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Chapter 217 Matthäus's Melancholy (Please Subscribe)
"Deyang!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"What a goal!"

"Dejan decisively used his speed to launch a high-quality counter-attack, and finally put the ball into Arsenal's goal with a side hook."

"Judging from the score, the two sides are back to the same starting line, but I am more and more looking forward to the next game. Both Arsenal and Manchester United played very well today."

"Wenger's Arsenal played beautiful team football, while Manchester United still relies on Dejan plus teamwork."

After scoring, Lu Deyang rushed towards the away fans' stand near the corner flag.

Manchester United players rushed forward one after another.

"That was a beautiful goal, Dejan!"

Bart said.

"Did you let him pounce on you on purpose?"

Cantona asked.

Lu Deyang smiled and shook his head.

Just now, I was dribbling the ball at high speed from left to right, which made it difficult to generate power.

If you use your left foot, you'll just slide past the goal like many left-footed players.

That's why Lu Deyang chose to twist his body and use his right foot to generate force.

With the ball in a rush and defenders interfering, it's impossible to play a high-quality game.

Lu Deyang then chose to focus his efforts upwards.

The position is relatively high, so Seaman needs to jump to dive. There are only two possibilities for this ball: either Seaman can't reach it, or Seaman blocks the ball and it bounces back.

As for him catching him, that's impossible.

He wasn't given that time.

From judging that it wasn't a direct shot to jumping to make the save, his hand wasn't high enough to catch the ball.

That's why there was a second follow-up shot.

That was the best choice he could make at that moment.

Not every shot can be executed with a comfortable power source; top players need to consider the aftermath of the shot more.

If Keown hadn't been chasing him, he would have opted to cut inside and find an angle to shoot, but Arsenal's defense didn't give him that much time.

Cantona looked at Lu Deyang and felt it was outrageous.

Top players aren't judged by how you shoot when you're comfortable, but by how you score when you're uncomfortable.

Your teammate's cutback pass gives you a one-on-one opportunity; even the current Ferguson can score if he comes on.

But when you're dribbling at high speed and someone is interfering, things are different.

With just that one goal, Lu Deyang proved why he is far superior to Kanchelskis.

That Russian winger is also very sharp at breaking through defenses, but he has a hard time scoring when there's physical contact.

He was watching from not far away, and Cantona knew very well that Lu Deyang adjusted immediately after shooting, clearly knowing the ball would bounce back.

They even anticipated their opponent's reaction.

What a terrifying guy!

……

"Can we still win, Lothar?"

Pratt asked.

"Why isn't it possible?"

Matthäus said somewhat irritably, "That's only tied!"

"Okay, good luck then."

Pratt said with a smile.

Compared to Matthäus, he didn't have such a strong competitive spirit.

He played for four different teams in Italy over several years. His only dream was to earn more money and live in Italy after retiring.

"Be careful, everyone, don't give them a chance to fight back!"

Matthäus shouted.

No matter how strong Lu Deyang is, his scoring efficiency in positional attacks can never be higher than that in counter-attacks.

He admitted that Lu Deyang was very formidable when he retaliated.

But as long as you're careful, it's fine.

Matthäus is even prepared to use the same tactics he used against Maradona.

“David, move forward a bit, I’ll stand in the defensive midfield position,” Matthäus said.

He wanted to position himself opposite Lu Deyang and keep a close eye on him.

Pratt smiled and nodded.

Although he lacks motivation, that doesn't stop him from liking teammates who are driven.

Ultimately, the most important thing in competitive sports is competition itself.

Anyone with a modicum of sense wouldn't like to lose.

Arsenal restarted the game.

They passed the ball to Matthäus in just a few passes.

Matthäus's long passing ability is among the best in the world.

He can get the ball to the frontcourt immediately.

McClair's symbolic pressing posed no threat to Matthäus whatsoever.

Matthäus easily squeezed past with a flick and a deflection, and stood behind the center circle to continue observing the situation on the field.

