The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 174: The "Relegation Team" with the Strongest Offensive Firepower

"A true two-winger! What Palmieri lacks in pace, the Senegalese makes up for, and his passing ability exceeds expectations."

The commentary's words were completely drowned out by the excited voices of the fans.

Bastia is boiling!

Although they were still one goal behind, they saw a new future for the team.

This counterattack allowed them to see Bastia's extremely efficient attack.

De Bruyne instigated.

Mane advances.

The End of Gaio!

The Cesari Stadium was filled with cheers of "Fight, Bastia". With just over ten minutes left, they were only one goal behind and were not without a chance.

Gaio held the ball.

Waving his arms and shouting to his teammates to kick off quickly, he kicked the ball to the center circle.
He waved to Mane and hugged him, "Play like this, no one in Ligue 1 can stop you."

After this assist, all the depression in Mane's heart was swept away.

He hugged Gio tightly, "Thank you, Gio."

During this most difficult time, Gaio always actively helped him integrate into the team and often encouraged him.

"Come on, I told you, your future is not limited to Ligue 1, you can compete for the Ballon d'Or." Gaio patted him on the shoulder.

Mane smiled, nodded, and then shook his head.

The penalty kick built his confidence and he would try to give everything for Bastia. He shook his head because he didn't think he had a chance of winning the Ballon d'Or.

In his opinion, there is only one person in Bastia who has the best chance of winning the Ballon d'Or.

That's Gaio.

Courtside.

After Gaio scored the goal, Galtier looked solemn. Although he was still leading by one goal, he seemed to have lost several goals.

He shouted at the players to strengthen their defense, his words full of harshness.

On the other side, Hagibegic's expression brightened up. Just like the fans, he saw Bastia and a new tactical possibility.

Bastia’s summer transfer record has been revived!
In the stands, Chatham said to Jerónimi with a smile, "Mr. Chairman, it looks like we made a lot of money this summer! Hahahaha!"

Jeronimi is no longer disappointed by the loss. Compared to the results, he is happier to see talented players emerging one after another in Bastia.

A team has already asked for Kante's price, and the opening price is 3 million euros.

And they only spent 40 euros to buy Kante.

That’s nearly a tenfold return!

Now that Mane has performed well in this assist, Jeronimi doesn't think he will be worse than Kante.

At least 10 million euros!

Jerónimo suddenly burst into laughter. Bastia was really going to become rich!

"Mr. Chairman, please calm down. We still need money to spend on our defense." Chatham quickly interrupted Jeronimi's excitement. He was worried that Jeronimi felt that the lineup was strong enough and would not recruit new players in the winter window.

On the defensive line in the summer transfer window, they only signed one central defender, Martial, and right-back Jonathan Clos for free.

At the moment, Machar is just enough.

Cross was just a lottery ticket that Chatham scratched casually, and he never thought he would have the opportunity to play in the league.

At most, try it in an unimportant competition like the League Cup.

"I know, I know."

Wow!

Jerónimi was speaking when he was suddenly interrupted by the noise of fans at the Cesari Stadium.

The ball kicks off on the field.

Aubameyang passed the ball to Cohad, and Cohad saw that Novis was standing relatively forward, so he directly lobbed the ball into the goal!
The football landed on the back of the crossbar and into the net.

This caused exclamations from the audience.

Gaio pressed his hands down towards his teammates, telling them not to be impatient as there was still time.

De Bruyne yelled at Lukaku, "Run more, don't always pull to the side to squeeze the space on the wing, if you really can't, retreat to support."

Lukaku scratches his dreadlocks.

Thumbs up to De Bruyne.

this game,

He really didn't do much except score a goal.

He originally thought that Saint-Etienne was just a soft persimmon, but he didn't expect it to be quite tough.

This shattered his dream of becoming the "Belgian Klose".

Novis kicked the ball out.

Saint-Etienne's overall formation was a completely low-post defense, with only Aubameyang left in the frontcourt. They also replaced the underperforming Hamoma with a more defensive midfielder, Guilavogui.

Galtier looked at the time on the scoreboard, hoping the team could hold on.

Saint-Etienne took the initiative to retreat.

Bastia completely controlled the ball, but they did not relax their defense against Gaio.

