Chi Meiya

Chapter 233 Miracles May Fade, But Belief Must Endure

A surge of fearless passion coursed through the Leicester City players.

As both sides battled, expending their energy, Leicester City's players ignited with a fierce fighting spirit, raising their intensity and speed on the field.

In the stands, fans roared with abandon, blue flags waving, bodies straining, arms raised, fighting alongside their players.

On the sidelines, Guardiola gesticulated wildly, jumping and directing his team's defense.

Ranieri clenched his fists with passion, offering encouragement instead of tactics.

Leicester City unleashed their most ferocious attack of the entire season.

"Leicester City's players, my goodness, are completely surrounding Manchester City! It's like a half-field practice drill! For the past six or seven minutes, Manchester City has barely been able to get the ball past midfield.

This is a scenario that only Manchester City inflicts on their opponents!"

The commentator spoke in disbelief as all of Manchester City retreated to their own half. Zhao Gang's height was now being used as a center back for the team!

Leicester City's attack was extremely smooth and satisfying, as if their level had suddenly been raised significantly.

Besides Mahrez, Albrighton and Kanté were also able to break through with the ball, and were incredibly fierce.

Manchester City's two sidelines had been torn apart.

Gündoğan and Fernandinho, the two defensive midfielders, had also become defenders.

The entire Manchester City team was surrounded in their own territory, making it difficult to launch a counterattack.

Leicester City's tackles were also more accurate and ruthless. Even when the ball reached Zhao Gang's feet, at least three players would swarm him, making it difficult for him to find a passing opportunity.

Agüero and Sterling didn't dare rush forward as recklessly as before, fearing that the ball would be intercepted and they wouldn't have enough defenders.

At this moment, Leicester City's players were playing as if they were burning their own blood!

"There are five minutes of stoppage time, and three minutes have already passed. Leicester City's players are experiencing significant physical problems, but they are using their spirit to support themselves and are still attacking!

Manchester City's players are even more exhausted than them. Guardiola... Guardiola hasn't rested for a single moment in these last ten or so minutes!

This is definitely a passionate and high-level competition!

This is the romance of men!"

"Mahrez's shot! It was saved! Zhao, Zhao gets the ball!

Leicester City's players immediately pounced on him. Can this ball be cleared?"

Zhao Gang spun around repeatedly, and all he could see were blue figures!

Where were his teammates?

Kanté ran around Zhao Gang non-stop. Zhao Gang passed the ball to Gündoğan, who was immediately forced to the sideline, with two players surrounding him.

Gündoğan held the ball with his back to the goal, not caring where his teammates were, trying to stall for as long as possible.

Bang!

Inler kicked the ball off Gündoğan's foot, sending it out of bounds.

A ball boy quickly threw the ball over, and Gündoğan sprinted back to defend.

Inler threw the ball into the penalty area with force, and Bravo swayed left and right, his heart in his throat.

The penalty area was a chaotic mess. Vardy kicked the ball into Otamendi's leg, and the ball bounced out of the penalty area.

A huge roar erupted from the stands, all cheering for the home team.

The small number of Manchester City fans were extremely anxious. This was probably the most anxious they had been all season, and the time they most wanted the game to end quickly!

Their shouts were completely drowned out.

Outside the box, Kanté received the ball and unleashed a powerful shot!

Bravo was fully focused, leaping into the air and punching the ball away with both hands. Before he could relax, he bounced up from the ground again. Mahrez's follow-up shot slammed into Bravo's chest as he dove across!

The ball rebounded not far away. Bravo crawled twice, trying to grab it, but realized something was wrong. The ball was still under the control of Leicester City's players.

He reacted instinctively, quickly standing up, spreading his arms and extending his legs.

Clang!!

Simpson rushed up and took a shot!

The ball was deflected by Bravo's leg and bounced up!

Guardiola stared wide-eyed, completely stunned. With continuous attacks, Leicester City's players were always able to maintain possession!

