Team Spirit

Chapter 130 (1 words) America's Three Beauties, Four Consecutive Attacks on the Beam
A budget-friendly guesthouse in Seville, Spain.

"So you think Patton is the mole?" Alfred asked, looking at Ashley Young, who was talking non-stop. "But why are you looking for a mole?"

Ashley Young was speechless.

Lu Kai smiled slightly: "It seems the reason is not convenient to disclose."

“I’ve noticed that your observations are from multiple perspectives. You can’t possibly see him clutching his chest from the front and also from when he turns around and clutches his chest.”

"So there were other people involved?"

Ashley Young vehemently denied it, shaking his head frantically.

Fortunately, Lu Kai did not pursue the matter.

Lu Kai then went to Barton's room: "Barton, come with me to the hospital."

Barton appeared very wary: "The hospital? Why? I'm not going!"

Lu Kai smiled and said, "Don't worry, it's just an upper body checkup."

Barton opened the door immediately.

The two went to the First People's Hospital of Seville for a comprehensive heart examination.

It was processed through the expedited channel, or rather, the "extra-pay channel".

While Lu Kai was waiting, a woman suddenly walked up to him and said, "Excuse me, may I use your phone?"

"My phone was stolen, and now I've lost contact with my friends."

"This is my ID, you can..."

The woman was wearing a pale yellow dress and had fluffy hair.

Her hair cascaded down her chest, outlining a stunning and perfect curve.

The skirt hem was just past the knee, making her legs look long and straight.

She is striking in both appearance and figure, possessing a refined and gentle demeanor.

But the occasional glint of shrewdness in her eyes was enough to prove that she was different from ordinary rich and beautiful women; she was a woman with her own ideas.

"No need." Lu Kai didn't check the other person's ID, but simply handed over the spare phone. He was used to dual SIM dual standby, and couldn't get used to using only one phone.

The reason he didn't look at the other person's identification was because he knew that person.

Shortly afterward, two women rushed over.

"Eva! You're here? We were so scared, we couldn't get in touch with you..." One of the women was dressed head to toe in Chanel, all luxury brands, exuding an air of wealth and elegance.

The other woman, dressed in a tank top and shorts, went for a sexy and glamorous look: "Oh! So you ran into a handsome guy, no wonder you ignored us!"

"Hello, my name is Kim Kardashian, and I am a friend of Ivanka."

"You didn't manage to get a date with Ivanka, did you?"

Before Lu Kai could say anything, Xiao Xiangfeng exclaimed in surprise, "It's you! Lu, Lu Kai!"

Ivanka was curious and turned to her best friend: "Paris, do you know him?"

Paris pulled her business card out of her bag and explained, "He's the male lead in that reality show I showed you!"

Paris Hilton, the daughter of the Hilton Group.

Her team is preparing to film a reality show for her called "Simple Life," which is based on "My Love Diary in Asen Green."

Creativity has always been the least valuable thing.

From Europe to the United States to Japan and South Korea, everything is copied and pirated, or rather, "learned".

This is an inevitable process of development, and the mainland has also gone through this process, but it is now entering the next stage—reaching its peak.

Kim Kardashian, as Paris Hilton's sidekick and best friend, actually hopes to get some media exposure.

Ivanka and Paris are childhood friends and are currently studying at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She came to Spain to gather material for her graduation thesis, "The Deep Development of the Football Economy."

She contacted Real Betis through a friend, and they offered to provide her with hospitality and data.

Just as the three women were preparing to get to know Lu Kai better, Barton's medical examination ended.

"Sorry, I need to go see the doctor to get more information about my friend's condition." Lu Kai said goodbye and turned to leave.

Watching Lu Kai's retreating figure, Kardashian seemed somewhat incredulous: "So he's completely indifferent to the three of us beauties?"

"They didn't exchange numbers, nor did they arrange dinner?"

She's still in the stage where she feels happy when street thugs approach her, making her feel attractive.

Paris, having seen her fair share of sycophants, was instead drawn to handsome men like Lu Kai who had a clear sense of boundaries. Moreover, she wanted to gain more experience from Lu Kai, particularly in reality TV.

Ivanka was the calmest, because... her number was already in Lu Kai's contacts!
With so many people in the hospital, why did Ivanka specifically choose to borrow Lu Kai's phone?

