Chi Meiya
Chapter 169 Shoulder to Shoulder with Messi
Now, Zhao Gang has enough time to become a member of the Champions League Four-Goal Club! If he succeeds today, it will be an extraordinary and great achievement!
It will have a profound and lasting impact on Asian football and Dragon Country football!
The last player to score four goals in a Champions League match was Cristiano Ronaldo, in Real Madrid's 8-0 home victory over Malmö. Can Zhao Gang join his predecessors and enter the Champions League Four-Goal Club today?"
The Dragon Country fans, who had almost fallen asleep during halftime, suddenly perked up!
Those fans who had gone to do other things during the commercial break saw the news push and frantically, with trembling hands, quickly opened the live broadcast app, their intestines almost turning green with regret.
"Oh, damn it, just one minute, the goal was scored in just one minute..."
"Slow down, I didn't even see the record-breaking goal!"
"Four goals??"
"Not yet, waiting for the fourth goal! Judging by the looks of it, it's going to happen today!"
"Can't go do anything else, I have to guard it!"
On the field, Celtic managed to organize two rare offensive opportunities. Obviously, the coach had rearranged the tactics during halftime, and Celtic was not blindly pursuing defense.
Losing the game is okay, but losing face is not!
They had to get one or two goals in!
Manchester City did not restrain themselves just because they were leading by too much; their pressing continued.
The ball kept moving back and forth in the midfield.
De Bruyne, who was originally on the left, suddenly drifted to the center, while Zhao Gang, who had been active on the right, went directly to the left.
This instant stunned Celtic's defenders.
The right-side player, who had been defending De Bruyne, hesitated, and Zhao Gang had already moved forward. By the time they reacted, Zhao Gang was already parallel to Celtic's defensive line!
De Bruyne's pass was indeed accurate and fast, finding the space behind the defense!
By the time Celtic's defender turned around, it was too late!
Zhao Gang touched the ball with one foot, and it rolled forward. Zhao Gang followed the ball, shaking off the defender and rushing into the penalty area.
The central defender in the middle had a shorter running distance and retreated desperately. When Zhao Gang stepped into the penalty area, the two central defenders had already retreated.
However, one of them needed to mark Aguero, who was running, so only one central defender rushed towards Zhao Gang, trying to block his shot.
Zhao Gang plunged towards the end line, easily shaking off the defender marking him.
The other central defender could only quickly fill in, no longer able to care about Aguero at this point!
The two central defenders squeezed in front of Zhao Gang, blocking his passing route, and the goalkeeper faced Zhao Gang, blocking the near post.
If he could chip the ball up and pass it to Aguero in the middle, there would be nothing Celtic's defenders could do!
Zhao Gang, continuing to rush towards the end line, took a powerful direct shot the moment the central defender raised his foot!
Celtic's goalkeeper spread his arms, joined his legs, and quickly went to ground, but the soccer ball still went through his legs.
The central defender desperately rushed towards the goal, flying into the air, trying to block the soccer ball, but how could a person be faster than a ball??
After the powerful shot, Zhao Gang watched the ball cross the goal line before turning around and spreading his arms to celebrate.
"It's in!! Zhao Gang!! Fifty-sixth minute of the game! Zhao Gang scores again!
Four goals! He did it, he really did it!!! The thirteenth player in Champions League history to score four goals, and the first in Manchester City's history! Nineteen years and twenty days old! The youngest player to score four goals in the Champions League! This is a record that Messi and C Ronaldo have not achieved!
Oh my god, a Champions League moment belonging to Dragon Country players!"
"Damn, it really happened!"
"Too strong, right?"
"It's just too strong, what other questions are there?? Strong, strong, strong!"
"Amazing, six goals in two Champions League games!!!"
"It's not over yet, who knows, he might score another one. This youngest record for five goals in a single game, I'm afraid no one can break it!"
"The Champions League, the Champions League also has records belonging to Dragon Country players!"
"I can't, I can't, I'm going to cry."
"Manchester City's real attacking core has to be Zhao Gang!"
At the Etihad Stadium, a unified shout rang out.
Night of records!
Belonging to Manchester City, belonging to Zhao Gang!
"This is an unconventional offensive routine. De Bruyne suddenly went to the center, Aguero pulled to the right, and Zhao Gang ran to the left. Celtic's defenders hesitated briefly. In that moment of hesitation, Zhao had already run into position. De Bruyne's passing vision is really wide, and the accuracy is excellent. Let's look at this ball..." The Manchester City commentator watched the replay. The moment De Bruyne passed the ball, Zhao Gang's arm stretched out slightly due to the sprint, but it was not offside!
"De Bruyne's passing timing and Zhao's run were just right, creating this very wonderful goal!
Zhao!
