Chapter Seventy-Eight: Thank You, Shaq!

After the goal, Shaq laughed and ran in the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, ran all the way back to his own coach's box, and directly picked up Simon? Grayson shouted, "Happy birthday, boss!" ”

Belch!

Simon? Grayson was stunned for a moment, and then remembered that this May 30 ...... It's my birthday!

The Manchester United players who followed up heard Shaq's shout, and then remembered that they had said in the media before that this year's Champions League final match day was Simon? Grayson's birthday, last year's Champions League final was held early because of the World Cup, but the "Young Guard" did not give a gift to "Cruel Simon".

"Hahaha, boss, it's your birthday today, we'll definitely give you a big gift!"

"Boss, don't worry, no one wants to mess with your birthday today!"

"Boss, we will definitely win this game today!"

Simon? Grayson looked at the group of players around him and laughed, shouting, "Okay! I'm waiting to receive you this birthday present! Now let's go back to the pitch and play, a one-goal lead is not guaranteed, we have to keep scoring! Score goals to ensure our victory! ”

"Roar---"

Manchester United's stars turned around and went back to the pitch, and at this time even Simon? Grayson didn't believe his team could seal the win anytime soon, and the "Blue Moon" Manchester City were in excellent form in today's game, but they were not ideal in handling a few key balls, otherwise United might have fallen behind now.

But just six minutes before Shak's first goal, and 36 minutes into the game, Van der Wiel sent a cross from the right, the ball was blocked by Manchester City left-back Klich and then changed course and fell into the small box on the left side of Manchester City!

Look. When the ball was about to go out of bounds, Shaq rushed up from behind, picked up his left foot and kicked the ball sideways towards the goal!

Joe Hart was already in good position, with less than half a metre between him and the left post of his own goal, and in such a situation, it was unlikely that Shaq would score again. Unfortunately...... Shaq's kick was almost close to the ground, and after Joe Hart's left calf blocked the ball, the ball bounced into the goal!

"Ahh The ball is in! Shaq's second goal! Pretty! Zero Angle ...... Uh, it should be a zero angle, right? ”

In the stadium, Shaq was already knocked to the ground by his teammates in front of the billboard behind the Manchester City goal, and one after another his strong body pressed up!

It's 2:0!

Manchester United's stars really feel like they are getting closer and closer to the St. Bride Cup, and they don't dare to relax when they are one goal ahead, for fear of missing the opportunity in front of them, but now they are two goals ahead...... Hehe. It's time to celebrate!?

Manuel Pellegrini was dumbfounded, and the Chilean engineer felt bitter as he watched the Manchester United fans busily hang a huge canvas with the number "125" printed on it in the stands.

Before the game, Pellegrini had paid very, very much attention to Shaq, and specially formulated a set of tactics to defend Shaq, including Kompany, Red, and Brazilian midfielder Sandro, Manchester City this time intends to use the numerical advantage and Red's familiarity with Shaq. In order to achieve the purpose of defending Shaq.

But now it seems...... Shaq's pervert is really not something that people can prevent!

Under heavy defense, Shaq still scored a brace in 36 minutes. Manuel Pellegrini doesn't even know what to say.

Pellegrini has been improving since he took charge of Manchester City, and in the team's original improved squad, Manchester City has invested a net 70 million pounds in the transfer market in the past two seasons, which has further improved the overall strength of the team. Manchester United, led by Grayson. But Manuel Pellegrini still felt that his chance to make history for Manchester City and win the Champions League trophy had come.

When Manchester City were adjusted to their best by Manuel Pellegrini before the game, the Chilean was even starting to think about what he would say when the team won the title, but he didn't expect it...... This game turned out to be like this!

Manchester City's tactics finally changed after conceding two goals in a row, and Pellegrini asked his team to stabilize their position first. At least in the first half, they must not concede another goal, and after scoring two goals in the space of 45 minutes in the half, Pellegrini believes that Manchester City are still capable of doing it, even against Manchester United, but if City must score three goals in 45 minutes, the Chilean will find it a bit difficult.

The 2-0 scoreline remained unchanged for the remaining 10 minutes, with several passes from United into the opposition penalty area being blocked by City's near-"bucket" defence.

At halftime, Simon? Grayson didn't say much, and told his players directly: "Now we have a two-goal lead, so Manchester City will definitely attack desperately in the second half, we will switch to defensive counterattacks, and then score again when we have the chance, and when the time comes, we will lift the St. Bred's Cup, do you understand?" ”

"Understood!"