The art of striking up a conversation is timeless, as long as you're sincere enough.

Although Ivanka is considered reserved in her socialite circle, once she's truly made up her mind, she acts decisively and ruthlessly.

This stemmed from her father's teaching: Trust your instincts; they can even help you dodge bullets!
As Lu Kai and Barton left the hospital, the latter was still trying to persuade Lu Kai: "Lu, at least let me finish this game, okay?"

"I've played over a hundred games before, and I haven't seen any problems!"

Lu Kai shook his head: "Joey, let's not negotiate with Death, okay?"

"Yes, there have never been any problems before, but what about in the future?"

"You've been feeling unwell lately, which means things are different than before."

"This isn't a big problem, but we don't need to make it a big problem because of one game. Believe me, I never want to have everyone on the field cordon you off and wait for you to get treatment."

"Hitting someone is okay, but treating them is not, understand?"

"There's no room for discussion on this. You're going to sit in the stands and play your game."

"Director Jiang is already contacting hospitals and doctors. Once we return to London, please tell your family and prepare for the surgery."

"If things go smoothly, you can still make it to the second leg."

Barton nodded helplessly, but his inner emotions were surging.

He had no idea that he had such a rare congenital heart disease!

Lu immediately stated that the club would cover all his surgery costs and proactively made the necessary arrangements.

Barton's heart condition was mild, with the main symptom being an irregular heartbeat, which was curable with timely medical attention.

Of course, if left unchecked, it could also endanger lives.

Two years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo of Sporting Lisbon was also diagnosed with the disease and recovered after undergoing radiofrequency ablation of the heart catheter.

It sounds scary, but from pre-operative preparation to full recovery, it takes at most ten days to half a month.

The risks can be permanently resolved in half a month, so of course this surgery should be done.

A game or a life, it's such an easy choice.

Dartford quickly announced the decision.

Changing commanders at the last minute.

Barton has been removed from the roster.

The team's established starting lineup was also affected.

This sparked heated discussions in both England and Spain.

Marca: "Datford's key midfielder Barton will miss the 'Green-White Derby'! The Green Gunners may be in trouble!"

Mundo Deportivo: "Is Lu Kai using player health issues as an excuse to create a smokescreen again? This player's character is truly appalling!"

According to AS: "Real Madrid's management will watch the Green-White derby, and Luka's performance will influence their assessment of Ronaldinho!"

Because both Dartford and Real Betis wear green and white striped jerseys at home, this match is known as the Green-White Derby.

Of course, Dartford will wear their black second kit when playing away.

The Sun: "Chairman Lu, you are so loyal and devoted! Patton was removed from the roster because a heart problem was discovered at the last minute. Green Gunners have already arranged surgery for Patton!"

BBC: "Young made the difference! According to a 1.83-meter-tall insider, Patton's heart condition was first discovered by Ashley Young, who was concerned about his teammate."

Manchester Evening News: "Compared to Green Gunners' loyalty and righteousness, Liverpool's attempt to sell Morgan shows no sense of responsibility as a top club! It's despicable!"

At this time last year, Liverpool were still pursuing Morgan relentlessly.

But now, the situation has changed.

After Morgan suffered a serious injury, he chose the surgeon recommended by the club, but the wound became infected after the surgery.

The recovery is currently far from ideal.

It is very likely that a second surgery will be required soon.

This not only means that Morgan's comeback will be later, but it could also greatly threaten his career.

Postoperative wound infection, which can lead to numerous complications, is the most worrying aspect of this type of injury.

Even in 2025, Real Madrid's best youth players will announce the premature end of their careers due to this kind of problem.

What about 2002?
Morgan Stanley is really in trouble this time.

It was precisely because Liverpool recognized the seriousness of the problem that they wanted to sell Morgan in the winter transfer window before the news broke.

They weren't thinking about cutting their losses; they were thinking about making a profit.

Because they set a price tag of five million pounds for Morgan.

Currently, no one is interested.

In comparison, the gunman's reputation improved dramatically.

Arsenal fans at this point no longer distinguish between "Arsenal as the Gunners and Dartford as the Green Gunners".

……

November 25th, the third round of the UEFA Cup.