As the wingers retreated, the defense against Gaio became tighter.

De Bruyne, Mane, and Lukaku all attempted shots, but none of them found the net.

Even Kante and Rothen had a go.

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Time keeps passing.

In the stands,
The fans no longer sang other songs. Led by Modosso, the North Stand simply shouted one after another:

"Fight, Bastia!!"

Sunset Cafe Bistro.

The fans' hearts rose and fell again and again with Bastia's attack.

I even forgot to drink the wine glass in my hand.

Every pair of eyes, all focused on the single screen, each one of them constantly struggling with their own thoughts:
"Do we still have a chance?"

"It's gone."

"Maybe?"

No one offered any more wine, and Bertrand was completely absorbed in the game.

For a moment, he seemed to be the same kid who watched the game next to Jacques when he was little.

only,
He didn't understand this feeling at that time, and when he understood it, Jacques was no longer by his side.

Wow!

The same exclamation as in the tavern and the Cesari Stadium reappeared, followed by a sigh.

Ugh!
Mane cut inside and shot, but was tipped over the line by Ruffier.

De Bruyne didn't delay at all and quickly ran to the corner flag area to prepare for the kick-off.

It has been 88 minutes now. He started and played the whole game, and his physical fitness has also declined seriously.

He gasped for breath as he placed his hands on his hips and waited for his teammates to take position.

Most of Bastia's players came up, leaving only Kante and Cioni to defend.

Gaio stood closer.

Bang!
De Bruyne kicked the ball out, but instead of kicking it to the middle penalty area, he passed it to the front of the penalty area.

Rothen!

Big open!
When the Saint-Etienne players saw Rothen catch the ball, their hearts immediately tightened, and Gradel and others in the front quickly rushed towards Rothen.

Everyone looked at Rothen.

This veteran has become the fans' hope at this moment.

but,

When his foot was about to touch the ball, instead of shooting, he picked it up.

The football passed the defense line and fell into the small penalty area.

in the crowd.

Gaio started very quickly and quickly broke out from the crowd of Saint-Etienne.

Zuma, who was closest, wanted to pull Gio.

Lukaku set up a pick-and-roll. Gaio scored alone!

The fans couldn't sit still at all. They stood up one after another, raising their arms to their chests involuntarily, their eyes wide open with hope.

"Geo.Geo"

They silently chanted Captain Bastia's name in their hearts and prayed continuously.

At the same time, Gaio made it look like a piece of cake. He raised his right foot to stop the ball, and then quickly followed up with a volley with his left foot!
With top-notch ball sense, these shots come extremely easily.

The football rushed towards the goal like a cannonball!
Lu Feiye blocked the attack from the ground.

But the ball got there first and went into the net from the near corner again.

Swish!
4-4!

The football hit the net, creating white ripples like the waves of the Mediterranean Sea, rippling over Thessaly.

Boom! !
The Cesari Stadium exploded!
After a few seconds of silence, a violent wave of noise suddenly erupted.

boom!
At this moment, all the suppressed emotions of the people of Bastia were ignited and gathered together, piercing the night sky like a sharp sword.

Gaio's emotions exploded the moment the ball went in.

No matter how many people are defending, no matter how big their moves are, no matter how much they want to hold on!

But, they just can't defend it!
"C'est moi!"

Gaio rushed towards the corner flag area, roaring wildly, falling behind twice and equalizing twice!

He faced the stands and patted the team logo on his chest.

De Bruyne hugged Gaio from behind, and other teammates also rushed up and roared towards the stands together.

“C’est moi!!”

Gaio let out his anger.

"Geo!!"

In response to him, the fans shouted at the top of their lungs.

Countless pairs of arms were waving in front of Gaio, and behind him were his equally excited teammates.

De Bruyne, Mane, Lukaku, and Kante in the corner all surrounded him, hugged him, patted him, and their words were full of praise.

At this moment, Gaio opened his arms towards the fans.

This is his home turf.

This is his team!

"Non, c'est pas possible! Incredible! Hat trick! Gaio once again stepped up to save Bastia."

The commentary seems so weak.

In every corner of Bastia, none of the fans watching the broadcast could hear what the commentator was saying.

At that moment, their minds were completely occupied by intense emotions.

shout,

Waving,

excited,

Everything that keeps hitting them.

