Chapter 2242 - 574: Troops at the City Gates
This isn’t the key, many goalkeepers have this habit.
But Huang Kaiwen’s dive was too decisive, as if he knew the shot direction.
Huang Kaiwen leapt and flew, diving directly to the left side of the goal with incredible speed.
The next second, Alonso’s shot hit Huang Kaiwen’s hands and bounced out.
The crowd erupted!
Alonso was down on the twelve-yard line again.
Even though he aimed for the bottom left corner, near the inside post.
The angle was very tricky.
But he still saved it.
Alonso held his head in disbelief, even forgetting there was a chance for a rebound shot.
But Ribery reacted quickly, rushing into the penalty area ahead of Thiago Silva.
Silva already reached out, but Ribery extended his foot too.
Just as Huang Kaiwen was about to get up, Ribery poked the ball in front of Silva, drilling it fiercely into the net.
5:3, Bayern once again took a two-goal lead!
Cesare Maldini’s raised right hand was stuck in the air, his whole body began to tremble, and his left hand covered his heart.
Even without a history of cardiovascular disease, he felt a tweak in his heart at this moment.
Domenico Trento came forward to support Cesare Maldini, concerned: "Are you okay, do you need to go back to the bench to rest?"
"I’m fine, I’m really alright."
Cesare Maldini, after a few seconds of silence, shakily pushed away Trento’s hand.
Even at 80, he represents Milan.
As a member of the Rossoneri.
Cesare Maldini would not allow himself to become the team’s weakness.
...
Ribery rushed to the corner flag and jumped raising his arms.
Bayern players ran over one after another to celebrate.
The stands at Allianz Arena, both home and away, were painted red.
But Bayern’s jerseys were slightly brighter.
Their fans showed extremely passionate enthusiasm.
Crazily celebrating the goal, loudly chanting Ribery’s name.
"Franck!"
"Franck!"
"Franck!"
This is so important!
No team can guarantee winning just by leading against Huang Kaiwen’s team.
So this goal is incredibly crucial at this moment.
Even more important was Ribery getting Buffon sent off earlier.
That meant more than any number of goals.
No substitutions left.
Huang Kaiwen was forced to switch from winger to goalkeeper.
This is a huge blow to AC Milan’s offense.
Even if Huang Kaiwen is strong at goalkeeping, as long as their offense is restricted, the trophy will slide towards Munich.
"It’s identical, huh."
"Back in Istanbul, Alonso’s shot during regular time was saved by Huang Kaiwen, followed by Kuyt’s rebound."
"Yeah." Zhang chuckled, "Huang Kaiwen’s biggest feature is his strong mentality, and penalty psych-out plays a huge part. In times like these, he’s always confident, and today we saw him save Alonso’s penalty once again."
"Right, but about the clearance, it’s not really Thiago Silva’s fault, it was Nesta’s slow reaction."
Inzaghi rushed to the sidelines.
Cursing on the pitch: "Are you eating shit? So slow, if you keep playing like this, might as well let the German kid play. If you don’t want to play, get the hell off..."
Nesta didn’t argue back.
He turned and said, "It’s my issue."
"It’s okay, it’s just one goal."
Huang Kaiwen pointed at Alonso, smiling and said: "You see, if Bayern players are upset and you are too, who actually benefits?"
Alonso: ...
He missed again and was really upset about it.
Damn it, using me as an example.
Xabi Alonso turned and walked back, no longer wanting to hear more from Huang Kaiwen.
Nesta forced out a smile and said, "My mistake is my mistake, and Filippo is right."
"Which leg is hurt?"
Huang Kaiwen asked directly.
"It’s a minor issue, muscles are a bit sore, but I can hold on."
Nesta said.
"Which one?"
Huang Kaiwen asked.
"Left leg!" Nesta replied.
Huang Kaiwen nodded, saying: "Don’t worry, a slower start isn’t an issue, at worst I’ll just expand my defensive range."
Thiago Silva rolled his eyes.
If he claimed he was hurt too, he suspected Huang Kaiwen would just shoulder the goalkeeper role entirely.
He didn’t doubt Huang Kaiwen’s words.
Just found it absurd.
Sometimes, Thiago Silva wondered where Huang Kaiwen’s limits were.
Huang Kaiwen turned and scooped the ball out, throwing it directly towards the midfield, shouting: "Stay steady, no rush, do your best not to lose possession!!!"
Heynckes was also shouting instructions on the field, he yelled: "No rush, it’s okay even if we don’t attack, but definitely don’t give the opponent any chances. Boys, in over thirty minutes, you’ll be holding the championship trophy, remember to think well before making any decisions!"
Even with Huang Kaiwen taking the goalkeeping role, Heynckes didn’t relax one bit.
Damn!
He’s seen Huang Kaiwen play as a goalkeeper for Real Madrid and deliver a solo rocket past Chelsea.
Don’t be fooled by Milan being short a player, with their core pulled back.
It seems they have the chance to widen the scoreline.
But if he’d end the match now, Heynckes would agree without hesitation.
Van Nistelrooy thought similarly.
He hoped more than anyone that Bayern would win.
But time.
Time is really ruthless.
It doesn’t speed up at all, even now.
Milan restarted with the ball, van Persie passed directly to Messi.
Messi returned the ball immediately.
Kroos took the ball and started organizing.
Even if Huang Kaiwen said to steady it, the two-goal deficit felt like a heavy stone on their hearts.