Because now, there were more Leicester City players in Manchester City's penalty area!

The ball bounced up, and Zabaleta and Mahrez fought for it. Mahrez gritted his teeth, squeezing Zabaleta, and then headed the ball towards the far corner.

Bravo hadn't had time to get up, and the ball flew over his head.

His heart turned cold.

Leicester City fans craned their necks, their eyes almost popping out, watching the ball draw a large arc, heading towards the far corner. The ball speed wasn't fast, but looking at the trajectory...

It was going to be a goal!

They were going to tie the score!

Some Leicester City fans had already opened their arms, ready to shout.

It's over, it's over, it's over, it's over. Zhan Lu took a deep breath. This was going to be bad!

Duang!!

Zhao Gang, wearing a black jersey, was like a bolt of lightning striking from a moving dark cloud. His body flew out, heading the ball. The ball soared into the sky, flying over the crossbar. Then, he rolled into the goal.

"Zhao Gang's header!!! He really saved Manchester City!"

"Daddy Zhao! Daddy Zhao!!" The Manchester City commentator jumped up, taking off as well.

"Awesome!!"

"Damn, this young man!!"

"This header! He's taking off, he's taking off!! The best center back, no question!"

Mahrez fell to the ground, completely despairing. This was their last attack.

Leicester City's players gritted their teeth, their eyes moist, looking at the goal in resentment, looking at the young player rolling around in the net. The people in Manchester City's penalty area swarmed into the goal, helping Zhao Gang up, even more excited than if they had scored a goal.

Guardiola jumped twice in a row, hugging Arteta and celebrating passionately.

The Leicester City fans in the entire stand fell silent instantly.

Stoppage time had long passed five minutes.

They sat there dejectedly as Leicester City's players retreated to their own half in vain, waiting for the referee to blow the whistle signaling their defeat.

Agüero was still rubbing Zhao Gang's head hard, almost crying.

He had finally scored two goals. How upset would he be if they were tied?

Bravo stood in front of the goal, still shaken, this was too scary.

The moment he kicked the ball out, the entire match ended!

Many Leicester City players pulled their jerseys over their heads, unable to accept the result.

They were only one step away from victory.

Their opportunities even exceeded Manchester City's.

This time, CCTV Sports had finally obtained the broadcasting rights for this highly anticipated match. The ups and downs of the game were nerve-wracking.

He Shi trembled several times. He looked at the disappointed Leicester City players and the excited Manchester City players.

He couldn't help but sigh, "Leicester City's players don't need to apologize for their performance at all, because they have already reached a height that many teams can't even dream of.

Their fans have already been satisfied, and they want even greater satisfaction, which is understandable, but such a request is a bit unrealistic.

Because their opponent is Manchester City, even if you have prepared for the worst and everyone is working hard, you are facing a black army full of ambition, passion, and desire.

In life, victory is only temporary, and failure is the main theme.

Some people are crushed by failure, while others can constantly get back up and continue to move forward.

I believe that true maturity is not about pursuing perfection, but about facing your own failures and shortcomings.

There is only one true heroism in this world, and that is to recognize the truth of life and still love it. Leicester City hasn't completely failed yet.

We look forward to their performance. The process of climbing upwards is far more exciting than standing at the top.

They spent a hundred years going from the English Football League Two to the Premier League, and they are among the top teams in the Premier League, which is full of strong teams.

Such an ordinary team deserves the respect of all of us. They fell today, which is not unexpected, but they never gave up, and their fans never gave up either.

This team, which was still in the relegation zone last season, has become the only team in the Premier League this season that can compete with Manchester City for the championship.

Manchester United has fallen behind, Chelsea has fallen behind, and Liverpool and Arsenal have not been able to do it either.

They themselves are already inspiring enough!

When everyone is paying attention to this game, and many people are expecting Leicester City to stop Manchester City, that in itself is a very remarkable thing.

This ordinary team has shown us a strong fighting spirit and belief.