Bart didn't dare leave his position, Redondo gave Keane a look, and then started to move forward.

He knew very well that he couldn't let Matthäus play so comfortably.

Matthäus wasn't in a hurry; when Redondo pressed forward, he immediately turned and passed the ball to Petit.

Petit dribbled forward down the right flank.

As a former full-back, he has a good attacking ability.

Keane quickly moved to the left flank to help defend, so as not to leave Lu Deyang to face the opponent alone.

Petit felt this was an opportunity; the middle lane was now empty.

He delivered a long pass while running, and the ball went directly to the edge of the penalty area.

With his back to goal, Bergkamp deftly blocked the shot and passed the ball to the right wing before Pallister could extend his foot. Ian Wright started his run and easily caught up with the ball inside the penalty area, but his final shot went wildly wide, sending the ball directly over the crossbar and giving Schmeichel no chance to make a save.

The professor looked at the field and sighed.

The team has some problems with its forward line.

Merson has the technique, Wright has the speed.

If these two could be combined, they would be a better fit for Bergkamp.

The current situation is that Bergkamp's physical battles have created opportunities for them, but the two wings are always just a little short at crucial moments, either being a step too slow or flying out of bounds.

He now needs a striker who can make the most of Bergkamp's passes.

Or a striker who can set up Bergkamp.

This shot doesn't seem threatening because the final shot was terrible; if it were a slightly more reliable striker, it would have gone in.

It's a pity that Alan Martin Smith retired due to injury, otherwise he really liked that center forward.

Smith only received one card in his entire career, demonstrating excellent tactical awareness.

When he was coaching Arsenal, that striker was already riddled with injuries, which was unavoidable.

However, Wright wouldn't have been able to get the ball if he hadn't had that kind of speed.

Where in the world can you find a striker who is both fast and has a high scoring efficiency?
Schmeichel roared again.

They were very dissatisfied with how easily the opponent entered the penalty area.

Manchester United are slightly better than Arsenal in terms of goalkeepers, but Seaman is also very good.

The professor was fairly satisfied with the position.

The defenders are good at both defense and offense.

However, he just couldn't make the tactics work to their full potential; the traditional English full-back wasn't the type he wanted.

Sigh, reforming the team is a long and arduous task.

Lu Deyang also had a tough time on the field.

Matthäus is like he's on steroids, and so is Petit.

Arsenal now always have Matthäus plus one other person to defend him, while another person goes back to help defend.

Even Maradona experienced this kind of treatment.

But he was in no hurry.

Opportunities can always be found.

The main problem is that Butt's attack on the right wing is too direct and he doesn't have that much ability. If it were Beckham, today's game would have been much easier.

That precise long pass did reduce a lot of the burden on Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball and dropped back to pass it to Redondo.

Redondo passed the ball to Ludwig again, and Matthäus charged forward once more.

Snapped--

Lu Deyang sidestepped and flicked the ball towards the center circle.

Redondo chipped the ball over Merson and turned to dribble down the right flank. Pratt pressed hard, but Redondo steadily shielded the ball and got past Wright before passing it back to Bruce.

This performance drew gasps of surprise from both fans and commentators.

Redondo looked like he was dancing in the backstage area.

There's only one defensive midfielder like him in the entire Premier League.

Bruce passed the ball across to Pallister, who then passed it to Irwin.

Irwin had already noticed Lu Deyang's position and immediately sent out a long pass.

Lu Deyang started very quickly.

Matthäus, being the passive party, was a step too slow.

Being left behind by even a body length means you can't catch up at all.

Even so, Matthäus gritted his teeth and chased back.

Whenever Lu Deyang cuts inside, he slows down, and when he slows down, Lu Deyang can catch up. He is forcing Lu Deyang to keep going to the side lane.

Lee Dixon tried to bump into Lu Deyang with his body, but failed to stop Lu Deyang. He then decisively fell to the ground behind him and stretched out his leg.

