Free Web NovelChapter 2086: Chapter 541: Courtois Gets Played
Inzaghi wrapped one arm around Huang Kaiwen’s neck and the other around Messi, shouting excitedly towards the stands.
In recent years, as his appearances have become less frequent, each goal has made him extremely thrilled.
The atmosphere at the San Siro Stadium was incredibly intense.
There were even banners in the stands thanking San Siro.
Previously, because they didn’t have their own stadium, the Rossoneri were quite displeased.
However, as the day of leaving San Siro approached, they felt more reluctant than anything else.
They had left so many beautiful memories in this stadium.
As they walked back, Inzaghi slapped his forehead and said, "I said I would teach that kid a lesson, but I forgot. I’ll score another goal later."
Huang Kaiwen: ...
He suspected Inzaghi was faking for an assist.
Messi watched the interaction between Huang Kaiwen and Inzaghi.
He somewhat understood why Inzaghi always liked to hang out with Huang Kaiwen.
Inzaghi just lost some money.
But he gained happiness.
"There are 7 minutes left of regular time, but today there have been quite a few unexpected events, so the stoppage time should be more than 5 minutes."
"Yes, there are over ten minutes left in the match, and it’s not difficult for Juventus to score a goal."
"Lixishtena has the ball, and his breakthrough this time is very fast. Huang Kaiwen couldn’t stop him, and Juventus executed a quick front-field play."
Huang Kaiwen chased back all the way.
Lixishtena quickly passed the ball to the retreating Matri.
Matri received the ball with his back and didn’t dare do much more.
Seeing Vidal advancing, he immediately passed the ball back to Vidal.
As soon as Vidal got the ball, he swung his right foot.
Van Bommel quickly turned to intercept with his foot.
With a bang, the ball ricocheted off Van Bommel’s foot in the other direction.
Pazienza hurried to catch up, but Ramos was very quick.
As soon as he got the ball, Ramos turned around, and with someone defending behind him, he executed a Cruyff turn to shake off Pazienza, transferring the ball to Huang Kaiwen on the left.
Huang Kaiwen was just about to start, but seeing Kroos coming towards him, he made a quick through pass.
Kroos, upon receiving the ball, immediately sent it forward.
The long pass was quite skillful, and Inzaghi, while running, headed the ball towards the left side.
Prepared in advance, Messi reached the left side to take the ball, successfully avoiding Chiellini’s foot with a left-footed drag.
Bonucci, seeing that things weren’t looking good, rushed up and took Messi down with a sliding tackle.
"Inzaghi and Bonucci are having a conflict!"
"Though Inzaghi doesn’t play often, he is still an old Milan player, a big brother figure. In critical moments, he can stand up for his teammates."
"They quickly separated, and Bonucci’s foul wasn’t directed at the player, so Messi wasn’t hurt."
"Yes, but it’s still another free kick."
Huang Kaiwen jogged all the way to the front field.
He hadn’t even reached the foul spot and already saw Courtois gesturing dramatically on the penalty line.
"Come on, come on!"
Courtois clapped his gloves hard and shouted, "I can save one, so I can save another. Today, I’ll show you how I stop free kicks."
Upon hearing him, Huang Kaiwen slowed down his pace instead.
Standing aside to watch him perform.
Courtois felt a bit embarrassed because, with provocations like this, if the opponent doesn’t get mad, it makes him look like an idiot.
To ease the awkwardness, he turned to his teammates and shouted, "Can you adjust the wall faster? How am I supposed to see?"
"Kid, are you looking for trouble?"
Bonucci pointed his finger at Courtois inquiringly.
Courtois swatted Bonucci’s hand away, puffing out his chest and glaring at him.
Chiellini quickly separated them, advising, "Let it go, it’s not a big deal."
Before the free kick from the other side was taken, they almost had one or two players sent off due to infighting.
Seeing that there was no longer any commotion, Huang Kaiwen waved over some teammates.
With Courtois being so cocky, Huang Kaiwen felt obliged to give him a surprise.
Courtois, standing on the goal line, watched Huang Kaiwen and a group of Milan players discuss their free-kick tactic.
He felt a bit uneasy.
But he still said, "There’s nothing to fear; tactical free kicks are only used because there’s no confidence in a direct free kick."
"As long as I save his shots a few more times, I’m definitely going to be on the papers."
"Go for it, Thibaut, go for it!!!"
Courtois aggressively cheered himself on.
But his body remained quite cautious.
Compared to the known, it’s the unknown that is most frightening.
Courtois had no idea what method Huang Kaiwen would choose.
Nor did he know if the discussion with the teammates was an act, with Huang Kaiwen planning to take a powerful direct free kick.
Damn!
Courtois decided he would, like Cech, get a helmet later to prevent being knocked unconscious.
It might not look great, but it’s safe!
Just not sure if there’s a product that protects the lower parts.
With the referee urging, the Milan players finally made their final preparations.
Messi was the first to run from right to left, crossing over the ball.
Kroos then came from left to right, jumping over the ball.
Neither of them made any significant moves.
Courtois already had a mocking smile on his face.
But next was Huang Kaiwen, who lifted his right foot and ran over the ball, almost making Courtois dive.
He had been on guard against Huang Kaiwen all along.
Huang Kaiwen did not shoot this time, causing a relaxation in all his muscles.
Bam—
The last one, Ramos, struck the back of the ball with his right foot, sending a beautiful shot over the wall, rebounding off the underside of the crossbar and into the goal, with Courtois barely twitching and not even moving his feet.
