Team Spirit

Chapter 126 (1 words) Overclocking Scalpel, Little Luo's First Impression, Ashley Yang

In the 75th minute, Kranjcar delivered a stunning through ball, and Mitu made a powerful shot in the penalty area.

Unfortunately, the shot missed.

The Zagreb head coach was so angry he had a liver ache.

Quickly replace the starting duo with the energetic Balaban and Petrovic.

But Modric didn't think there was anything wrong with his dual-gun form.

In fact, the problem lies with the person who passed the ball.

Kranjica: ? ? ?
Modric wasn't jealous of Kranjcar; he was simply stating the facts.

While some through balls may appear to be well-placed, they can be difficult for forwards to handle.

A true midfield maestro not only delivers the ball to the perfect position, but also chooses different passing techniques based on the striker's position, environment, and playing habits, making the striker feel at home.

The problem with Kranjcar wasn't whether he could do it or not; it was that he simply didn't realize it.

This is the real limitation preventing him from becoming a top-class midfielder.

Dartford took this opportunity to substitute Beckford with Akinfenwa.

Green Gun's forwards all have to participate in defense, which consumes a lot of energy.

"Hey, why hasn't that rookie been substituted yet?" Barton noticed Modric was still on the field and was a little curious.

If someone performs like this and isn't replaced, does they have such a powerful background?

Lu Kai laughed and said, "Their team has been plagued by injuries lately, lacking midfielders, and their league performance has been poor. Otherwise, how would Modric have had a chance to make the squad?"

"His strength is still far from sufficient."

As luck would have it, Modric was right there.

Lies don't hurt, truth is the knife.

Modric's face turned green.

Kranjica: Cuckolded? Kranjica's infidelity confirmed!

In the 79th minute, Lu Kai was fouled again after receiving a pass from Valbuena on the wing.

He adjusted the shin guards on the ground.

Huang Jianxiang said indignantly, "I don't even know how many times Lu Kai has been brought down in this game, probably more than ten times?"

"The Croatian player tackled too hard; Lu Kai's calves are covered in bruises."

"However, Lu Kai only lost possession of the ball three times out of the ten times he was fouled, which is quite remarkable."

“Generally speaking, the probability of losing possession when trying to dribble past opponents on the wing is about 50%. Lu Kai also has to help Ribery, Valbuena, and others clear dirty balls, making it even more difficult for him to protect possession.”

"To keep the ball possession rate below 30% in this environment, Lu Kai's basketball IQ is really high. Because this is not something that can be achieved by individual skills alone, but also requires physical cooperation, drawing fouls, and catching the ball after falling to the ground, etc."

"Also, Lu Kai drew a yellow card... Issue it quickly!"

Before Huang Jianxiang could finish speaking, Lu Kai, who was pretending to adjust his shin guards, suddenly served a quick kickoff.

Valbuena played a through ball after hitting the wall.

Lu Kai made a rapid forward run.

The Berserker Greaves were clearly effective, and with the Ejection Start, Lu Kai completely outmaneuvered Mikic and Kranjcar, not even giving them a chance to foul.

After getting past his opponent, Lu Kai decisively cut inside.

Lacocchi quickly took his defensive position.

Lu Kai flicked the ball to the left from the edge of the penalty area, then moved to the right himself.

They openly and honestly passed each other across the court, without any attempt to conceal it.

Lakoc was stunned.

He couldn't stop the ball, so he could only try to pull Lu Kai away.

However, due to the sensitive location, he planned to just pull it a little.

But Lu Kai was too fast, and Rakoc pulled so hard that his jersey was stretched taut, and the huge pulling force caused Rakoc to lose his balance.

After he regained his balance with the help of Lu Kai, he tugged at his jersey for at least two seconds.

At that moment, Lu Kai had already fallen inside the penalty area.

"Oh! Lu Kai has fallen to the ground!"

"Yellow penalty! The referee made a very decisive decision!"

"That means Rakocchi has received two yellow cards and is sent off! Zagreb is in trouble!"

"The crucial point is still the penalty kick!"

"Can the Green Gunners take the lead with this penalty kick?"

"They're so resilient! Who would have thought Dartford could come back so strong!"

The Zagreb players surrounded the referee, trying to get him to change his decision.

But the referee's attitude was very firm.

Boos filled the Maxim's Stadium, and some even threw trash onto the pitch to express their dissatisfaction with the referee's decisions.

