The ball was thrown out of the goal, and the defense was in chaos.
Obviously, when all 10 Dortmund players retreated to their own penalty area, the offensive space left for Manchester City was basically compressed.
Sterling, who kept trying to get rid of the space on the wing, obviously couldn't find any chance at all.
The time was actually up at this time, but because Manchester City's last attack was still going on, the referee did not blow the whistle to end the game.
De Bruyne, as the brain of the midfield, was actually very active in running to meet Sterling.
However, Lin Jie, as the core of Dortmund's defense, was quite clear about De Bruyne's role, and took the initiative to call on Reus to surround De Bruyne for defense.
Previously, Manchester City still had B席, which was enough to threaten Dortmund's defense in terms of organization.
But B席 had been replaced by Gundogan before, and Gundogan was obviously not as threatening as B席 in terms of organization.
It was more than enough to hand him over to Bellingham, so Lin Jie and Reus could unscrupulously double-team De Bruyne!
He was not given the opportunity to respond at all.
While Sterling, who was holding the ball, looked at the referee who frequently raised his hand to look at the watch, he knew that there was really not much time left for Manchester City!
He had no choice but to choose a single-person forced breakthrough!
And the people of Manchester City were like receiving a signal, and everyone rushed to Dortmund's penalty area.
Even Ruben Dias and Laporte.
Anyway, now is the last attack of the game, even if it doesn't score and is caught by Dortmund's counterattack, it's just a loss.
So this time Dortmund's penalty area was densely packed with 21 people!
It can be said that there is not much room for movement at all!
But at this time, the flexibility of Manchester City players is much stronger than that of Dortmund players!
Dortmund players on the field are basically over 180 cm tall, and they are inevitably a little restrained in such a narrow space.
And this is still in Dortmund's penalty area, and they dare not do too many excessive actions.
On the other hand, the passing and control system that Guardiola has always emphasized on Manchester City is fully reflected at this moment.
In a small space, Jesus and Sterling, together with Walker who is advancing, still played a few consecutive good wall-to-wall cooperation.
At the same time, it also tore a small shooting space for Jesus!
As a top striker, Jesus's sense of smell in front of the goal is also quite sensitive, and he immediately noticed this shooting space!
Jesus is obviously much better than Sterling in terms of shooting control!
A very threatening straight instep shot shot the football out like a cannonball by Jesus!
All eyes in the stadium were attracted by this kick.
The football flew under Witsel's open legs, brushing against the toe of Akanji's right foot that he decisively stretched out to block.
It flew towards Dortmund's goal firmly and quickly!
At this moment, the hearts of Dortmund fans at home were all in a rage!
If this game was equalized by Manchester City at the last moment, Dortmund would start with two draws in this season's Champions League group stage.
It seems that the future of this season's Champions League is dark again!
Fortunately, at the last moment, the goalkeeper wearing the No. 1 jersey appeared at the last moment where he should be!
Kerber!
This time, Kerber was not blocked from view by his own players like the last goal in the first half.
Having suffered the loss before, Kerber's attention was quite focused this time.
Looking at the 20 players in front of his own penalty area, he decisively chose to squat down and carefully watch the football pass back and forth under the feet of Manchester City players.
And he found the only space left by his own defensive players at the first time and completed the advance movement!
Although he did not catch the ball at the last moment, he saved the ball from the bottom line.
"Beep!!!"
But obviously, the referee did not give Manchester City another chance to attack from a corner kick!
The previous attack had exceeded the time limit by 3 minutes, and he did not intend to give Manchester City any more time!
After hearing the referee blow the whistle to end the game, Dortmund's players rushed to Cober who was still lying on the ground!
The first one was Akanji, who was closest to Cober!
He rushed up at the first time, and then the other Dortmund players also rushed up like a pyramid!
The last one
Kerber's save was too crucial!
They still kept the score at the last moment of the game!
Finally, they defeated Manchester City at home this season and won their first Champions League victory!
Jesus, who had originally completed a high-quality shot, went from expecting to disbelief at the end.
Then he collapsed on the grass helplessly.
At this time, Lin Jie just came to Jesus' side.
Originally, he had noticed Jesus' opportunity, but it was obvious that Jesus's kick was very fast and his ability to seize opportunities was also very strong.
When Lin Jie arrived, Jesus had already completed the shot.
Lin Jie could only watch the football being successfully blocked by Kerber.
"Hey, your shot is really high quality, but it's a pity."
Lin Jie also took the initiative to walk up and patted Jesus on the shoulder, saying comfortingly.
After all, this is just a group match, not the Champions League final. If it was the Champions League final, Lin Jie would never do it in vain, for fear of being misunderstood.
Of course, Jesus also knew that Lin Jie meant well, and he sighed deeply, then stood up with Lin Jie's right hand.
"Your last free kick was also very good, but don't be too happy too soon, we'll wait for you at the Etihad Stadium!"
Then Jesus also walked towards the player tunnel.
As losers, they need to leave the field to celebrate victory.
He has seen that many Dortmund players began to rush into the stadium from the stands but were stopped by security.
And De Bruyne took the initiative to walk to Lin Jie's side.
"Lin, you played a little beyond my expectations tonight!"
"You played well!"
"But don't be too happy too soon, the group stage is not over yet, I will beat you at the Etihad Stadium next time!"
Lin Jie also looked at De Bruyne with a smile.
"Let's wait and see!"
Then the two smiled at each other and exchanged jerseys.
As the Manchester City players left the field one after another, the security on site gradually let the home fans into the stadium to celebrate.
After all, they defeated Manchester City head-on in the Champions League's death group!
They won their first Champions League victory of the season!
And they beat Manchester City in the group stage standings and came first in the group, taking the initiative to qualify!
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