The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 326 Killing the Suspense Overnight

This truly was Gaio's night.

He stood in the stands, arms outstretched, welcoming all the cheers, passion, and praise. He loved it all.

He enjoyed the noise and excitement that filled the room because of him.
He loves the passion and excitement his fans feel because of him.
His teammates hugged Gaio, their faces filled with amazement.

Lukaku grinned, showing his big white teeth, and shouted, "My God, Yang, you have to teach me this move, it's fucking cool!"

De Bruyne, no longer composed, shouted excitedly in his ear, "I never expected you to shoot like that! You're insane! A genius!"

He then vigorously ruffled Gaio's hair, as if to confirm that this was not an illusion.

Kanté sprinted down from the backfield, his usually composed face now filled with pure shock and joy. He patted Gaio on the back and exclaimed simply, "Young's shot was incredible!"

Gaio hugged each of them, responding with smiles without saying a word.

His shot wasn't intentional; it was just a natural progression.

This is the ultimate ball control and shooting talent.

He knows when and what action is more appropriate.

The substitutes' bench erupted in chaos. Everyone jumped up as if they'd been electrocuted. Some ran around waving towels excitedly, while others knelt down by the sideline, mimicking a bicycle kick, shouting incoherently, "My God! He actually did it! This guy is inhuman!"

"I saw it! I saw it all! From my angle, it looked like a rainbow!"

Everyone was completely captivated by the skill, courage, and spectacle of the goal, as if witnessing an impossible miracle unfold before their eyes.

The frenzy among the fans at the stadium continued unabated.

Online, fans who couldn't be there in person, whether or not they were Bastia fans, were equally amazed by Gaio's shot.

"My God! Gaio just scored the goal of the season! No, the goal of the decade!"

"Gaião's lob and bicycle kick were unlike anything I've ever seen. He's definitely a future Ballon d'Or winner. With such a top striker, France has a real chance at the World Cup!"

“Scoblar, your record has been broken by an 18-year-old.”

"I'm not even a Bastia fan, but I just jumped up from the couch and screamed, that was incredible!"

"Marseille fans reporting in. Although we conceded two goals, we were just speechless. We're impressed."

It's not just the fans.

Even the Marseille players, who were the opposing team, couldn't do anything about the ball.

As they walked toward the center circle, the teammates shrugged helplessly at each other. Gaio was just that strong; what could they do?
In particular, his national teammate Valbuena even gave a thumbs-up to Gaio, who had also returned to the center circle.

Although they were on opposing sides, it didn't diminish his appreciation for Gaio's shot.

drop!
The game continues.

Even after the goal was scored, Marseille did not intensify their attack. It seemed that they did not want to press forward to avoid becoming the backdrop for a crushing defeat, because that would give Bastia a lot of attacking space.

Bastia naturally wouldn't exert too much pressure, as that wasn't their forte.

Tactically, Bastia is very simple.

In terms of individual technical ability, Bastia has top-notch players. Many Premier League and La Liga scouts felt that Hagi Bejic was wasting the talent of these players after watching Bastia's games.

This is why some French media outlets previously wrote reports saying that Hagi Begic was wasting Gaio's talent.

The first half ended quickly.

The stadium erupted in applause as the players headed toward the locker room.

In the Bastia locker room.

"45 goals! Yang! 45 goals! You fucking did it! You made history!"

Exclamations came and went.

Everyone was celebrating Gaio breaking the record; they were witnessing and participating in history.

Haji Begitch strode toward Gaio, who was surrounded by his teammates. He didn't say much, but instead patted Gaio's back and chest repeatedly with force, his face showing the pride and excitement of "I knew you could do it."

The locker room was instantly filled with cheers and applause of "Greatest of all time!"

His teammates rushed over, not with polite high-fives, but with heartfelt affection, ruffling his hair and patting his shoulders and back, expressing their admiration and ecstasy in the most direct and brutal way.

Holding his tactical board, Lukaku cleared his throat, feigning seriousness: "Ahem, gentlemen, please be quiet! Now, I, Romelu Lukaku, will solemnly introduce to you—the record holder for most goals in a single Ligue 1 season, Mr. Jan Gaio!!"

After saying that, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Gaio couldn't help but laugh at Lukaku's antics; the guy was a real character when he was having a good time playing football.

If things don't go your way, then you're just a crying, overgrown baby.

Amidst the commotion, Haji Begichi finally raised his voice, drawing everyone's attention back:

"Alright, guys! Quiet down!"

He still wore a bright smile, but his eyes regained the sharpness of a head coach.

"Hooray for Yang! You deserve it, you've made great history! We are all incredibly proud of you!"

He emphasized it again and led the applause.

“But!” he changed the subject, “the game isn’t over yet, there are still 45 minutes left. Although Marseille doesn’t seem very motivated, we need to stay on the defensive and stay focused.”

"We want to end Yang's record-breaking night with a victory and a clean sheet. We want everyone to remember that this is not just Yang's record-breaking night, but also a victory for the entire Bastia team!"

"Now, enjoy these two minutes, then switch your mind back to game mode! For Yang, for the team, let's win this game!"

Applause and cheers rang out again, but this time, they were tinged with determination and focus.

Gaio smiled and nodded to all his teammates. He knew that the best celebration was to crown the record with a victory.

soon.

Halftime is over.

In the players' tunnel, Gaio ran into Valbuena, the two of whom were teammates on the national team. Gaio smiled and nodded at him as a greeting.

Valbuena approached and laughed, "Seriously, 45 goals is really amazing. Congratulations, brother, you're a monster. The record was broken in your first season in Ligue 1."

But then he stopped smiling and his eyes became serious. "However, the second half won't be so easy. We don't want to be the backdrop for your celebration parade. I'll be watching you."