It's not that the ruling was unfair, but Zagreb simply couldn't afford that penalty at that point.

Finally, everyone's attention turned to the 12-yard box.

Lu Kai slowly backed away.

"This move... is a penalty for a short hop step!"

Modric walked toward goalkeeper Tomislav. Although he was unsure if he would be able to play in this match, Modric made thorough preparations after learning that he was on the roster.

He watched all of Dartford's classic matches from the past, as well as their last five games.

I don't need to know every single one of Dartford's players, but I do have a general understanding of them.

He was particularly impressed by Lu Kai.

Before taking a penalty kick with a small hop, Lu Kai would always make a gesture as if he was determined to unleash a powerful shot.

However, Modric was pulled back by veteran Malik: "Go ahead and wait. If this ball is saved, we'll just kick it straight at you."

"You have plenty of energy, so your attacks and passes will be more threatening."

Upon hearing this good news, Modric quickly went to the front.

They're young after all; they lose their minds as soon as they hear they're going to be given important responsibilities.

Ten seconds later, Modric stood with his hands on his hips, looking helpless, near the center circle.

Lu Kai scored a penalty with a quick hop.

The score was 4-1!

The final score is five to four!

Dartford have taken the lead!
"I bet Zagreb didn't study Lu Kai's playing habits before the match."

"Tomislav was completely fooled by Lu Kai, and didn't even consider whether Lu Kai would use a small hop step to take the penalty."

"Judging from the expressions of the other players in Zagreb, they didn't even know that this was a penalty method."

"That's incredibly presumptuous!"

"Zagreb did not give Dartford enough respect, and that is why they are now behind."

"Huh? The fans at Maximilian Stadium are hurling insults again. Are they insulting Lu Kai?"

"No, they're insulting... Modric?"

On the field, Modric himself was also confused.

I made a mistake, it's okay for you to scold me.

I didn't do anything wrong, why are you all criticizing me?

I neither created a penalty nor missed a penalty kick, so how can you blame me for this?
"Fuck! That damn kid, he's in the center circle, does he really want the game to restart?"

"Is he implying that Tomislav can't save penalties? If his teammates don't support him, how can he have the confidence to save penalties?"

"Perhaps he was thinking of launching a counter-attack from there? But didn't he consider that even if the penalty is saved, without a fight, how can there be a counter-attack?"

"Instead of engaging in potential battles near the penalty area, he's just waiting here to reap the rewards—what an opportunist!"

"Get him out of here! That wretched Gargamel!"

The team's fans launched a scathing attack on Modric.

Modric was devastated.

"Relax, this is normal." After the celebration, Lu Kai walked to the outside of the center circle. "When the team loses, people always need to find an outlet to vent."

"When the opponent's performance is impeccable, you can only find a scapegoat from your own team."

“Those who are highly respected, have strong personal abilities, are very famous, and have powerful backgrounds are often able to escape sanctions, even if they are the ones who created the problem.”

"Nothing is more suitable to be this dumping ground than a youth team substitute who makes a mistake on their first appearance."

Modric couldn't hold back his tears and almost cried: "I..."

He wanted to say something heartfelt, but then he heard the head coach's angry roar from the side: "Luka, you idiot, get back to your half and kick off as soon as possible!"

Modric then realized that he was the only one still in Dartford's half; the rest of the players had already returned to their positions and were waiting for him.

They need to catch up, and time is precious.

For the next period of time, the ten-man Sagrab launched a frenzied attack, completely disregarding the fact that they were one man short.

They also used this frenzy to temporarily dominate Dartford on the field.

In the 82nd minute, Ten Hag fouled Balaban during a defensive play and received a yellow card.

Alfred's substitution of Amorim for Tennessee was a prediction of Manchester United's management's actions 23 years in advance.

In the 85th minute, Kranjcar's long-range shot from outside the box was blocked.

Mikic then crossed the ball.

Williams cleared the ball with a header.

In the 88th minute, Modric, who had been absent from the field for a long time, made a ghostly forward run, and Malik delivered a through ball.

Modric, without stopping the ball, chipped a pass to the far post from the left side of the penalty area, breaking through Dartford's defense.

Kranjcar scored with a flying tackle at the far post.

The football goes into the goal!

“GOAL!!!”

"Kranjica! In critical moments, someone always steps up!"

"The final score is 5-5! Kranjcar has helped his team tie the score!"

