Chapter 112 Penalty Shootout!
At Arsenal's coaching stand, everyone sat in a circle.
A clear exhaustion can be seen on everyone's face.
They looked up at Wenger.
Wenger also decided the final free throw list after observing everyone's state.
"The order of the five penalty shooters is Arteta, Koscielny, Ramsey, Suarez, Cazorla!"
After a pause, Wenger continued; "The sixth round starts with Kai and Arshavin."
In addition to the regular five, Wenger released the penalty order for the rest of the crowd.
Lucky was unexpectedly placed in the sixth round.
You must know that the pressure on the penalty shooters in the sixth round is no less than that in the first or fifth rounds.
is in the penalty kick rule.
Regular five rounds of penalty kicks, the team with the most goals wins.
And after five rounds, there is no winner yet.
Then will enter the 'Sudden Death Law'.
That is, as long as one side loses a point and the other side scores a goal, the team that scores the goal wins.
It can be said that the position of Lucky is extremely important.
played a role in linking the previous and the next.
Goalkeeper coach Gerry Payton was also helping Szczesny with save suggestions while Wenger arranged for the penalty officers.
"listen!"
Gerry Payton said solemnly; "In a penalty shootout, the most important factor is the psychological factor. You must be yourself. When you throw a penalty kick, they will definitely shoot the other side you want to throw at!"
Szczesny nodded solemnly and continued to listen.
I saw Gerry Payton patted Szczesny and said, "So, you have to believe in yourself and rush to the side where they want to make free throws."
Szczesny was stunned.
What kind of **** advice is this?
The substitute goalkeeper on the other side also showed a wry smile when he released Aegis.
Before, when Gerry Payton was teaching Fabiengis, he had said similar nonsense.
On the contrary, the assisting goalkeeper coach Lehmann couldn't stand it any longer. He walked to Szczesny and helped analyze with a notebook in his hand;
"First of all, you have to pay attention to these people, Aguero, Silva, Dzeko."
"Dzeko likes to play on the right side. If you really can't see which side he's going to take, then he's going to the right side."
"Aguero and Silva's penalties are also very good, but be careful with their spoons."
Lyman's suggestion was obviously more practical, and Szczesny also listened very seriously.
Soon, the two sides completed the arrangements before the penalty shootout.
Eleven players from both sides came to stand on both sides of the center circle, and the goalkeepers on both sides walked towards the corner kick area.
Finally, the referee came over with the ball in his hand.
At this moment, the atmosphere of the entire Wembley Stadium became solemn and extremely depressing.
There were more than 60,000 fans in the audience, and they all kept their mouths shut, without the slightest movement.
Someone covered their mouths, constantly soothing their beating heart.
Someone just closed their eyes, they couldn't bear the result of the team losing the ball.
Winning from a penalty kick, no additional shots.
One round, until the winner is determined.
This is a brutal penalty shootout!
Lekai stood with his teammates on the midfield line on the right side of the center circle.
His heart was also extremely nervous.
The referee flips a coin to decide who will serve first.
The final result was Manchester City taking the lead.
Five-round penalty shooters for both sides:
Arsenal: Artet, Koscielny, Ramsey, Suarez, Cazorla.
Manchester City: Aguero, Dzeko, David Silva, Nasri, Yaya Toure.
The arena was silent.
Aguero walked to the penalty area, took the ball from the referee, placed it on the penalty spot, and then slowly backed away.
Throughout the whole process, Aguero kept his head down and did not communicate with Szczesny.
Although Szczesny is constantly provoking each other.
"Manchester City's first penalty taker, Aguero!"
Zhan Jun pursed his lips and forced himself to be calm, and said; "Aguero's penalty kick statistics in his career are not outstanding. Although the recent statistics are good, the probability of him scoring a goal successfully on the penalty end is not high."
In the midst of all the attention, Aguero retreated!
Szczesny also moved frequently from side to side and began to make fake movements.
Suddenly, Aguero started and kicked up suddenly.
This is a low flat ball aimed at the bottom left corner.
Szczesny succeeded in judging the direction, but his start was a step too slow and the ball rubbed the goal post into the net.
"FxxK!"
Szczesny slapped the ground angrily.
Arsenal did not save the first penalty kick, and the pressure came to Arsenal.
Manchester City fans on the scene cheered wildly.
On the other hand, Arsenal fans pursed their lips one by one.
Arteta came to the penalty spot.
It was the turn of Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart to make a save.
Arteta had no ink, and after the whistle sounded, he started directly, a spoon penalty.
Joe Hart jumped to the left and missed the ball.
"Beautiful spoon! Arteta managed to deceive Joe Hart!"
Zhan Jun said loudly.
Soon it was Dzeko and Koscielny's turn.
Both chose to volley vigorously.
Joe Hart made a great save.
And despite Szczesny's misjudgment, Dzeko's penalty kick flew off the post.
In the second round, neither side scored a goal.
The two sides are still on par.
Le Kai stood in the middle circle, feeling extremely tormented inside.
Arsenal players put their arms around their shoulders.
Next to Lucky is Arshavin.
Arshavin suddenly turned his head and said, "How do I feel like I'm going to enter the stage of sudden death."
"shut your mouth!"
Lucky turned his head and cursed.
'sudden death stage', this is the one who will be tested.
Lekai became the first free throw player in the sudden death stage when the free throw player could not repeat the free throw.
Once the penalty is lost, it will be a big deal!
But Arshavin's mouth seemed to have opened.
The free throws of the two teams are almost identical.
【Third round free throw】
Ramsay and David Silva all lost points.
Ramsey aimed at the right calf to push the ball, but the ball was not fast enough and was thrown by the opponent's goalkeeper.
And David Silva chose the spoon to be held in his arms by Szczesny.