They have been expecting a miracle to happen, but in fact, the miracle has already happened to Leicester City, they just haven't realized it yet.

After this game, even if the miracle is fading away, the belief that belongs to the Foxes will always remain.

They still have a chance, and they will continue to bring a very strong challenge to Manchester City in the upcoming league games!"

The Leicester City commentator was silent for a long time, composing himself, "We have already done well enough. In this game, we greatly limited Zhao's performance. He didn't even score a goal or provide an assist, which has never happened in any of his matches, whether in the league or the Champions League!

Leicester City has done its best.

Unfortunately, he defeated us in another way.

This player from the Dragon Country...

You have seen his brilliant performances, but he used to have no team to play for, and was kicked out of Manchester United's youth academy, looking dejected and embarrassed.

His experience is particularly similar to our Leicester City.

From the Championship to the Premier League, and then to making everyone look at him with new eyes.

I believe that we have not failed yet, and we will continue to move forward and continue to shock and frighten everyone!"

"We have shown the strongest competitiveness. Being able to become a challenger to Manchester City is in itself a remarkable thing, not to mention that we have caused them great trouble. I believe that in the final moments, the people of Manchester City were more nervous than us.

If we can get second place in the Premier League, we can take another step forward!

Leicester City, never give up!"

As Leicester City's players were feeling down, the thrilling shouts rang out once again in the entire King Power Stadium.

"Leicester City!"

"Move forward!!!"

"All players!"

"Thank you!!!"

In the final moments, amidst the soaring shouts, Zhao Gang extinguished Leicester City's hope with a header.

He wasn't the one who scored, nor was he the one who assisted, but he became the focus of everyone's attention.

Some people commented that he was the hope blooming, but for his opponents, he was the hope destroyer.

He completely crushed Leicester City's hope.

In Manchester, fans cheered and sang in front of the screens.

"Cool!!"

"Oh my god, that header!"

"Is the defense not good? This is South City's defensive loophole. That's the second goal-line clearance!"

"He is Manchester City's only core! Real Madrid, get lost!"

As the two sides shook hands in a friendly manner, Zhao Gang couldn't help but take off his jersey and exchange it with Kanté.

This little guy was fast and had precise tackles, making him very uncomfortable.

He had a simple and honest smile on his face, but on the field, he was very agile and unpredictable.

Seeing Zhao Gang take the initiative to exchange jerseys, Kanté, although he lost the game, still showed a very pure and enthusiastic smile.

Coupled with that very strange "thank you," Zhao Gang couldn't help but laugh.

"I also know someone with the same skin color as you. He is very friendly. He took pictures of me and didn't charge any money. You are all very good.

Unfortunately, I don't have his contact information."

Zhao Gang didn't expect that Kanté still remembered that reporter and mentioned him specifically.

The two hugged, and Zhao Gang memorized Kanté's phone number.

He had special memory skills, so memorizing a string of numbers was nothing.

Manchester City won with great difficulty, taking three points from the King Power Stadium, leading Leicester City by seven points. This was very good news for Manchester City.

After the game, a somewhat regretful Ranieri accepted interviews with reporters.

"We have already done very well. That penalty... There is no controversy. Huth did pull Agüero.

Zhao is indeed an extremely excellent player. Even if he didn't provide an assist or score a goal, we all saw that Manchester City's attacks were all initiated by him, and the two goals were closely related to him.

In the end, his clearance made all our efforts throughout the game go to waste.

We studied for almost a month, and we did our best on the field, just a little bit short... I don't know when it started, but some people said that his defense is not good, and his heading is like an amateur.

If an amateur player can head that kind of ball out, I really hope that all my players are amateurs.

We will not give up. As long as there is a chance, we will fight for it. Manchester City also has Champions League, English League Cup, and FA Cup matches. A team like them will definitely not focus solely on the league, and they will definitely make mistakes. That will be our opportunity to overtake them!"