Lu Deyang tried to protect the ball, but was immediately kicked. He wanted to continue running, but his legs gave way and he knelt on the grass.

beep—

The referee blew his whistle immediately and issued a yellow card to Dixon.

This is a disappointment for many Manchester United players.

Cantona was ready to kick it.

The French striker glanced at today's referee; the guy was getting in the way.

"Are you alright, Deyang?"

Redondo came up and asked.

"fine."

Lu Deyang shook his head and said.

Arsenal's five veteran defenders still have some strength.

This spot is too close to the side road, and the angle isn't great.

After placing the ball, Lu Deyang glanced at the goalkeeper's position and knew that Seaman was preventing him from shooting directly at the goal.

This level of deterrence is truly unique.

He only scores a few goals directly from corner kicks, and every goalkeeper will defend against them.

The free kick's position isn't as narrow as a corner kick's angle, but the wall of defenders makes it difficult to lob the ball into the near corner.

beep—

After a run-up, Lu Deyang chipped the ball with the outside of his left foot. The ball went around the left side of the wall and headed straight for the near post of the goal. Adams jumped up with Cantona the instant Cantona lobbed the ball.

Both of them were moving in the air.

Although Cantona headed the ball, it was affected by the opponent's movement and grazed the crossbar before going out of bounds.

"Damn it, do you want to play soccer or not?"

As soon as he landed, Cantona turned around, shoved Adams, and cursed.

"You bastard, are you looking for trouble?"

"You think we're afraid of you?"

"Damn it, I should have taught you a lesson last time..." The players from both sides clashed in the penalty area.

The camera suddenly panned to the sidelines, where Kidd was clinging tightly to Ferguson, the Scottish manager struggling. Manchester United substitutes quickly went to pull their manager away.

"Ferguson is very emotional; it looks like he's ready to go into the ring and cheer on his players."

"Haha, but judging from his height, he might not be able to beat Wenger in a one-on-one fight, and he's also a bit older than Wenger. If they were about the same age, Ferguson would have a better chance. His career was more illustrious than Wenger's, which suggests that he might be in better physical condition."

The commentators began their analysis with great seriousness.

Fans watching on TV were filled with anticipation.

It's no news that Manchester United and Arsenal got into a brawl.

It would be more interesting if the two teams' coaches started fighting.

"Relax, Alex, Dejan hasn't been hit."

Kidd shouted.

He knew very well why the head coach was so agitated.

"I was just about to go up and stop Dejan from joining in the fun."

Ferguson said irritably.

Those bastards wrinkled his suit.

“Once you step onto the court, things won’t be so easy to control. The French will use this to attack you after the game,” Kidd warned.

Ferguson rolled his eyes and glared at the Arsenal coaching bench.

This left the professor somewhat puzzled.

In the ensuing commotion, both Cantona and Petit received a yellow card.

Adams was clever enough not to retaliate.

Otherwise, things could get a bit bad if two Arsenal defenders receive yellow cards.

"Damn it, you're dead!"

Cantona pointed at Petit and cursed.

"Idiot, do you want to retire?"

Petit retorted in French.

Upon hearing this, McClair almost lost control of Cantona.

Two talented Frenchmen, neither of whom are favored by the national team, clashed on the field.

Lu Deyang had some doubts that Cantona would be called up to the national team again after today's match.

He was already a favorite of Platini.

Petit also angered Platini.

Platini would certainly be happy to see this happen; with his connections, it would be easy for him to intercede.

These football bigwigs are all petty and narrow-minded.

If Lu Qiuwang were to become a coach after retiring, he would never abandon a talented player because of a personal grudge.

The intense competition between the players from both sides made the game even more exciting.

Neither team had any particularly good opportunities.

In the 37th minute, Matthäus dribbled the ball forward and passed it to Merson. Merson's low shot from the edge of the penalty area was blocked by Schmeichel's foot. Bergkamp, ​​off-balance, followed up with a shot that hit Schmeichel in the face and bounced out of the penalty area.

Gary Neville quickly passed the ball to Keane.

