Midfielder Ruler

"Ouch-ouch——"

The sky above Fisht Olympic Stadium rang with the deafening roars of Chinese fans.

After four rounds of penalty kicks, the Chinese team made three of four free throws, and Portugal made two of four free throws, leading 3:2. If Tang Zheng can save Portugal's fifth penalty kick, it will mean that this penalty kick shootout ends early. The Chinese team Set a record and advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup!

Li Kui, who scored the fourth penalty kick of the Chinese team, was very worried and did not vent the pent-up pressure in his heart by scoring the key penalty kick.

"Li Kui is really a rare general!" Central 5 commentator He Wei said excitedly: "The defense is almost watertight, and he cooperates perfectly with Tang Zheng. He is still calm in such an important penalty shootout. Don’t forget… he is only twenty-two years old, and his future is limitless!”

In fact, there are already many scouts from wealthy clubs in the stands inspecting Li Kui, who plays for Shakhtar Donetsk.

Accompanied by huge cheers, the on-site director switched the camera to show Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

If nothing else happens, Cristiano Ronaldo will become Portugal's fifth penalty kicker.

Patricio got up depressed, a little lost, and didn't even notice that Tang Zheng, who was meeting him, stretched out his right hand and patted his shoulder.

There was still the final round of the penalty shootout, and Patricio had no confidence in saving the Chinese team's last penalty kick, because Tang Zheng was most likely to be the Chinese team's kicker.

Tang Zheng walked slowly towards the goal. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo high-fived his teammates who were lined up one by one, then turned and walked towards the penalty area.

The frenzied atmosphere at the Fisht Olympic Stadium was at its lowest at this time. Cristiano Ronaldo frowned. He knew that this penalty kick must be in the penalty area, otherwise the Chinese team will advance to the semi-finals of the World Cup.

Thinking of the penalty kick and the missed shot at the end of the second half of overtime, Cristiano Ronaldo subconsciously clenched his fists and couldn't even feel his fingernails in his flesh. It is not difficult to see how much pressure he was carrying at this time.

Only if his penalty kick is scored can it be possible for Portugal to find a chance, but once it is not scored, it means that the penalty shootout is over.

Therefore, Cristiano Ronaldo, who appeared on the broadcast screen, was a little distraught and looked very unsure.

However, the on-site director's close-up shot did not show too much of Cristiano Ronaldo, but quickly switched to Tang Zheng, who looked calm and calm in front of the goal.

British Sky commentator Andy Gray analyzed: "Cristiano Ronaldo obviously feels the pressure, because once his penalty kick is not saved, it means that the Chinese team will advance to the quarterfinals of this World Cup, but this will not matter to Portugal. It’s just a matter of time and time before death. No surprise, Tang will be the last penalty kicker of the Chinese team. Don’t forget... Tang has never missed a penalty kick from the beginning of his career to the present. He has beaten the rankings The top three goalkeepers in the world, can Rui Patricio save Don’s penalty kick?”

As soon as he finished speaking, guest commentator Martin Taylor laughed and said: "This is impossible! So... when Rafael Guerrero missed the penalty kick, the result was announced, that is... the Chinese team advanced in history World Cup semi-finals! Don’t believe it? We can make a bet! If anyone wants, I can even bet that Don can save Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty again!”

"No way? So determined?"

Andy Gray looked at his old partner Andy Gray unexpectedly and exclaimed.

"Of course!" Martin Taylor patted his chest and said, "I can guarantee it!"

"..."

Andy Gray naturally did not make a bet with Martin Taylor. He changed the topic back to the upcoming fifth-round penalty shootout: "Cristiano Ronaldo faces Don again. Is he confident enough to get out of the haze and take the penalty kick?" What about scoring a penalty? Although scoring a penalty may not lead Portugal to the semi-finals, I believe that as captain Cristiano Ronaldo must win hope for the team..."

Cristiano Ronaldo is polite,

When he walked into the penalty area, he took the initiative to shake hands with the referee Sandro Ricci in a friendly manner, and then placed the football at the penalty spot. However, he seemed a little dissatisfied with the placement of the football, so he hugged him again and bowed his head to kiss.

Tang Zheng, who was standing in front of the goal, had already prepared himself. Watching Cristiano Ronaldo's series of actions, he began to feel confident.

