The road to godhood starting from Ligue 1

Chapter 352 A genius is a genius because they can do the impossible! 2
After receiving the ball, Gaio accelerated without hesitation, facing a group of three defenders.

This scene,
Martin Tyler spoke rapidly, his voice filled with concern: "Gaiou got past Luna, but instead of passing to a teammate, he charged directly into the defensive zone of Okore and Delph. Liverpool had teammates making runs in the attacking third, but Gaiou seemed determined to go it alone!"

On the court, Gaio was quickly surrounded by three players.

Martin quickly remarked, "That was too risky! He's completely surrounded! Sturridge is already raising his hand for the ball at the far post; that's a much better passing lane! Gaio is still too young; he's prone to getting carried away in crucial moments and trying to solve the problem single-handedly!"

Paul McGrath let out a hearty laugh. "Hahaha! Martin, that's young people for you! Passionate, fearless! You expect an 18-year-old to make the most rational choice at a moment like this? No, he believes in his talent, believes he can create miracles! To be honest, I admire that courage, although..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Martin's exclamation!
"Oh my god, Gaio!"

On the field,

Faced with a three-man encirclement, Gaio not only did not slow down at all, but also gently flicked the ball to the right, shifting his center of gravity accordingly, as if he was about to make a strong breakthrough from the outside!
This simple move instantly put the nerves of three defenders—Delph, Ahmadi, and Okore—on edge.

"Watch the paint!" the experienced Delph shouted, directing his teammates to block the paint, while he quickly moved toward Gaio, trying to block Gaio's outside shot.

But just as Delph shifted his weight, Gaio made a very subtle backflip with his right ankle as he shrugged, gently pulling the ball back from rolling towards the outside!
At the same time, he made a feinting motion with his left shoulder, as if his whole body was about to cut inward!
This sudden movement caused Delph's center of gravity to shift fatally!
Delph tried to twist his waist to keep up, but Gaio's second move came immediately – his feet swept rapidly over the ball, performing a dazzling bicycle kick, accompanied by continuous swaying of his shoulders and upper body, as if countless possible directions for a breakthrough were unfolding at the same time!

"Left? Right?"

Okore's brain had to process too much feint information in an instant, and his knees were overwhelmed by the continuous shifts in his center of gravity.

Just as he judged that Gaio would eventually choose to break through from the right and shift his weight to the right, Gaio deftly flicked the ball to the left front with the outside of his left foot!
A simple yet incredibly deceptive fried dough ball!

"Damn it!" Delph tried to force his way back to his center of gravity, but his knees and the repeated tricks he had been made to lose his balance made it impossible for him to maintain his balance!
With a "thump," this experienced midfield defensive stalwart was so badly shaken that his knees buckled and he fell to his knees in a sorry state!
He could only raise his head in despair, watching Gaio's figure sweep past him.

"Pretty!"

The Liverpool fans who had traveled from afar erupted in deafening cheers from the stands!

Just as Gaio got past Delph, Ahmadi, who had been substituted on in the second half, rushed in front of him and launched a vicious sliding tackle straight at Gaio's supporting foot!

Simultaneously,

Okore quickly covered the gap, blocking Gaio and the goal like a wall!
At this moment, Gaio didn't even look down at the ball. Relying entirely on muscle memory and the feel of his feet, just as Okore's boot was about to touch the ball, he gently flicked it forward with the toe of his right foot. The ball passed between Ahmadi's legs and rushed forward.

At the same time, he jumped up lightly and barely dodged the vicious tackle!
After landing, Gaio smoothly guided the falling football forward with his left foot, the whole movement as fluid as a butterfly flitting through flowers!
Gaio completed the inside cut!
He cut straight into the area four or five meters outside the penalty area line!
Wow!

This scene stunned all the fans at Villa Park.

Even though they're rivals, this is just too amazing!

Ahmadi, lying on the ground, also stared wide-eyed at Gaio in disbelief.

But he didn't have time to be shocked; he quickly got up and chased after Gaio.

right now,

Only one last barrier remains – center-back Okore!