Real Betis's Benito Villamarín Stadium, with 55,000 seats, was packed with 40,000 people.

This is a very high percentage.

In a normal league season, their average attendance is only 25,000 people.

This situation arose not only because the concept of a "green-white derby" was well-chosen, but also because of Lu Kai's personal influence.

Spanish fans' opinion of Lu Kai is similar to Europe and America's future opinion of Guo Jingming.

Some people say he is very strong.

Some say he is still alive in the Qing Dynasty.

Extremely fragmented.

So now that everyone has the opportunity, they all want to personally verify whether this world's number one golden boy is truly capable.

Whether he can compare to Barcelona's Iniesta, Betis' Joaquín, Real Madrid's Portillo, Atlético Madrid's Torres, and so on.

Of the aforementioned players, all but Joaquín, who was playing in the match, were present at the stadium.

Iniesta also brought along his youth academy teammate, Messi.

In addition, David Villa, the young striker from Sporting Gijón in the Spanish Second Division, also came to watch the game today.

Some Spanish media outlets have dubbed him "Spanish Lu Kai," suggesting that while he doesn't score many goals in the Segunda División, he might not be able to adapt to the intensity of La Liga.

Therefore, if Lu Kai's reputation improves, Villa's reputation will also improve.

Isn't that amazing?

Besides these people, many high-ranking officials from Real Madrid and Barcelona were also present at the match.

Mundo Deportivo and Sport can fool ordinary Spanish fans, but they can't fool those who actually work in football.

There's a saying circulating in Spanish football right now: "Fans always love watching highlights of football maestros's goals and passes, while the football maestros are all watching Ronaldinho's highlights, and Ronaldinho is watching Lu Kai's highlights!"

If you want to buy Ronaldinho, Lu Kai's level is very important!

This match garnered such high attention due to a combination of factors.

In the stands.

Messi said with some frustration, "Andres, scouting Lu Kai to scout Ronaldinho, that's clearly the club's job, why are we here?"

Iniesta held up his support banner and said, "Watch and learn more. Football is a complex sport. You have talent, so you need to make good use of it, understand?"

Messi: "I understand the logic, but why does your banner say 'Eva is the most beautiful'?"

Iniesta remained unfazed and began waving the banner.

Not far from them, Kardashian pointed at the banner and said, "Eva? Ivanka, you actually have fans here?"

Ivanka's nickname is also Eva.

Ivanka smiled, just as both teams began warming up on the field. She said with some concern, "I wonder what the outcome of this match will be."

Paris was quite certain: "Of course Real Betis will win. Didn't you talk to people from their club these past few days?"

"Datford is just a popular team; they don't have much real talent."

"Although Lu Kai is handsome, it has to be admitted that he is considered by many to lack talent in football. He is very good at the game, lucky, and hardworking, but when it comes to talent... in terms of basic skills, he is really just average."

This tone is typical of someone who "thinks they're a seasoned football fan."

Wow!

The surrounding fans suddenly cheered.

It turned out that Denilson, who was warming up on the court, had performed an extremely flashy dribbling move.

He pedaled like crazy and then caught all sorts of pull shots and bounces.

The level of coolness is basically equivalent to a butterfly knife master showing off his skills in a Hong Kong movie, or a poker master making all sorts of fancy moves... Normal people's thinking can't keep up with their actions at all.

Torres: "So fast!"

Villa: "I can't do it."

Portillo: "All show and no substance."

Iniesta and Messi: "It can be replicated."

The stadium was already in a state of excitement, Real Betis' morale was high, and their home advantage was becoming increasingly apparent.

Dartford, on the other hand, had just made last-minute changes to their key players, which already made the team's morale somewhat unstable.

Now, Denilson has given him a real show of skill.

"Damn it! I could do it even if I hadn't grown taller!" Ashley Young tried to save face.

He wouldn't have grown taller and couldn't have performed such dance-like dribbling.

Ribery and Valbuena both sighed.

They can replicate those moves, but... what professional player would bother practicing those streetball tricks all the time?

In this rushed situation, it's certainly impossible to do what our competitors have done.

They were utterly suppressed.

The top management of Real Madrid and Barcelona are also discussing this matter.

Denilson's skills are widely recognized as outstanding.

