Chapter 116 Why Is He Here?
As the game came to an end, Atletico Madrid was forced to continue to defend and its physical fitness dropped significantly, and the defensive coverage area was greatly reduced. Real Madrid midfielder Tang Zheng keenly discovered this and used his running and ball distribution to consume Atletico Madrid's defense. Player fitness.
In the 87th minute of the game, Tang Zheng took advantage of Atletico Madrid's defensive players' weakness in movement and lack of concentration due to reduced physical fitness, and assumed a real pass, giving left back Marcelo ample space to pass the ball.
Marcelo also immediately passed a low pass into the penalty area with his left foot, but Atletico Madrid central defender Godin was in very good condition and could predict danger well. Therefore, when Morata got the opportunity to grab the goal, he fell to the ground and shoveled. , stretch your feet to block the ball out of the baseline.
"Oh oh oh——"
The frightened exclamations of Atletico Madrid fans rang out above the Stadium of Light.
If Real Madrid equalizes the score at this juncture, they can guess the result even if they think with their toes.
Even if Real Madrid, who had equalized the score, could not overtake the score in regular time, the thirty-minute overtime was definitely a road of no return for Atletico Madrid.
fortunately……
Godin appears in the key position at the critical moment!
At the same time, Atletico Madrid coach Simeone opened his hands in excitement and turned into a trumpet shape, shouting loudly to the players on the field: "You must concentrate on it. You can put the two crosses from the wing appropriately and protect the penalty area." !”
But the attention of Atletico Madrid players was entirely on the court, and the fanatical atmosphere at the Stadium of Light became even more fanatical with Real Madrid's threatening attack, so much so that Simeone's excitement could not be heard on the court at all.
Simeone had no choice but to wait for the dead ball opportunity to convey specific tactical ideas to the players on the field.
Modric's corner kick was controlled by a Real Madrid player who had an obvious height advantage. Ramos overpowered Adrian to complete the challenge, but Ramos failed to find the crosshair due to Adrian's interference and the football missed the goal. Pillars.
Although goalkeeper Courtois is young, he has rich experience in the game. He was not in a hurry to take the goal kick, or even went directly to the ball boy to ask for the ball. Instead, he fiddled with his gloves on the spot and then looked for the ball. Tong wants the ball.
Taking advantage of this free time, head coach Xita Nayou took veteran David Villa to have a chat and give him face-to-face advice.
Next, Atletico Madrid's defense shrank further, with three lines hoarding in the 30-meter defensive area. The two wingers all relied on the full-backs for protection, and the two full-backs then returned to the penalty area to act as central defenders.
Therefore, Tang Zheng was able to control the ball calmly in the 30-meter offensive zone. Of course, this calmness was compared to the previous games.
Now that the physical fitness of Atletico Madrid players has dropped significantly and the coverage area has decreased, Tang Zheng can get more time to observe the defensive loopholes in Atletico Madrid's defensive system.
However, as the game reaches this point, the physical fitness of Real Madrid players has also declined simultaneously, but it is not as obvious as the physical fitness decline of Atletico Madrid players.
In the blink of an eye, the fourth official came to the sidelines with the electronic stoppage time card, but he did not raise it immediately because the time was not yet 90 minutes, and according to the rules, it could not be shown in advance.
It wasn't until the game time reached 89 minutes and 55 seconds that the fourth official came to the midfield sideline holding up the four-minute stoppage time electronic sign.
The on-site director immediately gave a close-up shot to let the fans in front of the TV see how long the game was left.
Central 5 commentator He Wei's voice was full of worry: "There are only four minutes left in the game, and the score is still Atletico Madrid leading Real Madrid 1:0. This means that there are only four minutes left in the game for Real Madrid."
As soon as he finished speaking, the football was passed to Tang Zheng's feet. There was no Atletico Madrid player in front of him who had time to defend, so he simply took a long shot from the 30-meter offensive zone.
Tang Zheng's long-range shot has always been good, but there were players everywhere in the penalty area. His long-range shot hit Gabi who was jumping on the spot and bounced back, and Modric got the ball.
Modric wanted to pass forward, but was unable to find an opening, so he had to hand the ball to Tang Zheng again.
Tang Zheng did not choose a long shot this time, not because there was someone defending the front, but because there were too many players on both sides of the penalty area. Continuous blind long shots could easily be blocked, and would even bring an impatience to his teammates.
Tang Zheng is a player who uses his brain very well, so he knows that this time is not suitable for blind long-range shooting. There are two high points in the penalty area, Morata and Cristiano Ronaldo, and he can choose two wingers. Continuous delivery.
