Football: My AI System Provides Max-Level Predictions

Chapter 648: Chapter 447 (2-in-1) The Only Hat-Trick in the Five Major Leagues! Henry: He Has the Instincts of a Striker! _3

In the 63rd minute of the second half, Diego connects with Tang Long again!

This time, Diego’s direct pass is incredibly discreet, so discreet that as he passes, he wonders secretly:

"Will Tang be able to grasp my intention with this ball?"

In fact, just a second before Diego passes, Tang Long has already simulated three passing routes in his mind and suddenly accelerates towards the best route, also speculating:

"Can Diego see through my running route with this ball?"

The result was instant harmony!

Diego’s ground pass perfectly bypassed the gap between the center back and the full-back;

As the ball rolls into the penalty area, Tang Long, cutting in diagonally, swiftly arrives!

The whole pass-and-run coordination is seamless, 0.5 seconds late on Diego’s pass or 0.5 seconds early on Tang Long’s run, and the route wouldn’t have been pinpointed.

"Tang Long rushes into the penalty area!"

"Diego’s ball speed is very fast, Tang Long controls it and is already at a small angle position!"

"Almost identical to last time’s position!"

"Agüero is signaling, he’s asking for the ball near the penalty spot!"

"Tang Long shoots!!!"

This time, Sunderland’s goalkeeper Manone has learned his lesson and blocks the near corner deathly tight.

At the same time, both hands are open in advance, always guarding against Tang Long blasting into the upper corner again like last time.

Agüero sees the well-prepared Manone and knows that Tang Long’s attempt to repeat the trick is unlikely~

"Pass to me!" Agüero calls urgently.

Tang Long still did not pass the ball, he steps left with his left foot, and as he lands, his body is already facing the far corner of the goal, striking fiercely with the inside of his right foot, hitting the left side of the ball with a smack, the ball flashes past Manone’s legs, hits the inner side of the right goalpost, and rebounds into the netting!

Due to the extreme twist of his body at the moment of shooting, Tang Long rolls with the force to the ground;

With a nimble fish-like leap, he jumps up, head raised towards the Manchester City fans in the stands, arms wide open!

to 0!

The teammates joyously rush to Tang Long to celebrate, alone Agüero stands transfixed, face full of confusion.

As a top Premier League forward, Agüero knows how difficult that goal was!

The goalkeeper had already sealed the near corner dead tight, if he insisted on shooting, the only path to scoring was the far corner.

But the angle was really too small, according to physical laws, trying to hit the target in such a small-angle position faces the challenge of discrepancies leading to failure!

Either hitting the goalkeeper or missing the goal, flying off the baseline.

In such a narrow path, the only way is to aim for the inner side of the distant post, hoping for a rebound into the net—just like Tang Long did just now!

In a flash of determination between decisions, a firm belief in shooting combined with exquisite technique, neither can be lacking!

Agüero looks at the replay on the stadium’s big screen, silent.

His heart begins to waver.

"Even that ball, I would choose to pass, but Tang actually shot, and scored, has his shooting technique reached such a high level?"

In the same position, two different shooting choices, one near corner, one far corner, Tang Long scored them all.

Agüero vaguely feels, once could be luck, but twice in a row, it’s hard to say it’s just luck...

Guardiola is amazed!

He considered himself knowing Tang Long’s shooting technique very well, having watched at least twenty games, all of Manchester City’s full matches last season.

In his memory, Tang Long in the attacking midfield position has an excellent grasp of shooting timing, but the shooting technique was still slightly inferior to top forwards.

But just now the precision of those near corner shots made Guardiola feel, the level seems higher than Agüero, even not losing to Bayern’s main striker Lewandowski, taking it a step further, Guardiola even thinks of the 2011-2012 season when Messi scored 50 goals!

"Hey, what am I thinking," Guardiola laughs as he pats his bald head, "I don’t expect Tang Long’s shooting level to match Messi, at his age reaching Agüero’s and Lewandowski’s level is already outstanding."

Leading by three goals, Guardiola starts substituting players.

He makes two substitutions, replacing Agüero and Diego with Bonazzoli and Mkhitaryan.

Agüero is substituted to rest and his "precious" Diego is prone to injury, needing careful protection and limited use.

But Tang Long remains on the field!

Tang Long looks towards the sideline, Guardiola discreetly holds up three fingers.

It seems there is an opportunity for him to perform a hat-trick.

A gentleman appreciates others’ successes and the players on the field are well-aware.

Bonazzoli, making his Manchester City debut, is visibly excited but still takes on the role of a target striker to draw fire, creating space for Tang Long to hold the ball and shoot.

In the 81st minute, Ranocchia carries the ball forward and makes a heavy pass towards Tang Long;

Tang Long gets the point, letting the ball through his legs, and turns to run!

Bonazzoli doesn’t immediately react, just sees the ball suddenly rolling towards him.

He panics, instinctively wanting to control the ball, but the corner of his eye catches a fast-moving light-blue figure, finally realizing and holding off the defender, using his body to block the defender’s view, then pushes with the instep!

A successful one-two connection!

Tang Long sweeps past like the wind through fallen leaves, unstoppable, roaring forward with the ball, swerving past a defender!

To bypass the opponent, Tang Long’s control was heavy, causing his balance to falter, to shoot before the help defender arrives, he simply throws himself down, making a left-foot grounding slide shot!