Chapter 145: The Mainstay, It Should Be ...... To make herculean efforts to save a critical situation!

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"Woooooooo

The Chinese fans at the Fisht Olympic Stadium were completely out of control and threw a huge tsunami-like boo at the referee on duty, Sandro Ricci.

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

This...... Didn't you kill the Chinese team?

The most important thing is that the game has come to the 116th minute of the game, who should guard the goal of the Chinese team with four substitutions?

Where will the Chinese team, who have played one less and lost their head coach, have a chance to equalize again?

Originally, Chinese fans had an absolute advantage, and there were 2/3 of the Chinese fans in the whole stadium, and the boos created were definitely sensational.

Those who sat in front of the TV could hear the loud boos from the scene, so it is not difficult to see that the Chinese fans at the scene were super dissatisfied with the referee on duty, Sandro Ricci.

Through the slow-motion replay, Yan Junling did kick down Quaresma, and Chinese fans did not have any resistance to the penalty.

Can...... Yan Junling's red card is difficult to accept no matter what.

Coupled with the dismissal of the emotionally charged head coach Lippi, the Chinese fans in the stands were completely out of control.

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

Lippi, who has reached the age of seventy, kept shaking his head, as if he chose to accept the result, and reluctantly 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 that Marcelo Lippi, who has turned 70 years old this year, will end his 36-year coaching career, he should have the opportunity to lead the Chinese team to the semi-finals of the World Cup, but ......"

Before the words ended, the commentator Martin Taylor looked at the broadcast screen and comforted Yan Junling's Tang Zheng and shook his head: "Maybe...... The Chinese team is not completely dead. ”

"This ...... No...... Hey~ old man, accept the reality!" Andy Gray analyzed objectively: "The Chinese team has no substitutions, and the players who are sent off are goalkeepers, can Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty be saved?"

"Why not?"

Martin Taylor said without hesitation: "I said old man, is there still a lack of game commentary for our partner? There is no shortage of cases in world football, what if the goalkeeper is sent off? What if there is no substitution? Who said that Cristiano Ronaldo has a hundred penalty shots? Now it is not only the Chinese team that is under pressure, Cristiano Ronaldo is even more so! And the player who serves as the temporary goalkeeper may not be impossible to save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty. ”

Andy Gray was at a loss for a while, because his partner Martin Taylor's statement was reasonable.

At this moment, Andy Gray's pupils shrank suddenly, and he was stunned as he looked at the broadcast screen.

Tang Zheng, who saw the broadcast screen, came to the bench of the Chinese team and took the initiative to put on the goalkeeper shirt handed over by the substitute goalkeeper Zeng Cheng.

"What?" At the same time, Yang 5 commentator He Wei said in surprise: "Captain Tang Zheng wants to serve as a temporary goalkeeper?

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

None of them thought that Tang Zheng, the captain of the Chinese team, would stand in front of the door to guard the last city of the Chinese team.

The Chinese fans sitting in front of the TV were slightly stunned, and then suddenly found that their confidence in the national team had returned......

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Players on the field as goalkeepers often appear when the starting goalkeeper is sent off and the team has no substitutions, so when Yan Junling is sent off, many on-site commentators speculate about who will be the goalkeeper of the Chinese team.

However, no one thought that it would be Tang Zheng.

But on second thought, it seems to ...... Tang Zheng is currently the most suitable goalkeeper for the Chinese team.

"Whoa—"

The Fisht Olympic Stadium resounded with the loud cheers of Chinese fans.

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

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

“Oh-My-God!”

British Sky commentator Andy Grey's eyes widened and he exclaimed, "Don wants to be a temporary goalkeeper?"

"I said old man, you are really getting more and more unable to withstand the changes, what's so surprising about this? The Chinese team has no substitutions, and the goalkeeper has been sent off, is there anyone on the field who is more suitable than Tang?"

"Don't forget, before the game, there were media reports that Tang was the goalkeeper in the final practice of the Chinese team and saved a number of penalties. Martin Taylor became more and more excited, looking at the broadcast screen and listening to the goalkeeper coach Tang Zheng said: "I want to ...... He was able to save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty!"

At the same time, goalkeeper coach Lampola was seizing the time to teach Tang Zheng some of the basic essentials of goalkeepers.

Fortunately, the position of goalkeeper is very special, referee Sandro Ricci did not urge Tang Zheng, and the punishment of Yan Junling and Lippi was indeed a bit harsh.

Tang Zheng has only made a cameo appearance as a goalkeeper since the beginning of his career, and has not really touched this position, and goalkeeper coach Lampola has not had enough time to teach Tang Zheng, he made a long story short and told Tang Zheng through the most concise words, especially the knowledge of penalty saves.

Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo's last 10 penalties are also on the list.

About half a minute later, referee Sandro Ricci ran to the Chinese team's coach's bench and told Tang Zheng, who was wearing a substitute goalkeeper shirt, that he should 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, and immediately raised his eyebrows, feeling very uncomfortable in his heart.

Damn it!

Tournament veteran Cristiano Ronaldo shook his head with all his might, lingering on these negative emotions while constantly hinting at himself.

Penalties must be scored, penalties must be scored!

If the Chinese team, who played one man less, were to fall behind with two minutes to go until extra-time, they could be seen with their toes that they would not be able to equalize again.

What a picture it was to lead the national team to the last four of the World Cup at the end of his career!

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

Thinking of this, Cristiano Ronaldo raised his arms and cheered himself up.

"Cristiano!Cristiano!Cristiano!!"

The Portuguese fans in the stands also chanted Cristiano Ronaldo in elongated voices in hysterical voices.

