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Chapter 309 A God-like Goalkeeper

Chapter 309 A God-like Goalkeeper
Danilo's save on the goal line greatly boosted Manchester City's morale.

They launched a fierce attack on Liverpool's goal.

A continuous offensive.

Liverpool were forced to retreat and defend, temporarily avoiding direct confrontation.

This has made Liverpool fans a little nervous.

Passive defense.

Ultimately, it was still too dangerous.

Liverpool need to attack.

The ball needs to be passed to the feet of the sun.

Sunshine didn't get a pass during this time.

His teammates were pinned back in the paint.

During this period, the opponents were in high spirits, while Liverpool were suppressed in terms of momentum.

They were eager to pass the ball forward, but they were too hasty.

Mistakes occurred frequently.

This actually gave Manchester City more opportunities.

After several seasons of experience.

The sunlight of today is no longer the naive youth it once was.

He knows what's needed now.

Liverpool need to take control of the tempo.

First, you need to maintain stable control of the ball.

otherwise.

They had just gained possession of the ball when it was immediately passed back to the opponent.

This will only exacerbate the team's passive situation and damage team morale and player confidence.

at last.

After regaining possession of the ball...

Sunshine decided to protect the ball first.

Waiting for teammates to come up.

He maintained firm control of the ball.

In his outstretched hand.

Stones tried his best, but still couldn't take the ball from him.

"Look at how this feels under my feet, wow!"

The continuous dribbling of the ball by Yang Guang revealed a scene of a 1.98-meter-tall man embroidering with his feet.

This caused many fans in the stands to gasp in surprise.

This would happen in Anfield.

It's guaranteed to elicit thunderous applause from the stands.

But this is in Itihad.

Sunlight's dazzling display of skill drew a chorus of boos.

But Yang Guang didn't care what was happening in the stands.

He controlled possession of the ball with his skillful footwork.

Stones alone definitely couldn't take it.

Fernandinho also pounced at that moment.

Two against one.

But in the face of the sun's large frame.

Neither of them managed to touch the ball.

Stones, who had been pinned down behind the ball, simply swept it across, aiming to bring down both the player and the ball.

But the sunlight pulled the ball away.

Stones kicked Sunshine's supporting foot.

Add to that Fernandinho pushing from one side.

The sunlight now is so strong that it would knock down even an elephant.

The referee's whistle sounded.

"Foul! That was a very egregious foul by Stones!"

Chinese commentator He Wei was furious.

"Stones' move was a bit too much."

The English commentator also frowned.

"Fuck!"

Sunshine sat on the ground and cursed.

If Stones hadn't fouled, he would have passed the ball.

Mane has already moved forward.

However, this was a foul where the kick landed directly on the ankle from behind.

That guy's probably in trouble.

He turned his head and glanced at Stones, who was not far away.

Stones felt a chill run down his spine when he realized he hadn't touched the ball and had instead kicked the opponent's ankle.
He worried that his big move would lead to more serious consequences.

So he smiled and reached out towards the sunlight, trying to pull him up.

The sunlight didn't reach out; instead, it stood up on its own.

He had no intention of playing any friendly tricks with Stones.

The other person kicks you, then smiles broadly.

I can't stand the sunlight.

Stones was somewhat embarrassed.

The Manchester City fans in the stadium started booing.

The referee came running over, panting heavily.

At this point, the players on the field realized what had happened.

Manchester City players rushed over to Stones to explain.

Guardiola on the sidelines had a furrowed brow.

Klopp raised his arm: "Foul! That's an extremely serious foul!"

He saw the referee running towards him.

Stones panicked.

He quickly explained, "I was going for the ball, I didn't mean to kick anyone!"

But the referee shook his head and pulled a red card from his pocket!

"Red card! Stones has been sent off!"

The commentators exclaimed in surprise.

"Kicking someone from behind is a foul, and according to the rules, it's a red card!"

He Wei believes the referee did the right thing.

The Al-Ittihad Stadium was filled with boos.

Manchester City fans are extremely unhappy with the decision.

Actually.

The Manchester TV commentator also thought the ruling was far too harsh.

"Is that a red card? Stones didn't even slide tackle! He just tripped his opponent with his foot. A yellow card would have been enough for that, how could it be a red card!?"

