did not materialize, as Zidane made adjustments at the break, using up three substitutions in one go, all at the back, with Pepe and Hummels bringing on Godin and Chiellini at the same time. Casemiro was then brought on for Modric. These three men have the longest running distance, and if they continue to play overtime and fight against the opposing striker, they will definitely suffer, so Zizu did not hesitate to replace them.
All three spots are used up, which means that the others have to keep fighting.
What people didn't expect was that Guardiola actually played the same way, but he changed to two full-backs and a central defender. Ramos remains on the pitch.
Both sides are first to ensure security on the defensive line, rather than trying to find a way to solve the problem offensively.
"The first half of extra time started. The two sides still did not repress...... "Time flies, but the situation on the field remains the same.
"Extra Time End ......"
"The second half of extra time started."
"It's 118 minutes and we're two minutes away."
"The game is over. The two sides drew 0-0, so the two teams had to go to a brutal penalty shootout. ”
The battle of the century ended without a goal!
"What a sigh, for the sake of victory. Everyone opted for a draw. But can a penalty shoot-out guarantee a final victory? I don't think so, no one can guarantee that they will be the winner, but maybe the way the penalty is taken is relative to the other way. It's the safest and least risky...... Otherwise, why did they have to drag it out until now? ”
'The penalty takers on City's side should be Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Suarez, Kevin De Bruyne and Sergio Ramos. No, shouldn't Messi be out of the five? His penalty hit rate is not high, in case he misses......" Huang Jianxiang's eyelids jumped, thinking that Guardiola was too risky to put Messi in the penalty taker. Although you are the world's No. 1 star, Messi's penalty level is really not very good. The penalties awarded by Manchester City this season were either by Cristiano Ronaldo or Suarez, and it can be seen that Messi's penalty was not recognized by Guardiola and his teammates.
However, Messi is already in the ranks of five penalty takers.
Regardless, Messi will certainly be one of the penalty takers, even if his penalty is not good...... Of course, the ranking will be very particular, the first one? Impossible, if Messi misses the penalty, it will have a big impact on the back, the fifth appearance? At that time, the pressure was higher, so Messi's best position to play should be the third or fourth......
Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to play, and he was more resilient to pressure.
"Cristiano Ronaldo was the first to play! Cristiano Ronaldo has the highest percentage of free-throw goals in this team, and will he be able to score the ball against David De Gea? ”
Standing in front of goal was David De Gea.
Penalty kicks, in addition to the excellent psychological quality, in fact, there is not much skill to speak of, and the ability to resist pressure is not good, that is, the technical hanging, he will be weak before kicking the ball.
Ronaldo's penalty skills are understandable, but he has a habit! Love to kick the bottom right corner of the goal! Ten shots, at least seven times played.
When De Gea pounced on the ball, he didn't intend to guess the side at all, he bet on Ronaldo to kick the bottom right corner of the goal! That's what Zidane told him to do before the game.
It's just that Ronaldo finally let him down...... Ronaldo rarely pushed the bottom left corner of the goal! There was no danger to give Manchester City the lead.
Of course, Real Madrid must be Liu Hao's first appearance, and only Liu Hao can be foolproof.
This is Liu Hao's second Champions League penalty shootout, and the year before last, he also played a penalty shootout with Juventus on behalf of Real Madrid, and finally became the winner, but that time, Liu Hao actually kicked a penalty kick and almost made Real Madrid lose the championship.
This time Zidane will not hesitate to let him play first.
Liu Hao could not have made the same mistake.
His penalty kick went to the top right corner of the goal!
There is no way for a goalkeeper to save such a goal.
In fact, most players nowadays like to kick a bocce ball when they take a penalty, and it is not easy to kick it off. But the danger is that once the goalkeeper is in the right direction, there is a good chance that he will be able to save the ball.
In the past, many stars liked to kick half-high balls, so it was difficult for the goalkeeper to judge the path of the ball, but the danger was that the ball was likely to be kicked off or hit the plane due to poor control.
Xiang Liu Hao's style of play that directly makes the opponent have no hope is impossible for any star to choose, only he can let the ball run to the upper corner of the goal and hang straight to the net. No matter how confident you are, you can't do it like Liu Hao!
'If everybody plays like that, maybe after five rounds, one or two people can kick the ball in. But no one would take such a risk. 1:1, now it is Suarez who comes up, and Suarez's penalty is also very stable. ”
Suarez is a calm zombie who likes to play psychological warfare, slowly and leisurely putting the ball on and not rushing to shoot. De Gea was also unfazed by the lack of a save from Cristiano Ronaldo's goal, waving his slender arms in an attempt to influence Suarez's mentality.
Suarez, who was crying with zombie teeth, stared at the lower right corner of De Gea, a focused Suarez was terrifying, because he would not waver because of the target and prey he identified......
De Gea was still trying to confuse Suarez, but Suarez suddenly activated. It's all over the place! De Gea hasn't had time to save the ball yet!