Fernandes, a commentator on Portugal's national sports television, snorted coldly: "It is undeniable that Don is the best attacking player in world football at present, but will he be able to keep the goal? Still want to save the terminally ill Chinese team? I believe that Cristiano Ronaldo can easily break through Don's goal, lead us to the semi-finals of this World Cup, and then beat England ......"

The Portuguese fans sitting in front of the TV instantly came back to their senses, Tang Zheng is very strong, but his strength is in the attack.

Goalkeeper, will he?

What if you save a couple of penalties as a goalkeeper in the last practice before the game?

This is the end of extra-time, and in the face of this penalty that decided the outcome of the game, will it be saved?

No way!

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

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Yan Junling, who was sent off, was a little frustrated, and when he walked into the player's tunnel, he did not return to the locker room, but stood at the entrance of the passage, very regretful.

If you don't choose to foul recklessly, the national team with an equal number on the field still has a chance to equalize.

Now it seems that that there is no such opportunity.

But when he saw Tang Zheng walking towards the goal, the belief in his heart was alive again.

This man is the mainstay of the Chinese team, perhaps...... It can turn the tide when it matters most!

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

"Tang Zheng walked to the goal, he was not as nervous as we thought, smiling and looking relaxed. ”

The on-site director gave Tang Zheng a close-up shot pushed to his face, and the central 5 commentator He Wei was apprehensive, but his tone was very excited: "I don't know what the situation will be in 30 seconds, we can only pray, hoping that Tang Zheng can stand up! I think Ronaldo must also be under great pressure, he faced Tang Zheng again, a fateful duel! Is Ronaldo seizing the opportunity to lead Portugal to the semifinals, or is Tang Zheng turning the tide! Thirty seconds later...... See you later!"

"Don looks very relaxed, will he be able to keep a smile after Cristiano Ronaldo......'s penalty? I think Cristiano Ronaldo has a better chance of scoring because ...... Don is not a professional goalkeeper. ”

"The Portuguese fans were very excited at this time, as if they saw Portugal advance to the last four of this World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo faced the number one man in world football, Don, who has a very high chance of scoring, but ...... I believe the pressure is reciprocal and Cristiano Ronaldo may not be able to withstand the pressure to score the ball. ”

"Tense moments are coming, Don and Cristiano Ronaldo will face off on penalties from twelve yards......! This is probably the most important battle since their battle, and who will have the last laugh? Time will tell!"

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The commentators in the commentary booth commented on the direct confrontation between Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo, and the fans on both sides in the stands were extremely nervous at this time, the frenzied atmosphere dropped to freezing point, and only neutral fans were screaming with excitement.

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

The embarrassing thing was that Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction was half a beat slower, Tang Zheng could only cough lightly, turned to Cristiano Ronaldo's shoulder, and naturally laughed dryly: "Come on, Cristiano!"

This scene happened to be captured by the live director, and Tang Zheng's embarrassed expression was perfectly presented in front of the TV, which caused many fans to laugh.

Of course, the fans' eyes were quickly redrawn to Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In the past 100 minutes, Tang Zheng defended and Cristiano Ronaldo defended, and the two were evenly divided.

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

It was Tang Zheng who saved the penalty, or Cristiano Ronaldo who made it in one fell swoop.

No one knows.

Cristiano Ronaldo's psychology is very volatile, and if he were replaced by other Chinese players, he would have 100 per cent confidence.

But...... In the face of Tang Zheng, his confidence was a little lacking.

Soon, though, his confidence returned.

Because Tang Zheng is not a professional goalkeeper and has no professional training.

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

Apparently not!

And...... It seems that he can choose a relatively easy way to take the penalty.

Tang Zheng is 1.94 meters tall, has quick reactions, and his prediction makes people feel frightened, which is ...... It's a place you can use by yourself!

It seems like...... There is a saying in China called.

Outsmart oneself!

Cristiano Ronaldo, who had cleared his thoughts, looked directly at Tang Zheng, who was standing in front of the goal and had already put on a defensive posture, smiling and full of spirit.

If a penalty is taken, the game will end early!

Tang Zheng, who was standing on the goal line, was somewhat apprehensive, because once he lost the ball, the Chinese team would be eliminated.

So as the captain, Tang Zheng really wants to be a husband, but this is a penalty defense, and the opponent is Cristiano Ronaldo, and he has no bottom in his heart.

But then again, whenever he has the chance, he will turn the tide!

What if the opponent is Cristiano Ronaldo?

Not a defeated man?

Going further is the semi-finals, why fall at this time?

Losers find reasons, and winners often find ways.

Tang Zheng slowly shifted his attention and returned to the data analysis of Cristiano Ronaldo's nearly ten penalties mentioned by goalkeeper coach Lampra before.

"Beep~"

At that moment, the referee on duty, Sandro Ricci, blew the whistle.

"Woooooooo

The Chinese fans at the Fisht Olympic Stadium did not hesitate to let out loud boos in an attempt to disrupt Cristiano Ronaldo, who took the penalty.

Cristiano Ronaldo started to run, one step, two steps, and the third step spanned the longest distance, landing with his left foot and his left arm naturally open to maintain his balance, picking up his right foot.

Right!

Tang Zheng, who looked at Cristiano Ronaldo's foot shape, instantly came to a conclusion, but suddenly realized that something was wrong at the moment when the center of gravity of his body changed, as far as he knew, Cristiano Ronaldo would never slap his thighs so exaggeratedly.

So...... 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 knew that he was rubbing the toe of his right foot to the bottom of the football...... It's a goal!

However, the next moment, Cristiano Ronaldo panicked.

Tang Zheng, whose center of gravity had changed to the right, did not fall down completely, but stood up straight again, his hands naturally opened, and firmly grasped the football flying towards the middle of the goal in the palm of his hand.

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