Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Great Handanovic! (134/134)

After the referee decisively awarded Barcelona a penalty, there were still Lazio players who surrounded the referee to complain, but they also knew that it was useless, so they just went up and made a symbolic appeal for a few words, and then retreated.

Still, that doesn't mean they're at ease.

In fact, they were quite nervous.

Two penalties were awarded in a game and the first one was not conceded, so we were lucky.

What about this second penalty?

Many people don't think Handanovic can save two penalties in a row.

They retreated outside the penalty area, staring at the football as if they were going to pour their curse on it.

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'Barcelona got another penalty and they were so lucky! As long as they can score this penalty, they can equalise on aggregate and have an away goal! ”

So says the neutral narrator.

There was nothing wrong with the penalty, they couldn't say that Trump's fake drop.

But what does it mean to give Barcelona two penalties in a row in a game? I'm sure everyone understands it.

UEFA is not going to kill Lazio and vowing not to give up!

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At this moment, Lazio fans stopped praying to God.

They all looked at goalkeeper Handanovic, who was standing in front of the goal.

Handanovic saved Barcelona's penalty in the first half.

And this time?

Handanovic stood in front of goal early.

He wants to see which one of them came out to take this penalty this time!

After saving Neymar's penalty in the first half, Handanovic is now full of confidence and feels really good about himself.

Even if it's a penalty, he's confident to save it!

Then he saw Neymar come up with a football in his arms.

Seeing Neymar appear in front of him, Handanovic couldn't help but smile!

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Neymar saw Handanovic's smile very clearly, because Handanovic didn't hide it at all. He smiled very brightly.

Neymar certainly knows why he is laughing because he thinks of that penalty in the first half.

This must be laughing at yourself.

Damn it!

Neymar clenched his fists.

In fact, Neymar was a little hesitant when deciding who would take the penalty, because he had already taken a penalty before.

Don't think that penalties are only under pressure for Lazio, there is a lot of pressure on Barcelona as well.

Because Barcelona only need to score one goal to gain the advantage. But that chance in the first half was wasted by Neymar.

Barcelona missed a great opportunity.

So Neymar is under a lot of pressure.

He also hesitated whether he would take the second penalty himself.

In Barcelona, the number one penalty taker is Neymar.

Unless Neymar refuses, he will definitely play it.

Neymar hesitated for a moment. In the end, I decided to play on my own.

He thinks that since he missed a penalty, it is his responsibility to make amends.

The debt owed can only be repaid by yourself!

So he bravely came up with the football in his arms.

But after seeing Handanovic's smile, his bravery turned to anger.

He thinks to himself, you must kick the football into your goal, so you can't laugh again!

When he sets up the football. He got back on his feet.

Handanovic was on the goalline, ready to save the ball, but he still had a smile on his face.

When Neymar saw his smile, he was angry at first, but now he felt a little empty - why is this person so confident? By the way, he saved my penalty last time, how did he do it? Did he see any flaws in me?

When there are more and more thoughts like this. The brain is like a flood that has opened the floodgates, and it can't be stopped anymore.

He began to think about the penalty he had missed.

If he had scored a penalty in the first half, he would have been able to make Lazio completely dead by now. But he didn't kick it in, so it didn't happen. Barcelona will also have to work hard to equalise on aggregate.

It was a good chance but ......

But......

By the time the word "but" came to Neymar's mind, things weren't going well.

But what if he misses the penalty again?

If this penalty is missed again...... Do they Barcelona still have a chance?

To be honest, Neymar doesn't think Barcelona will be able to secure a third penalty......

Unconsciously. Neymar has already made the "penalty" the only attacking means that can break the Lazio goal.

Neymar realizes that he is overthinking and that this is not the time to think about things. He needs to get this penalty in first.

So he forced himself to calm down and stepped back to get ready to run.

When the referee blew the whistle, Neymar started running.

After a walk, he kicked a soccer ball.

But just as he was kicking, another thought suddenly popped into his mind: what if the ball didn't go in?

Then he played football......

The ball flew to the right side of the goal!

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At the same time, Handanovic made a save, and he pounced on the left side of his body, which is the right side of the goal!

The soccer ball flew over, a half-high ball, straight in the direction he pounced!

This is the goalkeeper's favorite ball!

Handanovic put his hands together and sucked the ball kicked by Neymar steadily!

Didn't get out of his hands, didn't even give Barcelona a chance to take a corner kick and a follow-up shot!

