Sports medicine starts with the Sun Miracle Doctor

Chapter 267: The legend of a generation comes to an end
Scolari pulled Lopez and several core players to discuss anxiously.

Chen Yu stood nearby, as if an old dream was reappearing.

After 30 minutes of overtime, the two teams actually kicked into a penalty shootout.

In 94, the World Cup was held in the United States. At that time, Chen Yu was still going to school in California. He was a poor student. World Cup tickets were so expensive, so how could he have the chance to watch the game live? Moreover, at that time, Chen Yu didn't like football either. None of them have paid attention to the World Cup.

It was only after treating Ronaldo that I began to understand the history of the World Cup.

That year, Italy faced Brazil.

That year, Bebeto danced a cradle dance after scoring a goal, Ronaldo was still cheering on the bench, and Baggio was the core of the team, assuming the task of the last kick, and then left behind a scene that made countless fans cry. purpose scene.

Everything seems to be happening again, although things are different and people are different.

"I'll do it." When everyone was arguing over who took the first penalty kick, Ronaldo patted his chest and said with firm eyes.

Normally, the first ball and the last ball are critical.

Without much hesitation, Baggio just started.

There was a huge cry of regret in the stands.

"Everyone, please!"

Behind him, many Italian players couldn't help but start crossing themselves on their chests and praying silently.

He walked through the queue, hugged every Italian player as much as possible, said something, and then walked steadily to the penalty spot.

The roster was reported, and Rivaldo stepped forward to toss a coin on behalf of the Brazilian team.

If the first goal is not scored, it will greatly affect morale.

Second goal Juninho, he is a free kick master.

Scolari, on the other hand, held his head in his hands in frustration.

Scolari hesitated, nodded vigorously, and then looked at Rivaldo: "Rivaldo, you kick last."

In just one or two seconds, Chen Yu just blinked his eyelids, and Baggio had already kicked the penalty kick.

No one expected that at this time, all the Italian players standing near the midline would suddenly kneel down neatly.

Turning his head again, he looked at the golden cup that he had been chasing all his life but missed.

Chen Yu, who was on the sidelines, looked from a distance and didn't see much expression on Baggio's face, which was as calm as a primeval forest.

Marcos stopped jumping, leaned down slightly, and stared at Baggio.

Ronaldinho scored the third goal. Ronaldinho is also good at kicking free kicks. Scolari's only worry is whether he can withstand the pressure because he is too young.

Scolari looked serious.

Then he turned around, walked toward his teammates, and smiled and waved to the fans in the stands.

Chen Yu's eyes were always locked on Baggio. After scoring the goal, he did not celebrate. Instead, he kept facing the goal and stood quietly for a while.

Chen Yu frowned slightly. At this time, using the Hercules Cup to motivate the five people seemed fine, but would it put more pressure on the five people?

At this moment, Chen Yu didn't know what he was thinking in his heart and how much pressure he would be under.

Without much time left to reminisce, Collina blew his whistle to signal a penalty kick.

Baggio's eyes were calm. He brought good luck to Italy. He guessed the coin correctly and Italy kicked first.

Chen Yu stood on the sidelines, his eyes locked on Baggio.

And if it is delayed until the fifth round, the last player to kick will also be under tremendous pressure.

Among the five, except Ronaldo, no one has ever lifted the Hercules Cup.

On the Italian side, Baggio wears the captain's armband.

He will be the first to take a penalty kick for Italy.

According to FIFA statistics, the winning rate of the team that kicks first is higher.

"That's it." Scolari took a deep breath, his nervous hands trembling, but he knew that the players were more nervous than himself.

Baggio stood still, looked at the goal that was close at hand, and then looked around the entire stand, as depressed as a tomb.

Chen Yu even felt that asking Baggio to take a penalty kick at this time was cruel to him, like ruthlessly tearing open an old scar and spreading a handful of salt on it.

He was deceived and misjudged.

In the stands, Italian fans were reveling.

But Ronaldo prefers to take his destiny into his own hands, so he wants to be the first to kick.

The fourth ball was handed to Carlos by Scolari.

The pressure of a penalty shootout is already high enough.

Therefore, Scolari pulled the five people and pointed to the golden Hercules Cup at the exit of the players' tunnel.

The Italian bench has become a sea of ​​celebration.

Then the candidates and order of the remaining three rounds were quickly decided.

Marcos dived to the right, the football passing behind him.

Even Buffon, who came to the goal, and the players on the bench also knelt on one knee.

They all bowed their heads to show respect to Baggio like knights.

Baggio stood stunned, tears streaming down his eyes no longer possible.

"What are they doing?" Kaka, standing behind Chen Yu, asked with confusion.

At this moment, not only Kaka, but all the fans present had the same question.

There were also Brazilian fans waving their arms and shouting that Italy was stalling for time.

Isn't it just a shot? I know you have regrets in 94, but it's already been 8 years.

Chen Yu said nothing, folded his arms with a solemn expression.