Keane then passed the ball to Lu Deyang.

Lu Deyang received the ball on the right wing and began to sprint.

After crossing the midline, Lu Deyang approached the middle lane. Seeing this, Cantona gave up his position and actively moved to the right lane to provide support.

Keown, trailing behind, remained cautiously half-turned, while Boulder positioned himself closer to the penalty area.

Arsenal's defensive players were in decent positions this time, which relieved the fans.

Lu Deyang slowed down, turned sideways, and slashed with his right foot, blocking Matthäus, who was chasing back, behind him.

Tony Adams was looking for an opportunity.

Snapped--

Lu Deyang pushed the ball, and it went into the defender's legs.

Seeing this, Boulder chose to come over to help defend.

With three players chasing him from behind, Lu Deyang pretended to walk towards his own half, but then turned with the outside of his right foot, squeezing between Boulder and the sideline.

His strides were short, but his pace was rapid.

Lu Deyang cut inside and rushed to the side of the penalty area, then immediately made a triangular back pass.

Redondo, who came up to receive the pass, passed it to Keane on the right side of the arc. Keane's attempt to poke the ball forward was somewhat casual and was caught by David Seaman.

Ferguson couldn't help but grin and chew his gum faster.

That kind of shot was unacceptable to him. Even if you can't adjust well, you can still pass it out.

Your teammate's mother dribbled over 60 meters past 6 or 7 people, disrupting the defense in front of the penalty area, and you just shoot like that?

Even in midfield, you could pass the ball to Cantona instead of just kicking it randomly yourself.

"Roy, if you can't pass the ball, pass the ball! What's going on in your head?"

Ferguson shouted to the field, "Don't waste opportunities! Shots like that are practically clearing the ball for them!"

"We should have tried to sign Matthäus earlier."

Kidd said quietly from the side.

If Matthäus had taken that shot, it might have gone in.

Ferguson nodded subconsciously, then immediately shook his head.

The players on the team are already quite individualistic; if we add Matthäus, it might become the next Hollywood on the green.

A few minutes later, Lu Deyang tried to dribble past his opponent again, but Matthäus was already in position to escort him all the way to the byline. This guy's ability to stick to his man is extraordinary.

The whistle blew for halftime.

Lu Deyang then walked to the sidelines.

Using the same methods that exhaust ordinary players to deal with Matthäus is unlikely to be effective.

Germans also have incredible physical abilities.

We need to reposition him more often.

The main problem was that their relentless breakthroughs put too little pressure on Arsenal. Lu Deyang walked to the sidelines, and Ferguson came over with a towel and a water bottle, asking, "Is there anything wrong?"

"Yes, let's change people."

Lu Deyang said.

"Huh? You're not playing anymore? Then let's make a substitution."

Ferguson nodded.

"No, I mean switch to the wing, put some pressure on them, coach."

Lu Deyang said.

Butt's style of play as a central midfielder puts too little pressure on the opponent.

"Ryan, warm up!"

Ferguson grabbed Giggs and said.

He had considered this before, but with Kanchelskis' transfer to Everton, the team had few options on the right flank.

Weak-footed wingers weren't very popular at that time.

Players who can dominate both ends of the pitch are usually right-footed, while left-footed players tend to have more fixed positions.

Matthäus rinsed his mouth repeatedly on the sidelines before catching his breath.

Oh shit.

Lu Deyang is fucking fast.

He used to rely on explosive power to catch up in defense.

After all, the defending side is on the defensive, so their start-up will definitely be slower.

However, there is no way he can catch up with Lu Deyang using explosive power; he must keep a close eye on Lu Deyang's body movements at all times.

Compared to the physical exertion, the mental strain of such a highly concentrated competition was even greater for him.

I usually only feel this tired after playing for about 70 minutes.

That guy, he's fucking...

Away game locker room.

Highbury is an old stadium.

The facilities in the away locker room are even worse.

Manchester United players, however, were not in the mood to complain about it.