Having learned from Ahmadi's mistake, Okore dared not make a move rashly. He lowered his center of gravity, spread his arms, and stared intently at the ball at Gaio's feet.

However, a subtle space appeared in his position—anticipating that Gaio would continue to cut inside, he subconsciously moved half a step to his right, which left half a body length of space exposed on his left!

It's just this half-body length!
Gaio's speed decreased due to the series of escapes, but his sprinting momentum remained undiminished!

He dribbled straight toward Okore, and as the distance between them quickly closed to about one meter, Gaio suddenly stepped his right foot out to the outside of the ball, tilting his body sharply to the right—another realistic shoulder drop move!
"Still trying to fool me?!" Okore thought he had seen through Gaio's actions.

But just as he shifted his weight slightly to the left to prepare to deal with the feint,

Gaio suddenly seized this opening!

He pushed the ball to the left front, determined to break through the small gap created by Okore's leftward movement!
Okore was shocked and quickly regained his balance, stepping sideways with his right foot!
But it was this half-step difference that made it impossible for him to completely block Gaio's shooting angle!

at this time,

The continuous bursts of energy pushed Gaio to his physical limits; his lungs felt like they were on fire, and his legs felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead.

But just as his body was on the verge of collapse, a scorching power, like a volcanic eruption, burst forth from the deepest part of his body!

Advanced Shooting Enhancement!

The last stand!
Shooting attribute temporarily increased by 20 points, and shooting speed receives an additional bonus!
Without the slightest hesitation, Gaio channeled all his power into his left foot.

A powerful, explosive pump!

Bang! !

A loud bang, unlike any other shot on goal!
The sound was deep and powerful, like a heavy cannon booming in your ears!

The football, as if accelerated, whistled past Okore's outstretched leg, leaving a blur and a violent spin!

It wasn't a straight line, but rather drew an incredibly powerful arc in the air, bypassing Guzan who was trying to reach out and save the ball, and flying straight into the absolute dead corner of the top left corner of the goal!
Unstoppable!

Swish! ! !
Immediately following was the crisp sound of the football hitting the underside of the crossbar, then slamming heavily onto the snow-white net, lifting it high into the air!
The ball went in!
92nd minute of the match!

Gaião scored the only goal so far!

Lore!

The moment the football, like the kiss of death, slammed against the underside of the crossbar and crashed into the net.

Time seemed to freeze at Villa Park.

The whole world,

It was as if everything had frozen in that moment.

The deafening noise and shouts that were just a second ago came to an abrupt halt.

The expressions on the faces of tens of thousands of home fans froze instantly, then shattered, turning into utter astonishment and disbelief.

The mouth was open and forgot to close, the waving arms were frozen in mid-air, and the entire stands were like a frozen relief full of despair.

Dead silence.

A suffocating, immense silence enveloped the entire stadium.

This deathly silence was more penetrating than any booing or cursing.

It was as if you could clearly hear the faint sound of the football bouncing in the empty net.

You can hear the frantic screams coming from the away team's stands, like they're from another world, and you can even hear the sound of your own heart shattering as it falls into an ice cave.

Immediately following, some fans murmured in disbelief, "No, this can't be!"

Despair began to take on a concrete form.

Some fans held their heads in their hands, clutching their hair, staring blankly at the stadium, as if they couldn't comprehend what was happening before their eyes.

Some fans slumped back into their seats, burying their faces in their scarves, their shoulders trembling slightly.

The children looked at the adults beside them who had suddenly fallen silent and were in pain. They tugged at their father's clothes helplessly, their eyes filled with confusion and fear.

On the sidelines, Villa's substitutes' bench was a complete wasteland.

Paul Lambert stood frozen on the sidelines. Just moments before he had been loudly directing the game, but now he stood like a statue, only his clenched fists and slightly trembling lips revealing the immense shock and helplessness he felt.

The substitutes either covered their faces, sighed to the sky, or shook their heads in despair.

