Chapter 737: Chapter 737
At Stadio Olimpico Rome, only the voices of the Meringues could be heard.
Even though they acknowledged Huang Kaiwen’s abilities, they found this goal to be quite preposterous.
He burst out of the penalty area without adjusting to the most comfortable stance, twisted his body, and took a shot that curved powerfully off his instep, bending around the defending players and finally guiding the ball into the far corner.
If it had been a straight world-class shot from the right side of the penalty area into the far corner, it would have seemed more powerful and not so hard to believe because those kinds of wonder goals aren’t that uncommon.
But this goal came from the right side with the right foot aiming for the far right corner of the goal.
The angle was astonishingly tight.
Doni had already made an excellent attempt at a save, leaving only a sliver of space for a goal.
Normally, a goal wouldn’t be scored in this situation, but their net was still breached.
With that one percent chance, the most difficult way to score a goal achieved with great flair, Roma team’s goal was penetrated.
This left Roma fans feeling completely powerless.
Even now, with only a two-goal deficit, they’ve had situations where they’ve managed to come from behind.
But looking at the Real Madrid number ten, who was surrounded by teammates and not celebrating excessively, Roma fans had a question mark in their heads: could they really make a comeback?
[What a play by Huang Kaiwen.]
"Ah, my Totti is going to be eliminated."
"Do you guys get the feeling that Huang Kaiwen’s physical condition is off the charts? When he kicked the ball, his body twisted so much yet he still managed to control the power. His flexibility is just ridiculous."
"It’s not your first day watching the game. Can you stop making such a fuss? Isn’t Huang Kaiwen’s excellent physical condition a well-known fact?"
"But the key is that this goal is just outrageous, squeezing through three defenders and still curving the ball into the corner."
"So Buffon’s thoughts are pretty understandable. If I were him, I wouldn’t want Huang Kaiwen returning to Serie A either. Every time he mentions it, he’s so polite, but isn’t it just because he’s scared?"
"I’m dying of laughter. If Huang Kaiwen stood there to take a free kick, I bet you wouldn’t even dare to be the goalkeeper. His shot speed can easily reach 120 kilometers per hour."
"What’s there to be afraid of? If he dares to shoot, I dare to lay down. I’d be more worried that he won’t hit me! If he hits me, even if Huang Kaiwen is Mr. World Football, he’ll have to kneel and beg me not to die. Then we’ll see if I don’t extort him. Without a few tens of thousands, this won’t be settled."
"Ha ha ha, facing a guy whose net worth has 10 digits, you open your mouth asking for just tens of thousands? That’s all the ambition you have!"
On the topic of how much money they should ask from Huang Kaiwen, an intense debate unfolded on Tieba.
Such messy situations always spark lively discussions on Tieba.
The Roma defenders standing inside the penalty area were all looking baffled.
Because they genuinely had no idea how to defend against a shot like that.
It was like checking the weather forecast and seeing rain is expected, so you put on a raincoat and took an umbrella, but then the rain surprisingly started to curve and smack you right in the face.
"Let’s just try to stop him from shooting, we don’t have a better strategy,"
the eldest, Panucci, said.
Having played for many top clubs, including a stint at Real Madrid, he was the first to adjust his attitude.
"But how do we stop him from shooting?"
the younger Mexes asked back, his tone slightly aggravated.
"That’s my problem, I’ll work hard to limit him,"
Though younger than Mexes, as a man aspiring to be the captain of the Roma team, he felt a strong sense of responsibility and mission. Since the coach had assigned him to mark Huang Kaiwen closely and the opposition still found an opportunity, it was his fault.
"Everyone, liven up!"
Totti called out as he walked forward, clapping his hands.
De Rossi yelled along, looking at the captain’s armband on Totti’s arm as if he were a fish that hadn’t eaten for days upon seeing a tasty bait.
Little did he know, this bait would almost dangle before him for his entire career.
Roma team has always been one that never gives up.
They may not be as famous as superpower teams like Liverpool or Manchester United, but their spirit is no less fierce than those famed for their comebacks.
Roma fans character, even more fervent than the typical fans of those big clubs.
This passion is a double-edged sword; during Capello’s coaching era at Roma, they almost lost the championship due to fans rushing the field too early. The incident was glossed over because the opponents didn’t complain afterward.
Today, facing the strong Real Madrid with Huang Kaiwen in their ranks, Roma fans, after a brief silence, joined their players in unleashing an even more fiery energy.
The temperature at Stadio Olimpico Rome seemed to rise instantly by 10 degrees, with more and more fans taking off their jerseys, frantically waving them in their hands, and singing the team’s anthem "Roma, Roma" along with their neighbors.
Red flares drifted from the stands into the sky, with the red smoke carrying the scent of sulfur, signaling their magma-like, unstoppable determination.
On the bench, Cassano’s eyes had already lost focus, falling into memories.
The restarting Roma team still had no intention of defending; a reason they often create and suffer from large score differentials.
De Rossi, sticking to Huang Kaiwen like a shadow and almost melting into his body, did not leave Huang Kaiwen’s side.
As the main referee, Van der Sar, ran towards Real Madrid’s half, unaware of what was happening behind him, De Rossi straightforwardly reached out and grabbed the corner of Huang Kaiwen’s shirt, preventing Huang Kaiwen from suddenly taking off.