Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 151 That Damn Balotelli

The second half of the game begins.

Chelsea showed their toughness at the start of the game, launching several attacks and putting Manchester City under pressure for a time.

However, after eight minutes of continuous attacks, they still hadn't achieved anything. Just when people thought they would continue their fierce attack, Chelsea tightened their defense.

The next offensive move belonged to Manchester City.

With the substitutions, Chelsea also adjusted their defense against Shan Yongzhuo. Not only was Terry marking him closely, but Essien also dropped back to be ready to close in at any time.

"Chelsea are scared!"

"Anyone would be scared if one person scored four goals in the first half!"

"If Chelsea continues to let Shan Yongzhuo run rampant, who knows how many goals they will score against him."

"Shan Yongzhuo is really amazing. He single-handedly defeated Chelsea."

Chelsea switched to a 4-5-1 formation, or even a 5-4-1, making their defense in the penalty area much tighter. After bringing on Zhirkov, their midfield depth was further enhanced. Their deep defensive pressing and continuous tackling made Manchester City's attack awkward, and ordinary passing combinations simply couldn't be executed.

Manchester City's attack also became very difficult to execute.

It became extremely difficult for the midfielders and forwards to combine and penetrate the defense. They constantly faced tough challenges from the opponents, whose actions were much more aggressive. One wrong move and they could fall flat on their faces. Manchester City's attacking space was severely compressed.

However, Manchester City's players felt relaxed because Chelsea were defending with all their might, which greatly reduced their offensive pressure. Kompany and Kolo Toure in the backfield had less burden on their shoulders and even became more relaxed.

However, the game came to a standstill for a moment.

Chelsea knew they couldn't equalize, but they felt much better as long as the opponent didn't score, and they could take their time in attacking, slowly looking for opportunities.

Manchester City, on the other hand, was satisfied.

In football, when you're leading by such a large margin, it's common to hold back; it's a tacit understanding. For example, in this match, we're already leading by 5 goals, so there's no need to push for the win.

Manchester City and Chelsea don't have any deep-seated animosity.

Even Shan Yongzhuo felt he should hold back a bit. If he kicked the opponent too hard, he might have his leg broken the next time they fought.

He had encountered this situation in Serie A before. Sometimes, if you pushed your opponent too far, they would kick you in the leg with big, brutal kicks, showing no regard for sportsmanship.

It was only thanks to the enhancements provided by his Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Shield that Shan Yongzhuo was able to avoid injury; otherwise, he would have broken his leg and ended his professional career long ago.

This is something Shan Yongzhuo learned during his season in Serie A: although scoring points are important, sometimes you shouldn't be too ruthless.

The saying goes, "Leave a way out for others," and he felt that his emotional intelligence was now at its peak.

The match proceeded smoothly for twenty minutes, but then the situation changed again.

After all, while the players on the field generally have good teamwork, there are always one or two clueless individuals.

That person is Balotelli.

Balotelli was very active on the field, and his performance was outstanding.

In the 70th minute, Chelsea finally launched an attack, but it was thwarted by Kompany. Manchester City launched a counter-attack, and Balotelli received the ball on the left side of the penalty area, turning around and dribbling past Alex.

Chelsea have almost pushed forward with all their players. After Balotelli got past Alex, he faced Cech directly.

Single sword!

Cech rushed out, but Balotelli easily beat him, leaving him with an open goal!

Just when everyone thought the score was about to change, Balotelli stopped the ball on the goal line.

No one understood what Balotelli was doing, but Terry still rushed over to try and steal the ball.

But at that moment, Balotelli shouted, "Single!"

Then he kicked the ball over.

The ball rolled back from the goal line to the edge of the penalty area. Shan Yongzhuo stood there, bewildered, until he noticed the ball rolling towards him. He then reacted, took a few steps forward, and easily slotted the ball into the empty net. "Whoosh..."

When Shan Yongzhuo scored his fifth goal, the entire stadium erupted in cheers.

It's not so much that the five goals were surprising, but that this one goal was truly astonishing.

What is Balotelli doing?

"He actually passed the ball?"

"My God, he's already brought the ball to the goal line!"

"You're still passing the ball over there?"

"He and Shan must be best friends, he can even pass that ball over like that..."

"Balotelli, isn't he afraid of angering the Chelsea players?"

In fact, Balotelli had already angered the Chelsea players. Even the usually good-tempered Drogba and Ancelotti were now glaring at Balotelli as if he were a sworn enemy who had killed his father and stolen his wife.

Logically speaking, Balotelli dribbling the ball directly into an empty net should have been the biggest humiliation for Chelsea, but now they've realized that's not the case.

Chelsea's players were furious. They glared at Balotelli, who was grinning broadly with a bright smile, and looked at him with intense hatred, wishing they could rush up and deliver a series of punches.

Chelsea fans were equally angry.

"This is so humiliating!"

Shan Yongzhuo was being held by Balotelli, with an awkward smile on his face.

"That bastard, he's really fearless..."

He naturally sensed the Chelsea players' anger. After a brief celebration, he rushed to the bench and said to Mancini, "Coach, shouldn't you substitute me and Mario off the field...?"

Mancini on the sidelines also wore a wry smile.

Balotelli was his prized disciple and trusted confidant, but he was also quite troubled by this guy who was a bit short-circuited.

However, it is indeed time to substitute both Shan Yongzhuo and Balotelli.

Balotelli came on to replace Tevez, but he can still be substituted off, and there are currently two substitutions left.

Mancini did not hesitate and reluctantly notified the fourth official to replace him.

Shan Yongzhuo will be substituted off the field, or he will be brought on as a substitute.

Balotelli was substituted off, and Butt came on.

On the field, the Chelsea players were even more furious when they saw the substitution, but what angered them was that they couldn't vent their rage.

Because Balotelli, who was primarily responsible for this humiliation, and Shan Yongzhuo, who was second only to Balotelli, were both substituted off the field.

"Damn, they run so fast!"

"asshole!"

"When we get to Stamford Bridge, you two better not go on the field!"

Chelsea players are now eagerly anticipating the next match between the two teams, which will be held at Chelsea's home ground, Stamford Bridge.

It is never too late for a gentleman to take revenge after ten years!

Chelsea's squad isn't exactly known for its good kids. They've decided that these two bastards better not play in the next match, or they'll teach them a lesson.

Especially that damn Balotelli!

(End of this chapter)