Football: Starting from being abandoned by Barcelona

Chapter 390

The game entered the last crucial 10 minutes. As time went on, the physical strength of the players on both sides had reached the limit.

Errors began to increase, passes were no longer so accurate, and loopholes began to appear in the defense.

In the 85th minute, De Bruyne was knocked to the ground by John Stones of Everton when he was looking for an opportunity to attack.

In order to suppress the growing anger on the field, the referee directly showed a yellow card warning.

The game became more intense and more unpredictable.

Guardiola and Martinez walked around anxiously on the sidelines.

They kept signaling to the players on the field, trying to change the direction of the game with tactical adjustments.

"Oh! The fouls on both sides during this period are a bit out of line!"

"Especially Everton, in the last ten minutes, they have two players who have received yellow card warnings." Keane exclaimed in the Sky Sports live broadcast room.

"Yes, Keane, you are right, Manchester City put too much pressure on Everton."

"It is obvious that Manchester City players do not want to enter overtime or penalties to decide their fate." Guest Jones continued.

"Yes, Everton players are indeed a little too impatient," Keane continued to analyze.

"They are so eager to equalize the score that they began to lose their minds in defense. The two yellow cards were their own fouls first, and the referee's judgment was very correct."

"Manchester City, on the other hand, was more mature and calm," Jones added.

"While they control the ball, they are also applying pressure strategically."

"You can see that their offense is becoming more and more targeted, and they are constantly looking for loopholes in Everton's defense."

"Yes, Manchester City obviously does not want to drag the game into overtime or a penalty shootout." Keane agreed.

"It's too risky for them. They hope to win with a goal in 90 minutes."

"But it's not easy," Jones reminded. "Everton is a little impatient, but their defense is still very tenacious."

"Especially after the addition of Lennon and Pienaar, their midfield and wing have been strengthened. Manchester City needs to make great efforts to score again."

"The next game will be a test of both mental and physical strength." Keane concluded.

"Which team can maintain a better state at this critical moment, which team is more likely to win the game."

"Let's wait and see," Jones said, "It will be a wonderful ending, a night for heroes."

"Whether it is Manchester City or Everton, they have presented us with a wonderful game."

"As fans, we are already satisfied."

Li Lei stood on the court, watching the time passing on the big screen.

The game has entered the final stage, and there are not many opportunities left for Manchester City.

His physical strength has reached its limit. The 90-minute high-intensity game almost exhausted all his energy.

At this moment, the staff on the sidelines raised a sign: 4 minutes of overtime.

Li Lei took a deep breath. This might be their last chance.

At this time, De Bruyne got the ball in the midfield and began to organize a new round of Manchester City's attack.

Suddenly, he glanced at Li Lei on the right side. The young Chinese player was desperately pulling the opponent's defensive players.

De Bruyne passed the ball to Li Lei without hesitation.

After receiving the ball, Li Lei began to sprint forward. Now there was little time left. This might be their last chance to attack.

But he knew his own business. He also had a secret weapon: secondary acceleration.

This was his active skill, which allowed him to burst out at an amazing speed in a short period of time.

And now was the time to use this skill.

Li Lei took a deep breath and started his sprint.

Under his feet, the court seemed to become narrow, and his speed made the opponent's defensive players unreachable.

Everton's players were exhausted.

Their physical strength had reached its limit, and they seemed helpless in the face of Li Lei's sprint.

Facing the double-teaming of two defenders, he did not choose to shoot himself, but chose to cross the ball. At this time, Aguero was ready in the penalty area.

The ball flew high and was hoisted into the penalty area by Li Lei.

Finally, in the 90+2 minute of the game, Manchester City secured the victory through Sergio Aguero's header, ensuring that Manchester City won 3-1 and advanced to the final with a total score of 4-3.

Although the goalkeeper reacted, he also rushed in the direction of the ball, trying to block this last blow.

But it was alreadyIt was too late. The ball flew over his fingertips and into the depths of the net.

"gooooooooooal"

A deafening cheer broke out on the field, and Manchester City players gathered around Aguero to celebrate this crucial goal.

Li Lei, on the other hand, lay on the ground in tears.

He did it. At the most critical moment, it was his outstanding performance that helped the team turn the situation around. Although he was not the one who shot the goal in the end, no one could erase his contribution.

With Everton's big kick, the remaining two minutes flashed by.

In the end, Manchester City advanced to the League Cup final with a total score of 4:3 thanks to Li Lei's outstanding performance. They will compete with Liverpool at Wembley Stadium for the ownership of this year's League Cup.

"Let us congratulate Li Shen and his Manchester City for their successful promotion!" Gao Yi said excitedly.

As the final whistle sounded, the cheers of Manchester City fans instantly filled the entire stadium.

"Li Lei! Li Lei! Li Lei!"

In the barrage, the fans' excitement was beyond words.

"Li Shen is so strong! He always stands up at the critical moment!"

"This is our superhero! Li Lei, you are the best!"

"One cross, two goals, Li Lei showed his value!"

"Without Li Lei, there would be no victory for Manchester City! He is our hero!"

"Li Lei represents the future of Manchester City! We have him, and the future is limitless!"

"Coming from China to Manchester, Li Lei proved himself with his strength!"

"This is Li Lei's night! It belongs to Manchester City!"

"Wembley, here we come! Liverpool, are you ready?"