Chapter 234 Shocking the Whole Audience, a Goal From the Center Circle

"Beep~"

Accompanied by the whistle of referee Jonathan Moss, the second half of the fourth round of the 2017-2018 Premier League, Manchester City vs. Liverpool, was announced to begin.

"aoaooaooaooooo——"

The Manchester City fans at the Etihad Stadium were excited, and the cheers were one after another.

What was strange was that the Liverpool fans did not feel sad at all. They sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" under the leadership of the fan leader. Although they were at an absolute disadvantage in terms of numbers, the Liverpool players on the field could hear it clearly, because... Liverpool's goal in the second half was in front of the south stand.

Li Qing did not seem to be affected by the score and one less player on the surface, but he was actually panicking. [Superstar Moment] can only be used once, so he must be extra cautious. As long as the timing is right, it is not impossible to lead the team to overtake the score!

Manchester City, who played at home and had one more player, quickly took the initiative on the field. The tiki-taka tactics were particularly advantageous when Liverpool had one less player.

Although Klopp told Li Qing that he didn't need to participate in defense during the halftime break, he just needed to seize the opportunity to overtake the score, but seeing his teammates running without sparing their energy, Li Qing felt a little reluctant.

Seeing Li Qing actively returning to defense, Klopp shook his head and did not stop him. Manchester City's offensive was like a tide at the beginning of the second half, obviously wanting to grab the start and expand the score. Li Qing joined the defense, which to a certain extent relieved the defensive pressure in the backcourt.

Manchester City's offense was somewhat afraid of Liverpool's quick counterattack, and the two central defenders could not cross the line. It was equivalent to saying that there were only eight players in the actual offense, and nine defensive players defending eight offensive players would have some advantages, especially when there was not much space, but the offensive players would play awkwardly.

After all, the space was so small, it was not suitable to play some tricks or send a fatal straight pass.

Continuous penetration through the middle did not find any opportunities. Manchester City tried to kick the ball from two sides. After the cross-ball loss in the injury time of the first half, the full-backs Moreno and Arnold became more cautious in defense. In addition, Van Dijk and Matip gradually found a tacit understanding, and Manchester City's cross-ball did not cause any actual threat.

Under the shouts of tens of thousands of fans at home, Manchester City players attacked like a tide, one wave after another, and Liverpool's penalty area gradually became panic-stricken and dangerous.

Mignolet had made several key saves in a row. Li Qing, who was running to assist in defense, was thinking, should he use [Superstar Moment] to equalize the score first?

However, at this moment, Manchester City scored again.

De Bruyne, who had made two assists in the first half, shone again. He received David Silva's pass 30 meters away from the goal and chose to kick the ball. The football was powerful and the angle was tricky. Mignolet, who had performed well before, could only be out of reach this time.

"——Kevin De Bruyne!"

Martin Taylor, the commentator of Sky TV, shouted excitedly: "A wonderful long shot! The home team Manchester City expanded the score! 3:1! The defending champion fell behind by two goals at the Etihad Stadium!"

After the broadcast screen showed the scorer De Bruyne, it quickly showed Liverpool coach Klopp. Klopp looked ugly and excited, and he didn't know what to complain to his assistant Buvac.

Then, the live director switched the camera to Liverpool's top scorer this season, Li Qing. His face was very different from the past. He had changed from full of confidence to worried.

The fanatical atmosphere that came to his face made Li Qing feel very depressed, and he felt that he had a strong power but couldn't use it.

"What should I do?"

Li Qing frowned, and his brain was working at high speed.

After about five seconds of thinking, Li Qing decided to score first.

"The game was in the 57th minute. Goal! Liverpool is in trouble."

Juli TV commentator Zhan Jun said worriedly.

Li Qing, who decided to score first, looked around and glanced at his teammates who were not motivated enough. He knew that scoring was urgent!

Because narrowing the score difference can definitely awaken the fighting spirit of teammates!

Compared with falling behind by two goals, falling behind by one goal is obviously easier to accept!

Thinking of this, Li Qing couldn't help but pat his forehead. He was a little hesitant just now. If he had known that he would lose the ball, he might as well score first to equalize the score.

However, there is no regret medicine in this world. Li Qing can only accept reality first and then change it!

Firmino put the ball on the kick-off point in the center circle. Li Qing, who was ready to use [Superstar Moment], saw Bravo, who replaced Ederson, standing very forward and came to the penalty area line. His eyes lit up immediately.

He originally planned to use the cheat, but decided not to use it for the time being!

Li Qing has the talents of a long passer, a hundred steps through the Yang, and a free kick master, plus accurate shooting. At this distance, he has absolute confidence to score.

"Beep~"

Referee Jonathan Moss blew his whistle, and Firmino was about to kick the ball as usual. Li Qing suddenly shouted, "Robert, I'll kick the ball."

Firmino paused, and Li Qing took a step to run up, standing his right foot on the right side of the ball, and quickly kicked the inside of his left foot to the bottom of the ball.

Manchester City players thought Li Qing was venting his anger and sneered in their hearts. Only goalkeeper Bravo felt a sudden commotion and felt a strong sense of uneasiness.

Head coach Guardiola turned his head to look at the goal, just in time to see Bravo, who was standing on the penalty area line, turning around in a hurry...

"Fark!"

Guardiola cursed in his heart.

"Boom~"

Li Qing kicked the ball with the inside of his left foot, and the ball quickly took off and flew to Manchester City's defensive half.

The footwork he used was a long pass, but he just converted his teammates' receiving point to half a meter below the crossbar of the goal. This mental estimation of the distance can better control the landing point of the ball.

The Manchester City players, who sneered in their hearts, naturally looked at their own backcourt with the mid-air football. When they saw the goalkeeper Bravo turn hastily, their pupils shrank, realizing that the situation was not good, and the sarcasm instantly turned into uneasiness.

The football flying to Manchester City's defensive half flew quickly along the middle of the field to the goal. Behind the Manchester City goal was the Manchester City fans' diehard stands, especially the Manchester City fans behind the goal frame, who saw it particularly clearly.

The football... was heading for the goal!

Bravo had just retreated to ten yards when the football came to the sky above the penalty area line. He looked at the football that began to fall, and there was a hint of despair in his eyes!

As he retreated, he used inertia to soar into the air, making his final struggle, while praying in his heart: "God, don't let me be a sinner! The ball...goes over the crossbar!"

Perhaps God was on vacation and didn't hear the prayers of his believers. The falling ball was higher than Bravo's raised right fingertips, brushed the crossbar and hit the snow-white net...

The entire stadium was stunned at this moment.