The problem is that he has always struggled to integrate into the team and has been unable to translate his skills into fighting power.

However, you have to admit that having one or two players like that can be useful in many situations.

Including investment promotion conferences, player signing ceremonies, and pre-match warm-up sessions, letting them showcase their skills raises the team's ceiling and leaves room for endless imagination.

At least for now, people at Dartford don't see any difference between Denilson and Ronaldinho.

The memory of Ronaldinho still fills the loyal souls of the Green Gunners with lingering fear.

Valbuena looked at Lu Kai.

At this point, it's up to Captain Lu to handle it.

He was the only one capable of retaliating against Denilson.

He approached Lu Kai to offer his advice, but the two wealthy men, Kailo and Daniel, immediately stopped Valbuena and started chatting with him casually.

"Aren't we going to fight back?" Tenhah asked, puzzled. "The key question is, why isn't anyone telling Lu about this? He clearly has the ability..."

Amorin said in a low voice, "A smart subordinate should not put his leader in a difficult position."

Ashley Young whispered, "Lu is strong, but he's definitely not flashy. I have no doubt that he can replicate Denilson's moves, but he'll make them a million times uglier than Denilson."

"Just like Ronaldinho's tail flick."

Ten Hag suddenly realized: "So the veterans in the team all know this characteristic, and they haven't gone to provoke Lu Kai. If Valbuena really went to tell Lu Kai, it would only put Lu Kai in a difficult position?"

Amorim nodded.

These two rich guys have excellent taste.

Otherwise, why would they only play a few games a year, yet still have their own space in the locker room?
However, the next moment, Ashley Young and others who knew Lu Kai were stunned.

When Akinfenwa and Shory made a long pass, they accidentally kicked the football into the stands.

As luck would have it, the question landed on Kim Kardashian.

Kim Kardashian was so angry that her chest heaved.

Even though Kardashians hadn't yet expanded their influence at this time, their scale was still extraordinary.

The director immediately focused on America's three beauties.

Akinfenwa was covered in dust and dirt.

Lu Kai then went over to the three women to apologize: "I'm sorry, I didn't hurt you, did I?"

Ivanka snatched the soccer ball from Kardashian and tossed it to Lu Kai: "No. You guys have to keep it up!"

Even Kardashian was stunned.

Sister, you actually support Green Gun?

Paris sensed something was wrong; she even made a pinching sound.

Could it be that Ivanka likes...?

"Oh! Is Lu Kai showing off his ball-juggling skills?"

After Ivanka threw the football down, Lu Kai juggled it with both feet.

Many Real Betis fans burst out laughing:

"What do you mean? Is he showing off his ball-juggling skills?"

"Haha, does he really think juggling a ball is something difficult?"

"Denilson can easily do hundreds of bounces!"

"I heard that there's a guy named Messi at La Masia who can juggle more than a thousand times."

Is this Dartford's response to Denilson?

"I can't hold it in, guys, this is hilarious! So this is England's much-hyped golden boy!"

"Maybe he saw a pretty girl and wanted to show off, but ended up showing his butt instead!"

"Even if he just twirled the soccer ball around once, it would be better than this... Strange, why am I so looking forward to him spinning around?"

Madoka: Because this is true love!

Players like Valbuena and Ribery turned green with rage.

That's really embarrassing.

It's like someone else is showing off how strong their Lamborghini is, and you go up to them and say, "My ox is even stronger; it's the fastest at plowing the fields in the village."

It is not a hierarchy.

However, Alfred, who was resting on the coach's bench, suddenly stood up and walked to the sidelines.

Barton in the stands, Duff on the field, and Ashley Young, among others, all looked at Lu Kai with a hint of anticipation in their expressions.

They were the founding fathers of the Green Gun, and they knew Lu Kai's personality all too well.

I, Lu, never engage in petty squabbles, and I generally don't put on airs.

But once he decides to show off, he's often incredibly awesome!
boom!
Lu Kai juggled the ball more than a dozen times in a row, then moved from the sidelines to the flanks, and suddenly flicked the ball upwards a lot.

Charge up... and fire!
when!
The football flew towards the goal and hit the crossbar.

Many Real Betis players turned their heads.

Joaquin: "Such powerful free-kick technique!"

