Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 150 Halftime score 5-0
On the field, after the game restarted, Chelsea's players seemed somewhat lost, unsure of how to continue the match.

When the game restarted, although they tried their best, their mental state was obviously off, which made their offense and defense somewhat sluggish, allowing Manchester City to gain several advantages.

After scoring a goal, Tevez became very excited and continued to run and shoot actively.

However, his performance failed to result in a goal, but instead ignited the fighting spirit of the Chelsea players.

What do you mean by this?
They've already got four in, and they still want to keep doing this?

Does that mean it's never going to end?

As a result, Chelsea players became increasingly aggressive in the ensuing match, and the tension between the two sides intensified.

In the 42nd minute, Tevez tasted the bitter fruit of his actions.

He received the ball on the edge of the penalty area and tried to get rid of his opponent, but was tackled hard by Alex and fell to the ground. He covered his face in pain, and it seemed he wouldn't be able to get up.

Alex received a yellow card amidst boos, but Tevez was unable to continue the game and had to be stretchered off. Balotelli replaced him.

Tevez, lying on the stretcher, looked utterly helpless. Chelsea were clearly out of form in this match, and this was a great opportunity to catch up with Shan Yongzhuo's goal tally!

Damn Alex, I curse you!

Tevez was already frustrated, but after hearing Shan Yongzhuo's words, he became even more frustrated.

"Don't worry, Carlos, I'll get revenge for you. I'm going to score that goal no matter what!"

Dan Yongzhuo called out to Tevez, and even clenched his fist to give him an encouraging look.

What a great teammate I am!
I'm number 10, I need to give my teammates confidence!
Tevez, however, had no way to express his grievances.

Who asked you to take revenge!

The game restarted, and Manchester City won a free kick in an excellent position just outside the penalty area. Shan Yongzhuo stood there, ready to take the kick.

Chelsea formed a defensive wall, and Cech was on high alert.

Everyone knows that Shan Yongzhuo's free kicks are a specialty. He has shown off his knuckleball, scimitar curler, and powerful shot, making him a free kick master of our time.

When faced with his penalty kick, Cech knew it would be a direct shot on goal.

Dan Yongzhuo did not disappoint Cech. He glanced at the goal and then slammed the ball behind him.

Shoot!

This was a direct free kick.

The football soared high into the air and then plummeted rapidly toward the goal.

Cech was right in front of the goal, his mind on edge. Although he knew it was a direct free kick, the ball still posed a very difficult challenge for him.

That was a dipping shot!

Hanging straight into a blind spot!

Cech jumped with all his might, only to find that he had not managed to hold onto the ball.

Although the football was grazed by the fingers, it didn't change anything; it still flew over the hands and plunged into the goal behind them.

Manchester City, another goal!
"In the final moments of the first half, Shan Yongzhuo's direct free kick helped Manchester City score their fifth goal!"

"This is also his fourth goal!"

"My God, this is insane!"

At the far end of the television screen was Cech's bewildered expression as he stood before the door.

The first half has ended.

The scores on the scoreboard are rather brutal.

5-0, with the home team first and the away team second, Manchester City led Chelsea by five goals at home, a result that many found hard to believe.

Although this is the Etihad Stadium, the away team is Chelsea, the defending champions who are unbeaten at the start of this season!
Facing a Manchester City team that is almost entirely new, even if they are not in good form, they shouldn't have been thrashed like this!

Chelsea fans covered their faces, some even crying; they couldn't accept the score. When the referee blew the whistle to end the first half, both teams returned to their respective locker rooms.

Cech took off his gloves, his eyes glazed over, as if he had just had a nightmare, with goals flashing before his eyes. He didn't even know how he got back to the locker room.

"Why can't I catch it?"

Cech was completely unable to accept this outcome, and kept thinking about it, but couldn't find the reason.

If I had to pinpoint a reason, it would be that the opponent's number 10 was just too strong.
The rest of Chelsea's players didn't seem to be doing much better; they were completely stunned by the scoreline, which was incredibly unfair.

They felt their performance wasn't bad; their ball possession and number of attacks were better than the opponent's. However, the opponent's number 10 was simply too unreasonable.

Everyone at Chelsea understands what the opposing number 10 does: he shoots as soon as he receives the ball, but they just can't stop his shots.

Everyone's faces were grim; they had given up hope of winning the game.

Trailing by five goals at halftime, there was absolutely no chance!
As Chelsea's manager, Ancelotti was also frustrated. His frustration wasn't about the score, but rather that he couldn't find a way to contain the opponent's number 10.

Terry did a great job, staying right next to the opponent, but the opponent could score as soon as he got the ball and even with the slightest opening.

Of his four goals, one was a direct shot from a corner kick and another was a direct shot from a free kick. How can you defend against that?

Ancelotti could only shake his head bitterly; he had to remain calm and carefully consider the second half of the game.

We've definitely lost the game. Now, the focus shouldn't be on winning or losing, but on not conceding a goal in the second half and then doing our best to score one or two goals back, so the loss isn't too embarrassing.

After some deliberation, Ancelotti decided to substitute Drogba. Drogba's performance in the first half was not bad, similar to Anelka's. However, the priority now was to strengthen the defense. He preferred Anelka to Drogba, and keeping him on the field was the better option.

Drogba was replaced by Russian midfielder Zhirkov.

The formation has also changed from the original 442 to 451.
Five midfielders ensure defensive depth.

Abramovich, who was sitting in the VIP section, was equally disappointed with the match and had already gotten up to leave.

He originally came to Manchester to watch Chelsea beat Manchester City away from home, but instead he witnessed the opponent's number 10 put on an amazing individual performance.

Abramovich isn't a very knowledgeable football player, but he did notice some clues: Chelsea's performance wasn't actually that bad.

The reason for this outcome is entirely because the other side's number 10 was too unreasonable.

At that moment, Abu felt a pang of regret.

"We shouldn't have wanted Ramires in the summer. We should have brought Shan Yongzhuo to Stamford Bridge. Even if the offer was less than Manchester City's, he would have chosen Chelsea."

"As for Anelka and Torres, they're nowhere near as good as Shan Yongzhuo..."

Of course, Abramovich knows that he can only regret it now. Once the other party joins Manchester City, a club with huge financial backing, the possibility of them leaving is very, very small.

After all, the penalty for breach of contract alone is 2 million euros!

He doesn't have the financial resources to splurge on a striker right now.

On the other hand, the atmosphere in Manchester City's dressing room was much more relaxed; everyone was happy and excited.

After all, leading Chelsea by 5 goals at halftime is not something that can be done often in a game like this.

Mancini was also very happy; his mindset at this moment was completely different from Ancelotti's.

Both are renowned Italian coaches, but Ancelotti boasts a wealth of accolades, while Mancini only managed to lead Inter Milan to Serie A dominance thanks to the Calciopoli scandal. In European competitions, he has consistently been a weak link. To make matters worse, the Portuguese manager Mourinho led Inter Milan to their long-awaited Champions League title last season.

This is awkward...

The outside world's evaluation of him is far from that of a famous coach.

But now, he feels he can definitely become a great coach.

"As long as he stays at Manchester City, I'm sure we can reach the top together!"

Although he knew that the outside world would definitely give more credit to Shan Yongzhuo, so what?
As long as I stick with this big guy, I'm sure I can win a lot of championships, including my dream of winning the Champions League. What more could I ask for?

(End of this chapter)