Chapter 99 The Great Handanovic! (One Hundred and Thirty-Four/One Hundred and Thirty-Four)

After the referee decisively awarded Barcelona a penalty, some Lazio players still surrounded the referee to complain, but they also knew that it was useless, so they just went up and complained a few words symbolically, and then retreated.

Despite this, it does not mean that they will be very relieved.

In fact, they are quite nervous.

Two penalties were awarded in one game. We were lucky that the first penalty was not lost.

What about the second penalty?

Many people do not think that Handanovic can save two penalties in a row.

They retreated outside the penalty area, but stared at the football, as if they wanted to instill their curses on the football.

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"Barcelona got another penalty, their luck is really good! As long as they can score this penalty, they can equalize the total score and have an away goal!"

The neutral commentator said so.

There is nothing wrong with this penalty, they can't say that Tello dived.

But giving Barcelona two penalties in a row in one game, what does this mean? I believe everyone can see it clearly.

UEFA is determined to kill Lazio!

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At this moment, Lazio fans stopped praying to God.

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

Handanovic successfully saved Barcelona's penalty in the first half.

What about this time?

Handanovic stood in front of the goal early.

He wanted to see who would come out to take the penalty this time!

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

Even if it is a penalty,

He has the confidence to save it!

Then he saw Neymar coming up with the football.

Handanovic couldn't help but smile when he saw Neymar appear in front of him!

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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 knew why the other party was laughing, because he thought of the penalty kick in the first half.

This must be laughing at himself.

Damn it!

Neymar clenched his fists.

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

Don't think that penalties only put pressure on Lazio, they also put a lot of pressure on Barcelona.

Because Barcelona can gain an advantage as long as they score a goal. But the opportunity in the first half was wasted by Neymar.

Barcelona lost a great opportunity.

So Neymar was under great pressure.

He also hesitated. Should he take the second penalty kick himself?

In the Barcelona team, Neymar is the designated number one penalty kicker.

Unless Neymar refuses, he will definitely take the penalty kick.

Neymar hesitated for a while, and finally decided to take the penalty kick himself.

He believed that since he missed a penalty kick, he had the responsibility to make up for his mistake.

The debt owed can only be repaid by oneself!

So he bravely came up with the football.

But after seeing Handanovic's smile, his courage turned into anger.

He thought to himself that he must kick the football into your goal, so that you will never laugh again!

After he set the football, he stood up again.

Handanovic stood on the goal line. He had already set up a save posture, but he still had a smile on his face.

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

When such thoughts became more and more, the brain was like a flood that could not be stopped.

He began to think of the penalty he missed.

If he had kicked the penalty in the first half into the goal. Now this penalty would have made Lazio completely give up. But he didn't kick it in, so this situation did not happen. Barcelona still has to work hard to equalize the total score.

This penalty kick was a good opportunity, but...

But...

When the word "but" appeared in Neymar's mind, the situation was not good.

But what if he missed this penalty kick again?

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

To be honest, Neymar didn't think Barcelona could get a third penalty kick...

Unconsciously, Neymar had already regarded "penalty kick" as the only offensive means to break Lazio's goal.

Neymar realized that he was overthinking, and now was not the time to think about it. He first needed to kick this penalty kick in.

So he forced himself to calm down, stepped back and prepared to run up.

When the referee blew the whistle, Neymar started to run up.

After a leisurely run-up, he kicked the football.

But as he kicked, another thought suddenly popped up in his mind: What if this ball didn't go in?

Then he kicked the football...

The football flew to the right side of the goal!

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At the same time. Handanovic made a save, he jumped to the left side of his body, that is, the right side of the goal!

The football flew over, a half-high ball, straight to the direction he jumped!

This is the goalkeeper's favorite ball!

Handanovic gathered his hands and firmly sucked the football kicked by Neymar!

He didn't let it go, and didn't even give Barcelona a chance for a corner kick or a supplementary shot!