Iniesta recounted in great detail: "Lu Kai's free kicks are quite impressive; it's one of the few areas where I have to admit he's better than me."

Torres: "Too bad it didn't go in."

Paris shook her head regretfully: "I wish we had made it in."

The Real Betis players who had entered the stadium early in the stands burst into laughter.

but……

Lu Kai received the ball flying back, and before it hit the ground, he juggled it a few times to adjust his position before unleashing another powerful shot!
when!
The football hit the crossbar again and bounced back.

At this point, someone noticed that something was wrong.

Villa: "What's going on?"

Denilson: "Why do I keep hitting the crossbar?"

Portillo: "Twice... luck?" Bang!
when!
Lu Kai juggled the ball for the third time and then fired a shot.

The football continued to hit the crossbar and bounced back.

This time, Lu Kai moved quickly and barely managed to extend his leg, thus preventing the ball from hitting the ground.

He juggles the ball to adjust.

Many fans have already stood up from their seats.

At that moment, everyone could see it.

"Lu Kai did it on purpose!"

"He deliberately hit the crossbar and made the ball bounce back!"

"What terrifying football control is this?"

"My God! A hat-trick against the crossbar! That's way harder than scoring a goal!"

"Is this the kind of free-kick technique that rivals Beckham's?"

"So Lu Kai's talent is that terrifying? This... how can Iniesta even compare to him!"

boom!
Lu Kai's fourth shot.

when!
The football bounced back again, without a doubt.

With a simple stomp, he perfectly pinned the soccer ball to the ground, leaving it completely still.

[Ronaldinho's Black Card] + [Glue-based Ball Control].

It's so showy that it makes your scalp tingle!

The Biramalín Stadium fell completely silent.

Lu Kai glanced at Denilson, then turned and walked towards the bench.

His expression was so boring.

Meanwhile, the Green Spears all rushed towards Lu Kai, surrounded by stars, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Alfred took a towel and gently wiped the few drops of sweat from Lu Kai's forehead.

Ashley Young delivers water.

Amorim tidied up the seats in advance.

Ten Hah also followed local customs and massaged Lu Kai's shoulders.

But Joe Hart quickly pushed him away: "Your hands are too rough, let me do it, I'm a professional!"

As a goalkeeper, it's quite reasonable for him to be an expert in massage.

After all, they are all people who work with their hands.

Wow!
Ivanka clapped wildly.

This action inspired fans in the surrounding area.

Soon, all the fans who had entered the stadium early gave Lu Kai a round of applause in amazement.

They were overwhelmed by the four consecutive strikes from the crossbeam.

This is a scene that anyone seeing for the first time would have to give a thumbs up and question its authenticity!

Perhaps there is more than one player in the world who can deliberately hit the crossbar with four consecutive shots.

But they absolutely cannot guarantee that they can do it.

Lu Kai is clearly capable of that.

Barcelona's management said, "No wonder Ronaldinho admires Lu Kai so much; he certainly has merit. They are probably on the same level of talent, but Ronaldinho is much stronger in terms of immediate impact."

"Buy! We absolutely have to buy Ronaldinho!"

Real Madrid executives: "Lu Kai's footwork is already at this level, and what about Beckham, who is above him? No wonder Florentino Pérez wanted David over Ronaldinho, there's a reason for that!"

In a short time, the transfer targets of both clubs became clear.

Even Messi, who considers himself to have a better ball control and talent than Iniesta, began to doubt for the first time whether he was the main character.

Two of Barcelona's three most technically gifted players were rendered speechless by Lu Kai's four shots.

These three players are Messi, Iniesta, and Rivaldo.

Kardashian unconsciously licked her lips: "Girls, I think I might be in love with this man."

Paris replied enthusiastically, "Who isn't?"

Ivanka suddenly spoke in a cold voice, as if she were completely unfamiliar to both of her close friends: "He's mine!"

These two fake besties are about to tear each other apart!
……

"Big Yellow! Some fans may not know this, but during the warm-up just now, Lu Kai's amazing skills captivated the entire audience!"

"He hit the crossbar four times in a row while juggling the ball, and the video has gone viral online..."

Huang Jianxiang himself found it hard to believe.

If it weren't for the video evidence, he would have even thought it was something Dongqiudi (懂球帝) made up themselves, oh no... now it's called Fanzibao (粉丝宝).

