Chapter 2250 - 575: The Pursuit of a Dreamer’s Heart
Once again.
He missed the one-on-one opportunity in the final once again.
Robben felt immense pain.
However, Huang Kaiwen looked at Nesta, who was curling up without even being able to moan.
And felt it was justifiable.
After all, that was the number 13, risking everything for dignity with a tackle!
Milan’s medical team quickly came onto the field.
Milan players followed the stretcher toward the sidelines.
Among so many people, Nesta held Huang Kaiwen’s hand.
"Kevin!" Nesta squeezed out a sound from his throat.
"I’m here, buddy."
Huang Kaiwen said.
"I want the championship!"
Nesta held Huang Kaiwen’s hand tightly and said, "We must, absolutely must win the championship!"
"Don’t worry, I promise."
Huang Kaiwen patted Nesta’s hand with his left hand before breaking free.
"How do we line up the penalty takers?"
Cesare Maldini asked.
Though concerned about Nesta’s injury, there’s a more pressing issue at the moment.
"I should go first or last."
Huang Kaiwen said.
"Then let me go first!"
Van Persie said.
"Alright, Robin first, Leo second, Toni third, Sergio fourth, Kevin in the final spot, then Mark, Thiago, Gianluca, and Gennaro..."
Cesare Maldini said.
Milan players had no objections.
During normal training, their shooting skills are reflected.
The order set by the coach is quite reasonable.
Both teams’ coaching staff were arranging everything nervously.
Commentators all over the world were building up the emotions for the upcoming penalty shootout.
Of course, they didn’t forget about Nesta’s risk-taking save.
If it weren’t for Nesta blocking Robben’s shot at the last moment, the Rossoneri wouldn’t have had the chance for the penalty shootout.
"Both teams’ players walked onto the field, and after 7 years, AC Milan has once again reached the penalty shootout phase in the UEFA Champions League final against their opponent."
"Yes, during that time both Huang Kaiwen and Dudek performed well, but ultimately it was AC Milan with Huang Kaiwen that smiled at the end."
"It’s been a long time since Huang Kaiwen lost a coin toss, but this time he allowed Bayern to take the first penalty, which isn’t a good sign."
"Right, taking the first penalty increases the psychological pressure on the opponents, but last time when AC Milan went first, it didn’t go well and it was Huang Kaiwen’s save that brought the team back to life."
Players from both sides lined up in two rows on the field, shoulder to shoulder hugging each other.
The coaching staff did the same.
At this moment, it’s not only a test of shooting skills.
It’s more about a contest of willpower between the teams.
The first penalty taker from Bayern gave Huang Kaiwen a surprise, it turned out to be Xabi Alonso.
This time Alonso stood at the twelve-yard line with his lips pursed, saying nothing.
Huang Kaiwen, likewise, made no unnecessary moves.
Being able to stand here, Alonso deserves respect.
But Huang Kaiwen wouldn’t hold back in any way.
Bleeep,
Almost simultaneously, Alonso moved and Huang Kaiwen moved too.
Huang Kaiwen dove directly to the right, but the ball was too precise, heading for the bottom corner of the goal, Huang Kaiwen couldn’t reach it, and the ball slipped into the net.
Seeing this scene, Alonso finally revealed a smile.
Huang Kaiwen got up and gave a thumbs-up.
This guy has reverted to the penalty style he’s most familiar with!
"Next is van Persie, van Persie runs up and shoots powerfully, the ball is off target!!! Despite van Persie’s excellent performance today, he failed to score at this crucial moment, and the pressure is now on AC Milan."
"Lahm, Bayern’s captain, is up second, runs up... it’s a goal, Huang Kaiwen predicted the direction right, but didn’t guess the height correctly, Bayern is leading 2:0 in penalties, but the second round hasn’t ended. Messi, Messi fooled Neuer to help AC Milan regain a goal!"
Schweinsteiger stood at the penalty mark.