"Wow! Terrific! Terrific! Amazing Handanovic! He pounced again! He saved Neymar's penalty! It was his second penalty of the game! Handanovic today is simply ...... God! ”

"Samir. Handanovic - Handanovic!! He's a hero of Lazio! He saved Lazio for the second time!! ”

The Italian narrator is almost insane.

He did have a reason to be so excited.

Barcelona won two penalties in the first half of the game, and according to the usual situation, Barcelona should now lead Lazio 2-0 at home, and complete the comeback with an aggregate score of 3-2.

But in fact, the score is still 0:0! The aggregate score is still 2:1, Lazio leads!

It's all because Handanovic played well!

"Two penalties in a row in one game! Handanovic has given us a glimpse of what he once had as the world's top goalkeeper! Ter Stegen can recuperate with peace of mind! ”

Handanovic caught the ball with both hands and quickly curled up at his elbows. Hold the soccer ball firmly in your arms to avoid problems such as getting out of your hands.

This is the safest thing to do.

When he hit the ground, he was hit, but the football was still held firmly in his arms!

Next, instead of lying on the ground enjoying the cheers, Handanovic quickly got up from the ground, and he knew that this was Lazio's chance to fight back!

While Neymar was still annoyed and incredulous, he Handanovic had already jumped up from the ground. Then quickly throw the ball and attack!

The Barcelona players didn't care about regretting that the penalty was not scored, and they turned around to chase back!

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"The tide turned in an instant! Lazio's counterattack! ”

"Handanovic's hand throw is very accurate! He found Messi exactly on the wing! ”

"Messi's ball is very good and stable!"

The commentators exclaimed.

Every fan watching TV can feel the tense and exciting atmosphere.

Messi turned and dribbled with the ball, ran all the way, and hit the goal of Barcelona!

Barcelona's players are on the verge of being a big enemy.

They are well aware of how much Messi hates Barcelona. Just like Samuel Eto'o was to Real Madrid.

"Stop him-!"

Barcelona's goalkeeper is also quickly retreating - before Neymar took the penalty, he was almost rushing to the centre circle to see the excitement...... At the same time, he pointed at Messi and shouted to his teammates.

Behind Messi, in front of Messi, on Messi's side...... From many directions, Barcelona players rushed over to chase Messi.

Barcelona fans in the stands saw the scene. The mood was a little complicated, and they did not boo.

Messi was once the king of Barcelona and deservedly the king of Camp Nou.

He has brought countless joys and glory to the fans.

Everyone thinks that Messi is an invaluable treasure for Barcelona and that such a player should always play for Barcelona. Until he retired.

But alas, at the age of thirty, he was abandoned by the club.

After going to Lazio, he became a revenge messenger and helped Lazio cut Barcelona down in the Champions League final.

That scene made many Barcelona fans feel heartbroken.

They know. The former king of Camp Nou will never come back......

They are today. Messi was seen running wild with the ball at Camp Nou again.

This scene used to be very familiar to them, and in a trance, they thought that Messi was back.

But when they saw the piercing sky blue on Messi's body, they woke up again.

Messi is now a Lazio player, and he is running wild with the ball, aiming for Barcelona's goal!

Thereupon......

Barcelona is in danger!

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Messi is surrounded by Barcelona players, some of whom have played with Messi in the team.

Now they are their own masters.

At this moment, they have no friendship at all, and they just want to cut off Messi's ball!

Messi is deeply encircled, and if he is ten years younger, he can easily break through this encirclement.

But now, his speed, strength, and agility have dropped too much.

Still, he has a way to break through.

Because, he still has a lot of experience!

Others can't go over, but the football must be sent out!

He passed the football just as the encirclement was closed!

Cross to the middle lane!

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Looking at the stadium from the stands, on the left flank where Messi is, it was almost all people, himself, and other Barcelona players.

And what about the mid lane?

The middle and right lanes, blank!

The ball was in the middle, Cavani cut in from behind, received the ball, and then calmly faced the Barcelona goalkeeper......

"Oh, no—" the Catalan narrator wailed when he saw this.

Cavani didn't get into the box, and when he saw the Barcelona goalkeeper abandon the goal, he slowed down and fired a shot straight into the spoon!

The ball flew over the head of the desperate Barcelona goalkeeper and eventually crashed into the empty net......

PS: After a second long journey, the debt is finally paid off!

I could finish the book with ease! Lived up to everyone's expectations!

Thank you!

Thank you!