A Golden Eagle Breaking Free! The First Bicycle Kick Goal of His Career!

Saturday has arrived again in the blink of an eye.

In the third round of the Premier League, Manchester City will play at home against West Ham United.

One of the key focuses of this match is whether the Hammers can break Manchester City's clean sheet streak!

"After two rounds of the Premier League, five teams have achieved a perfect record: Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and West Ham United!"

"But only Manchester City kept a clean sheet, and they won two consecutive games 4-0!"

"But West Ham United have had a stunning start, not only winning two consecutive games, but their striker Ayew has also scored in both games, two goals in two games!"

"Ayew transferred from Swansea to West Ham United this summer transfer window for €24 million."

"This 27-year-old striker is fast, powerful, and adept at breaking through defenders one-on-one!"

"Manchester City must keep a close eye on this Ghana striker if they want to maintain their clean sheet record!"

"..."

Wow, Manchester City's pressing was so aggressive right from the start!

"Tang Long has pinned West Ham United Reid near the byline, preventing him from turning around!"

"Reid was forced to pass back to goalkeeper Adrian, Bonazzoli immediately pressed forward, anticipating the ball's trajectory!"

"Adrian clears the ball with a long kick!"

"Oh no, it's not moving! It's not high enough!"

"It was pushed back halfway by Nokia!"

"Bonazzoli controlled the ball... Step Over? That's Step Over!"

"Shoot!!!!!"

"Goooooooooooal!"

Goal!

Amidst the commentator's roars and the cheers of 60,000 fans at Etihad, Bonazzoli didn't run towards Ranocchia, who had provided the assist, but instead rushed towards Tang Long and picked him up!

"Well done, Tang!"

Off the field.

Manchester City manager Guardiola clapped loudly, and Chivu behind him also applauded continuously.

This high press showcased the essence of Guardiola-style Tiki-taka.

Passing and possession without pressing is not in line with Guardiola's tactics.

Only by maximizing high pressure in the attacking third can we regain possession with minimal cost, thus conserving energy and keeping the game under our control.

On the bench, veteran Zabaleta said to Stones, who was on the bench due to rotation:

"Did you see that? Why did Bonazzoli rush towards Tang Long first, instead of Ranocchia?"

"I understand," Stones nodded. "It was because Tang Long forced the opponent's full-back to the byline that he was forced to pass back, then the goalkeeper made a mistake with his long kick, and finally Bonazzoli had a chance to score."

Thiago, who was also on the bench due to rotation, smiled and said to Stones:

"That's right, that's how we used to play at Barca. Henry played in the same position as Dom, and he would press like that too. But Henry's pressing skills are still a bit inferior to Dom's, probably because Dom came from a midfield background and knows better how to defend."

Stones sniffed and looked at Tang Long's agile figure running on the field.

Just now, Tang Long made a steal in the attacking third. If Bonazzoli hadn't jumped up, the pass into the penalty area would have been a great opportunity for a header goal.

"Tang Zhen is too strong," Stones said enviously. "He's two years younger than me, but he's much more mature!"

After 12 passes through the middle, Manchester City gradually pushed their formation forward.

West Ham United's defense was firmly pinned back in front of the penalty area.

Seeing his teammates' jerseys completely soaked, West Ham United striker Ayew had to drop back from midfield to a defensive midfield position to help his teammates win the ball.

"Let's steal the ball!"

After just over twenty minutes of play, Ayew, who had barely touched the ball, started to get impatient.

If a striker doesn't get the ball, he's in jail!

Especially for a striker like Ayew, who is naturally good at sprinting and dribbling, he is not a fox in the penalty area and does not have the patience to stand alone for half an hour just for the last shot.

Seeing striker Ayew leave his position and drop back, defensive midfielder Ranocchia decisively waved his hand, encouraging right-back Navas to push forward boldly!

Perhaps because they had long played as center-backs, the Italy always observed the situation in front from the very back of the field;

His control over the situation on the field is excellent; he has strong commander attributes!

Ranocchia astutely realized that the forward movement of full-back Navas not only increased our passing options when the opponent had an extra player in midfield;

It can also increase the variety of attacking tactics on the flanks, allowing Navas to cross the ball when it is difficult to penetrate a dense formation.

As expected, due to West Ham United's significant player turnover, Mkhitaryan, Gündoğan, Ranocchia were repeatedly passed around without finding a creative opening.

Snap!

Ranocchia decisively passed the ball to Navas on the right.

Navas glanced into the penalty area, then decisively started his run!

Navas has a truly inspired move when dribbling past opponents on the wing;

With this special skill, he was able to secure a place in the starting rotation during his three-plus years at Manchester City, despite constant changes in the team's lineup, tactical system, and head coach!

Facing a one-on-one marking from left-back Masuaku, Navas first slightly turned his body, his eyes fixed on the ball;

Then, with a seemingly casual yet subtly clever movement, he gently pushed the ball forward, and then chased after it as quickly as an arrow released from a bow.

This time, the dribbling advance lacked complex and varied frequency changes, and there were no feints or deceptive moves to distract him, so Masuaku closed in effortlessly, without being fooled by Navas at all.

Seeing the slender Navas tightly marked by the tall and strong Masuaku, Manchester City's center forward Bonazzoli was extremely anxious inside the penalty area.