Gaio shook his head slightly and patted him on the shoulder. "Hey, I think you still remember the time I sent you flying in Clairefontaine."

Valbuena laughed, stubbornly insisting, "That was training, we didn't warm up." Gaio didn't call him out on it. "Let's go."

The second half continues.

Although the match wasn't particularly intense, the stadium in Thesari was still filled with a deafening roar.

The closer the season gets to its end, the more excited the Bastia fans become.

of course,

This excitement was accompanied by a touch of melancholy.

However, in the atmosphere at the scene, this sense of melancholy was selectively forgotten by everyone.

Bastia didn't have many chances after the start, nor did Marseille.

So it looks like the pace is very slow.

After some deliberation, Hagibis decided to substitute Gaio for safety reasons in the 60th minute.

When Gaio left the field.

More than 20,000 fans in the entire Thessalon Stadium stood up and applauded him; the thunderous applause was the best expression of their emotions.

Amid applause, Gaio hugged his replacement, Ilan, and then Haji Begitch.

"Get some rest, kid. There's still one last tough battle to fight," Haji Begichi said, patting Gaio on the back.

Gaio grunted in agreement and walked toward the bench.

He saw Clos.

Klose barely played in important matches at the end of the season. His defensive ability is insufficient, so he is definitely not the first choice for Hagi Begic as a full-back.

He prefers to use Anguilla, who has strong defensive abilities, rather than Klose, who has good offensive abilities.

There is another reason for this.

To some extent, Gaio's presence on the field influenced Klose's decision to take the field.

why?

Because Gaio can handle an attack down one flank by himself, he doesn't need the full-backs to overlap or help out.

This makes HagiBegić prefer to pair Gaião with a strong defensive right-back.

However, Gaio has no intention of changing anything.

He believes that Klose will get a chance next season with Bastia's squad undergoing a major overhaul.

Although Gaio doesn't remember if there was a star player named Klose in his previous life, judging from the training sessions, Klose was talented and very hardworking.

The second half of the game was unremarkable.

Hagi Begic treated it like a rehearsal for the final. After Gai was off the court, he only left Lukaku as a counter-attack option, while the rest of the players focused on defense.

Marseille also seemed reluctant to attack.

finally,
The match ended rather slowly and deliberately.

After the game, Hagi Begic faced the camera with a calm smile.

"This match may not have been the most exciting, but I must say I am incredibly proud of Yang."

45 goals, what an incredible achievement!
He broke the 42-year-old Ligue 1 single-season record, which proves what a special player he is.

But more importantly, he brought us victory with those goals.

As for the league standings, we are currently leading by 9 points with three games remaining. The math is simple: if we win just one more game, the championship will be ours.

Paris Saint-Germain may have played one less game, but the initiative is entirely in our hands.

Tonight we will enjoy this victory and the historic moment that Yang created, but starting tomorrow, our focus must be fully on the next game.

We cannot afford to relax until the championship is truly in our hands.

This team has performed exceptionally well throughout the season, and now all we need to do is stay focused and make the final push.

All Bastia fans are waiting for that day, and the players and I don't want to let them down.

Shortly after Haji Begitch finished his interview.

The Paris Saint-Germain match ended in the evening session.

However, they almost killed the suspense of the Ligue 1 title race with their own hands – Paris Saint-Germain were held to a draw at home against Valenciennes, a mid-table team with nothing to play for.

Right after the match in Paris ended.

L'Équipe immediately published a short article on its official website—

The suspense of the Ligue 1 title race this season was almost completely killed overnight. In the 35th round of Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain, who were determined to win, were held to a 1-1 draw by Valenciennes at their home stadium, the Parc des Princes!

After this match, with only three rounds remaining, Paris Saint-Germain trails league leaders Bastia by a significant 8 points.

This means that, due to their superior head-to-head record, Bastia only needs to remain unbeaten in their next home game against Montpellier and secure at least one point to clinch the 2012-13 Ligue 1 title two rounds early!

A grand coronation ceremony for the island of Corsica is now in its final countdown!
This is a disastrous ending for Paris Saint-Germain.

After finishing just 3 points behind Montpellier last season, Paris Saint-Germain, with its massive spending and big-name signings like Ibrahimovic, Thiago Silva, and Lavezzi, is once again very likely to see the championship trophy slip away for the second consecutive season.

The massive investment and dismal returns have dealt another blow to the Qatari consortium's money-driven football strategy.

They may only be able to watch helplessly as Bastia from the small island celebrates their first-ever Ligue 1 title at their home stadium, the Stade de la Cersar!
Bastia's story, however, is a perfect football fairy tale.

Not only are they about to create a championship miracle, but their star striker Yann Guéaud also scored a stunning bicycle kick in the last match against Marseille, bringing his season goal tally to 45 and breaking the 42-year-old Ligue 1 single-season goal record!
Individual heroism and the highest honor of the team will soon be perfectly combined in this team.

Therefore, the next match between Bastia and Montpellier at Bastia's home ground will no longer be an ordinary league game.

It will be imbued with extraordinary historical significance—the night of victory.

Naturally, Ancelotti was bombarded with questions from reporters at the post-match press conference.

His expression was solemn but he remained as composed as ever, speaking slowly to the camera: "This is a very, very disappointing end to the season. We failed to achieve our goals in any competition, and I must take full responsibility for it. The team did not show the level and consistency it should have, and that is my problem."

"The players have done their best, and I can't blame them for their efforts, but we lacked decisive performances at crucial moments. From being eliminated from both the French Cup and the Champions League last month to now in the league, the results are regrettable."

"Regarding my future, I will have a calm discussion with the club's management about what is in Paris's best interest. Right now, my focus is on leading the team to complete the last three games with a professional attitude."

(End of this chapter)