Chapter 727: Chapter 726: Blue Moon Miracle
Even the scoring statistics of any legendary striker do not compare to Deng Kai’s fierce performance over the past two seasons.
Calling him a midfielder is just to save face for the star forwards.
Midfield stars: So, we don’t need face-saving, do we?
The camera sweeps to the stands.
The stars who previously cheered for Deng Kai with flags now find it hard to smile.
Especially a few of the national team coaches.
They originally thought Deng Kai was just a world-class midfielder.
But now, it seems that he is also a world-class winger.
This... opens up more tactical and formation possibilities for the Portugal national team.
The Portugal team is so damn strong this year it’s infuriating!
If the World Cup were held this year, the Brazil team’s odds of winning might not even match Portugal’s!
...
The thirty-ninth minute.
Airma dazzled on the right flank with the ball at his feet.
After dribbling past two Manchester City players, he delivered a through pass.
However, as soon as he released the football, he found that Cech’s positioning was very advanced.
Cech easily collected the ball in a couple of steps; it looked more like Airma passed the football directly to Cech.
But then Company made a mistake with his pass.
He was too young.
Starting in such an important match.
Moreover, his team was leading by a large margin.
The young man’s overconfidence led him to be somewhat lax.
Baraja completed an interception in the attacking half and immediately unleashed a powerful long shot.
Bang!
Cech flew to make the save, pulling off a world-class defense.
It was almost a certain goal!
Valencia fans didn’t even have time to feel regretful as the football flew toward Maicon’s position.
Maicon played a pass to Ribery up ahead.
Ribery drove forward with the ball.
Manchester City hit on the counter again!
Caboni tried to block Ribery.
However, Ribery after feinting twice, cut inside and easily got past Caboni.
Ribery, running solo for miles, stormed into the right side of the penalty area.
Canizares glanced at the middle, seeing another Manchester City player approaching.
Outnumbered, he had no choice but to attack Ribery.
Ribery, while cutting inside, also saw his teammate’s run and now passed the ball across.
His teammate followed up with a shot into an open goal.
Scored easily.
"GOAL! Four-nil!"
"It’s over! Valencia’s done for! Losing four goals before halftime, Valencia and Manchester City are simply not on the same level!"
"Deng Kai goes over and embraces Ribery! He has scored his fourth goal!"
"Ribery selflessly provided the assist, perhaps this is his way of repaying Deng Kai for his full support during his slump!"
"Last season, Ribery was in poor form, everyone said he couldn’t make it. Only Deng Kai consistently insisted on him starting."
"If Deng Kai hadn’t gone to him, Ribery would still be laying bricks in France. Without Deng Kai’s support, Ribery’s future might have seen him returning to a lower league."
"Deng Kai is Ribery’s benefactor, and Ribery will always remember this kindness! He is the emperor’s most loyal guard and blade! He is Deng Kai’s imperial secret envoy!"
The Manchester City substitutes erupt in celebration once again.
Especially a few new substitute players.
If the team messes up the game, wouldn’t they get a chance to play in the second half?
This is the UEFA Europa League final we’re talking about!
This was the second most important competition in Europe!
Maxa kept nodding in approval, "Take note, we’ll raise Ribery’s salary next season! This kind of spirit, not hogging the glory and not acting recklessly, is worth learning for some players whose names start with C!"
Ronaldo: Damn, I’m a Manchester United player, do I really need to assist Deng Kai? You damn colorblind!
In the 44th minute, the first half was about to end.
Adriano took a long shot after receiving the ball, creating a corner.
After Deng Kai took the corner,
the tall and imposing Kompany successfully went for the header.
But the football was blocked by the crossbar.
Alberta immediately controlled the football and then booted it towards Manchester City’s half, shouting, "Counterattack!"
This iron-willed captain inspired all the fans, and Valencia’s indomitable spirit earned the respect of the whole world.
Until...
"Damn! What’s Cech doing at the center circle?"
"Cech has stopped the ball, my God, isn’t that a wide range for a goalie?"
"Isn’t he afraid of making a mistake?"
"Cech has interrupted Valencia’s counterattack, and he passes the ball to Thiago Silva."
Thiago Silva immediately sent a high ball to Maicon on the right.
Another counter of the counter!
Maicon, with almost no one defending, sent in a cross with a full curve.
Bang!
Adriano leapt high and headed the ball towards the goal.
"GOAL!"
"Adr-adr-adr-adr-adr-iano!"
"Manchester City’s Ronaldo has also scored!"
"Five to zero! This is insane! It’s hard to believe all this!"
"Manchester City has virtually locked down the ultimate prize of the European Union Cup in the first half!"
"We feel sorry for the people of Valencia! They are lucky to have made it to the final, but they’re also unlucky to have made it to this year’s final!"
"This year’s terrifying Blue Moon is invincible!"
"I believe any team facing Manchester City this year would lose!"
"Sixty-five unbeaten games in a single season! Manchester City has created a new miracle... the Blue Moon Miracle!"
The Manchester City players wildly celebrated on the field as if the game had ended in advance.
Adriano lifted his head, subconsciously looking for his father in the stands, then remembered that his father was stranded out of town, not knowing if he had boarded Mr. Mansour’s private plane.
Then, the referee blew the whistle to end the first half.
The players from both teams entered the dressing room.
But the atmosphere was starkly different.
The players from Valencia couldn’t even muster the strength to walk.
Too strong!
This Manchester City team was frightening!
Coming back after halftime.
Manchester City made three substitutions.
The final of the European Union Cup, almost the best training ground in the world.
Apart from the Champions League final and national team cup finals, where else can you find better competition to hone your skills?
"Oh! Manchester City is making substitutions! They’re wrapping it up."
"Mandzukic replaces Adriano. This young lad from Croatia is so lucky to get a chance to play on such a grand stage."
"Ashley Young replaces Ribery. Although there aren’t many English players in Manchester City, honestly, Deng Kai really gives Ashley Young opportunities."
"Under these circumstances, if Ashley Young can’t perform, then the English FA can’t blame my Kai."
"Besides, taking Ribery and Adriano off is also to avoid injuries. With the championship practically in the bag, there’s no question these two players’ goals are now set on this summer’s European Championship and Copa America."
"Lastly, the third substitution is sure to make Chinese fans ecstatic!"
"Sun Jihai is coming on for Maicon!"
"This makes another Chinese player to appear in the European Union Cup Final!"
