Chapter 145: The Mainstay Should... Turn the Tide!

"woo woo woo woo--"

The Chinese fans at the Fisht Olympic Stadium completely lost control and booed loudly at the referee Sandro Ricci.

Even if a penalty kick was awarded, goalkeeper Yan Junling and referee Lippi were sent off one after another.

Isn't this... going to kill the Chinese team?

The most critical thing is that the game has reached the 116th minute of the game. Who should guard the goal for the Chinese team that has made four substitutions?

How can the Chinese team, which has one less player and lost its head coach, have a chance to equalize the score again?

Originally, Chinese fans had an absolute advantage. There were probably 2/3 Chinese fans in the entire stadium, and the boos they produced were definitely sensational.

Those fans sitting in front of the TV could hear the huge boos from the scene. From this, it is not difficult to see that the Chinese fans at the scene were super dissatisfied with the referee Sandro Ricci.

Through slow-motion replay, Yan Junling indeed kicked Quaresma down. Chinese fans had no resistance to penalty kicks.

But... Yan Junling's red card is hard to accept no matter what.

Coupled with the ejection of the emotional head coach Lippi, the Chinese fans in the stands were completely out of control.

Of course, this kind of loss of control is emotional control, expressing one's dissatisfaction through the transmission of sound.

Lippi, who has turned seventy years old, kept shaking his head, seemingly choosing to accept the result, and helplessly followed the on-site staff to the stands.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray looked at Lippi's back and said sadly: "This World Cup is the last year for Marcelo Lippi, who has turned 70 this year. The end of the World Cup will end his personal life." After thirty-six years of coaching career, he should have had the opportunity to lead the Chinese team to the semi-finals of the World Cup, but..."

Before he finished speaking, guest commentator Martin Taylor looked at the broadcast and comforted Yan Junling. Tang Zheng shook his head and said: "Maybe... the Chinese team has not completely reached the end of the road."

"This...no...hey~ Old man, accept the reality!" Andy Gray analyzed objectively: "The Chinese team has no substitutions, and the player who was sent off was the goalkeeper. Cristiano Ronaldo took the penalty. Can the penalty kick be saved?"

"why not?"

Martin Taylor said without hesitation: "I said, old man, don't we commentate on the game too little? There is no shortage of cases in world football. What if the goalkeeper is sent off? So what if there is no substitution? Who said Cristiano ·Ronaldo’s penalty kicks are always on target? Now it’s not just the Chinese team that is under pressure, but Cristiano Ronaldo is even more so! And it may not be impossible for the player who serves as the temporary goalkeeper to save Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty kick.”

Andy Gray was speechless for a moment because what his partner Martin Taylor said made sense.

At this moment, Andy Gray's pupils shrank suddenly, and he stared at the broadcast screen for a moment.

Tang Zheng, who was seen in the broadcast, came to the Chinese team's bench and took the initiative to put on the goalkeeper's shirt handed to him by substitute goalkeeper Zeng Cheng.

"What?" At the same time, CCTV 5 commentator He Wei said in surprise: "Captain Tang Zheng is going to be the temporary goalkeeper? Standing in front of the goal to face Ronaldo's penalty kick?"

In fact, it was not only He Wei who was surprised at this time, but also countless commentators in the on-site commentary box.

None of them thought that Tang Zheng, the captain of the Chinese team, would stand in front of the goal to protect the last line of the Chinese team.

The Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV were stunned for a moment, and then suddenly found that their confidence in the national team was back...

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Players on the field often serve as goalkeepers when the starting goalkeeper is sent off and the team has no substitutions. Therefore, when Yan Junling was sent off, many on-site commentators speculated who would be the goalkeeper for the Chinese team.

However, no one thought it would be Tang Zheng.

But after thinking about it, it seems... Tang Zheng is currently the most suitable goalkeeper for the Chinese team.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch -"

The Chinese fans suddenly burst into loud cheers above the Fisht Olympic Stadium.

In the minds of Chinese fans, Tang Zheng is synonymous with magic.

Although penalties and red cards cannot be changed, Tang Zheng can turn decay into magic.

"Oh-My-God!"

British Sky commentator Andy Gray's eyes widened and he exclaimed: "Don's going to be the temporary goalkeeper?"

"I said, old man, you are really becoming more and more intolerant of changes. What's so surprising about this? The Chinese team has no substitutions and the goalkeeper was sent off. Is there any Chinese player on the field who is better than Tang? Is it suitable?"