Villa's goalkeeper Guzan, still in the position after his save, collapsed in front of the goal line, his face buried deep in the grass, his fists pounding the ground.

Okore's knees buckled, and he knelt down in the penalty area, hands on his hips, head bowed, as if all his strength had been drained away.

The other defenders either stood with their hands on their hips, looking around blankly, or lay on their backs with their eyes closed, unwilling to accept this cruel reality.

In a matter of seconds, this ancient stadium plummeted from the pinnacle of fervent hope into the abyss of icy despair.

Only that small patch of red Liverpool fans in the stands erupted in a tearing, ecstatic roar in the deathly silent stadium, creating the cruelest and most jarring contrast.

The shouts were like salt, rubbing into the bleeding wounds of the Villa fans.

however,
The other side of the stadium.

Gaio scored this stunning world-class goal to seal the victory.

After taking the shot, the immense momentum from the full force propelled him forward several steps, until he finally knelt on one knee, his right hand heavily bracing against the grass.

His lungs felt like they were on fire, the muscles in his legs were trembling violently, and every breath he took was scorching hot.

He broke through the encirclement of three people in succession, and the final explosive shot, which gathered all his strength, almost drained all his energy.

but!

An unprecedented, even more intense power surged from his heart to every part of his body like a volcanic eruption!
That was the ecstasy of victory, the thrill of conquest!

He pushed himself up from the ground and rushed toward the corner flag area!

He roared in anger!

As he ran, he forcefully tore at the Liverpool crest on his chest!

He rushed to the corner flag, turned around abruptly, and faced the entire Villa Park stadium, the desperate home fans, and everyone in the world watching the game.

He proudly opened his arms!
This iconic gesture is no longer a simple celebration, but a coronation ceremony!
He held his head high, his chest heaving, his sweat-soaked jersey clinging tightly to his strong body, outlining perfect lines under the lights.

His gaze swept across the stands, gradually calming down.

At this moment, he is no longer the young man who is just starting out in the Premier League; he is the king of this green field!

"Geo! Geo!!"

Teammates surged in from all directions like a tidal wave!

Gerald rushed to Gaio, grabbed his head tightly, pressed his forehead against Gaio's, and roared excitedly!

Immediately afterwards, Sturridge, Henderson, Aspas, and all his teammates rushed over, hugging him wildly, patting his head and back, surrounding him in the center, and embracing their hero!
Everyone on the Liverpool bench, from the coach to the players, exploded like a lit fuse!

The pent-up frustration, anger, and anxiety that had been suppressed for over ninety minutes finally erupted in a torrent of ecstasy!

"Goal! Goal! Goal!!!"

Rodgers could no longer remain calm, arguing about whether Gaio should pass the ball or not.

He can't remember anything!
Gaio is amazing!

At this moment, he sprinted wildly along the sideline like an ordinary fan, his fists clenched, roaring to the sky, every vein on his face telling of the release of pleasure!
The entire coaching staff huddled together, jumping and shouting!

The substitutes couldn't resist rushing towards the corner flag, and the whole scene was like a red avalanche, instantly engulfing the corner flag area!
The players were piled on top of each other, with Gaio at the bottom being tightly embraced and surrounded by his teammates.

They didn't care about posture or appearance; they roared and howled, using all their strength to celebrate this hard-won victory that swept away all their frustration!

This is no longer just one person's game-winning shot; it's a team's rebirth from the ashes!

All the pent-up frustration was transformed into a roar that resounded throughout Villa Park!

Gaio, the Conqueror, brought three points to the Red Army in the most domineering way, and also brought the ultimate release to all his teammates!
Ecstasy and despair intertwined on the same stadium!
And Liverpool fans across England heard Martin Tyler's signature excited shout—

"GOAL! Goal! 92nd minute! Winner! Gaio! It's Jan Gaio again! He did it! He did it again!"
What makes geniuses geniuses is their ability to create miraculous moments when ordinary people choose to give up!