This...is a sign of Cristiano Ronaldo's lack of confidence.

He hopes to hint at himself through these methods, or to find confidence through these methods.

Portuguese National Sports TV commentator Fernandez frowned and said in a deep voice: "Captain Cristiano Ronaldo almost single-handedly brought Portugal to the quarterfinals. I think the same is true for the penalty shootout. Yes, Tang is indeed adding At the end of the game, Cristiano's consecutive must-goals were denied one after another, but there is a saying in China that nothing can be done more than three, come on! Cristiano Ronaldo forever!"

Cristiano Ronaldo finally placed the football under the watchful eyes of all the fans, but he did not step back. Instead, he stepped on the grass on the left side of the football with his left foot to feel the feedback force from the ground.

It wasn't until five seconds later that Cristiano Ronaldo nodded with satisfaction, stepped back far enough, and prepared to take the penalty kick.

The corners of Tang Zheng's mouth raised slightly, his body's center of gravity began to sink, his legs were slightly bent, his upper body was slightly leaning forward, his arms were raised naturally, and his eyes were fixed on Cristiano Ronaldo.

Perhaps feeling Tang Zheng's gaze, Cristiano Ronaldo was stunned for a moment when he looked up.

He suddenly felt as if Tang Zheng could look straight into his heart through his own eyes.

Even though Cristiano Ronaldo was over thirty years old and had quite a lot of experience in the game, he was a little panicked at this time, so he quickly lowered his head, looked at the arranged football, and waited for the referee's whistle.

"As long as Tang can save Cristiano Ronaldo's penalty kick, the Chinese team will surpass Portugal and advance to the semi-finals of this World Cup!"

German Sky commentator Marcel Leif said solemnly.

He Wei, the CCTV commentator sitting next to him, said cautiously: "The fifth round of penalty kicks is about to begin. Cristiano Ronaldo and Tang Zheng are both ready. For Portugal, this goal must be scored, otherwise it will be a penalty kick." The war ended early. Can Ronaldo, who is under huge pressure, score against Tang Zheng? Let us wait and see..."

After He Wei finished speaking, he stopped talking. He didn't know whether he was afraid of affecting Tang Zheng or the luck of the Chinese team.

At the same time, the fanatical atmosphere at Fisht Olympic Stadium dropped, and everyone was looking at the goal with breathless concentration, but the players they were looking at were different.

Chinese fans pinned their hopes on Tang Zheng, hoping he could save the ball; while Portuguese fans pinned their hopes on Cristiano Ronaldo, hoping he could score the ball.

As for whether he can survive the fifth round of penalty kicks, it is not considered for the time being, because once Cristiano Ronaldo misses the penalty kick, the game will be over.

The idea of ​​neutral fans is very simple, they just want to see the ups and downs of the plot develop. However, considering their sympathy for the weak, most of them hope that the Chinese team, which received two red cards at the end of overtime, will have the last laugh.

At this moment, the referee Sandro Ricci blew his whistle: "Beep~"

"Uuuuuu——"

The Fisht Olympic Stadium, which had been gradually quieting down, suddenly erupted with loud boos like a mountain roar and a tsunami.

Although the sudden burst of boos may affect Tang Zheng, Chinese fans hope that the boos can affect Cristiano Ronaldo, who takes the penalty kick.

Because the most important thing for a player to take penalty kicks is to have a normal mind, Tang Zheng does not need it. As a goalkeeper, he is very weak. As long as Cristiano Ronaldo performs abnormally, that... is enough!

In fact, Tang Zheng has learned how to forget about the outside world since the beginning of his career. Now all his attention is on Cristiano Ronaldo, who is preparing to take the penalty kick, without taking his eyes off it.

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When Cristiano Ronaldo took the run-up, countless fans chose to close their eyes at this moment and wait for the result.

Santos, the head coach in front of the Portuguese coaching bench, Madaloni, the acting head coach of the Chinese team, and the players standing on the midline waiting for the result, all chose to close their eyes or turn their backs, for fear that the result they saw was not what they expected to see.

Father Tang, Mother Tang, and Zhao Lina at the VIP table looked nervous. Tang Qingqing was also affected by this tense atmosphere.

Those high-level government officials who were watching the game were also affected by the atmosphere at the scene, and their calm mood became a little nervous.

