Chapter 196: The Fall of Pinto's Star, The Birth of a Saint

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Ultimately, the football slowly crossed the line and came to a complete stop less than ten centimeters inside it.

This goal was really a stretch.

But... it was indeed a genuine goal.

Beep!

With a whistle, the referee pointed to the center circle, signaling the goal was valid!

The Benfica players had no time to complain before the referee blew the whistle again, short-short-long, and the match ended!

The referee had given Benfica a chance to prevail, but they did not seize it.

Conversely, he gave Deng Kai a chance, and Deng Kai seized it.

Three goals, a hat-trick!

Deng Kai became the youngest scorer in the history of the Portugal Cup and the youngest to complete a hat-trick!

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"Caesar Returns! A King's Arrival! On-loan youngster from Sporting Lisbon dazzles with hat-trick to crush Benfica!"

"The CD Connection Showcases Its Might Again! Deng Kai's last-minute goal defeats Benfica, leading 'Little Sporting Lisbon' to the semifinals of the Portugal Cup!"