Keane said somewhat irritably, "Those guys at Arsenal foul so much, it's infuriating."

"You're not much better off."

Redondo joked.

“I definitely didn’t commit as many fouls as that Frenchman,” Keane retorted.

Cantona's eyes widened in surprise.

Even though I knew he was referring to Petit, I still felt offended.

"Today's opponents are not easy, now you know that," Ferguson said after closing the door. "The newspapers all say that the French have brought technique to Arsenal, but their brutishness hasn't changed at all."

"The referee's standards were not very good."

Redondo said.

"Yes, Dejan is almost never down, which is a disadvantage for us!"

Steve Bruce nodded.

Ian Wright is not good at physical duels, and Merson has damaged his own physique. Arsenal's two wingers often fall down during duels. Stricter refereeing would actually be detrimental to Manchester United.

"I can't exactly dive into the water, can I?"

Lu Deyang said with a smile.

“Nobody’s saying you’re wrong,” Bruce said. “I’m just saying Arsenal likes to fall down.”

"In the second half, I will bring Ryan on to play on the right wing to put more pressure on them. Matthäus has been marking Dejan closely all day, so you guys have to relieve some of the pressure on Dejan."

Ferguson emphasized.

"Understood, boss!"

Gary Neville, holding a bottle of energy drink, said ingratiatingly, "Why don't you come to the right wing? Ryan probably doesn't play well on the right."

"Are you trying to get an assist?"

"Irwin glanced at Neville and said."

Gary Neville, not embarrassed at all by being called out, nodded and said, "It's easy for you to make runs when Dejan is on the left, but if we play together on the right, I'll soon become the world's best right-back."

"Damn it, when other players want an assist, they dribble into the opponent's penalty area and cross. You're trying to pass the ball in your own half and get an assist!" Steve Bruce said irritably.

Everyone knows that Lu Deyang has the ability to carry the ball across the entire field.

Gary Neville's interruption eased the tension in the locker room.

Today's Arsenal, capable of both kicking and tackling, still left Manchester United somewhat unaccustomed.

The newspapers praised Arsenal's technique, making them think that Arsenal had changed their playing style.

After a 15-minute break, both teams returned to the field.

"Manchester United made a substitution right at the start of the second half, with Giggs replacing Nicky Butt. Ferguson is preparing to strengthen the attack on the flanks."

"Yes, but Manchester United played very patiently. Neither team was in a rush to organize their attack; they passed the ball around in layers during each attack."

"Haha, Dejan himself replaced the passing process. He dribbled the ball for dozens of meters and then passed it to his teammates, allowing Manchester United to easily organize their attack in front of the opponent's penalty area."

"Merson crossed from the right, Bergkamp jumped up, controlled the ball, and passed it into the box, but Petit's long-range shot went over the crossbar. This Dutchman has become different under Wenger!"

Lu Deyang, back in his own half, looked towards the penalty area.

Although Bergkamp was not a signing by the professor, he was undoubtedly a player the professor liked.

He saved the Dutchman's career.

Before the professor joined Arsenal, Bergkamp was struggling to improve his physical strength.

Before long, Bergkamp will become a symbol. Then the saying will come true – want to watch artistic football? Either go to the Bernabéu to see Zidane, or go to Highbury to see Bergkamp.

Lu Deyang even felt that today's formation had the beginnings of what would become later.

Merson retreats to the flanks or plays a 4-4-2 formation, with Ian Wright being a speed-type player similar to Anelka and Henry.

This team isn't even at its full strength yet.

Of course, the biggest problem is still that German.

Matthäus is too strong; he has greatly enhanced the professor's lineup.

Vieira or Keane are simply incomparable to Matthäus.

When the ball came over, Lu Deyang immediately turned and passed it to the right wing.

Giggs didn't have a very comfortable touch on the ball, but he immediately launched an attack on Arsenal's half.

He was so fast that Petit didn't even have time to get over and cover for him.

Unfortunately, he wasn't skilled enough when cutting inside and was dispossessed by Tony Adams.

