Chapter 137: Suffocating Penalty Shootout

"The brutal penalty shoot-out is about to start. I'm afraid no one could have imagined before the game that this UEFA Super Cup match would be decided by penalty shootouts. Porto gave a big mouth to the media who boasted about AC Milan before the game with their excellent performance. Among them, the 21-year-old Porto flag flag Remaier was the most outstanding, scoring two goals and almost single-handedly forcing AC Milan to the current situation. The young player's appearance is something that people have to admire.

In the next penalty shoot-out, it will be the same situation for both sides, each with a 50% win rate. The penalty shootout is undoubtedly the most brutal for the players, one kick in heaven and one kick in hell. Who can show a big heart at a critical moment? Who will be able to step up? We'll see. While the commentators were summarizing and introducing the game so far, the fans were anxiously waiting for the penalty shootout to begin.

Eventually, players from both sides stood shoulder to shoulder in the centre circle, and in the coin guessing session, Porto won the first penalty. Carvalho walked alone in front of the goal, holding the football, his face expressionless, no one knew what was going on in his head at this time. And the fans of AC Milan gave him a piercing boo, which increased the pressure on Carvalho's heart. After entering the penalty area, he solemnly placed the football on the 12-yard point, then took a few steps back, took a few deep breaths, and then turned his head to the referee to signal that he was ready.

'Ricardo walked out and he was our first penalty taker. He has always been steady, can he withstand the pressure at this critical moment? Porto's narrator nervously explained.

At this time in front of Carvalho. Dida, the Brazilian door god, was also dancing and moving, his body swaying from side to side while the whole person was like a spider. He kept waving his hands, trying to interfere with Carvalho's judgment. And Carvalho didn't look at him at all. When the referee blew the whistle, there was no fake movement, and he ran straight towards the football. Without looking at the position of Dida's movements, he waved his right foot, which was a powerful shot. The ball flew fast towards the top left corner of the goal, and although Dida judged the right direction, the ball was too fast to save on the ball.

"The ball is in! At critical moments, Ricardo did not fail to live up to Mourinho's trust. His penalty. Flew steadily into the goal. "At 1:0, Carvalho opened the scoring for Porto and got off to a good start. This is a very smart way of playing, as long as their footwork is not wrong, basically the goalkeeper has no way to take such a penalty, sometimes thinking too much, thinking too much, but often smart but being smart mistaken, can not get a good result.

See Carvalho's soccer ball go into the net. Lao Lei and Porto's teammates on the middle line raised their arms excitedly and shouted. The Porto fans in the stands also cheered excitedly, temporarily putting down the heart they had been carrying for the time being. This time. The pressure came to AC Milan and that's why it's common to say that the pressure on the side that takes the penalty will be greater. Of course, this is also if the opponent who took the first penalty did not score the ball. Strictly speaking, penalty shoot-outs do not necessarily have the upper hand.

AC Milan's first penalty was taken by their legendary captain Maldini, the 35-year-old captain of AC Milan. Undoubtedly, AC Milan's absolute spiritual leader. If nothing else, he will be a San Siro for the rest of his life. He has dedicated his entire career to his beloved Rossoneri. At such a critical moment, the spiritual leader was the main choice for the first round of the penalty shootout. Although Porto's players used their biggest boos to distract the legendary captain, Maldini was unfazed. A change of tempo during a run-up deceived Baia and easily slotted into the bottom right corner. At 1:1, Maldini withstood the pressure and equalized. This time it was AC Milan's turn to celebrate, and the Porto side came to get nervous, and the pressure returned to the Porto side. Not to mention the fans at the scene, the fans who watched the broadcast felt that their hearts were about to stop beating, and their palms were already full of sweat.

McCarthy, as Porto's second-round penalty taker, walked out under pressure. Amid the boos of the AC Milan fans, the South African striker, who had scored well, withstood the pressure. The ball drilled into the net from the bottom right corner, and Dida pounced on his right side again. 2:1, Porto withstood the pressure. Now the fans on both sides feel like they are on a roller coaster, one moment ecstatic, the other extremely nervous, just don't know who will be extremely desperate first.

AC Milan's second-round penalty taker is their super scorer Super Pippo, who is affectionately known as the "Nine Masters" by Chinese fans, Philip Inzaghi. As one of the top assassins in world football, Inzaghi's footwork is unmistakable. A dead corner in the bottom left corner left Baya without any choice, and after the goal, what appeared in front of everyone was still an Inzaghi-style passionate celebration. The two teams were once again level and the pressure was back on Porto's side.

In the next third round, Maniche and Seedorf both managed to score penalties, and the score of the penalty shootout came to a 3-3 draw. This score will undoubtedly put more pressure on the shoulders of the penalty shooters in the last two rounds, and if they make a mistake at this time, it is likely to directly cause the loss of the game, and there is no chance to make up for it.

"Oh God! My heart was about to stop. My God!! The commentator of Porto took advantage of the gap and took two large sips of water to calm his nervous mood and said. With the encouragement of his teammates, Deco stepped out and walked towards the goal. Looking at Deco's back, Lao Lei felt that his heart was about to pop out of his mouth. Wait a little longer, it will be Lao Lei's turn, he doesn't know what will be the next scene to greet him. Is it to take the chance to kill, or to make a last-ditch fight, or to try to stay undefeated?