Manchester City's first player to score four goals in a single Champions League game!
What are we waiting for??
Celebrate, cheer, and send him the warmest praise, our favorite, Zhao!!"
Throughout the Etihad Stadium, flags were flying, fans stood up, and blue scarves were raised high.
Carin, who had come from afar, was taking pictures non-stop, surrounded by fans caught up in the frenzy.
This crazy atmosphere made her feel the same way, being in it, trembling all over, as if she had been splashed with cold water, goosebumps rising on her body.
It had only been a few games, and the fans of the entire Etihad Stadium were roaring so hysterically?
Carin kept paying attention to the figure running on the field, and she found it hard to imagine what kind of people those Golden Boy Award candidates were competing with.
Now it seems that the Golden Boy Award is indeed unfair, because this guy really shouldn't be on the Golden Boy Award nomination list.
Grama had foresight after all!
The Celtic coach was shouting frantically on the sidelines, "Defense!"
"Defend Zhao!"
"Stop him!"
"We've already lost, it doesn't matter if we concede one or two more goals. A crushing defeat is inevitable, but we really can't let him score again!"
"He's already scored four goals, if he scores another one later, we'll become the backdrop, the backdrop for him alone!"
"If he scores six goals, Celtic will really go down in history."
"The first player in the Champions League to score six goals in a single game, created by Celtic's defense!"
Celtic began to use double-teaming tactics against Zhao Gang, and even began to use fouls to stop Zhao Gang!
Guardiola stood on the sidelines, hesitating for a moment. It wouldn't be a good thing to substitute Zhao Gang now.
Zhao Gang had already scored four goals, was in good shape, and was full of attacking desire.
If he were taken down at this time, coupled with having been on the bench before, it could easily create a rebellious attitude in him.
Now that he has opened up, forcibly suppressing him would probably be counterproductive.
Guardiola immediately dismissed the idea of substituting Zhao Gang, but that didn't mean he wouldn't adjust the lineup.
At this time, Celtic's defensive intensity against Zhao Gang had increased, and someone had to share the pressure for him. De Bruyne was clearly not the best choice.
Soon, Sterling came on the field.
His task was only one, and it was also what he was best at: breaking through on the wing, recklessly charging the defense, with Silva in the middle coordinating, and Aguero creating space.
Unless Celtic were really crazy and didn't care about losing by a dozen goals, they would definitely be pulled apart by Sterling.
When the energetic Sterling came on, Manchester City's offensive firepower did indeed shift to the right.
"What the hell is going on? Why aren't they attacking on the left? Why aren't they passing to Zhao Gang? What is Silva thinking??" The Dragon Country fans, who were waiting for Zhao Gang to break another record, couldn't help but question.
Some watching the game were Manchester City fans, but more were simply there to see Zhao Gang.
Seeing that Zhao Gang was about to create an even more terrifying record, Guardiola actually adjusted the focus of the attack to the right!
What was this supposed to be?
Was it deliberate?
Did he just not want Zhao Gang to score?
"Yeah, what's going on? Pass the ball to Zhao Gang, he's not incapable of taking the ball, his dribbling is very good, okay?"
"You guys don't know anything, just yelling randomly. Celtic is defending Zhao Gang like crazy now, they need another point of attack to explode. Do you know more than Guardiola??"
"Watch the game properly, just wait and see! If it doesn't happen, don't worry! How old is Zhao? He has plenty of time!!"
In the next ten minutes, Sterling attempted several breakthroughs, putting a lot of pressure on Celtic's defense.
Aguero also had two high-quality shots in the middle, but they were saved.
Zhao Gang on the left became quiet.
Celtic's defense was having a hard time taking care of all three attack lines.
The defenders could only gather towards the center and the right.
Although the coach was telling them to stop Zhao Gang, the other two lines were almost sieves, could they really ignore them?
Silva's position was very forward, but Aguero's position began to retreat, taking away defenders, as if it was intentional, wanting to create a lot of space in front.
After receiving the ball again, Silva subconsciously prepared to break through or distribute it to the right, which was Guardiola's tactic brought about by Sterling's entry.
However, he saw a figure accelerating in the corner of his eye.
Silva made an over-the-top long pass, choosing not to break through and giving it directly to Zhao Gang, who was sprinting at high speed.
Instantly, Celtic's midfielders and defenders began to intercept.
Two people quickly joined forces to encircle, and two people observed Zhao Gang's passing route from the outside, trying to intercept directly after Zhao Gang chose to pass.
Zhao Gang, who had already appeared on the edge of the penalty area, was observing the runs of his teammates in the frontcourt as the ball traveled.
He saw Sterling, who was in an open space in the distance.
He also saw Aguero, who was closer to him.
And the goal not far away.