Adams launched a long ball towards Manchester United's half.

Matthäus's height disadvantage was obvious, and Redondo overpowered him to head the ball to the left wing.

Pratt came up quickly, and Lu Deyang turned and passed the ball to Keane, who came over to receive it.

Keane was still observing when Matthäus charged at him again.

The Irishman quickly passed the ball to Irwin.

After controlling the ball, Erwin dribbled it past the goalkeeper, adjusted his position, and immediately launched a long ball.

He had noticed Lu Deyang's forward run long ago.

Therefore, this kick was very powerful.

Lu Deyang's starting speed was very fast. Dixon tried to reach out and pull Lu Deyang's jersey but failed. He could only grit his teeth and chase back.

abnormal!
Dixon had only one feeling.

He even suspected that if it weren't for waiting for the ball, Lu Deyang would have fallen even further behind him.

Snapped--

After the ball bounced off the ground, Lu Deyang, who was running sideways, accelerated.

This is after observing the ball's landing point.

The ball bounced directly into the penalty area.

McClair and Cantona in the middle were also accelerating, preparing to support from two positions, which put a lot of pressure on Arsenal's defense, preventing them from going over to help defend.

click -

After the ball bounced off the ground again, Lu Deyang headed it with his chest, slowing down and following the ball into the penalty area. He immediately leaped into the air with his left foot and bent his right foot to strike the ball from below.

His legs are too long, and this position is too far forward for him to fully extend them.

However, this kind of movement is actually more conducive to controlling the force.

Snapped--

The sound wasn't loud, but in David Seaman's eyes it was less powerful than a shot. Seaman, who was standing close by, didn't even have time to jump and reach out before he knew he couldn't save the ball. He could only watch as it fell into the right side of the goal.

boom--

"Deyang!!!"

The away fans in the stands erupted in cheers.

Only a little over 2000 Manchester United fans drowned out the voices of more than 30,000 Arsenal players.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Lu Deyang scored another goal to give Manchester United the lead.

What kind of technically skilled Arsenal?
They had previously worried that Arsenal would challenge Manchester United's dominance.

But their number seven proved with his actions that no amount of fancy football can compare to the strongest individual heroism.

"Deyang!!!"

"Deyang!!!"

"Deyang!!!"

"Dejan Goal!"

"What a goal!"

"With a simple offside trap, Dejan successfully received the ball and chipped it into Arsenal's goal. Just when we thought Matthäus had put too much pressure on Dejan, Dejan immediately proved with his strength that the only thing in the world that can stop him is his own goal!"

"Lee Dixon's signature speed is nothing compared to Dejan's. Arsenal's renowned defenders are like toys to Dejan. If any defender could maintain a 40% success rate in a one-on-one situation with Dejan, he'd be worth £30 million!!!"

The Premier League transfer record is still Bergkamp's £750 million.

£3000 million is roughly equivalent to four Bergkamps.

If we go back a bit, roughly eight Alan Shearers could even buy a team that isn't a top club.

Although the amount of money was outrageous, the fans watching on TV didn't see anything wrong with it.

Defenders are inherently at a disadvantage against offensive players.

The key is that the opponent is Lu Deyang.

Since Lu Deyang started playing, none of the top defenders have been able to do it, not even Bergomi or Baresi.

It's hard to imagine what level a defender who is even better than that level of defender must be at.

Matthäus stood with his hands on his hips.

His face was filled with resentment.

This midfielder with excellent football intelligence clearly understood that Giggs' arrival had brought about a change for Manchester United.

This proves that it wasn't him who limited Lu Deyang in the first half, but rather that Manchester United only attacked one lane, allowing him to defend easily.

This realization was unacceptable to the proud Lothar Matthäus.

Fortunately, he quickly recovered.

It's not him who is wrong, it's the world.

If the teammates were Brehme and Bergomi, and Bergkamp and Klinsmann were attacking together, Arsenal might still be in the lead.

Ultimately, it's because these teammates are too bad. Sigh.

