He Leaped Lightly, Like a Deer Bounding Over a Pack of Wolves! Sevilla Was Left Stunned!

When the ball went in, the Sevilla players were completely stunned!

They just couldn't understand why they couldn't stop Inter Milan, or rather, why they couldn't stop Tang Long.

The first equalizer came from Bonazzoli's header flick-on. Everyone moved towards the center, but Tang Long appeared at the far post like a ghost.

Just now, everyone thought Tang Long was going to shoot with his left foot, and even his teammates made movements to avoid the shot.

However, Tang Long chose to let the ball pass behind him, allowing Medel, who was unmarked, to shoot from a better angle!

The Sevilla players started blaming each other.

Center -Carrizo stormed up to defensive Mbia.

"What's going on? Didn't you see Medel making a run from behind? You gave him such a comfortable shooting opportunity, are you blind?!"

Mbia was taken aback, then retorted with a look of unconvinced:

"It was you and Krehoyavik who lost your positions, okay? Two people blocking one person, there's bound to be an opening behind them, how can you blame me? My position was Guarin!"

Carrizo knew he was in the wrong. "How can you blame me? Anyone would have taken that shot from long range. Who the hell thought this kid would let it through? Damn it! Those China just don't play by the rules!"

Sevilla's coach, Emery, was also sweating profusely on the sidelines!

Before the match, the first-team coaching staff had made ample tactical preparations against Inter Milan.

They watched almost every single one of Inter Milan's last ten matches.

He even watched several matches repeatedly, trying to understand the characteristics of each Inter Milan player.

They knew that Guarin was the only midfielder in Inter Milan's squad with the most threatening long-range shots and a tendency to make runs from deep.

Chile Medel, on the other hand, is a pure midfield sweeper, essentially a weaker version of Gattuso.

This season at Inter Milan, he didn't even manage three shots, let alone score a goal.

Even in attack, Medel is accustomed to dropping into midfield or backfield positions rather than making forward runs.

Therefore, Sevilla's first-team coaching staff had no tactical plans specifically targeting Medel's forward runs and long-range shots.

Even the coaches didn't expect it, let alone the players who were under immense pressure on the field.

"What happened? What happened? What kind of tactical information did you provide? Didn't you notice that Medel had a shot on goal?"

"Useless! A bunch of useless trash! What did Sevilla hire you for?"

Emery began to vent his anger on his assistant coaches.

The teaching assistant was also completely bewildered.

He dared not contradict the head coach, but silently cursed in his heart:

"Bullshit! What does this have to do with me? You were the one who told us before the match that Medel didn't need to be bothered with, just keep an eye on Guarin. Why are you putting all the blame on me now?"

This assistant coach at Sevilla is a veteran of the team, having served for five years.

Medel played for Sevilla for two and a half years from 2011 to 2013.

The assistant coach was also puzzled. "This Chile never showed any ability to make late runs into the box and shoot when he was with our team, how come he's become so much better at Inter Milan?"

In reality, both head coach Emery and his assistants said this, but they all knew the truth.

They were all unwilling to acknowledge a fact.

The key to Inter Milan's goal was Tang Long's incredible dribble!

The sudden opening of the situation gave Inter Milan players who made late runs into the box ample shooting space, catching their own team off guard.

Medel is a defensive midfielder who focuses on clearing the ball; his long-range shooting ability is poor, and he doesn't attack effectively—this is an objective fact.

But he's playing for Inter Milan, after all!

He also played for Chile in the World Cup and was a regular member of the national team.

As a professional player, isn't it normal to score with a long-range shot?

In that position, whether you score or not is simply a matter of probability based on the player's technique and ability.

Despite Sevilla's multiple UEFA Europa League, including last season's UEFA Europa League champions, they are still a formidable force.

However, in terms of historical heritage, this La Liga team is far inferior to the giants Inter Milan.

Especially when it comes to playing from behind, Sevilla didn't play as maturely as Inter Milan.

Inter Milan rallied from a goal down to take the lead with two quick goals, employing a method that left their opponents helpless.

In an instant, the Sevilla players' mental defenses began to crumble.

The players on the field are starting to break down!

Sevilla, who originally focused on possession-based football, showed no signs of equalizing the score even after the 70th minute as the game progressed.

They abandoned their elegant demeanor, rolled up their trousers and sleeves, and began a "logging" competition.

There are many players from South America in La Liga, and Sevilla is no exception.

Don't be fooled by the excellent footwork of South America players; many of them come from street backgrounds, and when they play "logging" matches, they are anything but weak-kneed.

The Sevilla players on the field started to make increasingly aggressive moves.

Especially for Tang Long, since they couldn't stop him, they frequently used fouls to wear him down and deplete his stamina.

Ironically, in the 78th minute, a fierce press by two Sevilla midfielders not only failed to injure Tang Long, but instead resulted in them killing each other!

Tang Long, Inter Milan's midfield maestro, is firmly controlling the ball in midfield, preparing to launch an attack.

Attacking midfielder Banega chased back all the way, while defensive midfielder Mbia charged forward; the two were locked in a fierce battle!