The tense atmosphere spread throughout the arena.
Arsenal fans are already praying.
This is the closest they have come to a championship after a seven-year absence.
You can't screw it up!
As the penalty shootout progressed, the atmosphere at the scene became more solemn.
【Fourth round free throw】
Suarez made a free throw, but Nasri missed.
At this moment, Arsenal fans suddenly cheered.
They couldn't be more excited.
Hope is at hand!
After Szczesny saved Nasri's penalty kick, he even started to mock wildly.
This further increased the pressure on the Manchester City players.
But at this time, both Manchester City players and Arsenal players are extremely nervous.
When entering the fifth round.
Arsenal penalty shooter Cazorla.
Manchester City penalty shooter Yaya Toure.
The pressure came to Yaya Toure.
If Yaya Toure misses a penalty, Arsenal will lift the trophy according to the rule that the team with the most goals in five rounds wins.
But Yaya Toure was very calm, he pushed through Szczesny's fingers with a sharp bow!
But the pressure hasn't gone away.
As long as Cazorla scores, Arsenal can also win!
But Cazorla couldn't bear the pressure.
He missed the penalty kick too much from the angle.
The ball hit the post and flew out.
At this moment, the Arsenal fans in the audience wailed.
They're just a smidge away from the championship!
Szczesny was also extremely annoyed.
This is a winning situation he finally created.
This conceded goal was unacceptable to him.
But he couldn't say anything at the moment.
Because, the sixth round is about to start.
and entered the stage of sudden death after entering the sixth round.
City's midfielder Barry came out.
At this moment, the hearts of everyone in the audience trembled.
Every next kick could decide the outcome of the game.
The key free throw that can win/kill the championship with one kick!
This pressure is not too big!
【Sixth round free throw】
Barry starts to run.
Szczesny started to make a fake move, and then suddenly jumped to the right.
His senses told him to pounce on the left, but he chose the right.
Reverse!
But Szczesny was surprised to find that the ball just hit the glove and flew out.
Roar! ! ! !
Szczesny knelt on the ground, roared, and patted his chest to vent.
Once again he put Arsenal on the cusp of victory.
"Barry missed the penalty! This is a fatal penalty!" Andy Gray rubbed his hands nervously, looking at the big screen and said; "So, who is Arsenal next?"
The picture of the free thrower appears on the big screen.
A young Asian face.
Seeing this, everyone was stunned,
"Kay?! This." Andy Gray shook his head and said, "Well, no surprises! Kai pierced the goal guarded by Neuer in the Champions League quarter-finals against Bayern Munich."
Sina Sports Live Room.
"Lekai! The key free throw player in the sixth round is Lucky! Wenger handed over this crucial task to Lucky!"
Zhan Jun felt a surprise in his heart, but at the same time he was full of apprehension.
"Must score! This may be Luckey's first championship in Arsenal!"
Zhang Lu: "This may be the best choice. In the Champions League quarter-finals, Le Kai has proven that he has a solid foundation in penalty kicks. What he lacks is some experience!"
"And in this situation, Lekai's blank penalty kick data panel will give the goalkeeper a headache!"
Wembley Stadium, the focus of the audience is on Lucky.
Lekai walked out of the center line and walked towards the penalty spot alone.
The scene was quiet, and the silence was a little flustered.
But Lucky knew that he had to withstand this pressure.
The champion is just around the corner!
Just score this goal!
Arsenal can win the FA Cup and break the nightmare of seven years without a title.
"Listen to my whistle for a free throw, OK?"
The referee reminded Le Kai thoughtfully.
Lucky nodded solemnly.
Andy Gray said solemnly; "Arsenal's fate has been entrusted to Kai's hands at this time, and if they can win the championship, everything depends on this free throw!"
"We can see that the Arsenal players are already on their knees, they are expecting to score."
"Wenger is also gnawing his fingers nervously."
"The place was quiet."
"Arsenal fans are extremely nervous now because all their dreams are pinned on this 19-year-old who stands on the penalty spot!"
"They have been waiting for the championship for 7 years. Whether Arsenal can win the FA Cup in the 2012/2013 season! Whether Kai can turn the tide again depends on this crucial kick!"
Le Kai took a deep breath and looked firmly at the opponent's goal.
Joe Hart is verbally harassing.
"Hey! I've already guessed which side you're going to play, don't think I'll be like Neuer, I know you better than him, I've seen through you!"
"Think about it, miss a penalty and you'll be Arsenal's sinner!"
"Hey! Are you going to kick the right? Hahaha, is it the left."
Joe Hart kept babbling in his mouth, but Lucky shut him up with a single word.
"I can kick a spoon!"
Joe Hart's mouth stopped, his mouth opened and closed.
This guy is a liar, right?
Such a crucial game kicking the spoon?
But. This guy is only 19 years old!
Anything is possible!
Shit!
Joe Hart was suddenly a little messy.
And Lucky had already started to retreat at this time, and the panicked Joe Hart began to move left and right to make various fake movements.
But Lucky lowered his head and didn't look at him at all.
Beep! !
The whistle sounded, and Lucky started to run.
Lucky's approach speed went from slow to fast, but every foot seemed to be stepping on the heartbeat of the Arsenal fans on the scene.
At this moment, the gun fans are almost suffocated by their nervousness.
Lekai quickly rushed to the ball and suddenly stopped.
This pause made the hearts of the Arsenal fans at the scene seem to stop suddenly.
And the body that Joe Hart wanted to jump to the right was also subconsciously straightened, his knees slightly straightened.
At this time, Lucky supported his left foot and swept the ball decisively with his right foot.
The ball flew towards the goal post on the right, hit the goal post with a ding sound, and immediately bounced into the net!
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