A Friendly Boat Capsizes Just Like That? Guarin, Keep This Up and You'll Have No Friends!

"That was an absolutely incredible world-class goal!!!"

"Tang Long volleyed the ball into the net before it even hit the ground!"

"It's clear that Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Lloris was caught off guard and could only watch helplessly as the ball went in!"

"Tang Long helped Manchester City take a 3-2 lead away from home!"

"The game is already in the 85th minute, could this be a game-winning goal?!"

Seeing Sterling's terrible cross, Agüero thought the attack was going to end in failure again. But he never expected Tang Long to be there first and deliver a spectacular long-range shot!

That shot was perfectly angled and the power was controlled just right.

Agüero, a former striker, was thrilled and charged toward Tang Long with a roar, wanting to be the first to celebrate with him.

However, when Agüero was less than two meters away from Tang Long, a huge figure suddenly appeared out of nowhere, blocking his way and grabbing Tang Long in his arms!

It's center -Ranocchia!

He traversed almost half the field, rushing from the center-back position to Tang Long's side.

It's hard to believe that at this moment, he was actually running faster than striker Agüero.

"I knew it, Tang, we'll have to rely on you in the end!"

Ranocchia Tang Long a bear hug, lifting him into the air.

The other Manchester City teammates were also very excited and rushed over, forming a small group around them.

They knew that scoring at this point would almost certainly kill the game!

The Manchester City bench was also a sea of joy.

Head coach Pellegrini turned around and gave his assistant coach a big high-five. With his white hair, he seemed to have become young again, his face glowing.

Even Nasri, who had been looking sarcastic, jumped up excitedly and chattered excitedly with his teammates.

Milner, however, sat alone and silent on the bench.

The veins on his neck were bulging.

His lips twitched intermittently with the rapid beating of his heart.

Then, he clenched his fist and punched the plastic board next to the substitutes' bench hard!

"Duang~"

Well!

Milner, you need to step up your game! Why can't you hit a shot like that?

Milner was both angry and ashamed!

If Tang Long's first touch after coming on as a substitute provided an assist for Aguero, this shocked Milner, and a deep sense of crisis loomed over him like a dark cloud, never dissipating;

Just now, Tang Long, like a ghost, appeared in front of Guarin without anyone knowing when, and broke through the goal in mid-air. This scene made Milner have deep doubts about his career!

Why can't I, Milner, make a shot like that...?

He's not even 20 years old yet, and I'm almost 30.

Is this what many coaches mean by the gap between players?

From a professional player's perspective, even though Milner had a lot of complaints about Tang Long, he had to admit that it was absolutely a stunning world-class goal!

The brilliance of this goal surpassed even Guarin's two previous spectacular goals.

Guarin's second shot was also a volley, but from a much greater distance than Tang Long's; Guarin was from over 30 meters out, while Tang Long's was inside the penalty area.

However, Milner knew that, in terms of technical difficulty, Guarin's shot was nowhere near as good as Tang Long's!

Because of Ranocchia's header clearance, the ball was heading straight for Guarin. When it was in the air, there was no one around Guarin, so he was able to accurately judge the landing point, adjust his steps, and go in for a powerful shot.

But Tang Long's mid-air position is in a completely different scenario!

The premise is that Sterling's cross was poorly executed and was even deflected by Alli's foot, making it impossible for anyone to predict where the ball would land.

Guarin clearly had the advantage in position and a wider defensive coverage, but for some reason, Tang Long got there first and touched the ball!

Furthermore, after the ball changed its trajectory, it flew sideways towards the far post.

This type of shot demands an extremely high level of precision from the player's shooting technique.

Forget about scoring; just getting the ball steadily within the target area deserves a 10 out of 10.

But what terrified Milner was that Tang Long not only hit the ball precisely into the top left corner of the goal, but also created a distinct descent.

That was a high-level shot; even Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Lloris couldn't have done it.

Even at their peak, Casillas Buffon, and Cech could only watch helplessly as the ball went in front of the goal, resigned to being mere background figures.

Milner grimaced, only able to vaguely hope that this goal was just Tang Long's good luck, not a reflection of his true ability. Otherwise, Milner would probably be stuck on the bench at Manchester City forever!

"Premier League debut, one goal and one assist, and the goal was a super amazing one, this kid must be ecstatic right now!" Milner thought to himself with a touch of envy.

Milner, on the bench, isn't the only one who thinks this way.

The Manchester City players celebrating with Tang Long on the field shared the same thought.

An assist with the very first touch of the ball!

The first shot on goal!

It could very well be the game-winning shot that turns the tide and gives them the lead!

This is a moment that almost every player dreams of.

Tang Long's Manchester City teammates are eagerly anticipating his celebration. They'll see if he does a long-range knee slide, raises his arms in a shout, or at least yells at the sky – that would be the real deal!

We players play football not only to earn money, but also for that exhilarating feeling!

However, what they didn't expect was...