The confident Suarez rewrote the score to 2:1. At least psychologically. Manchester City had the advantage, and no one else except Liu Hao could guarantee that he would be able to kick the penalty in, even if it was Benzema, who was the second to play.
However, Benzema is never obscure, he is low-key and reserved, as quiet as the ball in his hand.
If you're an attentive fan. It will be found that Benzema's penalty shooting rate is actually much higher than that of Ronaldo.
He was equally calm and put the ball in the net and did not disappoint the Real Madrid man.
In the first two rounds of penalties, neither side made any mistakes.
"Messi is coming! Will he be able to score a penalty? "Yes, as the number one player in the Manchester City team. He was not the first to play, but third, and that was because Ronaldo and Suarez were more consistent with penalties than him, and he could only be third.
Guardiola's arrangement is actually a good thing, releasing more pressure on Messi.
Messi was even smiling as he walked from the middle circle to the penalty area, looking confident about the penalty.
In fact, Messi's heart is still a little unhappy, the world is laughing at his penalty kick is not good, the penalty hit rate is low, this time, it is the best time for him to fight back, as long as he can kick the ball in, he can shut up.
De Gea no longer jumps up and down like he used to, his eyes focused on Messi's feet. When Messi kicked the ball, he chose to pounce on the right side.
But...... His eyeballs almost fell out.
Spoon, Messi kicked a spoon!
In front of such an important game, Messi actually chose to shoot with a spoon!
The ball went in lightly, without a bit of murder!
"I thought he was ...... I can't kick in......" Huang Jianxiang's face was obviously disappointed, just waiting for Messi to make a fool of himself, but he didn't expect Messi to play so easily.
"This time it's up to his national team team-mate Sergio Aguero to get the ball in!"
Seconds later, Aguero didn't disappoint Wong.
The penalties in the first three rounds all went in, 3:3, and the quality of the free throws in these three rounds was quite high, and neither side made a single error.
Next, Belgian star Kevin De Bruyne also got the ball in!
Of course, the calm Ronaldo did not disappoint Real Madrid fans either!
"Both sides actually hit 4 free throws and 4 hits! The performance of the players was impeccable when the fans were on the lookout, and perhaps in their opinion, the penalty was not so scary? Could it be that they have rehearsed this situation countless times before the game? Looks like they're all confident! ”
"Can Ramos and Kroos, who came out in fifth, be the final finishers? If both of them can get in, the penalty shootout will have to go on until one of them goes down first! ”
Ramos's appearance immediately caused boos from the audience, knowing that there were 18,000 Real Madrid fans here, and they still did not give Ramos a little face.
Ramos withstood the pressure, closed his eyes and took a deep breath, then sprinted with all his might!
There is no such thing as a technical angle to speak of his shot, it is a powerful blast!
As long as you don't kick the flaws......
The god of fate is not far away from him, in fact, he is the fifth to appear, and the pressure he bears is huge! Although the angle was not so good, he was lucky to kick the ball into the net! He didn't become the sinner of the team again......
The score of 5:4 still gives Manchester City a chance to win.
However, Zidane's arrangement was obviously premeditated and meticulous! The reason why the German Kroos appeared as the fifth is because without a German heart is always the strongest.
His teammates stood tightly together in the center circle, and Kroos pressed his hands lightly, signaling everyone to relax and not be so nervous, wasn't it just a penalty?
It's not easy for Cross to have such a relaxed mindset.
However, Zidane had already pulled Marcelo and Carvajal to his side as he walked forward, then explained something and patted them on the shoulder.
What tactics are there at this time? I must think that the game will go on and get Marcelo and Carvajal ready!
On the contrary, Pep Guardiola did not!
That's quite a nuance! Zidane didn't think the penalty shoot-out would end after five rounds, but Guardiola didn't expect it!
So, after Kroos scored the fifth goal, Guardiola looked a little rushed!
The last to come on the sixth was Silva, who came off the bench!
Silva didn't expect to take a penalty kick at all! This decision was made after consulting with the rest of your teammates! Originally, he didn't want to go, but Varane and other teammates refused, so he had to go!
What is difficult for a strong man, the result will definitely not be so good!
Silva's expression, captured by the camera lens, looks uncertain and obviously lacks confidence.
It doesn't feel good when he shoots with his feet!
As a result, the ball he kicked out actually ran into De Gea's arms!
The strong goals of the five rounds were all in vain!
Silva's weakness has brought a devastating blow to the Manchester City team!
Although Marcelo on Real Madrid's side has not yet played football!
Marcelo is different from Silva, Marcelo is ready to play penalties for a while, if the first five have already been decided, he doesn't have to play, now there is no winner, his sixth appearance is nothing, this has been practiced countless times in normal times!
The Brazilian creaked forward, looking like a favorite of the Real Madrid team.
For him, this task is not impossible!
He would even like to have the honour of being the finisher of the game and bringing Real Madrid's 12th UEFA Champions League title......
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