"However, Dartford are still leading on away goals, and Sacrab needs to score another goal."

Petrovic rushed into the goal and scooped the ball out.

The Zagreb players quickly retreated to their own half.

Kranjcar repeatedly raised his hands along the way, signaling the fans to cheer and encourage the team, behaving like a perfect leader.

It has to be said that the second generation of players, having been exposed to the game from a young age, know exactly what to do in this situation.

For a moment, Kranjcar attracted all the attention.

Modric, who used his ghostly movement to deceive Lu Kai and delivered a brilliant assist, went unnoticed.

Some people are born to be famous.

Some people are born into war.

The shepherd boy never got his spring.

In the first minute of stoppage time, Dartford were unable to complete a pass due to pressure from Zagreb.

After Lu Kai dropped back, he made several passes and engaged in several duels, helping the team stabilize the situation.

After all, having one more person definitely gives the organization an advantage.

Lu Kai then passed the ball forward to Madeira, forcing the Zagreb players back and making them retreat to the vicinity of the penalty area.

This gave Dartford the opportunity to organize an attack in the opponent's half.

Akinfenwa retreated and pulled back.

Madeira seized the opportunity to pass the ball across to Akinfenwa.

Akinfenwa sent a message back to Lu Kai.

But Modric rushed towards Lu Kai immediately; he had already prepared an ambush.

However, he was a step too slow.

Lu Kai pulled the ball back and turned, leaning against Modric and nearly dislocating his internal organs.

But Modric endured the discomfort and persisted.

Malik followed Lu Kai over, and the two of them surrounded and attacked.

Lu Kai dribbled laterally to the left, avoiding the pincer attack from both the front and the back.

But both of them were chasing him.

Lu Kai executed a Cruyff turn on the left side of the penalty area, changing direction 180 degrees and dribbling in the opposite direction again.

Malik was immediately knocked down.

Lu Kai flicks the ball forward.

Modric knew he was in trouble.

This guy's going to shoot!

Modric immediately pounced on Lu Kai and engaged in physical confrontation.

Lu Kai raised his left arm, betting that Modric would pounce on him.

Modric knew that Lu Kai's elbow technique was superb, but... if I don't go to hell, who will?
Once he lunges forward, Lu Kai will be unable to launch a long-range shot.

Lu Kai's long-range shots were indeed powerful, but they were too physically demanding. Modric is betting that Lu Kai doesn't have that kind of stamina!

In fact, both sides made the right bet.

Lu Kai's stamina was indeed insufficient to unleash a tiger-style shot, especially after a series of dribbles, as a player's stamina bar would be depleted in a short time.

It can also be understood as having a separate stamina bar during a sprint. Once this stamina bar is empty, you can only slow down and are unable to perform high-intensity actions such as shooting, blocking, jumping and heading.

In a short time, Lu Kai had very little physical strength left, both in terms of overall physical fitness and sprinting ability.

If Tomislav can catch this ball directly, Zagreb can launch a super counter-attack!
Man proposes, God disposes; Modric really did his best!
boom!
The football flew out.

Modric's pupils dilated in shock!

"This is impossible!"

Almost at the same time, Modric experienced a sharp pain in his chest.

The football curved out and flew straight into the far corner!

“GOAL!!!”

"Lu Kai killed the game!"

"A single arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies rush to meet it; Lu Kai's kick ends all suspense!"

"5-2 in the single match, 6-5 on aggregate! Dartford advance to the second round of the UEFA Cup!"

"This was an incredible away comeback!"

"Five goals in a single match! Lu Kai's hat-trick showed the Croatians the true value of English football!"

"Coming, coming, coming..."

On the field, Lu Kai rushed to the sidelines.

There weren't many Dartford players left who could run, but everyone was watching Lu Kaixing intently.

The next moment, Lu Kai leaped high into the air, turned 180 degrees in mid-air, and descended from the sky!

Dartford's players were filled with regret and frustration.

"Luuuuuu!"

Lu Sheng conquered the Maxim's Stadium.

The Croatians could no longer utter a sound of booing.

"Huh? Modric is very agitated. He's complaining to the referee, saying Lu Kai elbowed him! He doesn't look well; he's a bit pale..."

On the field, Modric was very dissatisfied.

The referee repeatedly explained to Modric that this level of confrontation was reasonable and legal.

Lu Kai's elbow strike was not a deliberate strike with his elbow raised backward.