Immediately, Tang Zheng passed the ball to the right wing with his right foot. Right back Carvajal got an easy chance to cross, but the ball was pushed out by Godin, who was well-chosen.
Isco, who was guarding the penalty area, seemed very anxious. He stepped forward with his left foot and completed a volley with his right foot.
In order to avoid the forward pressing Atletico defender, Isco's shot height was a bit high.
The shot was higher than the heads of Atletico Madrid defenders and naturally higher than the goal crossbar.
At this time, the time shown on the scoreboard is 91’54”
Courtois also did not choose to kick the ball forward quickly, but deliberately slowed down the pace of the game, even delaying the game and receiving a yellow card.
The referee on duty, Kuppers, showed Courtois a yellow card. After recording, he indicated that the goal kick time had reached 92 and a half minutes.
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"Ouch-ouch——"
The game time passed by second by second, and the fanatical atmosphere at the Stadium of Light became even more fanatical under the deliberate instigation of Atletico Madrid coach Simeone.
The on-site director took advantage of the moment when Kuppers recorded Courtois' yellow card to give Simeone a close-up shot. He waved his arms vigorously to the excited Atletico fans. He was like a natural inciter to incite the excitement of the fans.
The game time has come to the end of injury time, and Real Madrid's offense still cannot threaten Courtois' goal. Atletico Madrid fans are confident enough to hold on to the 1:0 score, and then win the 2013-2014 Champions League championship!
The Atletico Madrid players on the bench could not contain their excitement. They stood on the sideline shoulder to shoulder, eager for the referee Kuppers to blow the full-time whistle immediately.
In stark contrast, on the Real Madrid bench and the visiting team's command area, Ancelotti pretended to be calm and chewed gum mechanically, but the anxiety between his brows showed that he was very anxious and nervous.
Time is running out and the team seems to have no hope of equalizing the score.
"what can we do about it?"
By this time, Tang Zheng was also very anxious.
But he knows his responsibility. If he acts very anxious, the whole team will be like an infectious disease.
Anxiety is contagious.
Therefore, Tang Zheng cannot choose long-range shots. He can only find loopholes in Atletico Madrid's defense through running and passing.
Standing in front of the home team's coaching bench, Simeone used body movements to incite the Atletico Madrid fans in the stands and also release pressure on himself.
The Champions League championship is a championship that symbolizes the highest glory of the world's clubs.
No one will say no!
Tang Zheng frequently caught and passed the ball in the 30-meter offensive area. As the head coach of Atletico Madrid, Simeone naturally noticed it. He didn't know why. As the game time became less and less, he felt more and more uneasy. Therefore, Have to release stress through frequent body movements.
"There is more than a minute left in the game. Atletico Madrid's defense is very solid. Real Madrid's hope of equalizing the score is getting lower and lower." The broadcast screen once again showed Tang Zheng in possession of the ball. Central 5 commentator He Wei changed his voice: "Tang Zheng He is a player who is good at creating miracles. He also has the experience of winning in the last stage of stoppage time. I wonder if the fans in front of the TV still remember last season’s Champions League final. It was Tang Zheng’s world-beating kick that beat Real Madrid and helped Dortmund win. Champions League champion!”
It is not difficult to tell that He Wei has hope for Real Madrid led by Tang Zheng.
To put it bluntly, he has hope for Tang Zheng.
Immediately, Tang Zheng passed the ball to Isco on the left rib before Adrian came forward, and then signaled Isco to pass the ball to the left.
Isco did not pass the ball immediately, but paused. From the corner of his eye, he saw Tang Zheng advancing toward the penalty area before passing the ball to left back Marcelo.
After Marcelo got the football, he looked up at the penalty area, and the three high points of Cristiano Ronaldo, Morata and Tang Zheng were clearly visible.
Since the first two low passes with his left foot were blocked by Atletico Madrid defenders, Marcelo chose to pass the high ball this time.
Godin chose his position very well. He forced Cristiano Ronaldo to push the ball out of the penalty area. Modric, who was just at the landing point, passed the ball directly to Marcelo who had just completed the cross.
Compared with the last pass, this one was of higher quality and just passed the head of Godin, who was leaping high and in hot condition.
"Don——"
The football flew to the back of the small penalty area. Tang Zheng jumped high, and Alderweireld was blocked by him. Thiago in front of him did not make accurate judgments and took off half a beat slower, so Ku, who was standing on the goal line, Artois felt helpless.
Tang Zheng was like a mountain bearing down on his head, pushing his head from back to front, struggling to hit the ball towards the lower right corner of the goal.