Just now.

The television broadcast is replaying the incident where Stones committed the foul.

That was a really hard kick.

To know.

Sunshine never fakes a fall.

He was a burly man, 1.98 meters tall and weighing 200 kilograms.

Generally speaking, a simple push or kick is not enough to bring him to the ground.

But look at what Stones did.

His original plan was to kick the ball and the person together, so that Yang Guang would suffer a hidden loss.

Naturally, you should exert as much effort as you can.

Who would have thought.

The sunlight pulled the ball away first.

Thus.

Stones kicked Sunshine's ankle hard.

Such actions, viewed sequentially, seem to warrant a rather harsh red card.

However, in slow motion.

The Manchester TV commentator fell silent.

This is a direct, solid kick to the ankle from behind, even when it's completely impossible to reach the ball.

This deserves a red card regardless.
Stones disagrees with the ruling.

He saw the referee pull out a red card.

The friendly smile that had been on his face vanished instantly.

He charged at the referee, yelling, "A red card? How could this be a red card?! You must be mistaken! I didn't foul on purpose! I was going for the ball!!!"

The referee ignored his explanation, pointed to the sidelines, and told him to get off the field immediately.

In the end, Stones could only shake his head helplessly and walk off the field.

Guardiola was furious on the sidelines.

He repeatedly yelled at the referee on the field.

In the end, he had no choice.

They have no choice but to accept the verdict.

Then I looked toward the bench.

Manchester City are making a substitution.

If the player who is sent off is a midfielder or a forward.

Guardiola can still keep the players on the field going, but now that a center-back is missing, the defense is completely crippled.

He looked towards the bench and told substitute center-back Laporte to warm up.

Subsequently.

He needs to start thinking about what Manchester City should do when they are down to ten men.

To continue the attack is to think that you're not dying fast enough.

Fortunately, the score is still tied.

Even if we can't win this game.

We can't lose!
otherwise.

Liverpool are about to widen the points gap.

If Liverpool win this game, they will also win the two rescheduled games.

That would give Liverpool an 8-point lead over Manchester City!

This is not the result Manchester City wanted. Their attack had been flowing smoothly before, but now...
Stones' red card brought Manchester City's good form to an abrupt end, and now City have to tighten up to avoid Liverpool capitalizing on their numerical advantage and scoring.

Three minutes later.

Laporte comes on.

Sterling was substituted.

A center-back was substituted for a winger.

Guardiola's intentions are clear.

Manchester City's main attacking strategy going forward will be counter-attacks.

After losing one player.

Manchester City, on the other hand, doesn't seem to have as many ideas.

Liverpool certainly wouldn't hesitate to press forward and attack when they have an extra man.

They are the defending champions; they would never be so cowardly.

Next game.

It was Liverpool's relentless siege.

The match is in its sixty-third minute.

Sunlight streamed in from outside the penalty area.

The football went just wide of the post.

Two minutes later, Liverpool launched another attack.

Arnold crossed from the wing.

At the far post inside the penalty area, Sunshine headed the ball to the right flank, where Naby Keita, who had made a run forward, attempted a shot with the instep of his foot, but it was saved by goalkeeper Ederson and went out for a corner.

Under continuous siege.

Manchester City adopted a strategy of solid defense while actively controlling possession after winning the ball, thus wearing down Liverpool's momentum.

For a time, neither side had a good way to deal with the other.

Klopp in the 75th minute of the match.

He made the first substitution of the match.

Forward Origi came on.

He replaced midfielder Wijnaldum.

This is to bring on a forward to bolster the attack.

One more person to fight.

Klopp has every reason to do so.

Manchester City, on the other hand, switched to a completely defensive stance.

Time passes minute by minute.

The match ended in the 77th minute.

Mane went down after breaking into the penalty area.

The entire Etihad Stadium was filled with boos.

They believe Mane faked the fall.

The referee didn't call a dive, but he also didn't award a penalty.

After Mane broke into the penalty area, he definitely made physical contact with defender Walker.

But whether or not a penalty should be awarded is hard to say.

If a penalty kick is awarded for any contact inside the penalty area, then every striker entering the penalty area will surely try to make contact with an opponent and fall to the ground.

Rules are rigid.

However, the referee has discretionary power.

This game.