When the team was in a stalemate, when the opponent blocked all the way with an iron wall, and when time was running out, this 18-year-old French boy used a world-class goal that is worthy of being recorded in history to firmly nail the three points to Liverpool's record!
Let's take a closer look at this goal—he danced like a waltz amidst three defenders, every feint was deceptive, and every touch of the ball was incredibly precise!

Football seems to be an extension of his body!

And that world-class goal he unleashed was of extremely high quality!
He was four or five meters from the penalty area line, he could have continued to advance, but he chose to shoot!
That's incredible confidence!
That makes sense, though, this is Jan Gaio!
It's an absolute legend of Bastia!

He is the current captain and core player of the French national team!
think about it!
Just a week ago at Anfield, he scored four goals, sending shockwaves through the entire English football world.

At the time, some people questioned whether it was just a flash in the pan.

But now, at Villa Park, a notoriously difficult away ground, he has once again proven his worth, despite the opposition's relentless efforts to contain him!
Two games, six goals directly involved!

What kind of start is this?

This is an epic start!

Liverpool made a killing with their €80 million investment!

When our grandchildren ask what the most amazing start in Premier League history is...

The answer must be the summer of 2013, when that French teenager wearing the Liverpool number 10 jersey conquered all of England in just two matches!

McGrath, standing next to Martin Taylor, was completely speechless.

His memory was still stuck on Martin's interruption: "I admire that courage, although it is indeed not reasonable from a tactical point of view, but football needs such passionate moments. I remember when I was young, I often did such stupid things, but sometimes, it is this stupidity that creates the most wonderful goals."

A prophecy.

McGrath suddenly smiled with relief.

When Martin Tyler calmed down a bit, he clapped and said, "That was a fantastic goal. To be honest, I'm blown away by Gaio."

In a VIP box in the main stand of Villa Park, club CEO Paul Faulkner sat in the shadows, his gaze fixed on the young figure wearing Liverpool's red number 10 jersey.

This decisive goal left his face filled with complexity and a hint of bitterness.

The events of this summer were now replaying in his mind like a movie.

Perhaps they once had a chance to have Gaio.

then,

Saudi capital did indeed contact club owner Randy Lerner through intermediaries to inquire about the possibility of a full takeover.

That was a huge investment that could change the fate of the club.

Faulkner himself was a strong advocate for it, seeing it as a golden opportunity for the century-old family to be revitalized.

however,
Randy hesitated at the last minute, and ultimately rejected the offer due to his emotional attachment to the club's tradition or other considerations.

As far as he knows, the French prodigy who is now driving the entire Villa Park into despair has a little-known "gentleman's agreement" with the Saudis: whichever Premier League club Saudi capital acquires, he will join that club.

what does this mean?
This means that if the boss had given the nod at that moment, the super genius who scored four goals at Anfield, shaking all of England, and the Liverpool super hero who scored the winning goal against Aston Villa, would be here today.

He should have been wearing Villa's red and blue jersey, standing in the center circle of Villa Park, receiving the adoration of the stands.

Instead of being seen as an opponent, he should be someone the fans here both hate and fear.

Gaio's effortless demeanor and his undeniably top-tier talent should have been the cornerstone of Villa's revival!

With him, and backed by Saudi capital, Aston Villa, this dormant behemoth, may truly be able to set sail again and return to the pinnacle of English football.

Unfortunately, there is no if in history.

The chance for a century-old family to revive sometimes really hinges on a single decision.

And they missed out on a historic opportunity.

A sigh was drowned out by the clamor of Villa Park stadium.

courtside,

The celebrations at Liverpool's away game didn't last long, and the game quickly resumed in the center circle.

A bizarre scene unfolded at Villa Park.

The Villa players, who had just been lying on the grass in agony, seemed to have been magically healed instantly.

With improved physical fitness, I no longer need to lie on the grass.

Luna, the left-back who received three minutes of treatment for cramps in the 80th minute, is now sprinting forward to support his teammates.

The midfielder Delph, who had just been rolling around in the penalty area clutching his calf, has now moved forward and is running without any problem.