Simon? Grayson nodded and waved his hand: "Okay, let's rest!" ”

The manager's determination and self-confidence have also infected the emotions of Manchester United's players, who have become accustomed to Simon? Grayson's style now seems ...... This Champions League final is no different from usual, it still comes according to the usual rhythm of Manchester United's game, and the goal is ...... And then victory!

The difference is probably that after the game, they will lift the St. Paulette Cup at the medal ceremony!

For teams that are accustomed to winning, no amount of leading on the pitch will not make them feel too excited, let alone affect their stable performance, and a stable, high-level performance is the guarantee of the team's victory.

Manuel Pellegrini really has no other choice, in a game like the Champions League final, because of the rules of a game to the death, they now have no other way but to attack, even knowing that their every move will fall into the opponent's calculation, Manchester City still put more power into the attack at the beginning of the second half.

Of course. Now that the Chilean knows that the opponent must have calculated that he will attack wildly, it is impossible to have no arrangement in defense, he arranged foul tactics for his players, once Manchester United's offensive is threatened, then he must use fouls to stop the opponent, and it doesn't matter if he is carded for this.

When Manchester City are attacking fiercely. The "Red Devils" also used defensive counterattacks, Shaq's retreat made Manchester United's defense solid, leaving really not a lot of space for Manchester City, but Manchester United's counterattack was very threatening, in the "Blue Moon" fouls again and again, the referee from Italy Paul? Tariavento also took out a yellow card to warn Manchester City.

Pellegrini's response was to "wash" the yellow cards off his players by making substitutions, and continue to use foul tactics to protect his goal, but this approach is ...... It really doesn't work very well!

Manchester City's attack could not be attacked, and it took a long time. This fast-paced onslaught involuntarily slowed down......

On 68 minutes, United launched a counter-attack on the right, Nani dribbled all the way to the front of the field, and quickly passed the ball to the feet of Shaq in front!

At this time, Shaq leaned on Kompany with his back to the goal, Reid also ran up from his right to help defend, and Brazilian midfielder Sandro was actively retreating, Shaq was completely in a dilemma.

But. Shaq had no fear!

Any player has scored 125 goals in a season in a variety of ways. His self-confidence will reach an unprecedented height, not to mention Shaq, who has "black feet" and knows his body very well!?

"Smack!"

Shaq leaned on Kompany, flicked the ball to the right with his left foot, and at the same time, he forcibly squeezed Kompany away with the ball, and after running with the ball laterally for two steps, Shaq entered the top of the penalty area!

Over here...... It's the "Shaq Exclusion Zone"!

"Smack!"

Dribbled the ball here. Shaq was already about to face the defense of Red and Kompany, and there was a Sandro behind him who was catching up, but Shaq suddenly made a sharp stop, and after holding the ball with his right foot, he shook Kompany. By the moment the Belgian shifted his weight back, Shaq's left foot had already been pumped on the ball with a "bang"!

"Whoosh!"

The ball flew out from Shaq's feet and instantly turned into a flash of lightning that crossed the eighteen-metre gap between him and the Manchester City goal...... While!

A crunch!

The ball smashed under the left of the Manchester City lintel, bounced off and smashed straight into the back of the goal line......

“GOAL！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！！”

Standing there, Shaq shook his fist and roared, then turned around and ran to the bench on the Manchester United side. Grayson............

Boss, this hat trick is my birthday present to you!

"Hat-trick! Shaq completes his hat-trick! A hat-trick in the Champions League final! It was also Shaq's 33rd goal in the Champions League this season! 13 games, 33 goals! 2.53 goals per game! Unbeatable efficiency! A super killer who makes the world tremble! This is Shaq! ”

"Manchester United are definitely going to win, the three-goal lead is not their biggest reliance, their greatest confidence still comes from Shaq, who can do everything on the pitch! This is Shaq's 64th game of the season for Manchester United, and his last game of the season, and he has scored a whopping 126 goals so far! It's a record that has never been done before, and I don't think anyone will be able to do it in the future, it's really ...... Alas, I think Shaq is really a football king level existence now! ”

Off the field, Simon? Grayson ran out with his fists yelling at the moment of Shaq's goal, and the three-goal advantage was enough for Manchester United to win, plus Shaq's form today was completely fine, and the St. Bride Cup was really going to fall into the hands of Manchester United this time.

This is a birthday present...... Thank you so much, Shaq! (To be continued......)