"Don't forget, before the game, there were media reports that Tang served as the goalkeeper in the Chinese team's last practice and also saved multiple penalty kicks." Martin Taylor became more and more excited, looking at the broadcast screen and following the instructions of the goalkeeper coach. Tang Zheng said: "I think... he can save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty kick!"

At the same time, goalkeeper coach Lampula was taking the time to teach Tang Zheng some basic goalkeeping skills.

Fortunately, the position of the goalkeeper is very special. The referee Sandro Ricci did not rush Tang Zheng, and it was indeed a bit harsh to send off Yan Junling and Lippi.

Tang Zheng has only played as a goalkeeper since the beginning of his career and has never really been exposed to this position. Goalkeeper coach Lampula did not have enough time to teach Tang Zheng. He kept the story short and informed Tang Zheng in the most concise words, especially the penalty save. aspects of knowledge.

Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo's last ten penalty kicks are also on the list.

About half a minute later, referee Sandro Ricci ran to the Chinese team's coaching bench and told Tang Zheng, who was wearing the substitute goalkeeper's jersey, to return to the goal.

At this time, Cristiano Ronaldo noticed that Tang Zheng would be standing in front of the goal as the goalkeeper of the Chinese team. He suddenly raised his eyebrows and felt a very uncomfortable feeling in his heart.

damn it!

Cristiano Ronaldo, who has a lot of experience in the game, shook his head hard to push away these negative emotions, while constantly hinting to himself.

The penalty kick will definitely go in, the penalty kick will definitely go in!

If the Chinese team, with one less player to play, falls behind with two minutes left in overtime, you can think with your toes that they will not be able to equalize the score.

Leading the national team to the semi-finals of the World Cup at the end of his career, what a beautiful scene it is!

If we can defeat England in the semi-finals, it will be the pinnacle moment of Portuguese football!

Thinking of this, Cristiano Ronaldo raised his arms to encourage himself.

"Cristiano! Cristiano! Cristiano!!"

The Portuguese fans in the stands also shouted hysterically for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Portuguese National Sports TV commentator Fernandez snorted: "It is undeniable that Tang is the best offensive player in world football, but can he keep goal? Want to save the critically ill Chinese team? Impossible! I believe Cristiano Ronaldo can easily break Don's goal, lead us to the semi-finals of this World Cup, and then defeat England..."

The Portuguese fans sitting in front of the TV came to their senses instantly. Tang Zheng was very strong, but his strength lay in his offense.

Guarding, will he?

So what if he acted as a goalkeeper and saved several penalty kicks in the last practice before the game?

This is the end of overtime. Faced with this penalty that determines the outcome of the game, is it possible that he will save it?

impossible!

This is the firm belief of the Portuguese fans in front of the TV.

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Yan Junling, who was sent off, was a little frustrated. When he walked into the tunnel, he did not go back to the locker room, but stood at the entrance of the tunnel, feeling very regretful.

If they did not choose to foul recklessly, the national team with even numbers on the field would still have a chance to equalize the score.

Now it seems that there is no chance.

But when he saw Tang Zheng walking towards the goal, the faith in his heart came back to life.

This man is the mainstay of the Chinese team, and maybe... he can turn the tide at a critical moment!

The Chinese team coach Lippi also had the same idea. He stood in front of the first-floor stands and looked at the confident Tang Zheng, with more expectations in his heart.

"Tang Zheng walked towards the goal. He was not as nervous as we thought. He was smiling and looked very relaxed."

The on-site director gave Tang Zheng a close-up shot of his face. He Wei, the commentator of CC5, was worried, but his tone was extremely passionate: "I don't know what the situation will be like in thirty seconds. We can only pray and hope that Tang Zheng can stand up." Come out! I think Cristiano Ronaldo must also be under tremendous pressure. He faces Tang Zheng again, a fateful showdown! Will Cristiano Ronaldo seize the opportunity and lead Portugal to the semi-finals, or will Tang Zheng turn the tide! Thirty seconds later... we will see the outcome. !”

"Don looks very relaxed. Can he still smile after facing Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty? The direct confrontation between the two will determine the future trend of the two teams. Who will have the last laugh? But ... I think Cristiano Ronaldo has a better chance of scoring because ... Don is not a professional goalkeeper."

