I am a giant in football

Chapter 164 Penalty Shootout ([-])
The start of overtime means that the final battle is coming.

At this point in the game, no one dared to underestimate anyone, especially the old coach Wenger. Before that, he still felt that Ye Fei's current results were mostly a fluke.

But this time he won't think like this anymore. This change happened after Ye Fei replaced Zhang Yuning and scored a goal.

Wenger really didn't expect that Ye Fei didn't choose to replace his trump card when he was so dangerous in the first half.

How much courage does it take to dare to do this!

And just after the start of the second half, Zhang Yuning took advantage of the fact that all Arsenal players had not entered the state, allowing Zhang Yuning to kill with one blow.

Successfully equalizing the score, this wave of coquettish operations really shocked Wenger.

But this is just what Wenger thinks. In fact, the real situation is that Ye Fei dare not replace Zhang Yuning!

With Zhang Yuning's defensive ability, Ye Fei knew that after playing, it would definitely be the bug that could be missed the most!

For this reason, Ye Fei could only let Zhang Yuning sit on the bench and watch half of the game.

"Come on...it's up to you, Zhang..."

Walking on the entrance passage, Zhang Yuning suddenly heard a voice, and then he turned his head to look:
"Ali...?"

Zhang Yuning looked at Ali who was smiling at him in shock, and couldn't believe that this was the person who competed with him and gave him little shoes everywhere.

"Zhang, I hope you can let go of the past unhappiness, and let us work together to win the final victory!"

Ali once again expressed his kindness to Zhang Yuning.

"Come on... Let's work hard together!" This time, Zhang Yuning didn't hold back any more, and put his arms around Ali's shoulders.

These two geniuses, who are only one year apart, are looking at each other very seriously at this moment, with longing in their eyes.

"It's great to be young!!"

Behind Zhang Yuning and Ali, Wilder looked at the two hugging each other with emotion, and thinking of his age, he suddenly felt old.

"You're not old! Wilder, you don't even have a single gray hair on your hair! How can you say you're old?"

Ye Fei on the side laughed at Wilder jokingly.

After being teased by Ye Fei, Wilder felt that he was getting old, so he quickly touched his forehead lines.

On the field, all players were ready, and then Arsenal kicked off as the home team first.

"Friends in the audience, the game continues. At this point in the game, I think the strength of both sides is beyond doubt,"

"We are looking forward to the last time, and we can appreciate the wonderful games brought to us by the players of both sides!"

Zhan Jun looked at the players on both sides whose tactics were not running so smoothly, and knew that they were very tired.

Zhan Jun didn't even do the cheering for Sheffield United all the time. This is a kind of respect for Arsenal.

After all, by this time, the players on both sides are no longer struggling with physical strength and tactics, but relying entirely on willpower to support them.

"Snapped………………………………"

Suddenly, there was a noise on the field.

In less than 3 minutes of the opening, Arsenal had already completed a shot.

And if Alisson hadn't been brave enough to score this goal, he would definitely have scored.

This kick made Ye Fei on the sidelines almost pee!

Ye Fei felt that since the game started, his heart had been hanging in the air and never came down.

He understood what it means to be on tenterhooks, this is indeed too scary,

In the game on the field, although Arsenal had the advantage, they still failed to score after the first half of 15 minutes.

Without a break, the second half of overtime begins!

At this moment, the protagonist on the field changed again. Sheffield United controlled the extra time in the second half.
In particular, the cooperation between Zhang Yuning and Ali made the other party unnecessary.

Zhang Yuning even made three consecutive world-wave shots within 5 minutes, but today's accuracy was not good, and the best shot was blocked by the goalkeeper stepping on shit.

"Dick........................................................................................."

The whistle sounded again, and the 30-minute overtime was over, and the score was still [1-1]!
In this way, the final way to decide the outcome is the most anticipated and painful penalty shootout.

It can be said that a penalty shootout is the cruelest method in a football match!But it’s not enough without it. You said that if there is no penalty shootout, it is estimated that some games can be played for a day without being able to decide the outcome.

