Green Dragon

Chapter 772 The Shadow of That Man

7 month 11 day.

St. Petersburg again.

The darling of St. Petersburg, Chen Yingxiong, was still cheered by the fans this time, but he knew that he could not be the real master of the game.

He has the same hunch as the last striker Salah in the Egyptian team. This Liverpool winger is now facing the biggest challenge in his career.

Challenges are often also opportunities.

If Salah leads his team to beat the Chinese team in this much-anticipated World Cup semi-final, then... can he officially become a god?After returning to Liverpool, will he become the real king of Anfield? !
But... Salah never thought about it that way, not even for a second!
After joining Liverpool for two seasons and playing beside Long Shute for two and a half years (plus Milan for half a year), he knows better than anyone: If there is one person who is invincible in football, that man must be his club teammate! -
When the players on both sides shook hands, Salah heard Longshu's encouragement:

"Momo, let's fight with all our strength!"

He grinned, but there was some bitterness in his smile:

"I will do my best, Dragon, you will not be disappointed!"

Long Shute patted him on the shoulder:

"Then you... will be disappointed."
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"Players from both sides have already entered the field, and the captains of the two teams are walking towards the referee team..."

CCTV commentator He Wei glanced at the information in his hand:

"The captain of Egypt is the 45-year-old goalkeeper Al-Hadary. He is the oldest player in the history of the World Cup. He will also be the oldest goalkeeper to be scored by Long Zhet. Let us wish him good luck... ..."

Hadari, who was named by him, looked at death like home, trying to make his expression look normal.

Then he saw the red No. 8 on the opposite side and stretched out his right hand with a smile, and said:
"Let's play with 100% strength!"

Hadari took a step back uncontrollably, his calves couldn't help but tremble!

What is 100% strength?
Is it the strength of blasting 12 goals in the last game?
I am 15 years older than Colombian goalkeeper Ospina, are you sure you want to bully me like this? -
Crom Liu, who was standing in the substitute area, took a picture of Long Shute's back and posted it on various personal platforms.

The reason why it is "various platforms" is because he has to take care of different fans at home and abroad, not to mention that some words will be inexplicably 404 in China...

Below the photo, Crome describes the back:

"The semi-finals of the World Cup, there is not much time left for him..."

Immediately, a netizen replied:
"Is there not enough time to pretend?"

Crom cursed angrily:
"Pretending to break the law?"
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"Oh!"

"Boom!"

"boom!"

"Shua la la..."

A 45-year-old goalkeeper, no matter how good he is, he is still 45 years old.

Al-Hadari is indeed an outstanding goalkeeper in the history of Egyptian football, but at the age of 45, his physical functions, especially his jumping and reaction ability, have dropped too much compared to his peak period. In front of the goal, facing Long Shute, who claims to be able to score a goal in 14 minutes... one can imagine the consequences!

Long-range explosive shots, anti-offside push shots, shots from outside the penalty area...

Long Shute scored his third goal in the World Cup semi-finals in just 23 minutes!

Sitting on the bench, Al Sivina, the second goalkeeper of the country, was trembling while muttering in his heart:

"Let you take my place, let you take my place..."

Xiwei Na, who was playing in his prime, had already secured his position as the main goalkeeper, but an accidental injury in the qualifiers gave the old captain a chance to re-enter the national team and became the starting goalkeeper again. Na can only continue to sit on the bench, saying that he has no complaints in his heart... I am afraid that is not in line with human nature.

Even if it is Buffon's substitute, it is impossible to be willing to sit on the bench for more than ten years!
Of course, in the national team, you don't have the option to transfer...
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The Egyptian team did not sit still. As the 43rd ranked team in FIFA and the second ranked team in Africa, they showed a tenacious fighting spirit.

Salah stepped forward in the 33rd minute to score a brilliant goal for our side:

During a counterattack, Pharaoh broke through the defense line formed by Wang Zhen and Xiang Tao instantly with his indomitable momentum, and then calmly and angrily completed a ejection with the outer instep of his left foot!
Shooting from the outside of the instep is the least common way of shooting. The Chinese team goalkeeper Chu Jiang forgot to open it in a hurry, and could only let the Egyptian thigh penetrate his ten fingers!
The goal is beautiful and can boost morale, but Salah's heart is still very heavy.

Because before he scored, Long Shute had already completed the achievement of Sixi Balls!

Today's score is 4-1!

The Egyptian team is still in the quagmire! -
Conceding the ball can be sobering and it can be exasperating.

The sober and angry Chu Jiang is not easy to mess with. Just 5 minutes later, he used a long pass from the backcourt over 80 meters, accurately found Chen Yingxiong who was standing in front of the Egyptian penalty area, and directly assisted him to complete the game. Header shot!

5-1!

The Egyptian team is in a desperate situation! -
Is the Egyptian team strong?

Not strong.

Although they are now ranked second in Africa, you must know that the last time they entered the World Cup was 28 years ago in 1990, even longer than the Chinese team...

Before 1990, the only time they participated in the World Cup was in 1934. In that year, their country was still in the monarchy era, and their "Qing Dynasty" had not yet died...

A few years ago in Egypt, if it was placed in front of the Chinese team without Long Shute, Chu Zhongtian, Qin Gude, etc., the Chinese team would not feel too much pressure. Most Chinese fans even did not understand this team at all. What is the strength of the team.

It's just that in the past two or three years, with the coaching of Cooper and the maturity of Salah, the whole team suddenly rose rapidly from the trough. In 2017, they won the runner-up of the Africa Cup of Nations, and then it was the first time in 28 years. Advancing to the World Cup, Salah and Cooper have also become heroes of the entire country without any surprise.

Now that they have entered the semi-finals, this result has exceeded the expectations of [-] million Egyptians. Even if they lose here, no one will blame them.

After all... their opponents are not humans!
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"The game is about to enter the final stoppage time period. The score is still shocking 10-1. There is not much time left for the Egyptian team."

He Wei said lightly:
"Long Shute, who scored four goals in each half, was replaced by Qin Xiong in the 82nd minute. Before that, he received a collective standing and applause from the fans..."

He was about to find some more chicken soup for the soul to give to the hard-working Egyptian team, but just as the words came to his lips, he involuntarily changed his tone:

"Salah hasn't given up yet. He single-handedly rushed to the Chinese team's defense... Li Huan didn't return to the defense in time, and Salah broke into the penalty area! Xiang Tao flew a shovel! He was swayed by his fake move! Salah kicked directly !Chu Jiang flew to save! No touch! Egypt scored another goal! Tenacious Salah! The score was rewritten by him again!"

Scored twice in the semi-finals of the World Cup, 99.999999% of the players on this planet can't accomplish this achievement.

But Salah not only showed no joy, but lowered his furry head.

He fished the ball back out of the net, turned and sprinted back to the center circle.

But a few seconds later, three sharp whistles sounded in the stadium:
"Drip, drip, drip!"

Salah raised his head and exhaled.

It seemed as if a red figure could be seen in the white mist.

He shook his head, his body suddenly felt extremely tired.

This is the most difficult game he has played in the past two years!
He lost.

But he has tried his best!

He is the only player in this World Cup who can capture the gate of the Chinese team twice!
(End of this chapter)