The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 189 Turning Dust into Stars

Gaio watched.

She pursed her lips.

Eyes burning.

He longed to fight alongside his teammates, but at this moment he could only sit on the bench.

75 minutes.

Ancelotti made Paris's first substitution, replacing Gameiro, whose physical condition had deteriorated significantly.

They brought on the 193cm tall center forward, Varo.

Gaio knows this player.

If I remember correctly, he will be joining Dalian Aerbin next year.

Unfortunately, their tactics didn't align with Dalian Aerbin's, and they failed to perform well.

Paris Saint-Germain is about to be bombed from the air.

Varo has a strong hold-up play, and his ability to receive the ball with his back to goal is his signature skill.

Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2008, he has maintained a goal-scoring efficiency of 20+ goals in many seasons.

Hagi Begic also made personnel adjustments.

He replaced Mane, who was no longer able to make any progress.

Adding another center-back, Martial, means we're determined to defend to the bitter end.

After PSG made the substitution, they indeed launched a strong attack on the penalty area, directly sending in high balls.

Varo and Ibrahimovic wreaked havoc in the penalty area.

Marshall, Joplin, and Kahusaz repeatedly challenged them for the header.

Three center-backs?
Do not,
At this point, there were at least six or seven players inside the Bastia penalty area!

Several people were also preventing the opponent from firing long-range shots.

Kante has moved to the wing to defend, preventing Paris from crossing the ball at will.

This short guy really opened many people's eyes tonight.

Height may not be that important.

De Bruyne has lost the elegance of a midfield maestro; he no longer passes the ball, only makes interceptions and defends.

Bang!
Ibrahimovic retreated to the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot, which struck Joplin.

Despite the pain, Joplin continued to defend.

He only fell to the ground and gestured for the team doctor to be called after the ball was kicked out of bounds.

The team doctor entered the field.

Sidibé also collapsed due to cramps during a defensive sprint.

In the last ten minutes or so, the team doctor entered the field quite frequently, and the game was fragmented.

The PSG players are furious about this.

But there's nothing we can do about it; it's all within the rules.

Ancelotti repeatedly complained to the fourth official, believing that the Bastia players were deliberately delaying the game.

Time never stops.

The Bastia substitutes were already on the sidelines, all cheering for their team.

In the final minute of stoppage time, jerseys stained with mud, grass, and sweat fluttered wildly in the wind.

Bastia retreated entirely to their penalty area, like a pack of wolves cornered at a cliff's edge, their backs to the abyss, facing a barrage of crosses.

Ibrahimovic gets one last chance.

He turned and unleashed a powerful shot.

The football passed between Kahusaz and Joplin.

Norvis may have made his best save to date.

He leaped out and blocked Ibrahimovic's shot.

Pastore scored on the rebound.

Norvis makes two consecutive saves!

Kante, who was tracking back, kicked the ball towards midfield.

The moment of relief
The roar shattered the heavens, even the moonlight trembled. PSG goalkeeper Sirigu rushed forward, controlled the ball, and attempted a long pass forward.

But there's no time left.

drop! ! !
A heavenly voice rang out.

The substitutes rushed onto the field and celebrated excitedly with their teammates.

The players on the field were so exhausted that they could only collapse on the ground.

Gaio and Haji Begitch hugged.

This time,
No one could remain calm; all the passion and fervor were on full display at this moment.

"A miracle! A miracle! This isn't football, this is epic! Listen to that roar—'BA-STI-A!'"

The TF1 commentators' voices were somewhat distorted.

"Look at these warriors! Tonight, the pure soul of football belongs to Corsica, to every player in Bastia! With each sprint and each defense, they prove that money can buy superstars, but it can never buy this unique, indomitable romance that belongs to football."

"Gaião's injury may be regrettable, but it was precisely because of Gaião's involvement in all three goals that Bastia had a chance to breathe on the defensive end. This talent continues to shine on Corsica! One day, this light will illuminate all of France and spread throughout Europe!!"

"Angura, Kahusac, and others proved in this match that they, as players who came from lower levels, also have their own place in the world. Even if they fall to the ground, they can still turn the dust in their hands into stars!"

Won.

Bastia won.

This was an unexpected result: ten million euros beat one hundred million euros.

Ancelotti at the moment the whistle blew.

Instead, things calmed down.

His strong heart, forged through the night in Istanbul, allows him to accept anything.

He shook hands with Hagi Bejic and said, "You have a group of good players."

"Thank you."

Even after the match, fans at the Cesarí stadium were reluctant to leave.

Everyone was still basking in the joy of victory.

The players thanked the crowd.

The fans sang song after song until the lights went out and the waves crashed.

In the locker room.

The Bastia players couldn't hide their smiles.

Angula laughed loudly, "That Ibrahimovic was praised so highly, but he was a complete coward in this game, his shots were weak and feeble!"

"Hahaha, that's because you defended well!" Joplin shouted.

Joplin then sat down next to Kanter and said, "Don't forget the little guy's contribution in this game! My goodness, Kanter, your lungs must be made of iron, you can run so fast!"

Kanté gave an embarrassed smile.

He will keep running as long as the team needs him.

The players shared their feelings about the match.

Rothen then looked at Gaio and asked, "Will you be able to play in the next match?"

Gaio shook his head. "I don't know. We'll see in a couple of days."

Gaio's injury is the only gray spot tonight.

After the game.

In an interview, Ancelotti didn't say much, "That red card changed everything. I don't think it was a clear chance; we still have Alex."

"Of course, Bastia deserves respect. They played very tenaciously. We had many, many, many chances, but they were all thwarted."

"The player who impressed me most in this match was probably their number 10. He has excellent footwork. I've heard of him in Paris, and I know he's performed exceptionally well for the French national team. Congratulations to him, and I hope his injury isn't serious."

Hagi Bejic's response in the interview was even more concise: "We won because this is Bastia, and we played with the fighting spirit of Bastia!"

"Tonight, the starlight of Paris illuminates Corsica, but is swallowed by the waves of the Mediterranean."

“In the world of football, there is no such thing as ‘deserving to win,’ only ‘worth winning’ – Bastia proved this point.”

Finally, the discussion turned to Gaio's injury and the Europa League match scheduled for three days later.

Hagi Begic shook his head. "I don't know yet. We need to wait for further testing by the team doctor before we can make a final decision. Gaio's health is more important than any game."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Attached image: Ligue 1 points standings after round 6 ↓↓↓
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