Becoming a football god from Arsenal

Chapter 99: Fierce Fighting in April! Crazy Fighting! Entering the Upgrade Zone!! [4]

March 3th, the team has a rest period.

Kevin Strome sent a signing invitation, and after Maher read it, he sent it to Mendes for confirmation.

After receiving the latter's answer of "no problem", he formally signed an investment contract with the two Silicon Valley elites and obtained 10% of ins's shares.

He has a relatively clear idea of ​​how high this company will reach in the future and what market value it will have.

So at the moment the contract was signed, he seemed to have seen hundreds of millions of dollars waving at him in front of him.

Next is waiting!
Wait for this company to gradually become a social software that is popular all over the world, and wait for a large amount of green cash to fly into your bank card.

“I will direct traffic to other social media.”

After signing the contract, Maher explained his idea to the two, “Currently, I have more than 800,000 fans on Facebook, and I just registered Twitter some time ago, with more than 200,000 fans.

"I will try to attract as many of them as possible to Instagram, trust me."

Kevin Strom nodded, fearing that Maher did not understand the meaning of some parts of the contract, and emphasized: "Besides that, you have no decision-making power in the company and will not participate in any meetings. Do you agree to this?"

"of course."

Maher laughed. He didn't want to be bothered. "Even if you invite me, I won't go. Professional matters should be handled by professionals. I have my own things to do."

"Okay, let's work together."

"good luck!"

The three said goodbye in Sheffield, and Maher refocused his time and energy on his extra training, spending every day on the court.

Taking advantage of the more than ten days of off-season, he finally experienced the feeling of being focused in training again. He temporarily lost the competitive pressure, lived a regular life and focused on improving at a rapid pace.

By April 4, the day before the intensive schedule began, all of his attributes had improved to varying degrees.

[Skill: Burst lv3]

[Proficiency: (1368/2000)]

[Skill: Weak Side Foot lv2]

[Proficiency: (683/800)]

[Skill: Physical Fitness lv2]

[Proficiency: (561/800)]

"Practicing two items alone means being fast."

Maher smiled and sighed, planning his time and training plan for the end of the season.

This month, his weak foot will be able to make a breakthrough from lv2 to lv3. If he works harder on his speed, he will be on the verge of a breakthrough, if not a breakthrough. He will definitely be able to upgrade in May.

By then he will have his first lv4 physical ability, which can also be regarded as the first lv5 level ability!
After that, he will start upgrading his long-range shooting ability from level 4 to level 5, and also add strength and coordination.

Before going to Arsenal, he should develop some extraordinary skills to make himself more calm when facing Premier League defenders, so as to achieve the breakthrough effect of Adama Traore or even surpass him.

Now, let's focus all our attention on the final 8 rounds of the league and start the sprint!

On April 4, Sheffield United traveled to challenge the mid-to-upper-level team Watford.

This is a team that is strong in offense but weak in defense. The presence of Graham and Hoolahan gives them superior offensive capabilities.

However, the unstable defense has prevented them from reaching a higher position this season.

"The game begins! Both teams' tactical styles are strong offense. The pace is very fast at the beginning. They both want to knock on the opponent's goal as early as possible!
"After about two weeks of offseason, the players are in good physical condition. I hope they can bring a wonderful game to the fans!"

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"Oh!! It's Januhans' long-range shot!! One to zero, Sheffield United took the lead! Gilbert used a breakthrough to attract the defense of Watford's defense, and Januhans in an open position seized the opportunity!

"While celebrating, Quinn appeared to have a conflict with a Watford player and received a yellow card."

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"10th minute of the game!! The ball goes in! Graham scores with a header to help Watford equalize the score!!

"He must be very angry. He had been at the top of the scorer list for a long time, but Maher surpassed him in the second half of the season and widened the gap!"

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"Quinn! The referee is asking for a card! Second yellow card, Quinn is going to go off! And he gave the opponent a penalty kick! The situation in Sheffield is not good!

"Hulahan takes the penalty! No problem! Two to one, they're ahead!!"

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"Jenkins entered the penalty area! He volleyed the ball! It hit the defender and still scored! Three to one!!
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"There was an opportunity for a counterattack. Maher rushed to the Watford backcourt. Due to the severe shortage of defenders, only he and Gilbert rushed forward. They had to face four defenders!

