On May 30, 2012, at 5:30 pm, the whistle sounded over the Malasi Stadium, and then a huge cheer followed.

Sampdoria's first step to returning to the First Division has begun.

Their opponent is Verona, ranked fourth in the league.

"Three minutes! Three minutes! In just three minutes of the game, Pelle used a corner kick to score the first record for Sampdoria! They led 1:0 at their home court!" Cilio had just reported the names of both sides' rosters and the players on the bench list, and Sampdoria scored the goal.

Amid the cheers of home fans, they were as imposing as rainbows.

After working hard all the way to this point, no one wants to go back to the past.

Now for Sampdoria, there is only one way under her feet, that is the way to the First Division.

In the 60th minute, Gao Zheng, who appeared in this game, secured the victory for Sampdoria, and his goal helped Sampdoria lead Verona 2-0.

Five minutes after the goal, Gao Zheng was replaced by Icardi.

In the following game, both sides made no achievements and upgraded to the first leg of the play-off semi-finals. Sampdoria defeated Verona 2-0 at home, making a good start for them to return to the First Division.

At 8 o'clock in the evening, Sassuolo and Varese kicked off as scheduled.

After ninety minutes of the game, Sassuolo defeated Varese 2:1 away.

Because there is no away goal advantage in the playoffs, the 2:1 score is not a score that can ensure Sassuolo advances. They just lead their opponents with one goal.

But considering that Sassuolo will return to his home court in the next round, it should be no problem to win Varese.

If both teams can win their respective opponents, they will meet in the playoff final, play two home and away games, and decide the last winner who can go to the First Division.

This is also the result that everyone is looking forward to. After all, because of the verbal battle between Gao Zheng and Squinzi, everyone thinks that these two teams are only interesting if they meet.

Three days later, in the second leg of the June semi-finals, Sassuolo returned to home to play against Varese first, at 5:30 in the afternoon.

Because Sassuolo only defeated Varese 2:1 in the first leg, the game is still very suspense.

However, Sassuolo, who returned to home, burst out with their strong strength and defeated their opponents with a score of 3:0, so that they advanced to the playoff final with a total score of 5:1.

Now everyone turned their attention to another semi-final second leg game that kicked off at 8 o'clock in the evening.

Sampdoria challenged Verona away.

The list has come out, Gao Zheng is not among them, and Bertani is the one who replaces him.

"It seems that Yacini is preparing for the playoff final..." Cilio said. "Maybe they are sure to win?"

Yachini is indeed sure to win.

After the game started, even if it was away, Sampdoria seemed at ease against Verona.

In the last ten minutes, Gao Zheng turned around on the court, without any goals or assists, but the team did not need his goals and assists. At this time, Sampdoria was already leading the opponent 2:1, with a total score of 4:1. In ten minutes, Verona was almost impossible to turn the tables.

"The game is over! Sampdoria defeated Verona 2:1 away and advanced to the final with a total score of 4:1! Finally, it appeared, another showdown between Sampdoria and Sassuolo!" Cilio cheered.

As a neutral person, he naturally watched the fun without much trouble. At the same time, he also had a hidden thought. He is really interested in Gao Zheng now, so he wanted to see how Gao Zheng would fulfill his words after he let go of the big talk this time. In fact, this is the biggest reason why Cilio is looking forward to meeting the two teams.

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As soon as the game ended, Gao Zheng was caught by reporters in the mixed area.

"Gao, congratulations to the team for entering the playoff final. Your opponent in the final is Sassuolo. Are you surprised by this result?"

Gao Zheng shook his head and smiled, "No surprise, even some expectations."

The reporters were stunned for a moment, but they didn't expect Gao Zheng to be so direct...

"Actually, after entering the playoffs, I became a fan of Sassuolo and kept cheering them on."

"Why?" The reporters were all very surprised. They felt that Gao Zheng's thinking was a little jumping, and they seemed to be unable to keep up. They had previously expressed their hostility towards Sassuolo naked, and then they said to cheer them up. What the hell is this?

Gao Zheng said with a smile: "Because I'm particularly worried that they were eliminated by Varese in the first round of the playoffs."

Lu Bing and Wang Yixing looked at each other in the crowd. With their understanding of Gao Zheng, they knew in their hearts why Gao Zheng had been the one who had thought in his mind, and he often denies it on the surface. For example, when the reserve team and AC Milan reserve team played against him, they told the youth training supervisor before the game that everything was gone, but they scored three goals in the game, and they all scored with their left foot. Later, when a group of Chinese reporters ran to Boriasco town to dig out Gao Zheng's interesting stories, they were dug out. It was no longer a secret now.

That is Gao Zheng's normal behavior. Sometimes you don't know if what he said is true. But today...

Today, Gao Zheng seems to be... a little bit letting himself go.

Other Italian journalists who had the same feelings as Lu Bing and Wang Yixing were all staring at Gao Zheng in amazement.

The latter patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "Fortunately, fortunately, after knowing that they have advanced to the playoff final, the stone in my heart fell. I know that the Sassuolo Club has paid a lot to be upgraded, and this season should be the best time for them to have the best chance..."

Sassuolo was still caring about Serie C in the 2007-2008 season, and they successfully upgraded this season. In the 2008-2009 season, Sassuolo's first season in the Serie B League was very good as a newly promoted team. He finally won the seventh place in the league, just one step away from the promotion play-offs.

Sassuolo made a comeback in the 2009-2010 season. This time they ranked fourth and participated in the upgrade play-offs. They were eliminated by Torino in the first round of the upgrade play-offs.

Last season, in the 2010-2011 season, Sassuolo's performance plummeted. The teams that were only one round of play-offs from Serie A were basically fighting for relegation this season. In the end, they ended the season with fifteenth place.

Looking at Sassuolo's performance in the second division in the previous few seasons, you will feel that Gao Zheng is right. This is indeed the closest Sassuolo has been in the first place to the first division in the first division. At least this time, they entered the last round of the playoffs. As long as they can defeat Sampdoria, they can enter the first division in history.

Gao Zheng said with a smile: "...but it's a pity that they met us."

After saying that, he leaned his head and searched in the crowd: "Hey, is Mr. Leonardo Giovanetti here?"

The reporters suddenly struck the side, revealing Giovanetti who was standing there without moving.

Seeing Giovanetti, Gao Zheng's smile on his face became even brighter: "And all this is caused by you, Mr. Giovanetti. Are you proud? Are you not proud?"

After saying that, Gao Zheng turned around and left the mixing area without waiting for Giovanetti to answer.

Giovanetti was thrown away, and under the gaze of a group of reporters, his face was very exciting.

Wang Yixing laughed first: "Mr. Giovanetti, what would you think if Sassuolo was really eliminated?"

Giovanetti glanced at Wang Yixing and snorted: "The game hasn't started yet, just say such big talk. No wonder you Chinese football is not very good. From players to media, there is no profession."

After saying that, he left.

The ancient Greek tragedy writer Eudipides once said: "If God wants to destroy it, he must first make it crazy."

Let’s look at the performance of the Chinese player today. He has fallen into madness. What does this mean?

It means he is not far from destruction!

Let's go and see!

Anyway, the first round will be the game in four days.

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Chapter completed!