Instead, it's an elbow strike formed by a slight bend in the arm during a natural arm swing, which is a normal shooting motion.

If this counts as an elbow strike, then no one in the game can shoot.

If someone leans on your arm, you'll inevitably elbow them.

“I… but he really…” Modric’s words became slower and slower, and his face turned from white to red. He covered his neck with his hands, just like a zombie before it transforms.

This strange scene attracted everyone's attention.

The Zagreb players finally approached Modric.

The referee also pulled Modric aside and asked him what was wrong.

Modric kept waving his hands, signaling the referee to leave.

The referee didn't understand.

The next moment, Modric vomited in front of the referee who had been so concerned about him.

He was in great pain.

Lu Kai's elbow strike was the root of everything, and coupled with his emotional agitation, it actually triggered vomiting.

The scene was quite shocking.

The players in Zagreb all avoided the view, unable to bear watching.

"Olive!" The referee's chest was covered in grime, and the smell was quite pungent. He angrily pulled out a red card and sent Modric off the field.

Attack the referee!
This is extremely serious!

Modric was too exhausted to defend himself. He vomited, and his tears and snot mixed together, making for a disgusting scene.

Fortunately, a teammate came over and helped Modric up, and even handed him a towel.

"Thank you, I..." Modric looked up, but there were no teammates in sight.

It’s Lu Kai!
"You bastard!" Modric shoved Lu Kai away immediately and threw the handkerchief in his hand at Lu Kai.

It's all because of this guy!

He's the one who's behind all this!

Modric ran towards Lu Kai in tears, but was held back by his teammates.

"Oh! Young Modric has lost control of his emotions; he actually tried to attack Lu Kai, who had just offered his help."

"His character is terrible!"

"Of course, it's also possible that this match was too much of a blow to him, so he... In any case, today was a disastrous day for Modric."

"Look, even the home fans booed him. This player made Zagreb lose both the game and their dignity today!"

As Modric walked toward the players' tunnel, countless fans threw trash at him.

A banana peel was placed on his head.

Modric clenched his fists.

My teeth were practically ground to powder.

In a daze, he saw the white goat he had once herded as a child.

The only difference was that the wool had turned black, and the goat's eyes were blood red.

It let out a grief-stricken roar:

“Meow!!!”

……

France Football: "A stunning comeback in the UEFA Cup! English League Two side Dartford upset Croatian giants with five goals!"

Marca: "The Green Gun still shines! Lu Kai's hat-trick crushes Croatian midfield prodigy Kranjcar!"

Bild: "Datford makes club European history by reaching the second round! All English teams have advanced in the UEFA Cup!"

Kicker: "Eight-man Dinamo Zagreb suffers humiliating home defeat against Dartford, manager sacked on the spot!"

Sky Sports: "Three goals, two key plays, a stunning comeback! Lu Kai named UEFA Cup First Round Player of the Round!"

Media outlets from around the world were captivated by this match.

Meanwhile, the relatively unknown Modric has become another point of focus.

Gazzetta dello Sport: "The English star lives up to his Golden Boy name, he made Zagreb vomit! He vomited in a physical sense!"

The accompanying image shows Modric vomiting towards the referee.

BBC: "Modric turns the tide, helping Dartford complete a comeback! He becomes the Green Gunner's best twelfth man!"

Sports Weekly: "Forced growth is not advisable! Zagreb's talented midfielder Modric is sent back to the youth team, his future is bleak!"

The Times: "Modric named worst player of the match! Croatian media lists ten deadly sins of Modric in this game!"

Croatia Daily: "Dinamo Zagreb put their youth academy gem Modric on loan, but no team is willing to loan him out!"

Dongqiudi: "A star has fallen! Modric's career, which hadn't even begun, has already crashed, and his football dream has been shattered!"

"The Voice of Green Guns: Lu Kai says he doesn't hold a grudge against Modric, considering him a fighter! If he's not doing well at Dinamo Zagreb, Dartford welcomes such a spirited player!"

The magic of miracles lies in the fact that every time a miracle begins, perhaps a young person loses their dream. Modric has reached a turning point in his career.

He became famous with just one goal.

But it left behind a reputation that would be utterly infamous for eternity.

He cut out the news article from "The Voice of Green Guns" and pasted it by his bedside to remind himself of the importance of this.

Modric, they've been mocking you like this, you have to make a name for yourself and fight back!

