Green Field Eunuch

Chapter 234 FA Cup Winner
After the game restarted, Manchester City found it much easier to win the midfield battles and easily gained a huge advantage.

After completely controlling the midfield, it became much easier for Manchester City to get the ball forward.

Manchester City launched several consecutive attacks into the penalty area, and one of them created a great threat when Balotelli's close-range shot inside the box almost broke through Stoke City's goal.

Simultaneously.

Dan Yongzhuo was tightly marked. Whenever he approached the penalty area, two players would come to double-team him: Shawcross and Delap.

Under such intense defense, Shan Yongzhuo's passing lanes were cut off, making it difficult for him to get the ball.

Dan Yongzhuo simply followed his usual practice and stood still, too lazy to run around anymore.

Even if he didn't run, his opponents still defended him very tightly, not daring to relax their guard in the slightest.

However, the fact that Shan Yongzhuo was under close surveillance still allowed him to find an opportunity.

In the 39th minute, Manchester City won a corner kick. Milner took the corner, and there was chaos in the penalty area before the ball was headed out to the outside.

As Shan Yongzhuo watched the oncoming football, he immediately activated his Ghost Shadow Tackle, using the time difference to steal the ball. He then dodged Shawcross and Delap by one step before unleashing a right-footed shot.

The football pierced through a series of defenses, spinning rapidly and skimming the crossbar before disappearing into the net.

The entire venue immediately erupted in cheers.

This brilliant goal immediately ignited the passion of the fans, and every fan applauded it. Even neutral fans were impressed by the spectacular goal.

"Goal! Another one!"

The commentator let out a loud shout, trying to express his excitement, but ultimately he didn't say it, because the goal still belonged to Shan Yongzhuo.

Just 39 minutes into the game, Shan Yongzhuo completed his hat trick.

But he found himself not excited or shocked at all; in fact, he felt completely unsurprised.

This is Shan Yongzhuo, he just completed a hat trick, what's so amazing about that?

The commentator couldn't help but feel sorry for Stoke City, "Another clean and beautiful goal, again from Shan Yongzhuo, he has completed his hat-trick, and only 39 minutes have passed..."

"Stoke City shouldn't be thinking about how to beat Manchester City now; they should be thinking about how to get out of Wembley Stadium unscathed."

Shan Yongzhuo's goal ignited the passion of the entire stadium, with fans in all the stands discussing it and media reporters also talking about it.

The commentators were also marveling at it.

"If Manchester City beat Stoke City, then we can say that they beat their opponents by Shan Yongzhuo alone. Even if Stoke City sent two players to mark Shan Yongzhuo, he was still able to score the ball."

Many people have also thought of the same problem: Stoke City fielded two defenders, yet Shan Yongzhuo was still able to score, which means their defense was completely ineffective.

How can this match even be played?
The situation in the game has Manchester City fans very excited. Only 39 minutes have passed and they are already leading by 3 goals. Many fans have already started celebrating the championship in advance. They do not think Stoke City has the slightest chance.

Tragically, Stoke City thought the same thing.

Stoke City manager Pulis sat on the bench, watching the game intently, having already given up.

With the first half not yet over and them trailing by 3 goals, he had no way to change the situation.

Fortunately, he had anticipated the defeat before the match started. Losing to Manchester City, who were about to win the Premier League title, in the final was nothing to be ashamed of.

Priss let out a long sigh.

On the field. The game restarts.

Dan Yongzhuo's consecutive goals dealt a significant blow to Stoke City. While the players couldn't be said to have completely lost their fighting spirit, they were noticeably more conservative in their performance, especially in attack. The midfielders were no longer as eager to push forward whenever they had the chance, but instead were constantly mindful of their positions to prevent themselves from getting too far forward.

Stoke City are focusing more on defense.

Fortunately, there wasn't much time left in the first half. After a period of back-and-forth play, the first half ended.

The score was set at 3-0, and both teams returned to their respective locker rooms.

Manchester City, on the other hand, had an incredibly easy time.

They were already looking forward to the award ceremony, especially the England players who had a deep connection with the FA Cup, and they were all very excited.

On the other side, Stoke City didn't feel so good. Most of their players looked blank, and with them trailing by 3 goals at halftime, they didn't know how to play.

While a 3-0 scoreline isn't entirely disheartening, achieving the Miracle of Istanbul requires a solid foundation of ability.

Even Stoke City itself doesn't believe it has that kind of strength, let alone others.

After the start of the second half.

Stoke City came out with a do-or-die attitude, launching a fierce attack after adjustments at halftime.

The score is already like this, the worst that can happen is that they concede another goal. They only want to score one more goal, so it won't look too bad.

Manchester City, on the other hand, played with ease and performed with great confidence and comfort.

After a five-minute assault, Stoke City's gates fell again.

In the 50th minute, Balotelli received a pass from Silva, backheeled past the opposing defender, and then unleashed a powerful shot that once again pierced Stoke City's goal.

4:0.

At this point in the game, there was absolutely no suspense left.

This goal was a huge blow to Stoke City; their players almost completely lost their fighting spirit and even seemed somewhat disorganized.

But the goal-scoring spree wasn't over yet.

In the 55th minute, Shan Yongzhuo received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, used a whirlwind kick to dodge two defenders, and then fired a shot from just below the penalty area line, scoring his fourth goal.

5:0.

After scoring the goal, Mancini made substitutions, replacing Shan Yongzhuo and Silva, and it seemed that Manchester City was about to call it a day.

However, even though Shan Yongzhuo was substituted, the goal-scoring game was not over yet.

In the 79th minute, Yaya Touré made a run forward and once again pierced Stoke City's goal with a shot.

6:0.

This is the final score: Manchester City lead Stoke City by 6 goals, equaling the largest margin of victory in FA Cup final history.

Finally, the referee did not give even a minute of added time and blew the final whistle to end the match.

(End of this chapter)