Almost out of instinct, Courtois, who felt extremely nervous, stretched out his foot to block the ball as his center of gravity dropped. The football that Tang Zheng pushed toward the goal hit Courtois's left foot and hit the bone, and then bounced out. Bottom line…
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"Oh oh oh——"
Suddenly, Atletico Madrid fans screamed in exclamation above the Stadium of Light.
Tang Zheng, who completed the header, held his head in his hands and looked very sorry.
Judging from the slow-motion replay, Tang Zheng's header was only a few meters away from the goal, and Courtois's reaction was also subconscious. A half-beat slower movement could result in a goal.
Central 5 commentator He Wei's voice was full of regret: "Tang Zheng's header was blocked by Thibaut Courtois! It's incredible! It must be a goal! Is there really no way for Real Madrid to end the game?" Can you create a miracle before?"
The broadcast screen then switched and showed Modric, who was attacking with a corner kick flag on the right. Howie changed his voice and said firmly: "No! Real Madrid still has a chance! Their seventh corner kick in the game!"
British Sky commentator Martin Taylor pulled his hair with his hands and was in agony: "God prevented Don from scoring a goal! It's unbelievable!"
Courtois, who saved the team, rarely jumped to his feet and shouted, and Atletico Madrid players even excitedly and affectionately patted Courtois to express their gratitude.
Simeone appeared in the broadcast and kept shouting. From his excited expression, it was easy to guess that he was venting on Courtois' amazing performance. Then he turned around and waved his arms to incite the excitement of the Atletico Madrid fans in the stands. mood.
Andy Gray turned to Martin Taylor and said: "There are more than forty seconds left in the game. It seems that the 2013-2014 Champions League championship will most likely belong to Atletico Madrid. The Tang you support has a high possibility of missing out. Defending the Champions League title."
"No!" Martin Taylor spoke firmly, turned his head and said meaningfully: "I believe in Don, he is a person who can create miracles! Don't forget... you said the same in last season's Champions League final, my dear old man .”
Andy Gray did not dwell on the issue with his old partner Martin Taylor, but changed the topic to Atletico Madrid's impregnable defense.
There were more than 40 seconds left in the game. Goalkeeper Casillas looked at the coaching bench. He hoped to make meritorious service, but coach Ancelotti's attention was focused on the Atletico Madrid penalty area. He hesitated for a moment and did not go up. Choose to stand near the center arc.
After Simeone incited the emotions of Atletico Madrid fans, he returned to the coach's command line. His hands turned into trumpet shapes and loudly reminded the players in the penalty area to concentrate.
There is no doubt that Tang Zheng, Cristiano Ronaldo, Morata, Varane, and Ramos are the five most attractive Atletico defensive players. Among them, Tang Zheng and Cristiano Ronaldo have become the focus. object.
At this moment, Modric raised his right arm high and raised his index finger, and the players on both sides of Atletico Madrid's penalty area were immediately entangled.
Players from both sides of the Stadium of Light all stood up. In the last few dozen seconds of the game, they didn't dare to blink for fear of missing a key scene.
Tang Zheng habitually stands at the back of the penalty spot, so he receives closer attention than Cristiano Ronaldo at the back spot.
From an angle that the referee Kuppers could not see, Godin's left hand was directly holding Tang Zheng.
Tang Zheng was not treated like this once and for all, but he did not dare to make too much resistance.
There was not much time left in the game, and he was worried that Godin would fall to the ground and delay the game.
So when there was no other way, Godin suddenly started towards the small penalty area. He wanted to follow Tang Zheng, but Modric's corner kick had already been taken.
Looking at the football flying in the air, Godin, who was in a hot state, had a very strong premonition.
This ball!
belong to me!
So he didn't follow Tang Zheng, but observed the other Real Madrid players around him.
Half a second later, Godin jumped on the spot and the football flew over the heads of Cristiano Ronaldo and his partners Miranda, Sosa and Morata in front.
According to the flight path of the football, Godin, who is in hot form, is very likely to hit the football when he leaps high.
But at this moment, Godin, who had jumped to the highest point of his takeoff, suddenly saw his vision darken, and a Real Madrid player wearing a white jersey flashed in front of him, so that his sight was completely blocked, and his heart suddenly trembled.
When the Real Madrid player in front of him jumped to the highest point, a big question mark appeared above Godin: "Why is he here?"
"——Tang Zheng!!"
Seeing Tang Zheng rush around and jump in front of Godin, CCTV 5 commentator He Wei subconsciously shouted.