And to the Dinamo Zagreb fans, once you become famous, you must punish them for throwing banana peels by refusing to sign autographs for them!

Only a very small number of rational fans believe that it is shameful to blame such a complete defeat on a youth academy player.

Modric did make mistakes, but does he really have that much influence in the team?
From another perspective, don't those failed defenses that he was listed as one of the ten deadly sins just prove that he was the last person to be defeated by Lu Kai?
Or was he the first person to discover Lu Kai's danger?
He sacrificed himself, and although he did not stop the disaster from spreading, is it a bit too much to say that he is the one who caused the disaster?
Unfortunately, these rational voices are destined to go unnoticed by the public.

People just want to vent their emotions.

Because venting emotions is far easier than actually taking steps to review the failure, optimize the team's personnel and tactics, and thus substantially improve the team's strength.

People always subconsciously choose the easier option to do.

[Ding! You have led your team into the second round of the UEFA Cup, and have earned:]

[Volley Shot - Bronze 2]

[Fish Leaps to the Top - Silver 2]

【Iron Walls and Fortresses - Silver 2】

Absolute Zero - Gold 2

[Overclocking Scalpel - Silver: Your short passing ability has been improved. The initial speed of your forward passes has been greatly increased.]

[Close-range sliding tackle: Gold: Your tackling ability has been greatly improved. Your sliding tackles in duels will be more accurate and faster.]

Volleys: 65+1

Headers: 71+1

Steals: 74+1

Man-to-Man: 62+1

[Short pass: 75+1]

Tackles: 68+4

The quality has indeed improved.

【Overclocking Scalpel】, a direct-drive skill.

The "increased speed at the beginning of the pass" of this skill is awesome.

This means your passes are less likely to be intercepted by nearby defenders.

However, if the pass is too fast, it will be difficult for the receiver to handle the ball.

For example, Kranjcar's pass earlier.

However, the [Overclocking Scalpel] only increases the initial speed, and the speed will decrease in the later stages.

The required footwork is similar to Kaka's "long stride," which makes it very convenient for the receiver, including yourself, to handle the subsequent actions.

The "Close-range Flying Shovel" skill indirectly enhances Lu Kai's ability to fight and entangle opponents.

Improving the accuracy of shoveling while moving is extremely difficult; it requires a combination of excellent dynamic vision and anticipation of the opponent's individual abilities.

Moreover, if the intensity of the confrontation is high, both sides will not be able to pick up speed, so a slow sliding tackle can easily be dodged by players with fast foot speed, high agility, and strong ball control.

Therefore, in this situation, a tackling action needs to be released more quickly, which is also a skillful maneuver for advanced players.

On October 9th, Dartford will host Brentford, nicknamed "The Little Bees".

This little bee, destined for the Premier League, is currently second in League Two.

It's another championship battle!

Due to the significant physical exertion from the match against Dinamo Zagreb, Dartford had to rotate their squad for this game.

In the end, even though Lu Kai scored a long-range shot, the team still lost 1-3.

Dartford slipped to second place.

Brentford are temporarily in the lead.

October 13th, UK Championship, first round.

Dartford did not set any goals for the season, so they started Scott.

Scott lived up to expectations, guarding the goal and forfeiting the clean sheet bonus after the team was leading 4-0, allowing the opponent to score in a regular attack.

They really don't want the team to spend a single extra penny.

Lu Kai's future Lamborghini depends entirely on him!
In this match, the team's youth academy striker Jamie Vardy also gave the team some surprises, using his shorter stature to score a brilliant goal.

If things continue to develop this way, he will eventually become the fourth member of the Yordle Big Three.

Dartford played three League Two matches between October 17th and October 23rd.

It is extremely strong.

This is also a painful aspect for lower-league teams in England, as there are too many league matches and the schedule is too congested. The pressure of playing is even greater than for Premier League teams.

Therefore, the dominance of Premier League teams in the EFL Cup and FA Cup stems not only from their strength, but also from their schedule advantage.

Of course, the intensity and pace of attack and defense in lower-level leagues are far inferior to those in the Premier League, and the fatigue of playing three games a week is not as great as people imagine.

From this perspective, Premier League teams are at a disadvantage again.

In the three league matches, Dartford defeated their opponents 3-2 and 3-1 in the first two games, demonstrating their strong attacking power.

In the third match, they were tied 2-2 at home by Swindon.

