Chapter 26: The Last Elegy for Yugoslav Football?
LED scoreboard hanging high in mid-air at Old Trafford.
The clock came at 88:49.
2:1。
Looking at Bayer Leverkusen No.10 on the field.
Manchester United fans are inexplicably a little nervous.
Bayer Leverkusen fans were a little excited.
Everyone, knows the power of the Dragonborn's long-range shots.
But the level of set-pieces is a mystery.
With the development of modern football, the technical gap between long-range shots and free kicks is like a mule and a stallion!
"The suspense of the game is here."
"Calhanoglu on the bench, looking at this scene, will definitely want to try again!"
"If Bayer Leverkusen take advantage of this free-kick, they will equalise!"
"It's hard! De Gea was in great form, and even Calhanoglu's free-kick couldn't get past him! ”
"Judging from the position of the human wall, Li Kang can't blast a direct free kick, he should do it to Kiessling!"
.....
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
Li Kang still had a calm expression on his face.
He started running.
God's perspective.
The passage of time seems to have slowed down several times.
The shadow area in the brain spreads wildly.
In front of him.
Suddenly, a black shadow wearing the number 11 jersey appeared.
Every step of the way.
The black phantom became clearer.
Its movement and posture are impeccable.
The negative emotions emitted also frantically devoured Li Kang's consciousness.
Unrest.
Fall to pieces.
Broken.
Unwilling.
Regretful.
It was the last elegy for Yugoslav football.
Li Kang's pace and movements gradually synchronized with the phantom.
Come to the ball.
He completely overlapped with the Black Phantom.
God's perspective.
Suddenly, a shot line with black smoke billowing appeared!
....
There is no extremely exaggerated shooting posture.
There is no explosion of heavy artillery shots.
There is no dashing turn of the full moon scimitar.
Old Trafford, silent.
All the spectators and staff are staring at the trajectory of football!
That terrifying and eerie arc!
It's like strangling all the players on the human wall!!
De Gea was ready and moved.
At the moment when the football crosses the human wall.
Kick the turf with both feet!
All curling shots.
It's like Calhanoglu's free-kick.
It didn't work for him!
...
Just when the red gloves were about to take the ball off.
The trajectory of football has changed.
De Gea's pupils are constricted!
Sudden acceleration.
A sudden plunge.
Quietly brushed from his fingertips.
Attached to the column.
Hit the back of the net.
2:2。
The audience was silent.
Time seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
Followed by.
The Old Trafford stadium let out a sigh of exclamation.
Even the narrator was shocked and incoherent.
"A free kick that can't be described in words!"
"It violates the laws of physics!"
"What a wonderful footwork it is! In order to make the football change direction after crossing the human wall! ”
"A 17-year-old player has such a superb free kick stunt!!"
"Li Kang! Free kick straight to the goal! He equalised for Bayer Leverkusen! ”
Dragon Kingdom Live Room.
The big screen replayed the goal in slow motion.
That's when the fans found out.
The spin of football is extremely violent!!
The barrage is crazy to swipe the screen!
- [Dig a slot!] Only in slow motion can you feel the awesomeness of this free kick! 】
- [It's like a work of art!] Unpredictable! 】
- [Only Mihajlovic and Juninho Jr. can kick such a free kick, right?] 】
- [Who are these two people?] When it comes to free kicks, Carlos and Beckham are at the highest level, with the Darkiron Epee and the Moon Scimitar! 】
- [Pay attention to the replay, Li Kang's free throw action...]
.....
The moment the door was broken.
All the negative emotions in Li Kang's consciousness also dissipated in an instant.
He glanced up at the game time.
Again refused to celebrate with teammates.
Pick up a soccer ball from the net.
Run towards the middle circle.
The Manchester United fans at the scene obviously did not fully recover from the shock.
The Leverkusen fans in front of the TV were stunned.
Many fans who have slammed the club because of the No. 10 shirt incident are secretly ashamed.
Who said Calhanoglu was the king of free-kicks for the new generation?
.....
Pitchside.
Van Gaal angrily squashed the mineral water bottle.
"Damn it! Can't we even hold on to the last few minutes? ”
"Is that kid Balotelli? Or do you think the equaliser isn't enough? ”
"! Let's press it too! ”
Giggs hurriedly handed over a new bottle of mineral water.
The other side.
Belarabi and Calhanoglu buried their heads deeply.
As a normal human being, embarrassment occupies the joy of equalizing.
Schmidt and the assistant teachers celebrated wildly.
"Defend! We're going to hold on to this draw! ”
"How long is stoppage time? Fast! Let the players be sure to defend it! ”
...
The fourth official's stoppage card on the sidelines of the centre circle.
3 minutes.
The lap was reopened.
Anthony Martial passes back to Herrera.
Manchester United's formation is advancing wildly!
At the end of the game, he was scored twice in a row, and the psychological shadow was too great!
Pity.
Fellaini, a big rough brother, made a small mistake in the process of advancing with his teammates.
Son Heung-min completed the steal.
He immediately sent the ball to the feet of Li Kang.
Li Kang made a push gesture.
But there are no teammates in front of the run.
Captain Bender shouted at the back: "Return pass! Plum! ”
Schmidt and the assistant coach were also roaring wildly: "Defense! ”
Able to equalize.
And they were satisfied.
....
Modern football is not a one-man sport.
A trace of negativity arose in Li Kang's mind.
The Manchester United players pressed forward like crazy.
There has long been a big gap in the backfield.
It's the best chance to fight back.
He could only pass the ball back to Kramer.
'Bayer Leverkusen were not in a hurry after the equaliser, they wanted to slow down the pace of the game.
"Schmidt may want to go back to the second leg with the advantage of two away goals!"
- [Bayer Leverkusen's manager still wants to blow up Manchester United in the second leg? Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata aren't on yet! 】
- [Will stare at this away goal advantage, utilitarian football is disgusting.] 】
- [Li Kang just played the team's momentum, but he was cut off by this stupid coach! ] 】
...
The last three minutes.
Li Kang remains the focal point of Old Trafford.
Manchester United launched a frantic attack.
The ball changed several times.
Bayer Leverkusen No. 10 can always appear in the most suitable position at the most critical moment, so as to block the opponent's advance.
Manchester United's passing in tight spaces.
He will also easily see the ball line.
Lingard and Anthony Martial on the front line were completely stunned.
It seems that his own running intentions.
Also in the hands of the Dragonborn of Leverkusen.
Van Gaal squeezed a bottle of mineral water again: "This kid is too evil!" ”
....
Ultimately.
The referee blew the whistle for the end of the match.
Manchester United 2:2 Bayer Leverkusen.
The feelings of fans on both sides are very complicated.