"Watford wanted to create an offside! Maher noticed this intention, he paused and passed the ball straight! !
"Not offside, Gilbert has a one-on-one chance! He passes the goalkeeper, 2-3!!"

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The game ended like this, and Sheffield United failed to get off to a good start in the seven rounds of April.

The pressure was increasing day by day, and a tense atmosphere gradually formed throughout the team.

Their two direct rivals did not lose in this round of games - Norwich beat Leeds United 2-0 away from home, and Queen's Rangers Park was tied by Hull City at home.

"First: Queens Park Rangers, 89 points. Second: Norwich, 88 points. Third: Sheffield United, 84 points." - Championship standings
April 4th, the 9th round of the Championship.

Sheffield United will face Reading at their second away game of the month.

This was a somewhat stressful game, as Reading was fourth in the standings and was the team most likely to inflict damage on the top three.

This is true whether you simply look at the standings or their strength.

"Hunter!! Easily scored a goal!! Sean Long pushed over two Sheffield United defenders and gave him a chance to shoot into the empty goal. Are they going to close the gap with Sheffield United?"

"Gary Speed ​​is very angry. Considering the result of the last game, they lost the ball again in the first 6 minutes of this round. They are really running out of steam. Someone needs to step up!"

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"Mael tried to break through to the middle, Evans asked for the ball at the other end, and he made a through ball! Very penetrating! Evans broke into the penalty area from the right rib, and the situation opened up!!

"Evans made a cross from the bottom, could Borodanovic finish the shot? He missed the ball, and Maher at the back post scored an empty goal!

"One push shot!! Maher scored a goal easily! One to one! He organized the threatening attack by himself and then completed the final attack by himself. This is the dream of all strikers!"

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"McAnuff cleared the ball from Maher's feet! Maher fell to the ground, which should not be a foul. He touched the ball first, and Reading had a chance for a quick counterattack! "Pass it to Sean Long! Keep moving forward!

“McAnuff rushed forward, he broke the balance of the number of attackers and defenders, Sean Long passed the ball to him, and a gap appeared!!

"A cross!! Robson's header went in!! 2-1! What a wonderful first half!"

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"More to come? Maher broke through Griffin, but McAnuff came back from the winger position again, and the two fought again!
"Mael's step-over and change of direction, McAnuff was easily shaken off. As a winger, he had the opportunity to steal the ball from Mahel's feet, but he couldn't succeed every time!

"A cross!! This time it's Sheffield United's turn to score with a header! Borodanovic equalized the score for the team!
"2-2! Four goals in just the first half, so exciting!!"

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“In the second half, both teams obviously slowed down the tempo. Perhaps it was because the players’ physical fitness had obviously declined and they could no longer charge forward.

"However, experienced fans will definitely know that this is a way to accumulate strength. When the game passes 70 minutes, if the score is still tied, both teams will speed up the pace!"

"Now, it depends on whether they can hold on until the final moment of the fight. Don't make any mistakes and don't lose the ball in the final moment!"

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"Maher has the ball! He must have run 8 or 9 kilometers today. He can be seen everywhere on the left side!

“Bertrand is behind him, and there are Gilbert and Januhans in the middle, so we need to get the ball out as soon as possible.

"Want to break through. Dribble the ball! Speed!! Maher starts to speed up! He changes the rhythm on the court. Will this attempt be successful?

"Come to the middle, ready to shoot! A curved shot!

"Mills blocked it! But the ball bounced back to Maher's feet, and there was a second shot! This time it was a powerful volley from the instep!!"

“WowAhAh!!!

"3-2, Maher disrupted Reading's defense with a sudden change! Sheffield United has enjoyed the joy of having a star countless times this season, and they always stand up at the critical moment!"

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“Mael had cramps and his replacement was Mark Artes, who came on as a fresh force in this match.

"Sheffield United can't relax yet, they are just one goal away, and Reading will try their best to fight at the last moment.

"A corner kick is taken! Sean Long clears the ball with a strong header, and the ball lands outside the penalty area! It's Mark Artes who just came on the field, and he volleys the ball!
"The ball actually went in! It actually went in! A dramatic scene happened. Mark Yats, who had just come on the field for less than 20 seconds, scored a goal! Helping the team expand its lead. Beautiful!

"Sheffield United fans are laughing, they know they will win this game!!"

After the game, Gary Speed ​​showed a rosy smile at the post-match press conference. It lasted for a long time, even a little dazed.