"Let me introduce the starting lineups for this match. Both sides have important players absent."

Real Betis are using a 4-3-3 formation.

Denilson, Alfonso, Joaquin

"Capi, Ito, Assanson"

"Fernandez, Filipescu, Rivas, Varela"

Goalkeeper Plats

"Their key center, João Thomas, is out injured."

Dartford are missing Barton and Haaland due to injury, and they have temporarily switched to a 3-4-3 formation.

Ashley Young, Beckford, Ribery

"Shori, Lu Kai, Ten Hah, Madeira"

"Williams, Williams, Duff"

Goalkeeper Kasper

"Of course, this formation mainly emphasizes midfield control and attack and defense on both sides."

"This will give both sides' strongest flanks a good show."

"This might be one of the most exciting flank battles of the year!"

With the sound of the whistle, the match officially began!
In the fourth minute, Denilson frantically sprinted on the left wing, as if trying to negate Lu Kai's four consecutive crossbar strikes.

It worked very well; they successfully broke into the penalty area.

But under the combined defense of Ten Hag and Madeira, he made it all the way to the end without really posing any threat.

His teammates' passes were also cut off by Dartford players.

Denilson could only go back to where he came from, turning around and retreating out of the penalty area.

Finally, the ball is passed across to Capitolines.

The latter wanted to take a long shot, but Lu Kai moved into position and cleared the ball in advance.

In the eighth minute, Denilson made another strong run down the left flank and won a corner kick thanks to his superior skills.

Rivas won a touch, and the ball bounced towards Joaquín.

It wasn't very convenient to exert force, so I struck it at an angle, resulting in relatively insufficient power.

Although the ball went over Kasper's hands, Duff made a crucial save by heading it away from the far post.

The camera then focused on Denilson.

This player's strengths and weaknesses are very clear.

He possesses exceptional individual skills but exhibits extremely poor teamwork, making him a typical low-level football king.

However, the difference between Ribery and Valbuena is that the former two can develop their vision through practice, but Denilson has never truly developed it.

This is why vision is defined as a hidden talent.

Especially dynamic field of view.

Many people don't understand why some players seem blind as soon as they get on the court, even when their teammates are right in front of them.

And not only can he not see, but he also can't hear you when you call him!

Hearing was also temporarily blocked.

Such people have extremely strong focus, often have rich imaginations, are self-centered, and can block out all distractions once they get into a state of focus.

There are pros and cons.

Unfortunately, this weakness is particularly fatal in sports like football and basketball.

In the 16th minute, Denilson once again demonstrated his excellent dribbling skills, breaking deep into Dartford's territory and finding himself surrounded by three defenders with no passing options.

Winning is losing, and losing is winning; this was practically embodied in him.

Duff made a steal and passed the ball to Lu Kai.

Lu Kai launched a counterattack immediately, using a long pass!
Ribery received the ball, made a slight adjustment, and delivered a cross with a very nice curve.

Beckford leaped up and headed the ball into the goal.

"GOAL! 1-0! Dartford takes the lead!"

"Thanks to Denilson's mistake and Lu Kai's playmaking, Green Gun's three-step passing created a shot on goal, which was really fast."

"The player who provided the assist is Ribery, also a winger. I thought today's highlight would be the duel between Ashley Young and Madeira, the Green Gunners' star players, but I didn't expect the young scarred guy to dare to join the fray!"

Players like Capitoline, Alfonso, and Joaquín shook their heads in frustration.

Denilson is probably at his best during the warm-up phase before a game.

Unfortunately, his strongest point was also suppressed today.

To prove himself, he was more selfish than ever in this match!
On the bench, Amorin exclaimed in amazement: "No wonder Captain Lu didn't show this skill before. He's not a high-profile person. He only shows off when it has a tactical purpose."

Alfred wholeheartedly agreed: "Of course! I saw this four-hit combo on the crossbeam three years ago, late one night!"

"Otherwise, why do you think a top-tier football tactician like me, who has retired from the world, would come out of retirement?"

Lu Kai: Three years ago?

In the 25th minute, Real Betis switched their attack to the right flank.

Joaquin successfully dribbled past Xiao Li one-on-one, then crossed from the byline.