In the final moments of the match, Lu Kai once again displayed "low character" and "troublemaking," earning himself a yellow card.

Everyone's gotten used to it.

This was considered one of Lu Kai's bad habits.

In the game "Pro Evolution Soccer Manager", Lu Kai's player cards have been updated with entries such as "poor emotional management skills" and "prone to receiving yellow cards unrelated to the game".

But something unusual must be going on.

However, those who understand you best are often your opponents.

Mundo Deportivo uncovered a secret during Lu Kai's long-running blackout: "The secret behind Lu Kai's deliberate yellow card request—European competition is coming!"

"We discovered that Lu Kai would deliberately seek yellow cards in matches leading up to European competitions."

"After consulting with African shamans, we believe this is a special ritual!"

"This will benefit his performance in the next game."

"We have every reason to connect the Green Gun Miracle with Lu Kai's strange behavior. Perhaps this is the erosion of the West by a mysterious force from the East!"

"I recommend that Military Intelligence Bureau thoroughly investigate Lu Kai!"

To be honest, Lu Kai was genuinely shocked when he first saw this report.

World Sports Network fans are even more concerned about themselves than Green Gunners fans.

He probably watched every single one of his own matches, right?
Indeed, Lu Kai's actions were far too obvious.

But there's no way around it; every match in European competitions is crucial, and he can't afford not to use any of his advantages.

Unfortunately, due to years of anti-China sentiment, the public has naturally ignored the reports in World Sport related to the Green Gun.

This latest "yellow card penalty" argument is treating football like a joke.

A casual remark by AS, "Why didn't Lu Kai have this habit before this season?" directly impacted Mundo Deportivo.

But this also reflects the superstition in European football, where people are very convinced of certain "curses".

This also benefits the media in their pre-match commentary.

Sure enough, the English media immediately started reporting on it.

Sky Sports: "UEFA Cup Second Round: Dartford vs. Paris Saint-Germain! Ronaldinho and Ruiz's dual-core attack could be the deciding factor!"

The Times: "The Green Guns are in the bag! Paris Saint-Germain have never beaten Dartford in their history!"

The Echo: "The Green Gun is in trouble! PSG's star Ronaldinho scored his first World Cup goal against China this summer, securing a victory! He may become Lu Kai's nemesis!"

The Times was the most outrageous.

PSG has indeed never beaten Green Gunners, but that's because this is Green Gunners' first serious European competition and their first time facing a team from France.

It would be strange if there were a win-loss record.

On October 27, the first leg of the second round of the UEFA Cup kicked off at Dartford's home ground, Riverside Stadium.

Before the match, Ronaldinho, who has attracted much attention from major clubs, gave an interview.

Reporter: "What are your expectations for this match?"

Ronaldinho laughed and said, "Of course we'll win."

Reporter: "What about Lu Kai? What's your opinion?"

Ronaldinho laughed and said, "He's a very interesting player. His dribbling is strange, but he has all the necessary effects."

"I really like his technique of dribbling past opponents with consecutive lobs, and I practice it all the time."

"I hope to have more exchanges with him on football skills."

Reporter: "Why do you keep wearing that mocking smile? Is it because you look down on Dartford, a lower-league team?"

Xiao Luo laughed and said, "Huh? Did I laugh?"

Everyone has an initial expression when they are expressionless.

Most people have a grumpy face, meaning they look unhappy with a dark expression.

But Ronaldinho's initial expression was one of laughter.

Such people often benefit greatly in interpersonal relationships; they smile at everyone, and others often reciprocate with smiles in return.

Even on the pitch, Ronaldinho's smile often infected his opponents, making them give him a break.

So if Ronaldinho hadn't been so indulgent, his career could have been much longer.

The malicious injuries that plague star players like him are rare.

Neymar: Yes, yes, yes, waaaaah!
Before the game, in the locker room, Lu Kai reiterated the key points of the match: "Mr. Alfred asked me to emphasize these points to everyone again."

"PSG uses a 4-3-2-1 Christmas tree formation, which has strong midfield control but weak wing defense."

"So today, our wings must take flight!"

"Those who need to run must run, and put all their energy into the competition!"

The players nodded.