So penalty shootouts are necessary.

Before the penalty shootout, the head coaches of both sides must report the list of players for this round of penalty kicks and arrange the order.

In front of the Sheffield United bench, Ye Fei, Wilder, and Osborne were anxiously discussing the list of penalty kicks.

"Ye, I think Basham should be allowed to play. He is the captain and the ball means a lot to him."

After discussing a round first, regarding the list, when Osborne was discussing the fifth person to take the penalty, he hoped that Basham would be on, while Wilder hoped that Dunn would be on.

When they were arguing, Ye Fei suddenly said:

"The last place is Alisson..."

"what……?"

When Ye Fei said to let Alisson go, Osborne and Wilder looked at Ye Fei in shock at the same time.

They really couldn't believe that Ye Fei would choose to let Alisson take the last kick, which was beyond imagination.

It is indeed rare for the goalkeeper to take the last goal.

When Sheffield United reported the list to the organizing committee, the staff looked at Ye Fei's position in surprise.

Indeed, Ye Fei's operation shocked them all.

Don't mention them, even Alisson himself was shocked and speechless when he found out.

At the same time, he also knew how much the head coach trusted him, so his self-confidence suddenly rose, and he was eager to repay Ye Fei with a beautiful pounce.

But many times, problems often occur at such moments, and the more complacent, the easier it is to cause accidents.

This theorem is indeed correct,
Soon, the order of penalty kicks was determined by tossing a coin.

Arsenal got the chance to kick first. Generally speaking, kicking first has an advantage over kicking later.

After all, if the side that kicked first scored, the side that kicked later must be under a lot of pressure.

Many times, I can't bear this pressure and kick the ball away.

"Hoo... ph... ph... ph..."

Arsenal's No.1 free thrower is Sanchez. Coach Wenger is also out of consideration for stability. He hopes that Sanchez can open the scoring first and lay a solid foundation for the team.

After a few gasps, Sanchez hit the ball directly with his foot on the spot.

"Boom........."

With this vigorous volley, the speed of the ball was very fast. Before the blink of an eye, the ball rushed to the upper right corner of the goal.

The ball hit the net without any accidents, opening the scoring for Arsenal.

In an instant, the Arsenal fans were roaring like crazy.

Sanchez, who scored the goal, also slid and knelt in front of the goal, but Alisson, the goalkeeper, stood quietly in the middle of the goal.

It stands to reason that even if he didn't catch the ball at this time, he should have fallen to the ground.

But this time, Alisson didn't even have time to pounce, and the goal was scored.

Because his mind is not only about catching the ball, but also scoring goals. It is precisely because of the fact that he is allowed to take the penalty, so Alisson cannot concentrate his whole body experience on defense.

"Ye, there seems to be something wrong! See if Alisson is in the wrong state!"

Alisson's wild thoughts were quickly noticed by Wilder on the sidelines, and he immediately said to Ye Fei.

"It seems to be so!"

Ye Fei also noticed this situation.

"Is it because he wants to take the penalty?"

Ye Fei muttered a sentence, and immediately realized that it was not good, and when Zhang Yuning was about to make a free throw, he quickly called Alisson to his side.

"Baker, I think you should know what time it is, and don't think otherwise,"

"Let me ask you, can you save the next ball?"

At this moment, Ye Fei said to Alisson in a scary tone.

"Can... can... definitely can...!"

At this moment, Alisson seemed to be awakened, and shouted loudly at Ye Fei.

"Go! I believe in you! I will always believe in you!"

Afterwards, Alisson ran to the court, and at this moment, Zhang Yuning's penalty kick had already flown into the net.

As soon as Alisson rushed up, he hugged the celebrating teammates.

"The first round of penalty kicks is over, it's still [1-1], this time neither side is left behind!"

"Director Zhang, do you think there will be any changes between the two sides in the next round of penalty kicks?"

After hearing Zhan Jun's words, Director Zhang suddenly said slowly:

"I think the change should still be the goalkeeper. At this time, it depends on the goalkeeper over there being braver and luckier."

