Perhaps Qin Xiong had unintentionally created a very classic goal.
But considering the context of the situation at the time, it could not become a classic because it violated the competitive sportsmanship of fair play.
The two commentators and guests in the live broadcast room were also having a discussion.
First of all, they could see how Qin Xiong's goal was scored through the replay.
His half-turned foot kicked out a curveball with an obvious arc.
When the football just flew out from under his feet, it looked like it would fly out of the end line.
But when it began to spin in the air, the football began to head towards the goal.
Joe Hart stood in the penalty area. He was originally heading towards the football's landing point, which was near the penalty area line.
But halfway through, perhaps he thought that the opponent's ball was returning Manchester City the ball, so he did not run with all his strength. When the football was about to fall, he realized that he could not make it to the landing point, so the football would bounce a second time!
He began to run backward again.
The football bounced again after it landed, and the arc of the rotation became bigger because of the friction when it landed!
In this way, the football flew over Joe Hart's head, and then spun and fell into the goal!
It could not be said that Qin Xiong's shot was wonderful. As long as the goalkeeper stood in front of the goal line, he would be able to hold the football steadily when it bounced a second time.
It just so happened that Joe Hart had wanted to control the football when it bounced off the ground for the first time, only to find that he could not make it in time. That was why he was "hanged".
"Joe Hart cannot shirk his responsibility for this goal. Of course, I'm not saying that Qin Xiong's goal was not a problem. After all, Manchester City should have the ball back."
"This should be a beautiful mistake. Now the referee has recognized the goal as valid because it conforms to the rules. The Manchester City players are not satisfied, even angry. I hope there will be no conflict in the game because of this."
"The key is how Liverpool will deal with it next. The score is 2: 0. Liverpool has the confidence to return a goal to Manchester City."
Mancini was also communicating with the fourth official on the sidelines. He even ran over to Comain to reason with him. Comain told Mancini to calm down. He indicated that the players on the field had been through a lot and would definitely be able to handle this situation well.
Qin Xiong walked back to the other half of the field and said to all his teammates, "Give them back a goal. I apologize to everyone, especially Reina. I'm really sorry."
If they were to return a goal to Manchester City, then Reina's goal would be breached. First of all, the number of goals conceded by the team would increase, and secondly, the goalkeeper's personal data would be even more abrupt.
Gerard patted Qin Xiong on the shoulder and said, "It's nothing. Don't take it to heart."
Raynor raised his hand to Qin Xiong from 20 meters away, indicating that he agreed with Qin Xiong's approach.
Qin Xiong walked back to the center circle and said to Balotelli and Dzeko, who were ready to kick off, "After the kickoff, you guys score a goal, and then we'll start the game again."
Balotelli did not know why he smiled at this time. It was a little strange, but he had always been a perverse player, so Qin Xiong did not take it to heart.
After the referee blew the whistle, Balotelli kicked the ball to Dzeko.
The Liverpool players stood in place like wooden stakes. Dzeko dribbled the football forward alone and came unimpeded to the Liverpool goal. Reina stood directly next to the goalpost and opened the goal for Dzeko to shoot.
Dzeko pushed the ball into the goal. Anfield began to burst into applause for a long time.
Even the Manchester City players applauded Liverpool's behavior.
"Something happened in Anfield that we did not expect before the game. After Qin Xiong accidentally scored an 'immoral' goal, Liverpool gave Manchester City a goal. This may be just a small thing, but it is an unforgettable moment on the field. This moment tells us that there is still sportsmanship to be promoted in the competition. 2: 1, Liverpool is still leading Manchester City. Now the game starts again. Liverpool will kick off in the center circle. "
After the continuation of the kickoff, Tevez kicked the ball to Qin Xiong. Qin Xiong kicked the ball out of Manchester City's end line. This time he made sure that he had enough power and kicked the ball directly into the stands.
After Qin Xiong kicked the ball, he made sure that the football did not fly into Manchester City's goal. He looked at Manchester City's half calmly.
Not only did I give you a goal, but I also gave you back the ball that originally belonged to you.
Regardless of winning or losing, Qin Xiong's game values always had a foundation, and that was to be open and aboveboard!
Manchester City's fans could not help but applaud him for his approach.
After the small interlude, the game officially restarted!
Manchester City's formation also changed after bringing on Balotelli.
It changed from 4-3-1 to 4-4-2.
After all, Balotelli did not have the technical characteristics to play as an attacking midfielder at all. He was a striker and a finisher. Even Tevez could not be regarded as a top attacking midfielder. Therefore, when Manchester City was behind in the score and Tevez left the field injured, Mancini used Balotelli.
However, this made Manchester City completely lose control in the midfield.
Yaya Toure was alone. If Barry also went forward to participate in the attack, then Manchester City's rear defensive line would lose its defensive barrier.
Liverpool's side used a strong midfield defense to contain Manchester City.
Adam Johnson's performance today was very bad. By the 25th minute of the game, he did not even have a decent pass. He was not as good as Milner, who at least made people look forward to it.
In the 27th minute of the game, Liverpool's midfield intercepted the ball. Johnson was forced to lose the ball by Gerard. He was completely crushed by Gerard in the physical confrontation.
Gerard moved the ball to the midfield. Alonso went forward and passed the ball to Meireles, who was running forward.
Meireles dribbled the ball to the front field and completed a pass and cut with Qin Xiong, who moved to the middle.
This time, it was Meireles who charged into the left side of the penalty area. Qin Xiong sent a direct pass.
Meireles, who was diagonally facing the goal, shot a volley that was saved by Joe Hart out of the end line!
"Hart made a wonderful save. This save shows his standard!"
Liverpool attacked from a corner kick.
Baines opened a tactical corner kick. Qin Xiong pulled to the side to receive. When Boyata came to block Qin Xiong, Qin Xiong passed the ball diagonally back to near the end line. Baines had just taken control of the ball when the assistant referee raised the flag to indicate that he was offside!
Liverpool's attack did not succeed this time. Manchester City's defensive line moved forward quite quickly.
Manchester City began to play high up. Because they were using the ground pass and cut route to advance, they obviously did not have the strength to do so.
In the 32nd minute of the game, Barry made a long pass from the backfield. The football fell into Liverpool's penalty area. Dzeko tried to head the ball to Balotelli.
Reina ran two steps forward and hit the ball with a single punch. Balotelli could not receive the ball successfully with a header.
This kind of play might be more effective for a pass from the side, but Liverpool's side defense was now difficult for Manchester City to break open.
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