Tang Long didn't seem particularly excited at all.

Not only was his face calm, but his hands continued to press down.

"Relax, relax!"

"The game isn't over yet. Let's solidify our defense first, and everyone shouldn't be too impatient."

Well...

Tang Long's Manchester City teammates, who were surrounding him, were all stunned.

That's it?

So, you're done celebrating your first Premier League goal and the winning goal?

Amidst the puzzled looks of everyone present.

Tang Long turned around and walked towards his own half of the court, completely ignoring the whispers of his teammates behind him.

In the afternoon, the London wind brushed against his cheek.

Tang Long felt his heart pounding, and the blood in his body was churning.

He quickly touched his face, forcibly suppressing the barely suppressed laughter emanating from the corners of his mouth.

Hehe~

That whole act was an act.

They scored a phenomenal world-class goal, how could I not be happy?

I was so excited, I felt like I was floating on air!

If this happened at Inter Milan, Tang Long would not only perform a long-distance knee slide, but also jump up and cheer three times;

That's not enough! In the end, you have to climb over the advertising boards, scale the wire fence separating the stadium from the fans, and pump your fists at those crazy fans!

In fact, the fact that this shot was scored and played so brilliantly was completely beyond Tang Long's expectations.

Admittedly, Tang Long's AI system played a very important role in this goal.

This is mainly reflected in the fact that just as Sterling's terrible cross made contact with Alli's long legs, Tang Long had already anticipated the final landing point of the ball.

That's why he was able to move quickly to the right position and touch the ball before Guarin could extend his foot.

This also provided him with the prerequisite for completing a volley shot inside the penalty area.

However, the fact that Tang Long could shoot so skillfully, even producing a dipping shot, was completely beyond his control!

Such a miraculous ball is extremely rare and hard to come by.

Even Agüero, with a shooting accuracy of over 90, might not be able to land a single shot even after 30 or 40 attempts in training with no one marking him. Tang Long's shooting accuracy is only 81, far inferior to Agüero's.

The moment Tang Long swung his leg, only one thought occupied his mind.

That means you have to keep the ball under control; only by keeping it under control can you prevent it from going wide and have a chance of hitting the target.

As for the ball flying into the corner and falling in an arc like a falling leaf, only Tang Long himself knew that it was all a coincidence.

His instep was aimed precisely at the top left corner of the goal, and when he touched the ball, he instinctively pulled it upward, unexpectedly giving the ball a huge upward curve, which is why the ball's trajectory was so unpredictable and strange.

A series of coincidences made Tang Long's shot appear so flawless.

At that moment, Tang Long did want to cheer immediately and release his excitement.

But for some reason, an image of Milner suddenly flashed through his mind—

It was when he came on as a substitute in the 60th minute of the second half. Milner looked reluctant and didn't even look at him or give him a high-five before walking past him.

Any professional football player knows what it means when a starting player, after being substituted, hands over the ball to a substitute on the sidelines with this kind of attitude.

This means disrespect!

This means that this starting player doesn't want to be substituted at all; why should you replace me?

I'm not convinced!

That's what Milner thought at the time.

So when Tang Long saw the ball pass over Lloris's hand and fall into the Tottenham Hotspur goal, Tang Long changed his mind.

Instead of celebrating his goal wildly, he decided to quietly show off.

Tang Long thought to himself, "Although I'm a rising star brought in by the club at a high price, Manchester City is a bigger platform than Inter Milan. The team is full of stars, and no one is willing to submit to anyone else. Milner clearly doesn't submit to me! It seems he's going to compete with me for the starting attacking midfield position. Milner is like this, but what about the other players? Silva, Nasri, I'm afraid many of them think the same way."

He then thought, "Mr. Chivu once told me that the only thing that can earn you the respect of thousands on the football field is your skill. If I'm overjoyed about this goal, people will think it was just an accident, something I didn't expect to score, and that I was mostly stunned. If I remain calm and composed, showing no sign of joy, they'll only think that the goal was completely under my control, and that my skill is unfathomable. This will be extremely beneficial for establishing my authority in the locker room at the start of the season."

Ignoring the surprised expressions on his teammates' faces, Tang Long strode confidently toward his own half of the court.

After walking a dozen or so steps, Ranocchia quickly ran over, put her arms around his neck, then deliberately covered her lips with her hand and whispered to him:

"You really nailed that act; it worked."

"Showing off? What are you showing off for? I don't understand what you're talking about." Tang Long's heart skipped a beat.

"Keep pretending, I'm your old captain, don't I know your level?" Ranocchia chuckled, suppressing a laugh. "But the effect is indeed quite good. I just heard everyone talking about how amazing your shooting technique is. I didn't expect Serie A to produce such a powerful player. Even Agüero admits he's not as good as you and said he wants to seriously learn from you in training how to execute that volley."

Tang Long could only silently give Ranocchia a thumbs up and whisper, "As expected of my old captain!"