Not only because the team had tackled a tough problem, but also because he had just learned that their first rival, Norwich, had lost to Nottingham Forest in this round of the league and gave away 3 points in vain.

"First: Queens Park Rangers, 92 points. Second: Norwich, 88 points. Third, Sheffield United 87 points." - Championship standings
On April 4, Sheffield United faced Cardiff City at home, facing another tough opponent.

Cardiff City is currently ranked sixth in the standings and is considered a team in the promotion play-off zone.

From the perspective of fighting spirit, Cardiff City's fighting spirit is definitely no less than Sheffield United. If they accidentally fall out of sixth place, all their efforts this season will be in vain.

"In the 23rd minute of the game, Gilbert created a free kick opportunity for Sheffield United. It was about meters away from the goal, which is a position that most shooters would like.

"They must often take free kicks from this position during their training.

"Mael stood in front of the free kick spot, his eyes were determined, he took a deep breath and started running! He kicked a beautiful arc! !
"Oh!! A perfect 10-point shot! Maher scored his third free kick of the season! Sheffield United took the lead 1-0!

"Having a good shooter is really important for a team!"

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"Bolodanovic! He seized the opportunity of the corner kick melee and poked the ball into the net! Two to zero!

"Let's look at it again. After Mahel's corner kick, there was a little chaos in Cardiff City's penalty area. Naylor's clearance was not far enough, giving Januhans a chance to volley!
"After Quinn blocked the ball with his body, the football fell at Borodanovic's feet. Borodanovic seized the opportunity and expanded the score!"

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"January 29, 2019-03-27: Januhans! He was brought down by Quinn while dribbling the ball. It's another free kick, but it's from a long distance!
"Mael stood in front of the ball and took a long run, looking like he was going to try a long shot!

"Bramall Lane Stadium fell into silence. Everyone suppressed their emotions and waited for Maher's shot. They expected this magical boy to bring more surprises to the team.

"Run up and shoot! The ball was going very fast. Steven jumped out, but he jumped a little too late, the ball got there first!

“Three to zero!! Maher scored his second free kick of the game and his fourth this season!

"It's unbelievable that in this round of the game, the two teams had almost the same ball possession and almost the same chances, but they still ended up with such a huge score difference!"

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“It’s Cardiff City’s turn this time! Striker Bellamy took advantage of the Sheffield United defence’s lapse and scored a goal!!
"Three to one! Cardiff City still has a glimmer of hope!!"

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"A cross! At the front point, Bertrand stretched his foot! The ball went in! It was an own goal!!
"3-2! Cardiff City saw strong hope waving to them! Bertrand kicked the outside of his foot when he cleared the ball, which was really unfortunate. Everyone at Sheffield United became nervous again."

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"It's the last wave of attack. Maher, who was just substituted, is standing on the sidelines. They should have known that on the other side, in the top battle of the standings, Queen's Rangers Park tied with Norwich 1-1!

"This is a score in their favour. As long as they beat Cardiff City, they will be in the promotion zone!"

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"The referee blew the whistle! The game is over! Sheffield United narrowly defeated Cardiff City at home and won another three precious points on the road to promotion! Phew! It was not easy!
"In this way, they have surpassed Norwich and temporarily moved up to second place in the standings!"

At Bramall Lane, as the referee blew the whistle to end the game, the whole stadium was in complete carnival.

“Oh!!”

"Yeah!!" The home fans dressed in red and white clothes all stood up and raised their hands, roaring and cheering for the victory, their emotions reaching a peak.

Maher spread his hands and rushed towards his good friend Gilbert against the wind, feeling the breeze across his cheeks and fingers and listening to the cheers of the fans. He felt that everything in the stadium was so wonderful.

Seeing him, Gilbert, who was sitting on the ground, staggered up and made a hugging gesture.

"Win! Win!"

Mahel leaped high into his arms, almost knocking him down.

The two hugged each other tightly, then ran to the fan area on the sidelines together, enjoying this passionate celebration moment with the fans.

"First: Queens Park Rangers, 93 points. Second: Sheffield United, 90 points. Third: Norwich, 89 points." - Championship standings
ps: I found it difficult to catch up because I had to finish writing the plot for each chapter. I said 3k words, but in the end one chapter was 4.2k or 4.4k.

I remember the extra chapters for the monthly tickets. Today is my wife's birthday, and I promised her that I would ask for a blessing for her. Brothers, please help me and leave a comment!
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