After setting up the football, Deco took a few steps back and stood still. In penalty shootouts, there will be some strange tricks and psychological warfare from time to time. Just like what Dida was doing now, he pointed to his right with a sincere expression, forewarning that he would pounce on this side. In the first 3 rounds of saves. Dida pounced on the left side of the goal, on his right. Now Dida refers to that. It will make many people suspicious that he will continue to pounce on his right side. Or will suddenly change to their right side. And the most feared penalty is this kind of forward-looking, hesitating, and thinking too much, but it will reveal flaws. “

"Cunning Brazilians, this is a kind of psychological warfare. Anderson must not be affected, just do what he wants. The commentator in Porto said anxiously after seeing Dida's movements. At this time, the fans of AC Milan also cooperated with Dida's psychological tactics, no longer booing, but shouting neatly: "Left! Left! ......" came to interfere with Deco's arrangement. Lao Lei looked at Deco's back, he didn't know what kind of scene Deco was like now, although he was nervous, he was still full of confidence in Deco. For Old Ray, the shy Deco is a very reliable teammate who believes in him.

With the referee's whistle, Deco ran a few steps and fired a shot that flew to the right side of the goal. Dida pounced on the left side again. After the goal, Deco clenched his fists in rare excitement and roared. He withstood Dida's psychological tactics and managed to score the penalty and put the pressure back on AC Milan's side. AC Milan fans were very impressed by the result. Covering their heads with regret, they can only hope that their players can live up to their responsibilities and score penalties as well.

But about it. They are still very confident, after all, the penalty player for the next fourth round of AC Milan is the nuclear warhead they are proud of. Last season's Champions League final was also a penalty shootout. Shepchenko converted a penalty in the final round to help AC Milan return to the European throne. This time. AC Milan fans are confident that their nuclear warheads will not let them down.

While Shepchenko was setting up the football, Baia suddenly walked up to him and said something to him, pointing to the goal with his hand as he spoke. It is clear that Baia is interfering with Shepchenko in this way. It was only after the referee's warning that Baia returned to his position, ready to pounce on the ball, while staring fiercely at Shepchenko. With the referee's whistle, Shepchenko ran a few steps, and when he was about to shoot, he looked up and saw Baiya's eyes, thinking of what Baia said to him just now, and suddenly a lot of thoughts suddenly appeared in his mind, and his whole body couldn't help but be stunned. It was a big mistake when it came to shooting, as Shepchenko's shot was greatly reduced, his speed and angle were poor, and he was blocked by a side save from Baia.

"Pounced! Pounced out!! Virto!! Great Virto! San Vierto blocked the shot of the nuclear warhead! Ukrainian nuclear warheads, dumb fire, unable to detonate!! "With the excited commentary of the Porto commentator, the Porto fans, players and managers at the Stade Louis II went crazy, and this save from Baia gave them the dawn of victory. On the other hand, Shepchenko, who fell on his knees in front of 12 yards, and Shepchenko, who was reluctant to look up for a long time, covered his face, unable to believe the AC Milan fans and the whole team in front of him. They completely lost the initiative, and only when Lao Lei missed this penalty could they regain a chance of life.

"Reima! Our King!! Can he score this goal? Can you? "Old Ray came out with all the expectations of the people of Porto, and everyone had their eyes on him. AC Milan fans are crazy and even a little hysterical booing, Lao Lei can't hear it anymore, he only has his own heartbeat in his ears now, "Knock knock...."

Lao Lei felt that every step he took, he could feel the weight of a thousand pounds on him. But he likes the feeling, the feeling of carrying the whole team on his back.

After kissing the football, Lao Lei placed the football firmly on the 12-yard point, and without taking a few steps back, he stood in place. Waiting for Lao Lei to raise his head, at this time, Dida pointed his left index finger to the left again, wanting to interfere with Lao Lei.

Seeing this situation, Lao Lei was stunned for a moment, and then the corners of his mouth suddenly showed a smug smile.

He stretched out his right index finger and pointed to the left side of the goal, giving Dida a thankful gesture while nodding his head to indicate that he understood.

Lao Lei's attack made Dida stunned. Looking at Dida, who was a little stunned, Lao Lei smirked proudly. He's relaxed, very relaxed, and that's the message that this smile sends to the outside world.

As the referee blew the whistle, Lao Lei directly waved his right foot. With a bang, the ball flew into the top left corner of the goal, and Dida pounced on his right.

"The ball is in!! Entered! The game is over!! Come to an end! The winner is Porto!! Reima withstood the pressure and scored the winning goal. I declare that the UEFA Super Cup in the 03-04 season is our Porto!! With the voice of the narrator, the city of Porto suddenly made a loud noise like a bomb explosion, and deafening cheers drifted in the sky.

All the Porto personnel on the bench rushed onto the pitch and celebrated wildly with their teammates and colleagues.

And their background is the lonely and helpless AC Milan stars.

After seeing the ball scored, Lao Lei ran excitedly.

With his hands open, he kept shaking.

The wind ruffled his hair and fluttered his jersey.

Spirited and proud!! (To be continued......)