Others don't know the reason, but Chen Yu does.

This is all Italian players paying tribute to their legend.

This penalty was not only Baggio's last goal for the national team in the World Cup, but also the last goal of his entire career.

These two short seconds will be the last kick of his career.

From now on, there will be no more melancholy prince running on the green field, and the legend of a generation has come to an end.

At this moment, any player or fan should probably send him blessings and respect for his glorious 18-year career.

Baggio quickly controlled his tears, stepped forward to pull up his teammates, and hugged everyone.

It was as if they no longer cared about the result of the penalty shootout.

Ronaldo looked at all this in confusion, not knowing what was happening, but quickly calmed down and looked at the goal. Buffon clapped his hands, already eager to try.

Once again, the stadium fell into dead silence.

At the guest table, Bailey silently prayed to heaven with his hands.

Ronaldo started and kicked a ground ball. Buffon did not save it. He predicted the right direction, but he did not squat down in time enough. The football rubbed his body and rolled into the goal.

2 to 2, the two teams returned to the starting point.

After scoring the goal, Ronaldo let out a deep breath and felt his body stiffen.

The pressure at this moment is really too much.

The Brazilian fans in the stands were celebrating, but they quickly restrained themselves. The game was not over yet, and they could die suddenly at any time and lose everything.

Totti stepped forward, there was no surprise, and he succeeded in one move.

Followed closely by Juninho.

Buffon, who is only 24 years old, is still a little immature. Five years ago, he came on as a substitute in the World Cup play-offs and set a new record for Italy's youngest goalkeeper.

In 98, he went to the World Cup with the team, but did not get a chance to play.

This year, he is the main goalkeeper.

In the group stage and knockout stage, he struggled slightly.

In the quarter-finals, facing a single opponent, he calmly attacked and ruined Germany.

In the semi-finals, it was he who kept a clean sheet and eliminated Spain 1-0.

His condition is getting better and better.

He stared at Juninho with unprecedented concentration and then made an instinctive save.

The football was blocked by him.

Juninho's expression suddenly changed.

Buffon jumped up, jumped high with excitement, and after landing, he looked up to the sky and roared.

This pounce is worth a thousand dollars.

Chen Yu's heart was beating wildly uncontrollably. If the ball was saved, the Brazilian team would be in danger.

Holding his heart, it’s no wonder that penalty shootouts are always said to be cruel. After this personal experience, Chen Yu knew that what he said was true.

Round three.

Di Biagio stepped to the free throw line. At this moment, the Italian players' eyes seemed to be much firmer.

No surprise, Marcos once again misjudged the direction and scored the ball.

The Brazilian team is already standing on the edge of the cliff.

If this goal is not scored, they will give up their hope of victory to the Italian team.

Ronaldinho, who had curly hair and a headband, walked to the penalty spot. He couldn't help but look up. Behind the goal, a large number of Brazilian fans were waving national flags and cheering for him crazily.

Next to his ears, Collina's whistle stirred him up, and he looked at Buffon again. His eyes were fierce, staring at him.

An indescribable feeling made Ronaldinho's hands and feet feel cold.

He stamped his feet, shook his wrists, took a deep breath and rushed out.

He chose to play the angle.

left.

Buffon predicted the right direction, but the angle of Ronaldinho's kick was too tricky.

No, it's too tricky.

The football trying to hit the lower left corner actually hit the goal post.

Ronaldinho was immediately stunned. He turned to look at his teammates and the bench, with panic on his face.

This goal can be said to have almost ruined the Brazilian team's hopes of winning the championship.

On the sidelines, Lopez fell to his knees in annoyance, and Scolari remained motionless as if he was suddenly immobilized.

Chen Yu also closed his eyes and shook his head slightly.

Even if the Brazilian team scored the next two goals from free throws, as long as Italy scored one more, they would lose.

The balance of victory has completely tilted towards Italy.

Chen Yu looked at Buffon as he walked off the field.

Who would have thought that in such a crucial penalty shootout, it was the young Buffon who stole the show.

Bravely saving two penalty kicks, he is simply a hero in Italy.

Round 4.

It was Maldini who kicked the ball.

After playing for 120 minutes, relatively speaking, the defender's physical fitness may be better.

He walked slowly to the penalty spot.

Marcos on the opposite side was jumping nervously on the spot, trying hard to adjust his body condition.

If this ball is not saved, the championship will be lost.

At this time, Maldini turned his head and looked towards the midfield, staring at Baggio.

Eight years ago, he stood in that position, watching Baggio miss the penalty kick, and then became the sinner condemned by the whole country.

8 years later, it seems like everything has returned to its starting point.

Maldini raised his right arm and gave Baggio a thumbs up.

Baggio was stunned and responded with the same action.

This is a tacit understanding between the two veterans.

The whistle sounded.

Maldini took a deep breath and rushed out.

No accidents.

With a lob shot, the football went firmly into the net, taking away all hope of the Brazilian team's comeback.

Italy is the champion!

(End of this chapter)