Huang Kaiwen’s mind was racing.
Which side?
The Little Pig’s penalty should go right?
Huang Kaiwen started to glance left, putting pressure on the opponent.
Penalty kicks are more about psychological games.
Shooting skills are secondary.
Actually, he couldn’t judge Schweinsteiger’s penalty direction, but Huang Kaiwen wanted to tell the opponent that he knew Schweinsteiger would aim right.
Schweinsteiger adjusted his pace during the run-up and kicked after that.
Darn!
Huang Kaiwen didn’t expect Schweinsteiger to be so stubborn.
He was prepared to dive left, but it was still going right.
He was late in reaching out for this ball, quite precise, Huang Kaiwen still couldn’t touch it.
Duang——
But the ball hit the crossbar and rolled directly past the goal line.
Missed!!!
Roar——
Milan players hugged each other in cheers.
Milan’s coaching staff hugged each other in cheers.
The Rossoneri in the stands hugged each other in cheers, regardless of whether they knew each other or not, they celebrated together.
It’s back, the tilted championship trophy once again returned to the center between the two teams.
Opportunity beckoned to the Rossoneri once again.
The whole world was boiling!
Bayern’s player missed the penalty at this moment, it seemed even God wanted Kevin to win the championship.
The Little Pig who missed the penalty knelt in the penalty area, half his face buried in his shirt, still staring at Huang Kaiwen.
Only Schweinsteiger himself knew, this wasn’t about luck.
He was influenced by Huang Kaiwen, wanting to pursue an extreme goal like Alonso, but the ball collided with the post inside.
One kick threw away the team’s advantage, and regret washed over Schweinsteiger like a tide.
If he could do it again, he definitely wouldn’t chase angles like this.
Toni Kroos ran up and drove the ball steadily.
The Allianz Arena finally echoed his name.
After three rounds, both teams returned to the same starting line with a score of 2:2.
"Next is Robben again, facing his former teammate Huang Kaiwen, let’s see this ball... goal, Robben helped Bayern take the lead again."
"AC Milan sends out Ramos, Ramos has really great foot skills, Ramos runs up, penalty shot, it’s in. Panenka! Ramos indeed has nerves of steel!!! Both sides have shown high-level play today, enduring pressure even in penalty shootouts."
Both teams were extremely tense.
The next round could very well determine the winner.
Substitute Olic stood at the twelve-yard line.
Huang Kaiwen still made no unnecessary actions.
Compared to Alonso and Schweinsteiger, Huang Kaiwen wasn’t that familiar with Olic’s habits.
Because this forward barely had opportunities to take penalties at Bayern.
Olic stood behind the right side of the ball.
Also making no unnecessary moves.
Huang Kaiwen’s eyes met with his opponent, revealing nothing further.
After Olic’s run-up, Huang Kaiwen immediately judged, he side-stepped to the baseline, his raised right hand successfully blocked Olic’s shot!!!
"Ah ah ah!!!"
"Kevin!!!!"
"Kevin blocked it, Kevin blocked it!"
"At times when the team was in need, Kevin would always step up, whether after a penalty when the score temporarily tied 4:4, but as long as Milan’s next player scores... it’s Kevin!!!"
"Looks like the championship belongs to us!"
Huang Kaiwen stood at the goal without looking at Neuer.
But Neuer was watching him.
At this moment, Huang Kaiwen once again became the center of the world, just like when he rode a horse onto the stage during a cultural performance.
Countless people worldwide were waiting for Huang Kaiwen’s performance.
Yet at this time, Huang Kaiwen had no distractions in his mind.
His brain was blank, just waiting for the referee’s whistle.
Bleeep——
Once the whistle blew, Huang Kaiwen began his run-up, little steps, left foot, right foot, after two steps Huang Kaiwen suddenly accelerated, followed by a powerful swing from his left leg.
Bang——
The ball shot like a cannonball towards the center of the goal, Neuer exerted full force and dove to the left side of the goal.