In that instant, two white figures, one in front and one behind, darted toward Tang Long like lightning, attempting to intercept him with a sliding tackle.

Pursuers are behind us, and we are blocked in front!

Just as the two men's feet were about to tackle Tang Long's ankles, Tang Long deftly flicked the ball, which seemed to come alive and leaped into the air. His body also jumped from the spot, like a nimble deer, leaping over the two wolves.

Tang Long was tumbling in the air, and before he even landed, two deafening "crack" sounds rang in his ears.

After he landed steadily and turned around, two more shrill screams of "Ouch!" rang out.

Tang Long couldn't help but hiss...

That cry was so mournful, like the cawing of a crow in the night, chilling to the bone.

Nubia and Banega, like withered leaves burned by a fire, curled up on the ground in agony.

It turns out that during that thrilling tackle, Tang Long's miraculous dodge caused Mbia and Banega's studs to collide with each other's bodies!

Mbia was lucky; with his quick reflexes, he sidestepped, causing Banega's spikes to only hit his own buttocks, causing him only a slight pain.

Banega wasn't so lucky!

He was shorter, Mbia's long legs landed squarely on his chest, rendering him completely incapacitated.

When Mbia realized he had accidentally injured his team's key player, he felt a wave of fear and decided not to get up, continuing to wail.

The two of them groaned and cried out, remaining motionless for a long time.

Seeing this, Tang Long simply kicked the ball out of bounds and then went to the sidelines to get a drink of water with a smile.

"Sigh, let you two brothers take a break. Anyway, we're in the lead, so I'll stall for time a bit!"

Seeing this, Emery, standing on the sidelines for Sevilla, turned ashen-faced.

He knew he was doomed.

Two minutes earlier, seeing that he had failed to equalize, Emery made a desperate move and used up the team's third substitution early on.

Soon, the team doctor's feedback completely extinguished the last glimmer of hope in Emery's heart!

Banega suffered a severe rib contusion and was unable to continue the match, and was carried off the field on a stretcher.

That's good!

Trailing 1-2 and down to ten men in the 79th minute, not only Emery, but none of the 11 Sevilla players on the field believed there was any hope of winning.

Inter Milan maintained firm control of the ball.

A minor incident occurred in the 85th minute.

After receiving a precise through ball from Tang Long, Podolski made a diagonal run into the six-yard box, and with a quick cut in front of the goalkeeper, his supporting leg was brought down by a defender.

Inter Milan have been awarded a penalty!

Podolski got up from the ground, squatted into a horse stance, clenched his fists, and gave Tang Long a sumo wrestler's celebration pose with a roar!

He knew the game was in the bag!

The former Prince of Cologne was extremely excited.

This is the Olympiastadion Berlin!

He was finally able to win the UEFA Europa League title in front of his fellow Germany.

Such a triumphant return home could not help but make the heart of Podolski, who was already over thirty, beat faster!

He wanted to pass the ball to Tang Long, Tang Long was the team's primary penalty taker.

But to his surprise, Tang Long waved his hand and said, "You take this shot."

Podolski stood there, holding the ball, completely bewildered.

"Go for it! Score this game-winning goal in front of your country's people!"

Tang Long patted Podolski on the shoulder and walked away without looking back.

Inter Milan are currently in the lead and have a one-man advantage.

The defending champions have completely lost their fighting spirit!

With the game nearing its end, Tang Long decided to give his teammate Podolski the chance to shine, since this was his home turf!

Inter Milan's ability to enjoy the same treatment as the Meazza in faraway Berlin is all thanks to this Germany teammate.

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the Germany fans, Podolski, holding the ball in both hands, walked step by step towards the penalty spot.

As he placed the ball steadily on the white dot on the ground, Podolski suddenly remembered that his first goal for the Germany National Team was scored at the Olympiastadion Berlin.

Although it was just a friendly match against Belgium.

But the inspiration he received from his first goal with the national team will benefit him for the rest of his professional career for more than a decade!

Wow, more than a decade has passed in the blink of an eye...

Podolski's eyes welled up with tears.

The camera pans to Podolski!

"Wow, we see tears welling up in his deep blue eyes!"

"At this moment, in front of thousands of his fellow countrymen, Podolski, standing at the penalty spot, must have been overwhelmed with emotion!"

"The former Prince of Cologne is now 30 years old."

"He is no longer young; the years have left visible crow's feet at the corners of his eyes."

"The German Three Horsemen once unleashed their storm in Inter Milan and Serie A."

"But for more than 20 years after that, Germany players almost disappeared from Serie A!"

"And Podolski's arrival has once again drawn the attention of Germany fans to the familiar yet unfamiliar Serie A!"

"..."

"Podolski's running start!"

"Shoot!!"

The iconic Podolski-style Blast!

The moment the ball struck the net, Podolski could no longer hold back his tears.

Before he could wipe his eyes, his vision blurred, he rushed forward, staggering as he performed a passionate knee slide.

Behind him were his Inter Milan teammates charging towards him!

At that moment, Tang Long was urgently called to the sidelines by Mancini, who whispered something to him...