Williams outjumped Alfonso, who is less than 1.8 meters tall, to head the ball away.

In the 31st minute, Joaquin broke into the penalty area by one-twoing Assanson and delivered a cross.

Alfonso is 30 years old this year. He is a veteran player, a Barcelona player, and is on loan.

They have quite a bit of skill with their feet.

He flicked his heel, changing the passing route.

Capi followed up with a powerful shot.

The football went into the goal.

"GOAL! One to one! Real Betis didn't keep the fans waiting long!"

"Flying on both wings, if the left doesn't work, the right will!"

"Alfonso may not be good at aerial duels and physical battles, but his positioning and technical skills are quite good."

Spain is also adept at producing these kinds of quick and agile strikers.

The camera focused on him and Joaquin.

As a traditional winger, Joaquin's individual scoring ability is weak, but he can revitalize the right frontcourt and pose a much greater threat than Denilson.

Lu Kai then gestured to Ashley Young, signaling him to join the defensive rotation.

In the 37th minute, Ashley Young indeed put pressure on Joaquin, and together with Shawn, they made a steal and immediately passed the ball to Lu Kai.

Lu Kai launched another long pass, slamming the cards down.

Beckford received the ball during a forward run and made a sudden stop to shake off Rivas, who was challenging him, before delivering a cross.

Unfortunately, Ribery's shot from outside the penalty area went wide.

A golden opportunity was missed.

During this phase, Ribery's passing ability was still higher than his shooting ability.

If he hadn't been moved to the left wing at Bayern Munich to accommodate Robben, which inadvertently aligned with the prevailing philosophy of wingers playing with their unconventional foot, he might very well have become France's Joaquín.

Of course, at this stage, this evaluation is the highest praise for Ribery, because Joaquín's reputation and market value are many times higher than Ribery's.

In the 42nd minute, Denilson stirred things up again on the left wing, getting past Lu Kai and Madeira in succession.

Unfortunately, Ten Hag was lying in wait and seized the opportunity to make a steal.

Denilson wasn't ignoring the defense; he immediately tried to steal the ball.

Ten Hag quickly passed the ball to Duff.

Duff sent a message to Lu Kai.

After receiving the ball, Lu Kai made a back-to-the-basket feint, turned around and shook off Capi, then dribbled the ball forward through the middle.

They broke through Real Betis' midfield in an instant.

When Lu Kai approached the edge of the penalty area, Real Betis' defensive line had to adjust, with one player rushing out to defend Lu Kai.

boom!
Lu Kai then presented the [Overclocking Scalpel] as a gift.

Ashley Young, cutting inside from the left flank without the ball, suddenly accelerated and successfully created a half-breakaway, but he didn't control the ball well, allowing Rivas to catch up.

Under pressure from Rivas, the two players continued to approach the baseline.

Platz also rushed out and completely blocked Ashley Youngburn's already very tight shooting angle.

Little did anyone know... Ashley Young, being shorter than average since childhood, paid more attention to opportunities at lower altitudes.

boom!
Ashley Young poked the ball with his toe.

The football went through Plats' legs.

The goalkeeper, while running, revealed the biggest weakness.

The football rolled into the goal.

But Filipescu slid in and volleyed the ball out of the net.

"Goal! Goal!" Ashley Young immediately turned to find the referee.

"It didn't go in! It absolutely didn't go in!" the Real Betis players argued vehemently.

Soon after communicating with the linesman, the referee made his decision.

The goal is valid!

"Oh! Two to one! Dartford have taken the lead again!"

"The goal was scored by Ashley Young!"

"The tragedy of his broken leg did not defeat this little bee; on the contrary, he grew 18 centimeters taller in one summer, becoming an inspirational legend!"

"Unfortunately, no team dares to gamble on such a seriously injured player, especially with Liverpool's Morgan's injury worsening."

Who would have thought that Ashley Young, who broke his leg first, would have his market performance affected by Morgan, who broke his leg later?

In the 45th minute, Joaquin made several dribbling runs down the right flank, and Shawley simply couldn't stop this La Liga Figo one-on-one.

boom!
Joaquin's story begins.

Williams made another powerful header clearance.

For a striker who's over 1.7 meters tall to head the ball in front of him is wishful thinking.