"Wow! Great! Great! Great Handanovic! He saved it again! He saved Neymar's penalty! This is his second penalty save in this game! Handanovic today is simply... God!"

"Samir Handanovic-Handanovich!! He is the hero of Lazio! He saved Lazio for the second time!!"

The Italian commentator's commentary was almost crazy.

He really had reason to be so excited.

Barcelona won two penalties in the first half of the game. Under normal circumstances, Barcelona should now lead Lazio 2:0 at home and complete the reversal with a total score of 3:2.

But in fact, the score is still 0:0! The total score is still 2:1, Lazio is leading!

This is all because of Handanovic's outstanding performance!

"Two consecutive penalty saves in one game! Handanovic showed us his remaining power as a world-class goalkeeper! Ter Stegen can rest assured to recover from his injury!"

After Handanovic caught the ball with both hands, he quickly curled up and bent his elbows. He held the ball firmly in his arms to avoid problems such as losing his hands.

This is the safest way.

When he landed, he was hit, but the ball was still firmly held in his arms!

Next, Handanovic did not lie on the ground to enjoy the cheers, but quickly got up from the ground. He knew that this was Lazio's chance to counterattack!

While Neymar was still annoyed and incredible, Handanovic had already jumped up from the ground, and then quickly threw the ball to launch an attack!

The Barcelona players did not care about the regret that the penalty kick did not go in, and they turned around and chased back!

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"The situation was reversed instantly! Lazio's counterattack!"

"Handanovich's hand throw was very accurate! He accurately found Messi on the wing!"

"Messi stopped the ball very well, very steadily!"

The commentators exclaimed.

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

Messi turned and dribbled the ball, running all the way to Barcelona's goal!

The Barcelona players were facing a great enemy.

They knew very well how much Messi hated Barcelona, ​​just like Eto'o hated Real Madrid.

"Stop him——!"

Barcelona's goalkeeper was also retreating quickly—Neymar had taken a penalty before. He almost rushed to the center circle to watch the excitement...At the same time, he pointed at Messi and shouted to his teammates.

Behind Messi, in front of Messi, on the side of Messi...From multiple directions, Barcelona players ran over to chase and intercept Messi.

The Barcelona fans in the stands felt a little complicated when they saw this scene, and they did not boo.

Messi was once the king of Barcelona. The well-deserved King of Camp Nou.

He brought countless joy and glory to the fans.

Everyone thinks Messi is Barcelona's priceless treasure, and such a player should always play for Barcelona. Until he retires.

But unfortunately, when he was 30 years old, he was abandoned by the club.

He went to Lazio and turned into a messenger of revenge, helping Lazio to defeat Barcelona in the Champions League final.

That scene made many Barcelona fans feel heartbroken.

They know that the former King of Camp Nou will never come back...

Now they. See Messi running wildly in Camp Nou again.

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

But when they saw the eye-catching sky blue on Messi, they woke up again.

Messi is now a Lazio player, and he is running wildly with the ball. The goal is Barcelona's goal!

So...

Barcelona is in danger!

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

Now they are different from each other.

At this moment, they have no friendship at all, and they are only thinking about stealing Messi's ball!

Messi is surrounded by a circle. If he was ten years younger, he could easily break through the circle.

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

Despite this, he still has a way to break through.

Because he still has rich experience!

Others can not go through, but the football must be sent out!

He passed the football before the circle closed!

Cross the middle!

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Looking at the stadium from the stands, the left side where Messi is is almost full of people, himself, and other Barcelona players.

And the middle?

The middle and the right are blank!

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

"Oh, no——" The Catalan commentator couldn't help but wail when he saw this scene.

Cavani did not enter the penalty area. He saw the Barcelona goalkeeper abandon the goal and slowed down, and directly kicked the ball with a spoon!

The football flew over the head of the desperate Barcelona goalkeeper and finally fell into the empty goal... (To be continued...)

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

I can end this book with ease! I did not disappoint everyone's expectations!

Thank you!

Thank you!