At this moment, as the soccer ball fell, Zhao Gang did not stop the soccer ball, nor did he pass it directly, but lifted his foot and volleyed it!
The soccer ball drew a very large arc, going straight for the far corner!
The fans at the Etihad held their breath, clenched their fists, and watched the landing point of the soccer ball. Celtic's goalkeeper flew up and did not touch the soccer ball!
Bang!
Oh……
The fans covered their heads in disbelief. This kick actually hit the crossbar. Just a little bit, just a little bit, and they would have witnessed the miracle of five goals!
"What a pity, what a pity!" The Manchester City commentator sighed, gnashing his teeth, just a little bit, a little bit!
Celtic's players quickly rushed towards the soccer ball, preparing to clear it with a big kick.
Zhao Gang covered his head with his hands, feeling very regretful.
Aguero, who followed and charged into the penalty area, grinned, as if he wanted to kill someone, and forcibly stepped the soccer ball under his feet.
Surrounded by two people, with his back to the goal, he instinctively kicked the soccer ball towards Zhao Gang's position.
In the gap, Aguero's power was not perfect, and a half-high soccer ball quickly rushed towards Zhao Gang.
Zhao Gang, who was covering his head with some regret, only lost his mind for a moment. When he saw Aguero rushing over, he was already preparing to respond!
It's just that the force of this soccer ball was extremely bad. Although it was going towards Zhao Gang, the height and angle were far off.
Zhao Gang didn't have time to think too much, and jumped up directly on the spot!
The powerful core strength allowed him to move his body horizontally and still exert force a second time.
A mid-air side kick!
The soccer ball slammed heavily on the ground and bounced towards the goal.
Bang!!
The fans who were still holding their heads in regret were instantly stunned.
Could there be such a shooting method from this distance?
After a brief silence, the Manchester City fans once again burst into fierce cheers.
Another one!
6:0!
The goalkeeper's attention was completely on Aguero. When this soccer ball was passed to Zhao Gang's side, the goalkeeper never expected that Zhao Gang would shoot directly in this way!
He didn't adjust his position at all. By the time he wanted to save, the soccer ball had already smashed into the soccer net.
"Wow..." Henry hugged his head, a godly soccer ball, another godly soccer ball!
A mid-air side kick on the edge of the penalty area!
He couldn't believe it. How strong would this guy's core strength have to be to be able to jump up on the spot and kick a very fast soccer ball into the goal?
On the big screen, this highly ornamental goal was replayed non-stop.
Aguero took the soccer ball out in the chaos. If Zhao Gang had tried to stop the soccer ball, adjust, and then shoot, both the goalkeeper and the defender not far away would have had enough time to block it!
It would still be a bit difficult to score this goal.
But Zhao Gang seized the opportunity, not giving the goalkeeper and the defender a chance to react, and directly flew up sideways and nailed the soccer ball into the goal with one kick!
"This is indeed a very, very wonderful goal, but I believe that Zhao was not deliberately trying to show off his skills when he kicked such a very, very ornamental shot!
His instantaneous judgment made him sure that only a direct shot could make all the defenders unable to react.
If he, if he forcibly stretched out his foot to stop the soccer ball and continue to adjust, he would have lost this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!
The angle and power of this soccer ball meant that he could only use this posture to shoot!
This is not only a very ornamental kick, but it also fully demonstrates his grasp of the opportunity.
I believe that in this world, apart from C Ronaldo, no other forward has this ability to seize opportunities. Messi is very strong, but for this kind of opportunity, his choice would most likely be to forcibly stop the soccer ball and then look for an opportunity!"
James sat on the side, nodding non-stop, "Mmm, mmm," saying too right.
After all, professional things should be done by professional people.
We can only shout, "Handsome, beautiful, amazing!"
Henry can analyze other technical factors.
It seems to make a lot of sense!
Guardiola hugged his head and opened his mouth wide. Can this soccer ball be kicked like this?
The entire Manchester City bench stood up and cheered together.
From this distance, he could actually kick such a soccer ball in this posture?
Zhao Gang got up from the ground and didn't celebrate too much.
This was already the fifth, and Celtic's players should be very depressed.
It's not impossible to sprinkle salt on other people's wounds, but it's too much to sprinkle salt and then twist it twice.
He was very calm, but Aguero was going crazy.
This guy rushed all the way over and jumped on Zhao Gang.
As if he had scored five himself!
"I love you to death! How can you be so strong?!?" Aguero shouted excitedly, waving and cheering towards the stands.
"Great, Zhao!"
"Strong! He has already scored five goals, there are still ten minutes left, score another one, and you will surpass Messi! The number one player in the Champions League!!"
Aguero was stunned when he heard Silva's words.