The first half ended immediately.

After Real Betis' traditional crossing tactics proved ineffective, the midfield made adjustments in the locker room.

Start with ground coordination.

This remains their advantage, at least compared to English teams.

Fifteen minutes later, the two sides switched sides and resumed play.

In the 53rd minute, Denilson once again dribbled down the left flank and broke into the penalty area.

This time he tried to pass the ball.

As a result, the football was blocked by Duff.

That's why Denilson didn't pass the ball.

Because his passing is less threatening than his dribbling.

So they're not stupid. What you perceive as low football intelligence is actually a reflection of their high level of football intelligence.

Every player is different, so generalizations cannot be made.

In the 59th minute, Denilson's form dipped, and he was surprisingly dispossessed by Madeira in a one-on-one situation.

Madeira seized the opportunity to break through on the right flank.

Ribery actively moves to the wing to make forward runs, which makes it easier for him to receive passes.

If he goes into the middle or the penalty area, it will be difficult to find him unless his teammates have very good passing skills.

Moreover, he is not qualified to wait for the ball in the penalty area yet; he has to run to the wing and do some hard work.

Only a player like Ashley Young, who is considered a "half-star" in the team, receives this treatment.

Sure enough, Madeira passed the ball to Ribery, and then made a run down the right flank.

After Ribery was blocked, he passed the ball back to Lu Kai who was asking for it.

boom!
Lu Kai delivered a direct over-the-top pass, a rainbow through ball!
Madeira burst into the penalty area, successfully controlled the ball, and was offside before raising his foot to shoot!

Platz, who was on the attack, immediately made a diving save to block the shot.

Madeira changed her shot into a dribble, getting past the goalkeeper.

Although this change in footwork reduces his control over the ball, the ball flies out at a faster speed.

But Madeira is more confident in her speed.

He quickly caught up with the ball and scored with a low shot from a tight angle!
"GOAL! Three to one!"

"Datford are in great form today! They've really beaten the tenth-placed team in La Liga!"

"Their players seemed fearless and aggressive, showing no stage fright whatsoever. It's hard to say that this wasn't related to Lu Kai's four consecutive crossbar strikes before the start of the match!"

"Madele is the fastest player in the lower leagues of England, and the fastest player on the pitch today."

"Neither Denilson nor Joaquin are nearly as good as him!"

"Spanish teams value attacking down the flanks, and Madeira would be a good fit for this environment. I wonder if any team would be willing to spend a lot of money to buy him after this season ends?"

"The reason we say they spent a lot of money is because a Premier League team had already shown interest in him, but Madeira stayed after Lu Kai persuaded him to."

Even the Dartford players themselves didn't expect to take the lead so easily in this game.

On the other side, the Real Betis players felt deeply humiliated, as if waking from a dream.

In the 64th minute, Joaquín broke into the penalty area after a one-two with Alfonso on the right wing and delivered a cutback pass.

Assanson's shot was saved.

Joaquin's threat is growing and he can't be completely neutralized.

In the 68th minute, Denilson found Ten Hag and made a single-point breakthrough, sprinting with his bicycle.

The clumsy Teng actually fell to the ground during the defense, which looks like he probably pulled a muscle.

Denilson rushed to the edge of the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, completely ignoring his teammates.

Kasper made a brilliant save, but Alfonso pounced on the rebound and scored.

2-3, Real Betis pull one back!
Dartford substituted Davies for Ten Hag and then swapped positions with Duff.

Duff played as a defensive midfielder.

This season, with Ten Hag moving from defense to defensive midfield, players like Duff, Williams, Davies, and Sherry have also had a few lessons.

The concept of all-position players will become the norm in the future, which is three versions ahead of football.

Among them, Duff is actually one of the most talented players to switch to the defensive midfield position.

The others, however, have limited potential.

Especially for Shory, if he can adapt to the defensive midfield position, then Beckham's playing style after going to Real Madrid can only be a tribute to him.

His long passes can also be further utilized.

Unfortunately, the positioning of the defensive midfielder is either there or it isn't.

The reason for not fielding a proper midfielder, Amorim, is that he is still somewhat lacking in defense and cannot contain Betis' wingers.

His development direction is to cultivate an all-around midfielder.

(End of this chapter)