Aston Villa launched a near-frantic final push.

Goalkeeper Guzan rushed to the center circle and shouted himself hoarse as he directed the attack—a stark contrast to his previous performance of lying on the ground for two minutes after every save.

After the ball was simply kicked out, the Villa players stopped engaging in tedious passing and instead adopted the most direct long passes and crosses, with each player charging towards Liverpool's penalty area like a suicide squad.

however,
All of this was in vain.

Two minutes later.

drop! !

When the referee finally blew the final whistle, the Villa players instantly suffered a relapse of their old ailments.

Many people collapsed on the grass, their faces filled with exhaustion and despair.

This dramatic scene brought the night to a close.

Liverpool players celebrated again.

Two games in the new season.

Make them feel deeply moved!
A massacre!

A decisive victory!

And the absolute protagonist is Gaio!

His teammates surrounded Gaio, shouting his name wildly, and then sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" together.

Liverpool, Anfield Road.

When the whistle blew, it was as if a bomb had been detonated in the Boot Room Tavern.

The sea of ​​red, already boiling over by the game-winning goal, now surged into an even more violent tsunami.

"It's over! We won! We won!"

Sean grabbed the beer glass on the table, not to drink it, but to raise it above his head, letting the golden liquid pour over himself and the people around him like champagne.

His face was flushed, veins bulging, and he roared with all his might, "Conqueror! Conqueror Gaio! Did you see that! Did you fucking see that!"

The entire floor of the tavern was shaking.

People jumped wildly, stomped on each other, and hugged and punched one another.

The frustration of Sturridge missing a sure goal and the anger provoked by Villa's diving tactics were all released in this moment as the most intense ecstasy.

"Hey Birmingham guys, keep acting! Why aren't you cramping up anymore?!"

"He ran faster than a rabbit in the last thirty seconds, where was he before!"

"Gaio! Gaio the Conqueror!!"

Glasses clinked, and beer foam splashed onto the ceiling.

People were belting out "You'll Never Walk Alone," and the sound of the song was so loud it made the windows rattle.

The sight of Villa players sprawled on the grass on the television screen only fueled a burst of triumphant laughter from the pub, a sound born of victorious superiority.

This was not only a celebration of victory, but also a complete release of emotions.

From the frustration of being stalled for time by the opponent in various ways, to the ecstasy of the decisive moment, and then to the relief of finally confirming the victory, all emotions exploded at the moment the final whistle blew!
The TV was replaying Gaio's stunning winning goal, and each replay drew a new round of cheers and whistles from the pub.

When the match ended and the camera focused on Gaio being surrounded by his teammates in celebration, Shane slammed his fist on the table and shouted to the entire stadium, "Raise the glass! To Gaio, the conqueror! To Liverpool!"

"cheers!!!"

All the glasses in the pub were raised in unison, the golden beer shimmering under the lights.

On this ordinary Liverpool night, Boot Room became the center of a red carnival.

On the internet.

Premier League fans were stunned by this last-minute winner.

"I declare that from today onwards, my faith is Gaio! What kind of bullshit tactic is that? It's all a paper tiger in the face of absolute talent!! Eighty million? This is practically robbery of Bastia! Six goals in two games, could there be a more perfect start?"

"The Villa players ran faster than Bolt in the last 30 seconds, it's hilarious!"

"When I saw Gerrard rush over and hug Gaio first, I cried! This is legacy! Liverpool has a new core! But thinking about it calmly, the scariest thing is that Gaio is only 18 years old. Can we really start dreaming about something bigger?"

"To be honest, we had no chance of winning. You can't defend against that goal. That's the ability of a superstar. Although we lost, we have to admit that Gaio is a monster. I hope he doesn't get injured in the future. The Premier League needs talents like him."

"This 'medical miracle' at the last minute is utterly shameful! It's better to die standing than to live on your knees like this!"

"We fought hard for 90 minutes, but lost to a world-class goal. But Liverpool fans shouldn't celebrate too soon, the season is still long!"