Without hesitation, he turned around and prepared to withdraw to support Navas.

But he had only taken two steps, and before he could even run out of the restricted area, Tang Long caught him with lightning speed.

"Where do you think you're going? Stay put in the restricted area!" Tang Long shouted.

"I have to go help Navas! None of you are helping him!" Bonazzoli replied anxiously.

"I don't need you. Just wait to head the ball!" Tang Long's tone left no room for argument.

Bonazzoli wanted to argue a few more points.

But at that moment, he subconsciously turned his head to look at the sideline, and saw that Navas, who seemed to be completely locked down by Masuaku and had no chance of breaking through, suddenly lightly touched the ball with his toe, and the ball seemed to be under magic, strangely shaking off Masuaku's defensive footwork;

Immediately afterwards, Navas flicked his toe, cleverly grazing Masuaku's side, instantly gaining a half-body advantage!

The two became embroiled in a fierce struggle, and Navas began to use gentle persuasion.

With every few steps he took with the ball, his feet moved rapidly in circles, like those of a nimble dancer.

This seemingly simple movement is actually his signature move – Reverse Step Over!

Every time he made this move, Masuaku would reflexively stretch out his foot to block him, but Navas always skillfully feinted past him.

The two remained locked in this struggle, neither willing to give in.

When Navas dribbled the ball to within about two meters of the baseline, his eyes suddenly lit up. Seizing the opportunity, he suddenly pushed the ball forward and, just as it was about to cross the baseline, delivered a perfectly timed pass into the penalty area!

Just as Navas passed the ball, Tang Long forcefully pushed Bonazzoli in the center of the penalty area with one hand.

Before Bonazzoli could react, he felt a tremendous force pressing him forward, causing him to stumble and almost fall. When he looked up again, he was already at the near post, and Navas' cross arrived just in time.

Ouch!

Bonazzoli gasped and instinctively jerked his head back, resulting in a near-miss.

Although Bonazzoli managed to land a kick from Tang Long, he was caught off guard and his balance was off.

So although the ball grazed towards the middle, it actually grazed behind Tang Long.

Bonazzoli suddenly left the center, and this change in the defensive zone that West Ham United players had been in caught them off guard!

Fortunately, Bonazzoli's header wasn't perfectly positioned, and seeing that Tang Long was unlikely to head the ball towards goal, the West Ham United players in the penalty area breathed a slight sigh of relief.

The nearest center-back ran forward, preparing to stop the ball and dribble it out of the penalty area.

And at that very moment, an unbelievable scene unfolded!

In the minds of the Premier League players present, Tang Long had completely lost any chance of heading the ball into the goal.

But Tang Long, who clearly had no chance of heading the ball, suddenly turned his back to the goal, pushed off with his legs like springs, and leaped high into the air!

After taking off, Tang Long's movements were fluid and seamless. His left foot extended forward first, as if he had grasped an invisible force in the air. Using this pulling force, his right foot swung back quickly, and his body, like a fully drawn bow, accumulated energy.

Immediately, he pressed his left foot down sharply, while his right foot, like a cannonball, swung forward with tremendous force!

The instep struck the center of the football with the force of a hammer blow, producing a crisp, deafening thud that echoed through the Etihad Stadium.

"Bang!"

The football flew straight into the top left corner!

A bicycle kick breaks through the door!

"Ah, this..."

The scene fell silent instantly, as if a mute button had been pressed.

The West Ham United players were completely stunned!

To their utter surprise, Tang Long unleashed a bicycle kick inside the penalty area!

Ogbonna, the West Ham United defender who was originally planning to stop the ball with his chest and then dribble it out of the penalty area, was completely stunned, looking utterly incredulous.

"Where's the ball? How did the ball get away?!"

He clutched his bald head, his face filled with frustration, inwardly blaming himself. "I was too careless, I underestimated him. I should have headed the ball away decisively. Ugh, I even tried to stop the ball, how incredibly stupid! Damn it, so damn it!"

"Tang!"

"Tang!"

"Chinatang!!!"

After a moment of silence, Tang Long's famous three shouts echoed through the Etihad Stadium!

Every time Tang Long scores a goal, these three shouts erupt in the air above the Etihad Stadium. But this time, Tang Long's three shouts were like surging waves, one after another, sweeping across the entire stadium!

Every shout was louder than ever before, so loud that the Manchester City players' eardrums were ringing!

Because at this moment, they witnessed a masterpiece, a super masterpiece that absolutely deserves to compete for the best goal of the Premier League season!

Tang Long scored his first bicycle kick since joining Manchester City!

Tang Long was extremely excited after scoring the goal. He pushed away his Manchester City teammates who came to celebrate and first slid his knees towards the corner flag.

Three stripes!

After sliding down his knees, Tang Long quickly stood up, grabbed the hem of his jersey with both hands, pulled hard, took the jersey off his body, and threw it high into the air!

He looked up at the sky.

Under the setting sun, the jerseys fluttering in the air were enveloped in a faint golden glow at the edges!

Like a golden eagle breaking free from its restraints and soaring high in the sky, it flies freely.

Behind this soaring eagle are tens of thousands of Blue Moon fans roaring and screaming wildly for him!

Tang Long, who scored his first high-difficulty bicycle kick, commemorated the moment by taking off his shirt. Even though he received a yellow card, it was worth it!