Cao Baiming's heart skipped a beat, and in an instant, it seemed as if he understood something.
Could it be that he touched the ball again when he shot?
The facts proved that it was indeed the case. Soon, the main referee learned of the situation, stopped the game, and arranged for the medical team of Bayern Munich to go onto the field to examine Neuer's injury.
Among the fans, some had seen it quite clearly. Neuer hadn't just brushed against the ball; he had crashed into it head-on!
Although it wasn't with his hands but with his waist, and although many people saw Neuer's waist lightly brush against it, Cao Baiming knew clearly that it was much more than just a brush.
Soon, the video replay was released, and everyone could see the situation more clearly. It turned out that when Cao Baiming shot, Neuer had no intention of dodging. Although his hands were too slow to react, he actively used his body to block!
As a result, his waist absorbed almost half the width of the ball. The impact force was no joke!
Even for someone like Neuer, who had long trained his core strength and whose waist was protected by thick, solid muscle, he couldn't endure it.
At this moment, Neuer's expression remained that of a tough guy, and he was gritting his teeth, enduring the pain.
Seeing his demeanor, even Cao Baiming was moved by his precious spirit. He was so much stronger than those players who dodged the ball.
Soon, the medical team determined the severity of the injury. Following them, a white stretcher was carried onto the field by four people.
Neuer could no longer persist. His waist muscles were not only injured, but his bones and internal organs were also severely damaged.
If this shot had hit him on the head, it would have been more than just a concussion. He was lucky.
At this moment, looking at Neuer gradually walking off the field, a sense of inexplicable sadness arose in the hearts of the fans.
Several top officials from the football association were also watching the match. In fact, countless applications had already been submitted, urging for reforms in international football competitions and the implementation of more player protection measures.
Looking at the scene before them, they finally relented. If this continued, Cao Baiming would eventually become the absolute king of football, as everyone else had been sent to the hospital by him.
In fact, up to this point, only Arsenal had implemented protective measures for their goalkeepers, equipping them with a tight, shock-absorbing bulletproof vest during training.
However, other clubs had different requirements for their teams. During matches, goalkeepers had to wear their usual attire.
It wasn't that they couldn't afford such clothing. It was simply because wearing clothes they rarely used might affect their performance and their ability to play normally, not to mention the added burden of the heavy weight during crucial matches.
Fortunately, Arsenal didn't need to worry about this issue, as they hadn't encountered any player who could unleash a cannon shot with such power as Cao Baiming.
Even Carlos was a bit short of that, let alone players they rarely encountered.
Therefore, the problem belonged to others, and they had no need to worry about such matters themselves.
With no other choice, Bayern Munich promptly brought on their second-choice goalkeeper. This was a reluctant move and a completely passive substitution.
Furthermore, this was their last substitution, and after using it, they would have no more.
The situation on the field had become even more dire. With a score of seven to one, it was already a humiliating situation. The head coach of Bayern Munich didn't dare to look back at the high-ranking officials and the fans in the stands, let alone the players on the field.
It was at this time that Cao Baiming heard the system's voice. Breaking a record indeed came with a reward: twice the usual points, and a supply pack.
Now, he just needed to finish the match casually and happily collect his rewards upon his return.
In this match, all eyes were focused on Cao Baiming alone. His brilliance was so dazzling that it even overshadowed the glory of great stars like Messi and Henry.
However, in the eightieth minute of the match, Vieira threaded a diagonal pass to Henry on the left. With a one-touch aerial volley, Henry once again proved his presence!
The entire stadium erupted in cheers, and at the same time, the match time was rapidly approaching its end.
In the eighty-ninth minute, Cao Baiming scored another goal with a header for a rebound.
A seven-goal miracle!! It had appeared on this very pitch!!!!!!
"Seven goals in total! Cao Baiming is a true god! There's no room for rebuttal!"
At this moment, all words seemed pale.
Cao Baiming had intended to break a record, but without realizing it, he had scored an additional one!
This surpassed Messi's five goals, reaching a total of seven! There were no words left to describe such an immense number of goals.
The moment the final whistle blew, all the Arsenal players rushed towards Cao Baiming. They embraced him warmly, and he was tightly surrounded.
The home fans' cheers and familiar dances created a feeling of home, and this moment belonged to every single one of them!
The Arsenal coaching staff also walked onto the field, with Arteta leading the way.
"Well done, everyone played very well, but it seems like the tactics I planned before the match were barely used!"
Hearing him say this, everyone burst into laughter.
However, Arteta and the entire coaching staff behind him were already accustomed to this. They were happy for the players to improvise as long as the final result was a win.
The head coach of Bayern Munich was not as amiable. The players hadn't executed the tactics, and they had lost. They would have a hard time later.
But seeing their dejected expressions, he decided to comfort them first. Regardless of anything, the opponent was extremely strong, and that had to be acknowledged.
As the match definitively concluded, the tabloids began publishing the results of the game: Arsenal defeated Bayern Munich 9-1, with Cao Baiming scoring seven goals single-handedly!!