The referee has already sent off one Manchester City player.

Considering the balance of the game.

This is a ball that could be judged or not.

It's unlikely the referee will make a call.

Because it's too easy for this to cause controversy.

The referee waved for Mane to get up, and the game continued.

Klopp on the sidelines was quite dissatisfied.

Guardiola was even more dissatisfied than him.

"Give him a yellow card! A yellow card! He's faking it!"

Unfortunately.

The referee's attention was not on the two head coaches on the sidelines.

Eighty minutes of the match time quickly passed.

The score remains 1-1.

"The match has reached the 80th minute. With Stones being sent off, the game has become rather dull. After realizing they couldn't beat Liverpool, Manchester City focused entirely on defense."

"If both sides had eleven players on the pitch, Liverpool would be satisfied with a draw from the Etihad Stadium. But now that their opponents are down to ten men, it would be a serious blow to Liverpool's morale if they can't win. Manchester City, on the other hand, has gained confidence."

As the commentators were speaking.

Manchester City fans in the stands were still chanting encouragement for their team.

This crucial battle has come to this point.

Fully explain.

How evenly matched are these two teams?

The match was quickly approaching the 85th minute.

During this period of time.

Liverpool noticeably increased the pace of their passing.

The pass was even more resolute.

They also intensified their attempts at long-range shooting.

But they couldn't break through the defense.

Eighty-sixth minute of the match.

Yang Guang, who had been battling with the opponent's two center-backs in the penalty area, suddenly dropped back, received the ball, turned to face the goal, made a fake shot, then suddenly cut inside and dribbled into the penalty area. Immediately afterwards, he swung his leg and poked the ball toward the goal with a very small shooting motion.

This shot came very suddenly.

The entire Etihad Stadium erupted in gasps.

But Ederson seemed to be playing like a god in this game.

He landed quickly, blocked the ball with one hand, and then immediately lunged forward with lightning speed, pinning the ball down with both hands.

"Yang! A sudden shot! Ederson! What a beautiful save!"

Commentator He Wei couldn't help but shout out.

"That shot was very sudden, and the angle was perfect. But let's look at Ederson's save. His reaction was simply amazing!"

"If Manchester City manages to draw with Liverpool in this match, Ederson will definitely be the best player of the game!"

Speaking of it.

He Wei couldn't help but frown.

Could it be that.

Liverpool's 18th consecutive win.

Is it going to end with a goalkeeper?
online.

Chinese fans are also very disappointed.

"Pity"

"So close!"

"Ederson was amazing today."

"A draw is actually acceptable."

The problem is Liverpool's winning streak.

"I think once the winning streak is over, it's over."

The fans were talking about it.

Guardiola clapped his hands vigorously on the sidelines, applauding his goalkeeper.

A draw seems to be disadvantageous for Manchester City.

But ending Liverpool's winning streak is also a boost to Manchester City's confidence.

so.
Desperately defending now will definitely be worthwhile.

"Ederson! Ederson! Liverpool won't be able to break through his defense today!"

The Manchester TV commentator raised his arms and shouted.

"He's like a wall built on the door frame!"

With the shot from Yang Guang saved, the goal was saved.

Manchester City seized possession, but after controlling the ball for more than two minutes, Liverpool took it back.

But at this time.

The match is nearing its end.

Soon.

The fourth official was already standing on the sidelines.

He held up the sign indicating injury time.

The regular ninety minutes of the match have now elapsed.

Four minutes of stoppage time.

Liverpool have only four minutes left.

Manchester City are now focusing all their efforts on defense.

"In retrospect, Stones' red card was truly the turning point of the game. What was supposed to be a thrilling match with both sides attacking and defending turned into a dull half-court drill."

In the commentary booth, Sky Sports commentator Chloe complained.

As he was speaking.

Robertson, the full-back who was coming up to assist, suddenly delivered a cross.

The camera quickly shifted to the center of the penalty area.

Near the penalty spot.

The sunlight leaped high, then slammed the ball towards the goal.

"YANNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!"

The commentator had already started shouting.

But right now.

Ederson, as if divinely inspired, leaped and punched the ball out of bounds!

"Ederson! Ederson!!! Ahhhhh! He made another absolutely brilliant save!"

"He was absolutely amazing today!!"