Ah? Is he going to surpass Messi?
Is he already so fierce?
Aguero thought about it, and something was wrong.
This guy just came to Manchester City and was a midfielder.
He was responsible for passing the soccer ball and helping me get the Golden Boot. How did he score so many goals in the blink of an eye?
The Champions League top scorer this season seemed to be in the bag.
Who cares! I made the assist!
I made a great contribution!
Aguero shook his head, got off Zhao Gang, and began to stir up the emotions of the Manchester City fans again.
People who don't know the situation would really think that he scored the goals and that he broke Manchester City's Champions League scoring record.
"Five! Five!!! The fifth goal has finally appeared!!" He Shiren was stunned by this shocking kick, but he didn't forget, he didn't forget that this was Zhao Gang's fifth goal of the game!!
An excited heart, a trembling hand!
Five goals in a single game, and such a wonderful and shocking kick!
This is simply the most perfect process!
"Messi, Adriano! Only those two have done it, the miracle of five goals in a single Champions League game! This is something that C Ronaldo, Neymar, Suarez, and so on, all the god-level forwards you can think of have not done!
Today, at this moment, on the distant British land, the genius from Dragon Country, Zhao Gang!
He created the most glorious Champions League goal record belonging to Dragon Country and Asia!
His name, at least at this moment, can be compared with Messi!
He is only nineteen years old, and this is the first time he has participated in the Champions League! He has scored five goals, creating a height that world-class forwards have not reached in their entire careers!"
"He perfectly caught up with his two predecessors with a very perfect mid-air side kick and a shot on the edge of the penalty area!
This is a genius player, he perfectly interprets this word. If a child asks you what genius means, you can directly give him Zhao Gang's photo and tell him that this is a genius! The fifth goal is there, will there be a sixth??
Will he become the only one in Champions League history??" He Shiren was so excited that he couldn't add anything. As a commentator, he could say calmly that records are nothing to great players.
Winning is the key.
But with this unprecedented record in front of a Dragon Country player, He Shiren could no longer be calm.
Hurry up, hurry up, give that damn soccer ball to Zhao Gang!
"Haha... I've waited! I can also witness this miracle!"
"The goal was scored beautifully! We must also take the record!"
"No one can stop him, Zhao Gang's condition means that today is the moment when a miracle is born!"
"I slapped my wife in the face. How dare she tell me not to yell at this time?"
"Damn it, divorce!"
At this time, the Celtic coach's expression was already very wrong.
A bloodbath.
A collapse is already terrible enough, but what's even more terrible is that someone is going to step on them to become the number one in history!
Celtic is a Champions League minnow, but they can't be infamous forever, completely nailed to the pillar of shame, right?
No, no, no, if Zhao Gang scores another one, Celtic being nailed to the pillar of shame would be a disgrace to the pillar of shame!!
The Celtic players have now completely collapsed.
Their movements were already a bit big before. If Manchester City continues to attack now, they may become angry out of shame due to their inferior skills!
Of course, Guardiola couldn't stand on the sidelines and shout for his players not to attack, but he had a way, a way to let these players know what he intended at this time.
Substitution!!
When the soccer ball was dead, and the fourth official stood on the sidelines and turned on the substitution sign, the entire Etihad Stadium burst into a violent boo!!
This was not for Celtic, this was for Guardiola!
What do you mean??
Are you going to substitute Zhao Gang at this time?
All the fans saw that in the last few minutes, all the Manchester City players were looking for Zhao Gang. The meaning was very clear. Everyone was helping Zhao Gang, hoping that he could score another goal and create a unique record!
As a result, Guardiola was going to substitute Zhao Gang at this time??
Zhao Gang had been very active just now, and he also wanted to score another goal. He was not obsessed with this kind of record, but it was already so close, so he naturally wanted to try to get it.
Moreover, the fans and teammates were full of expectations, which made Zhao Gang want to complete this unprecedented record very much.
Six goals in a single Champions League game!
However, Guardiola made a substitution adjustment.
Zhao Gang could only leave the field.
Of course, according to the rules of soccer, Zhao Gang could choose not to listen to the coach and continue to stay on the field.
This rule, although unpopular, does exist.
But Zhao Gang would never do such a thing.
"Ah? Guardiola took Zhao Gang off." He Shiren was stunned.
Just like Mourinho said, the only person who can prevent Zhao Gang from creating a record and creating history is Guardiola himself.
As a professional commentator, He Shiren naturally understood Guardiola's intention.
Compared with Zhao Gang creating more records, Guardiola cares more about Zhao Gang's physical condition.
If Zhao Gang continues to stay on the field, he may be considered a provocation by Celtic's players, and they may even take some extremely retaliatory actions.
Guardiola would never risk Zhao Gang's health!