Courtside.

The moment Hagibegic saw the ball go in, he almost shed tears, but fortunately, as a former Yugoslav legend who had seen many ups and downs, he held back his tears.

He turned around and hugged his assistant coach, "After tonight, we are not afraid of any opponent!"

The bench was also jubilant.

Zidane, Deschamps, Mbappé and many others were applauding Bastia and Gaio at this moment.

Zidane let out a breath.

Just now, he was worried about Bastia.

But Bastia withstood the pressure, and Gaio always stood up at the most critical moment. In this game, he scored a hat trick to equalize the game.

In reality, it was just a draw.

But Zidane knows that this is more than just a draw for Bastia.

More important is team morale.

This is a very metaphysical thing, but it also really affects the team.

We were able to equalize both times after falling behind by two goals.

With the baptism tonight.

Zidane feels that Bastia may really be on the rise.

"Gaio."

Zidane couldn't help but mutter Gaio's name. He is such a magical player, a player with a big heart.

He suddenly remembered that Bastia could play in the Europa League this season.

I quickly took out my phone to check the grouping situation.

"Atletico Madrid?"

Zidane shook his head slightly. Atletico Madrid is not easy to play against. Since the Argentine, Diego Simeone, took over as coach of Atletico Madrid in December last year, Atletico Madrid has been undergoing a transformation.

Simeone's "iron-blooded defense" + "efficient counterattack" impressed too many people.

It will be very difficult for Bastia to beat Atletico Madrid.

However, this thought was suppressed in an instant.

Looking at Gaio on TV, he still had excitement on his face and was waving to the fans.

Zidane smiled, maybe in the match against Atletico Madrid, this kid who always stands up at the critical moment will be the same as always?
Thessaly Stadium.

The players of Saint-Etienne were in a very bad mood at the moment. They clearly did not lose, but looking at the crazy scene in Bastia, they felt like they had lost.

This is a game where the outcome cannot be measured.

They were tied twice.

Such a blow is not light.

Galtier sighed. Despite a good situation, he was unable to secure all three points in the end.

It's really demoralizing.

There were only three minutes of added time.

Bastia still wanted to attack at home, and Saint-Etienne was still looking for Aubameyang, but Aubameyang, who had been sprinting for the entire game, was now exhausted.

The only counterattack opportunity in stoppage time was caught up by Kante and the ball was intercepted.

drop! !

When the three minutes of extra time ended, the referee decisively blew the whistle to end the game.

clap clap clap!
The fans at the scene applauded the Bastia players. They really gave their all in this game.

But Bastia reaped the rewards.

They at least saw how the team could play if Gaio was heavily marked.

We no longer have to rely solely on Gaio's personal abilities like last season.

of course.

The person they can rely on the most is still Gaio.

The three goals in this game are the proof given by Gaio.

After the game.

Hagibegic was stopped by reporters and asked what he thought of the game.

Excitement still lingered in Hajibegic's brow as he replied, "This was a crucial match in our fight to avoid relegation. We proved we could overcome any difficulties. Every player gave their all for this match. I'm very happy to have such a group of players."

The reporter jokingly asked, "Bastia is currently the team fighting for relegation with the strongest offensive firepower. They have scored 12 goals in four league matches, averaging three goals per game. Three players on the team have scored more than three goals. Do you think Bastia has a chance of finishing in the top two of the league and qualifying for the Champions League next season?"

Hagibegic shook his head. "We're just a relegation team, not aiming for Champions League qualification. Furthermore, although we've scored a lot of goals, our defense remains a problem. We've scored 12 goals but conceded seven, which is still high in Ligue 7. We still need to work harder."

A shrewd person like Hajibegic would not be tricked by reporters.

On the other side, Galtier's expression was not so good. He took the lead twice and was equalized twice.

He just said helplessly, "This is football. No matter what the score is, everything is not over until the final whistle blows."

"Gaio? He's a top player. He'll become a legend in French football. I'm optimistic he'll join a top European team, and the winter transfer window is a good opportunity."

Galtier's implication is: Go away and don't come to Ligue 1 anymore.
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Attached picture: After the four rounds of Ligue 1, the points situation↓↓↓
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