"As a neutral fan, watching this game was totally worth it! Gaio's goal was simply a work of art!"

"Silence is the Stamford Bridge tonight."

"From a technical point of view, Gaio's shot combined power, curve and accuracy. He completed it under extreme fatigue, which shows his abnormal mental strength. The odds for the Premier League Golden Boot should be updated."

And this night.

Its impact extends far beyond just the fans.

Gaião was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that spread far and wide throughout English football.

For teams aiming for the title, Liverpool is no longer just a contender for the top four, but has officially joined the ranks of title contenders thanks to an unstoppable explosive player.

For a mid-to-lower table team like Aston Villa, their near-perfect defensive setup held firm for 92 minutes, but they still fell short.

This sends a contradictory message to all mid-to-lower-table teams. On the one hand, Aston Villa's tight defense, physical confrontation, and delaying tactics provide a template for "how to deal with Liverpool." On the other hand, Gaião's last-minute goal also brings a deep sense of fear—even if you do your best, he still has the ability to destroy you with his individual skill.

When facing Liverpool in the future, will they adopt a more determined defensive approach or take a gamble?
At the same time, the media's theory of "sky-high priced counterfeit goods" was completely disproven.

All the media outlets that questioned Liverpool's transfer strategy and mocked the €8000 million price tag were silenced overnight.

The Premier League is ecstatic.

With Cristiano Ronaldo long gone, the league desperately needs new superstars and legendary stories.

An 18-year-old prodigy has made his Premier League debut in such a dominant manner, delivering two consecutive godlike performances, which is undoubtedly excellent material for global promotion.

Gaião appears to have the potential to become the face of a new era in the Premier League.

A series of visible and invisible effects are gradually taking shape.

But for Gaio...

The most direct feeling is that this game earned him 30 winning points!

Make a lot of money!
With that, he has 53 points remaining. After three or four more games, he can surpass 100 again.

Delicious.

He walked into the locker room and saw that most of his teammates collapsed onto the benches immediately, their chests still heaving violently.

But everyone had a silly, lingering smile on their face.

Gerald walked over to Gaio, said nothing, but handed him a sports drink and patted him hard on the shoulder.

Jordan Henderson slumped in the chair next to him, panting heavily, and turned his head to give Gaio two thumbs up and grin.

Coutinho was applying an ice pack to his knee.

Sturridge received a massage from the team doctor while talking to him, a completely relieved smile on his face.

The locker room was filled with the sounds of tired but excited conversations.

My legs are about to cramp up.

"They really went all out in those last few moves."

"But we're the winners! To hell with it, we won!"

Liverpool's post-match press conference.

Rogers remained composed as always, responding to the game and Gaio's game-winning shot: "It was a very, very tough victory, and we gave it our all."

Regarding Yang's goal, all I can say is that it was a pure display of individual ability, a glimmer of talent at a crucial moment.

Yang is a very strong player, both physically and mentally. He will get used to this kind of targeted defense today, because that's the norm in top leagues. Great players always attract more defensive attention.

I believe the referees will do their job and protect all the players.

Our responsibility is to continue supporting him, allowing him the freedom to unleash his talent, just as he proved tonight what kind of stage he was born for.

Regarding Aston Villa's controversial performance in this match...

Rodgers simply stated, "I won't comment on the specific actions of the opponents. As for certain moments in the game, I think that's part of football, and each team will adopt different strategies to manage the game depending on the situation."

My job is to focus on my team.

I am incredibly proud of the maturity, discipline, and never-give-up spirit our players have shown. Faced with various challenges, we didn't lose our composure, we didn't complain, we just focused on how to solve the problems. This mental growth is as valuable to me as the three-pointer itself.”

Meanwhile, Lambert on the other side said, "There's nothing to say about losing. No matter how well we played, the result is that we lost."

Liverpool were the winners this night.

It is absolutely the center of the Premier League!

But other stories are unfolding, such as Mourinho's Chelsea and Manchester United.

(End of this chapter)