"After all, good technique is not enough to save the ball. Even Buffon dare not say that he can make the right judgment every time."

"So, luck is also very important!"

When Zhang guided the analysis, Arsenal's No.2 penalty shooter also walked to the penalty spot.

This time it was No. 19 Cazorla who took the penalty kick. As a defensive midfielder, Cazorla's penalty kick ability is still very strong.

"Come on! Come on! This time I want to prove myself!"

Standing in front of the goal, Alisson watched No. 19 retreating step by step. Alisson gritted his teeth firmly and quickly raised his hands.

Unlike Sanchez who made the first free throw, this time, Cazorla was more prepared.

It's not that flustered anymore.

After taking a few deep breaths, he suddenly started to rush forward, and then kicked the ball.

"Boom..." With the sound, the ball flew towards the goal.

At this time, Alisson in front of the goal suddenly rushed to the lower right corner.

Seeing this, Cazorla, who had just kicked the ball, suddenly yelled in his heart, "Not good!"

However, time will not go backwards, followed by a "pop..." in front of the door,
Alisson successfully saves the ball.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!"

The excited Alisson immediately stood up and shouted.

Then quickly ran to his teammates!

As Arsenal failed to make a penalty this round, all the corresponding pressure was at the feet of Gnabry, who is about to play Sheffield United.

Because as soon as he clicked in, Sheffield United had a leading advantage.

Hey...... Hey! "

After Ye Fei saw Gnabry walk up to the penalty spot, he suddenly sighed twice.

I don't know if it's because I don't have confidence in him or what, anyway, it's just an emoji.

"Which way should I kick? Left or right..."

Gnabry, standing behind the ball, looked at the goal a little at a loss.

At this moment, he was already extremely nervous, and he might collapse at any time.

This is Gnabry's character, suitable for being the second master or the third party master, but it is absolutely impossible for him to stand alone.

So when Ye Fei saw that this round was Gnabry, his intestines were full of regret.

The most important thing is that he didn't expect Alisson to show his might and directly threw Cazorla's ball.

The angle of Cazorla's kick just now was very tricky, and it was really surprising that it was thrown out.

Under this kind of pressure, it is no wonder that Gnabry's legs are weak,

After all, there are more than 7 pairs of eyes staring at him in the audience. This situation is the most terrible thing for a player whose psychological quality is not very good and has not seen the big world.

"That's it!"

Just when Gnabry was hesitating, the referee on one side suddenly gave him an instruction to play the ball.

Well now, even if you don't want to kick Gnabry, you have to bite the bullet.

Then he kicked the ball, and the final result did not exceed Ye Fei's expectations.
Gnabry kicked the ball away nervously.

"Oh...it didn't make it in, what a pity!"

"Gnabry didn't seize the opportunity! It's a pity that such a good opportunity was wasted like this!"

Zhan Jun looked at Gnabry, who was lying on the ground in frustration, and said very disappointed.

"NO.....too fucking hell! It's not even entered!"

Zach in the stands also complained about Gnabry's penalty.

"It's okay! It's okay! There's still a chance!"

Seeing that the ball was not scored, Wenger suddenly felt a little bit of luck and joy in his heart.

He was really taken aback just now, did he think there was no chance?I didn't expect the number 21 of the opponent to be so face-saving in the end.

With Gnabry missing the ball, the battle between Sheffield United VS Arsenal returned to the same starting line.

In the third round, Arsenal's penalty player was Özil. This time Özil resisted the pressure and made a steady penalty.

Then, Sheffield United played Ali. Like Ozil, Ali also made a steady hit.

The test was sent to Arsenal again, to the feet of the next round of players.

At the end of the first three rounds, the penalty score was [2-2], and the suspense continued.

"start…………!"

With the referee's order to start, the fourth round of penalty kicks came again.

This round, Arsenal sent Koscielny, a defender!
At this time, since the old coach Wenger dared to release him, it proved that this guy had definitely practiced.

(End of this chapter)