Cristiano Ronaldo's heavy heart became a little more nervous under the influence of the overwhelming boos, but he quickly adjusted and focused on the penalty kick.

He kept telling himself that he must enter!

Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing for stability this time, focusing on angles and strength.

"Cristiano—"

Following the shouts of Fernandez, the commentator of the Portuguese National Sports Television, Cristiano Ronaldo planted his left foot, raised his left arm naturally, and lifted his right foot.

Compared to the exaggerated swing of the thigh at the end of overtime, this time the leg was swung very quickly, and the arch of the right foot was kicked to the back of the right side of the football.

At the same time, Tang Zheng kicked out his right foot and jumped into the air. His body was very stretched, as if he was squeezed to the extreme and then suddenly ejected.

After Cristiano Ronaldo completed the shot, he regretted it because the football he kicked was exactly the same as the direction Tang Zheng saved...

In the flash of lightning, Cristiano Ronaldo felt that the whole world was frozen at this moment. He clearly saw Tang Zheng stretching his body, his movements full of art, and the fingertips of his right hand flicked the football running close to the ground.

It was at this moment that the football, which was rolling towards the left goal post and along the net, changed its trajectory and deviated a few centimeters outward.

Fans sitting in front of the TV clearly saw the football hitting the middle of the left goal post and then rebounding.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch—"

Fisht Olympic Stadium first felt like pressing a pause button on the sound, and then suddenly erupted, with various shouts intertwined and deafening.

"Taaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang——"

British Sky commentator Andy Gray shouted in a hysterical, almost crazy voice: "God! He saved it! He saved it! Saved Cristiano Ronaldo's inevitable penalty kick again!"

"July 7, 2018 was a magical day! At the end of overtime, Don turned the tide and rejected all Portuguese shots. I didn't expect that the penalty shootout could continue the miracle and save three penalty kicks!"

"Incredible reaction speed! The penalty shootout ended early, and the game was also over! Congratulations to the Chinese team! Congratulations to Tang!"

"Long live! Long live! Tang Zheng saved Ronaldo's penalty! We create new history! World Cup semi-finals! Tied the World Cup hosted by South Korea 16 years ago! The semi-finals are against people who are not optimistic about it. England, we even hope to advance to the final..."

"Who could have imagined that the result would be like this? Even after five rounds of penalty kicks, the Chinese team advanced to the semi-finals ahead of schedule!"

At this time, all the commentators in the live commentary box fell into extreme madness.

Except, of course, for the Portuguese national sports broadcaster.

"Ouch, ouch, ouch -"

The Chinese fans in the stands subconsciously made huge shouts. Cristiano Ronaldo seemed not to hear anything. He put his hands on his hips and lowered his head, just like Baggio who missed a key penalty kick in the 1994 World Cup in the United States.

But at this time, no one paid attention to the loser. Except for the Portuguese, everyone's focus was on Tang Zheng, who had a legendary performance in this game.

Tang Zheng got up excitedly from the ground, opened his arms, jumped over the billboard, faced the Chinese fans who were shouting crazily, closed his eyes, and felt the fanatical atmosphere and... reality.

If he hadn't experienced it himself, he would have felt like he was dreaming.

The Chinese players standing in the middle line, the substitute players who crossed the sideline several times, the goalkeeper Yan Junling who was sent off, and the assistant coach Li Tie on the coaching bench were all excited and ran towards Tang Zheng crazily.

If it weren't for Tang Zheng, the Chinese team would have been eliminated long ago.

Now being able to enjoy the cheers of the fans as the winner is entirely because of Tang Zheng's magical performance.

"Football is like this. The joy of one side sets off the sadness of the other side." He Wei, the commentator of CC5, looked at the fans with different expressions and said with emotion: "The extreme emotions of human beings are fully reflected and released at this moment. This It’s football, and that’s why we love football so much!”

Guest commentator Xu Yang was full of passion: "Sixteen years ago, the Korean team advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup in the local World Cup. Sixteen years later, we advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup in Russia! This is a breakthrough! It is also a symbol of strength! I think The Chinese fans in front of the TV are as excited as me! At this moment... I am proud of Chinese football! Long live Chinese football!!"

Hundreds of millions of Chinese fans sat in front of the TV and looked at Tang Zheng in the broadcast, full of pride.

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