After the kickoff, Matthäus immediately went all out, and his attacking power was truly remarkable.

Despite Redondo and Keane's efforts, the ball was still passed to Bergkamp. Bergkamp was a little slow to start and was blocked by Steve Bruce, allowing Schmeichel to get the ball.

This scene solidified the professor's determination to bring in a new striker.

Whether it's letting Bergkamp set up the ball or letting him shoot, one of them has to be chosen.

It's not easy to balance both.

A few minutes later, Manchester United launched an attack down the left flank. Matthäus and Platt both rushed toward Ludwig, who once again opted for a wide pass.

However, Giggs failed to control the ball properly and was intercepted by Petit.

Petit dribbled forward quickly, and Keane went up and pinned Petit off the sideline.

Gary Neville was a little slow when he tackled, and Petit saw this and deliberately turned to the side and put the outside of his foot into Neville's stud to draw a foul.

"Arsenal won a free kick on the wing, in a similar position to Manchester United's free kick in the first half."

"Bergkamp and Matthäus were both standing in the free-kick positions, discussing how to take the free kick. Matthäus seems to have changed a lot since leaving Bayern, and he seems to get along very well with his teammates."

"Matthäus took a run-up and shot directly, but Pallister blocked the shot with his body. The Manchester United defender went down on the ground, but he seemed to be fine. Arsenal's desire to continue attacking angered the Manchester United players, probably because Arsenal suffered a setback in their last match against Blackburn."

"Yes, last time they kicked the ball out of bounds, Sutton immediately took a throw-in. So, the sportsmanship in football is ruined by these unsportsmanlike players."

Bruce bent down to touch the ball, but the referee awarded a free kick in the backfield, which angered the Arsenal players.

But the referee upheld his decision.

Pallister was fine and took the ball out from the backfield. Bruce wanted to pass to Redondo, but found Matthäus standing there, so he simply made a long, low pass to the left wing.

Pratt tried to steal the ball.

However, Lu Deyang never waits for the ball in one place, and this pass from over 40 meters still found Lu Deyang.

click -

Lu Deyang turned his back and flicked the ball behind him with his heel.

The two turned around almost simultaneously.

Pratt was even further back.

He turned around and gave Lu Deyang a push, preventing him from starting the engine.

Lu Deyang twisted his foot and simply went around in a big circle.

Even with all that Pratt did, he still couldn't outrun Lu Deyang.

He knew he couldn't get the ball first.

The midfielder made a desperate move and slid in to try and clear the ball out of bounds.

Snapped--

However, Lu Deyang reacted quickly, flicking the ball forward and narrowly avoiding Pratt's foot.

Seeing Lu Deyang knock the ball far away, Petit thought he had a chance.

But before he could react, Lu Deyang darted more than 5 meters away and appeared behind the ball in the next second.

Dixon didn't even run forward; he had already chosen a position on the flank of the penalty area.

Lu Deyang dribbled the ball over and turned to look for an opportunity.

Seeing that Lu Deyang was still a little excited while dribbling the ball, Petit was able to come over to cover immediately.

As long as Lu Deyang is prevented from starting it.

As Lu Deyang dribbled the ball towards the baseline, Dixon naturally stepped forward to try and block Lu Deyang.

Unexpectedly, Lu Deyang suddenly flicked the ball behind him with the inside of his left foot.

Snapped--

Before Petit could get up, Lu Deyang forced his way between the two men.

Dixon quickly turned around, while Pettit nearly stepped on Lu Deyang, losing his balance.

Keown came over to greet them, while Boulder and his men waited in front of the penalty area.

Lu Deyang had just entered the room when he immediately turned and kicked.

Bang—the ball curved past Keown's left side and headed straight for the far corner of the goal, leaving Seaman unable to make the save and once again becoming the backdrop.

Matthäus, who had chased back to the edge of the penalty area, cursed under his breath.

Yes, the team's goalkeeper is no good either; they should replace him...

(End of this chapter)