"The Portuguese fans are very excited at this time. They seem to have seen the Portuguese team advance to the semi-finals of this World Cup. Cristiano Ronaldo faces Don, the number one player in world football. He has a very high chance of scoring, but... he can really score. Is it? I believe the pressure at this time is equal, and Cristiano Ronaldo may not be able to withstand the pressure and score the ball."

"The tense moment is coming, Don and Cristiano Ronaldo will have a fateful showdown at the twelve-yard penalty kick! I think... this is very likely to be the most important contest since they fought. Who can have the last laugh? Time will tell!”

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The commentators in the on-site commentary box made their own comments on the direct confrontation between Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo. The fans from both sides in the stands were extremely nervous at this time. The fanatical atmosphere dropped to freezing point, with only neutral fans screaming in excitement.

Tang Zheng walked up to Cristiano Ronaldo who was holding a football, suddenly paused, looked at him, and raised his right arm.

Embarrassingly, Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction was half a beat too slow. Tang Zheng could only cough lightly, then patted Cristiano Ronaldo on the shoulder and laughed naturally: "Come on, Cristiano!"

This scene happened to be captured by the on-site director, and Tang Zheng's awkward expression was perfectly displayed in front of the TV, causing many fans to burst into laughter.

Of course, the fans' attention was quickly attracted again by Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the past more than 100 minutes, Tang Zheng was the main defender and Cristiano Ronaldo was the main defender. The two were evenly matched.

At this time, one is standing in front of the goal as a goalkeeper to protect the city, and the other is standing at the penalty spot as a battering ram.

Was it Tang Zheng who saved the penalty kick, or Cristiano Ronaldo who made it in one go.

No one knows.

Cristiano Ronaldo's psychological fluctuations are very big. If it were another Chinese player to guard the goal, he would have 100% confidence.

But... facing Tang Zheng, my confidence was a bit lacking.

But soon, his confidence returned.

Because Tang Zheng is not a professional goalkeeper and has not received professional training.

Maybe the reaction is very fast, but the goal is so wide and 7.32 meters long. As long as the angle is tricky enough, can it be hit?

Obviously not!

And...it seems that I can choose a relatively easy way to take the penalty.

Tang Zheng is 1.94 meters tall, with quick reactions and terrifying predictions. This... is something he can take advantage of!

It seems... there is a saying in China called.

Cleverness is misled by cleverness!

After clearing his mind, Cristiano Ronaldo looked directly at Tang Zheng, who was standing in front of the goal and had already taken a defensive posture, smiling and high-spirited.

If a penalty kick is scored, the game will end early!

Tang Zheng, who was standing on the goal line, was a little nervous, because once the ball was lost, the Chinese team would be eliminated.

Therefore, as the captain, Tang Zheng wanted to be in charge, but this was penalty kick defense, and his opponent was Cristiano Ronaldo, so he was unsure.

But then again, as long as there is a chance, he will turn the tide!

So what if the opponent is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Aren't you defeated?

One step further is the semi-finals, why should we fall at this time?

Losers look for reasons, while winners often look for methods.

Tang Zheng slowly shifted his attention and returned to the statistical analysis of Cristiano Ronaldo's last ten penalty kicks that goalkeeper coach Lampula mentioned before.

"Beep~"

At this moment, the referee Sandro Ricci blew his whistle.

"woo woo woo woo--"

The Chinese fans at the Fisht Olympic Stadium did not hesitate to boo loudly in an attempt to interfere with Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty kick.

Cristiano Ronaldo started to run, one step, two steps, the third step covered the longest distance, his left foot landed firmly, his left arm naturally opened to maintain body balance, and he raised his right foot.

right!

Tang Zheng, who noticed the shape of Cristiano Ronaldo's feet, came to a conclusion instantly, but the moment his body's center of gravity changed, he suddenly realized that something was wrong. As far as he knew, Cristiano Ronaldo would never swing his thigh in such an exaggerated way. .

Then...there is only one reason left.

Spoon penalty kick in the middle?

Tang Zheng's center of gravity changed slightly. The corners of Cristiano Ronaldo's mouth turned up slightly and he rubbed the toes of his right foot towards the bottom of the football. He knew... this goal was definitely going in!

However, the next moment, Cristiano Ronaldo panicked.

Tang Zheng, whose center of gravity had shifted to the right, did not fall completely. Instead, he stood up straight again, his hands naturally opened, and he firmly grasped the football flying toward the center of the goal.

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