Tottenham Hotspur had initially come back from two goals down to take the lead, have now been overtaken by Manchester City, who have scored two goals in quick succession.

This dramatic turn of events has left the Tottenham Hotspur players in a state of utter confusion!

As the game was about to end, the 60,000 fans at White Hart Lane began to boo.

Guarin was the most furious!

The Colombia football star is really angry today!

After arriving at Tottenham Hotspur from Inter Milan, he scored in his Premier League debut against the formidable Manchester City, netting both of his team's goals, both of which he considers to be high-level long-range shots in his career!

Guarin was initially quite pleased with himself for making Hart look like a mere background figure twice in front of 60,000 fans.

His mind was already racing with fantasies: I'd win the MVP award, be admired by everyone in the locker room, make the front page of the newspaper, and become a hot topic!

However, Manchester City's counterattack shattered his hopes.

Guarin possesses the innate, indomitable spirit of South America Americans.

After the game restarted, Guarin became the most visible player on the field in the remaining seven or eight minutes.

First, during a corner kick header, Guarin leaped high and placed his elbow directly on Ranocchia's arm, who was 10 centimeters taller than him, knocking him to the ground and nearly dislocating Ranocchia's arm.

He then launched a frantic, close-marking challenge on Tang Long, who had orchestrated Manchester City's two goals!

"Damn it, I refuse to believe I can't stop you, a China guy!"

Like a mad dog, he continuously subjected Tang Long to physical harassment.

Wherever Tang Long went, Guarin followed.

Like a piece of chewing gum, it clung to it tightly and wouldn't let go.

He pulled and dragged Tang Long multiple times, employing slamming and takedown techniques in his defense.

"Are you out of your mind?" Tang Long asked, puzzled.

"Stop arguing! This is the Premier League. Football here is all about physicality. If you can't win, don't come to the Premier League. Go back to the soft Serie A!" Guarin was clearly losing his temper.

Live stream room.

What's wrong with Guarin? I feel like all 21 players from both teams combined can't match his individual effort!

-[Do you even need to ask? You scored two goals, and the team still lost. How would you feel? Those two goals were completely wasted!]

"[He can mess with people, but why did he have to mess with Tang Long? They used to be teammates at Inter Milan!]"

- [Who knows? Guarin had a bad temper back when he was at Inter Milan. There were even rumors that he got into a fight with Icardi and Ranocchia during training because of a reckless tackle on Tang Long!]

-[Guarin is obviously jealous of Tang Long. Damn it, if he hurts Tang Long, I'll fly to London and beat him up!]

-[Sigh, Guarin really shouldn't go that far. After all, they were teammates who won championships together at Inter Milan. Even though they're now on opposing teams, they should still show some consideration.]

In the midst of their fierce fighting, Tang Long also lost his temper and decided to engage in a real battle with Guarin.

If you have no sentimentality, I won't hold back!

The third minute of stoppage time in the second half.

Ranocchia dribbled forward from the center-back position, feinted a pass and then cut inside, easily getting past the exhausted Kane, before passing the ball to Tang Long.

"There's a thief behind you!"

Ranocchia shouted as he saw Guarin pounce on Tang Long like a hungry wolf from behind.

Tang Long didn't hesitate either. Using the force of Ranocchia's pass, he deftly flicked the ball to the left side with the outside of his right foot, stopping and glancing past Guarin with the smoothness of ice skating, before accelerating forward.

In this confrontation, Guarin gained no advantage because he couldn't even get close to Tang Long!

Tang Long's speed wasn't top-tier, but his acceleration was incredibly fast.

Seeing that Tang Long was about to leave him behind, Guarin acted impulsively, took two steps forward, and delivered a powerful tackle from behind on Tang Long's ankle!

Ranocchia, watching from behind, was extremely anxious; he didn't even have time to shout.

Because Guarin's tackle was extremely fast, it was about to touch Tang Long's ankle. Given Guarin's weight and strength, this scissor tackle would be more than just injuring the ankle; if it twisted Tang Long's cruciate ligament, it would be a devastating blow to his career!

Guarin is actually a very loyal and sentimental person.

Although he didn't get along with Tang Long when Tang Long was first promoted to the first team because of their positions, he eventually became completely impressed by Tang Long's skills, and the two even became close friends.

He's just too simple-minded and easily gets carried away. This dangerous tackle on Tang Long's ankle was a clear example of his impulsiveness.

Many of his Tottenham Hotspur teammates around him gasped in shock; they knew that if that sliding tackle went down, it would almost certainly result in a red card.

Losing to Manchester City isn't shameful! A 2-3 scoreline is actually quite good. However, if Guarin is suspended for multiple matches due to his retaliatory injury, that would truly be a loss for the team!

But it's impossible for Tottenham Hotspur's players to pull Guarin up from the ground.

He could only watch helplessly as the gleaming studs of his shoe shoveled towards Tang Long's back...