Dartford's starting lineup for this match is as follows:
Beckford, Akinfenwa

Xiao Li, Lu Kai, Madeira
Patton, Ten Hag
Alf, Williams, Duff

Casper

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The starting lineup for PSG is as follows:

Cardetti

Ronaldinho, Ruiz
Lyle, Benaco, Niaco
Portillon, Heinze, Pochettino, Palallo
Letic

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Ruiz is the midfield linchpin that PSG acquired for a hefty sum this season.

He is also a Brazilian player.

The original intention was to unleash a Brazilian storm in the attacking third, driven by a dual-core offense, to make a run for European competition.

At the same time, prepare for Ronaldinho's departure to avoid the team being without a core player.

But so far, Ruiz's performance has not fully met expectations.

People assumed it was because he hadn't adapted.

The real reason is his lack of ability, which will make him one of the biggest smuggling deals for Paris Saint-Germain in recent years.

However, PSG's head coach Fernandez, in order to suppress Ronaldinho, still relies heavily on Ruiz.

This also led to tensions between Ronaldinho and Fernandez.

In the long run, this will be a major reason for Ronaldinho's departure from Barcelona.

But looking at it from a longer perspective, Fernandez's suppression of Ronaldinho was precisely because of the rumors that Ronaldinho was going to join various top clubs.

Therefore, it's difficult to say who is right and who is wrong.

It's just a different stance.

With a whistle, the game officially began.

The 6,000 fans at the Riverside Stadium pose no pressure on the PSG players, whose Parc des Princes stadium has a maximum capacity of 48,000, larger than the Green Gun Stadium currently under construction.

Therefore, this match did not put much pressure on Ronaldinho and others.

Although Paris Saint-Germain is not a powerhouse at this stage, as a Ligue 1 team, drawing Dartford is like drawing a huge gift.

Little did they know... this round of matches was of extraordinary significance to Dartford.

According to the naming rights agreement between Dartford and Links.

Entering the main competition offers a prize of £200,000.

Entering the second round, the prize money is £200,000.

If you advance to the third round, there's a prize of £500,000!

Mr. Zhou, who was in charge of signing the contract, is now under immense pressure.

Excluding other competitions, the Europa League alone has brought the naming rights fee to £700,000.

If Dartford continue to advance, the price will soar to £1.2 million.

Initially, the amount everyone was discussing was only 700,000 pounds.

Not only did you fail to save money, you might even end up doubling your savings!
His shrewd move backfired and made him look foolish.

Now even President Liu is starting to suspect that President Zhou is not just a middleman, but secretly harboring ulterior motives.

Otherwise, why would you lift a rock only to drop it on Lian Xiang's foot?
In the sixth minute, Ronaldinho advanced from the left flank and easily beat the uninspiring Ten Hag with a croquet-style pass.

Ronaldinho then played a through ball.

Cardetti broke through on a one-on-one.

However, Caspar rushed out early, and after Cardetti's first touch, the ball was caught directly by Caspar.

Cardetti turned around and gave Ronaldinho a thumbs up.

Ronaldinho nodded, then turned around and met Ten Hag's gaze.

Ten Hag was provoked by Ronaldinho's smile and bumped him with his chest: "Hey kid, you lack basic respect for me!"

Xiao Luo looked puzzled: "Did I offend you? When? Maybe you're just being too sensitive?"

The referee came over and separated the two.

In the ninth minute, Duff made a long pass from the backfield to Lu Kai in front.

Lu Kai successfully stopped the ball using the "glue stop" technique.

The riverside stadium erupted in applause.

Xiao Luo was quite interested and nodded in approval for Lu Kai.

On the bench, Amorim simply couldn't understand Ronaldinho's behavior: "What is he doing? Is he subtly mocking him?"

"Maybe he's just enjoying football," someone in the VIP section behind the bench said.

These seats allow direct interaction with the substitutes' bench, and are often occupied by players' family members.

Amorin turned his head and was immediately stunned: "Brother Yang!"

Ashley Young flashed his bright white teeth.

He's fully recovered!
"Holy crap! Wait, what's this...?" Amorin looked at Ashley Young, feeling a sense of unfamiliarity.

Ashley Young deliberately got up and stretched.

Amorim quickly stood up, stepping onto the railing to be at the same level as Ashley Young.

But when he looked straight ahead, he could only see Ashley Young's nose.

this means……

"You have blackheads on your nose!" Amorin refused to accept this cruel reality.

Ashley Young didn't care what you said and laughed, "That's right, I'm 1.83 meters tall!"

Amorin: "You've gotten fairer; you must have been out in the sun while recovering from your injury."

