"The game is getting more and more intense!"
"Both teams have been attacking relentlessly for 30 minutes, but neither has been able to break the deadlock!"
"There are only three minutes of added time left! It looks like this will end in a draw!"
Zhan Jun couldn't hide his disappointment.
Liverpool had scored two goals with over 20 minutes remaining. With their momentum, there had been a real chance for a comeback.
But Manchester City was no pushover.
They responded with a relentless counterattack, exploiting gaps in Liverpool's defense and scoring twice by targeting Delph and Otamendi.
Guardiola wasn't just a figurehead—he was a world-class tactician.
He wasted no time replacing Delph and reinforcing the midfield defense.
More importantly, he identified Pierre's biggest weakness: his long passes lacked precision under pressure.
Whenever Pierre attempted a long ball, any slight interference disrupted the pass, making the landing point unpredictable.
After all, his passing ability, while impressive, was still at a foundational level.
He wasn't at the level of a true playmaking maestro, who could deliver pinpoint passes even when pressed.
Guardiola saw the flaw and capitalized on it.
As a result, several of Pierre's long passes in the second half had been disrupted, missing their target by three, four, or even five meters.
It was a harsh reality—he still had a long way to go before reaching the level of elite passers.
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"Attack!"
"Push forward, all of you!"
"Fight them!"
Klopp was on the sidelines, shouting passionately at his players.
Time was running out.
Unlike Ferguson's legendary "Fergie Time," Klopp couldn't count on miraculous late goals every match.
He refused to settle for just one point.
On the other side, Guardiola was just as animated.
Waving his arms frantically, he urged his team forward.
A draw wasn't enough for him either.
Liverpool needed the full three points. They were no longer in the title race, but they had to secure a Champions League spot.
Arsenal was right behind them, and Chelsea and Tottenham were also pushing hard.
A slip-up here could cost them a place in Europe's elite competition.
The same was true for Manchester City.
Their city rivals, Manchester United, had become a real threat under Mourinho.
Every single league point mattered.
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At this crucial moment, Pierre lunged in with a slide tackle, stripping the ball from Sterling's feet.
[Negative emotion value from Sterling +786]
Sterling rushed at Pierre, trying to block his long pass.
But Pierre had already adapted.
He knew his weakness had been exposed.
So this time, he didn't attempt a long ball.
Instead, he immediately passed to Firmino, who had dropped deep to receive the ball.
Firmino wasted no time, one-touch passing it forward to Salah, who had already started his run.
Salah didn't even hesitate.
He surged past Sane, who had little defensive ability, and spotted Arnold sprinting down the right flank.
A perfectly timed pass sent Arnold through.
At that moment, Liverpool threw everything forward.
Even Van Dijk charged into the penalty area at full speed.
It was all or nothing.
Pierre, however, stayed outside the box.
He wasn't tall, and his heading ability was weak—there was no point in joining the aerial battle.
Instead, he hovered around the edge of the penalty area, ready to cut off any counterattack.
###
Bang!
Arnold sprinted down the wing, reaching the byline with the ball.
A quick stop.
Then an explosive restart.
The sudden change in pace left his marker off balance.
Arnold didn't hesitate—he whipped in a cross.
The penalty area turned into chaos.
Van Dijk rose highest, meeting the ball with a powerful header.
But Ederson reacted brilliantly, deflecting the ball with one hand.
Otamendi rushed to clear it but misjudged the bounce, barely getting a touch on it.
The ball stayed in the box.
Mane pounced, striking it fiercely.
Bang!
The shot slammed into Stones' chest, ricocheting back into the crowd.
Firmino reacted instantly, lifting his foot for a shot—
But Fernandinho slid in, deflecting the ball out of the penalty area.
De Bruyne was first to it.
He controlled it smoothly and prepared for a long pass to launch a counterattack.
This was the turning point.
Pierre moved.
Like a shadow, he closed in.
Just as De Bruyne swung his leg—
Pierre blocked the pass with his foot.
Then he stepped forward, shielding the ball and holding possession.
Turning sideways, he forced De Bruyne to reposition.
While doing all this, Pierre scanned the field.
His **God's Vision** activated, searching for the best passing option.
But the penalty area was too crowded.
Every possible pass carried a high risk of interception.
Then, through his **god-level anticipation**, he spotted a shooting lane.
Should he take the shot?
His fundamentals were top-notch, but his finishing wasn't elite.
Could he score from here?
In a split second, he made up his mind.
He had to gamble.
If he passed, the chance could disappear.
If he shot, at least there was a chance.
Pierre took a quick step to set himself.
Then he struck the ball cleanly with his left foot.
A low, thunderous shot.
It zipped through Fernandinho's legs, past the gap between Stones and Otamendi.
Ederson barely saw it.
Swish.
The net rippled violently.
A perfectly placed, half-height shot.
Ederson reacted too late.
By the time he registered what had happened, the ball was already in the goal.
[Negative emotion value from Ederson +369]
Furious, Ederson booted the ball in frustration.
###
Anfield erupted.
A deafening roar filled the stadium.
The crowd had been holding their breath for so long, and now, in an instant, all their emotions exploded.
Every Liverpool player sprinted toward Pierre.
Without hesitation, they mobbed him, piling on top of him in celebration.
On the touchline, Klopp roared at the top of his lungs.
"GOAL!!!"
"The goal is scored by number 10—Pierre!"
"Everyone, shout his name!"
"Pierre…"
"Pierre!!"
###
"A scramble in the box!"
"Pierre intercepts De Bruyne's pass!"
"He turns—"
"He shoots—"
"GOAL!!!"
"A stunning long-range strike!"
"The ball flies past Ederson!"
"In the dying moments—Pierre delivers the winner!"
"4-3!!!"
"Liverpool complete the comeback!"
"They defeat Manchester City in dramatic fashion!"
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