Ashley Young: "Yeah, you're already 1.83 meters tall even without sun exposure, imagine how tall you would be after sun exposure! If I wasn't afraid I wouldn't be able to see you in the future, I would keep growing!"

Amorin: "Please sit down, you annoying fan, you're blocking the people behind you."

Ashley Young: "Thanks for reminding me. I'm experiencing some altitude sickness at 1.83 meters, so I should definitely lower my altitude. By the way, how's the air quality where you're at 1.78 meters?"

The surrounding fans burst out laughing.

Who would have thought that after recovering from his broken leg, Ashley Young, who was 1.65 meters tall, would grow to 1.83 meters?

Why bother playing football? Go be a male model!
At the other end of the bench, Valbuena pointed at Ashley Young and said, "Isn't that Ashley Young, one of our Yordle Big Three?"

Ribery glanced at him and shook his head, saying, "Ashley Young is a short man."

At 1.7 meters tall, he is the tallest player among the Yordle Big Three; that giant over there is no match for them.

But then they heard Amorin's distraught voice: "An umbrella! He actually has an umbrella!"

Both of them were very curious: what kind of terrifying thing could an umbrella be?

Williams, who knows a little Chinese, explained, "An umbrella, that's the Chinese word for 'Umbrella.' Amorim is probably worried about it raining later."

On the field, the game continues.

In the eleventh minute, Ronaldinho dribbled past Barton with a rainbow flick, but was then knocked aside by Ten Hag, losing possession of the ball.

How bad was Patton's temper?
They're all ready to stab you in the back.

Suddenly, Ronaldinho turned around.

When Barton saw Ronaldinho's smile, his anger dissipated by more than half.

Ten Hag, who hoped Patton would beat Ronaldinho, was disappointed.

No wonder people call this player a football genius; it seems he possesses some kind of magic.

In the 15th minute, Ronaldinho dropped back to receive the ball, ready to continue his dazzling display. He had already adapted to the grassy field, and the real dream moment was about to begin!

boom!
Lu Kai quietly crept up behind Ronaldinho and immediately started his run after Heinze passed the ball, intercepting it ahead of Ronaldinho.

Absolute Zero!
Lu Kai's marking duties today were assigned to Ronaldinho and striker Cardetti.

boom!
Lu Kai launched a long pass to Madeira up front, initiating a counter-attack.

"Fake!"

Paris Saint-Germain coach Fernandez was particularly unhappy with Ronaldinho's reaction after losing the ball.

With Ronaldinho pressing forward, Lu Kai simply couldn't pass the ball out.

Paris Saint-Germain doesn't need players who don't defend, even if you're a superstar!
Mbappe: ? ? ?

Madeira continued her forward run, received the ball, and made a strong run down the flank before delivering a cross.

Beckford heads the ball towards goal.

Unfortunately, it hit the wrong spot.

In the 22nd minute, Ronaldinho once again asked for the ball.

Lu Kai leaned in again.

But Ronaldinho was prepared. After receiving the ball, he turned 180 degrees to face Lu Kai, but at the same time performed a Marseille turn – a total of 540 degrees of continuous spin to get past Lu Kai.

Lu Kai was a little dazed by the show.

boom!
Ronaldinho sends another through ball.

Ruiz made a forward run to receive the ball and then chipped it into the penalty area, which was pretty good.

Cardetti once again found himself in a one-on-one situation.

Unfortunately, Casper's attack came too early and too fast.

Cardetti volleyed, but Caspar blocked all his shots from every angle.

The ball bounced away and was cleared out of bounds by Alf's long kick.

Ronaldinho looked rather helpless as his teammates failed to score again.

In his style, he would keep dribbling and then attack the goal.

But the head coach insisted that he pass the ball more.

result……

With teammates like these, there's really no need for us to cooperate.

Frustrated, Luo looked at Lu Kai, whom he had just beaten, grinned, and even made a face.

It's as if it's saying, "You just stole the ball from me, but now I've gotten past you, so it's a tie!"

Lu Kai also smiled, appearing very friendly.

Fun fact: The more ferocious the defender, the more likely they are to inspire the talent and inspiration of an absolute genius like Ronaldinho, and the more likely they are to be messed up.

Pretending to be harmless makes it easier for them to take advantage of you.

Even if you only have one chance, using it well could be the key to victory or defeat!
(End of this chapter)