Team Spirit

Chapter 166 (1 views, please vote!) League Cup Treble Winners? Remember this China Gun!

Dartford played a total of four games for the remainder of February.

Three League One matches, two wins and one loss.

Dartford briefly topped League One, but unfortunately dropped to second after losing a game.

But this also means that the title race in League One has become more intense.

Green Gun could reach out and touch the sky.

The first leg of the third round of the UEFA Cup.

The opponent is Copenhagen.

Dartford won 3-1 away from home with ease.

As long as they don't encounter too much trouble in the next round, they should have no major problems advancing.

However, this is just a regular February.

This year has a leap month in the second month, which has 29 days.

So, on this once-every-four-years holiday, Dartford came to their "second home" – the Cardiff Millennium Stadium!

Also known as Millennium Stadium or Welsh National Stadium.

However, fans currently prefer to jokingly call it "Green Gun Stadium"!
Since Wembley Stadium, the official stadium of the English Football Association, began its reconstruction and all competitions were moved to the Millennium Stadium, Dartford has become the team that has visited the stadium the most.

And they are also the team that has won the most trophies here.

Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that this is Dartford's second home ground.

"Great! I, Han, am setting up the radio!" Han Qiaosheng shouted out Huang Jianxiang's slogan today, "What you are about to watch is the 2003-2004 EFL Cup Final."

"The two teams facing off are Bolton, the dark horse of the Premier League, known as the 'fast horse'."

"It's remarkable that they reached the EFL Cup final after finishing 11th in the Premier League. In fact, they were in the relegation zone at one point in the first half of the season."

"Fortunately, led by renowned players such as Djorkaeff and Ivan Campo, they withstood the pressure and bounced back."

"However, in the pre-match predictions for this game, only 11 percent of fans believed they could win the championship."

"Another 89 percent of fans believe their opponents, Dartford, will win!"

"This is also the first time that Dartford's support rate has surpassed that of their opponent in a major competition!"

"I have to say, after the 4-0 thrashing of Chelsea and the double over the Blues in three games, Dartford has become a formidable team in people's eyes!"

"Despite being underestimated, they have achieved an incredible four-pronged success this season: second in League One, unbeaten in European competitions, EFL Cup final, and FA Cup quarter-final!"

"If they were a small whirlwind within English football in previous years, then this year that whirlwind is becoming a hurricane, shaking the whole of Europe!"

How many years!

Dartford players were quite moved when they saw that the number of green jerseys at the Millennium Stadium far exceeded the number of white jerseys.

Oh no, the great power is myself!

Mainland China, Guo's team training base.

After a day of training, the Guo football players were gathered around a huge rear-projection TV to watch the match.

Anqi was very excited. He is a big fan of Dartford, and most of the people watching the game today also support the Green Gunners.

Those who don't support it dare not say so openly, otherwise they would incur public wrath.

The camera pans to the players' tunnel.

Dartford's starting lineup today is somewhat different from usual:
Gilardino, Drogba, Valbuena
Gascoigne, Essien, Touré

Ashley Young, Lescott, Duff, Lu Kai

Casper

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Lu Kai will play as the team's right-back.

There were tactical considerations, as well as interference from external factors...

An Qi turned to look at Li Weifeng, who was sitting forlornly in the corner.

Pity!
Li Weifeng joined Dartford after the winter transfer window last season and won the FA Cup, League Two title, and Community Shield.

However, due to limited playing time, he was unable to win a medal in the EFL Cup.

This season, Li Weifeng is an important member and semi-regular in Dartford's defense. If the team wins the EFL Cup, a medal is practically guaranteed.

But in the finals, which he was supposed to start, he ended up at this damn training base.

If it's a really important match, then so be it.

The problem is that the next Asian Cup qualifier is still more than a week away.

Li Weifeng could have finished playing in the EFL Cup final before returning; other countries do the same even when playing in the European Championship qualifiers.

However, the Chinese Football Association has been preparing with 1000% dedication in order to win the Asian Cup on home soil this year.

We gathered everyone back early on.

As a result, the players simply went through their regular training sessions.

This disrupted the match and training rhythm of at least the players playing in Europe, and their performance afterward may not be very good.

Even renowned players like Li Weifeng and An Qi, who have played in Europe, were required to accompany him.

Sun Jihai and Li Tie, however, escaped unscathed due to injuries.

However, An Qi was unaware that this was just the beginning.

Li Weifeng's worried expression was partly due to the English League Cup, but also because of some special news.

Before he returned, Lu Kai told him to go and find out with his superiors, because it was said that Guo Zu would soon embark on a training trip to Europe.

Semi-enclosed.

Any players who report for duty will be unable to return to their clubs to participate in matches.

The international break, a dedicated time for national teams to prepare, is no longer something to waste. They want the players to fully dedicate themselves to the Asian Cup, sacrificing the second half of the season.

Based on the information Li Weifeng has gathered so far, this matter is very likely true, starting in March.

As we all know, March to May are the two most important months for European leagues.

You studied for eleven years, and then went to work during your senior year of high school, right?

Li Weifeng had already foreseen the seriousness of the situation.

An Qi, unaware of this, remained relatively optimistic.

Li Weifeng didn't know how to tell An Qi, or even if he did, it would be useless.

An Qi also wants to compete for the starting goalkeeper position on Guo Jia's team. If he doesn't agree, he will probably be completely blacklisted, so he definitely has to stay on Guo Jia's team.

However, Birmingham would not accept a player being away from home for two months.

If this matter is not handled properly, An Qi may face difficulties traveling to Europe.

Birmingham may therefore leave him idle.

In comparison, Dartford has a much better environment.

"If this is true, don't feel guilty. It's troublesome for anyone who gets into this situation. The main problem is that faking an injury is too easy to be discovered, and it's hard to explain afterwards... Anyway, the club understands you."

These are Lu Kai's exact words to Li Weifeng.

Li Weifeng was very grateful.

The television then introduced Bolton's starting lineup:

Kevin Davis

Djorkaeff, Jay Okocha, Flandersson, Kevin Nolan

Ivan Campo
Charlton, Mason, Bruno, Hunter

Yeskeleinin
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Ivan Campo, a renowned defensive midfielder and center-back for Real Madrid.

Novak Djorkaeff, a famous French athlete.

Bolton's achievements over the past two years have also demonstrated the high quality of this group of veterans.

Including Zola before Chelsea, they were all there to provide technical assistance and succeeded.

So the reason why the Premier League is looked down upon in this era is not because of discrimination, but because the level was indeed lower in previous years.

As the players from both sides entered the field.

Seventy-two thousand fans at the scene began waving flags and cheering for their respective teams.

The camera remained fixed on Lu Kai for an extended period.

His decision to play right-back was impromptu, but he did have prior experience in this area.

With a whistle, the game officially began.

Bolton's 4-1-4-1 formation is more offensive and control-oriented.

However, since playing for Chelsea, Dartford's starting lineup has focused on high-intensity attacking and pressing in the attacking third.

As usual, Lu Kai immediately conceded a throw-in to the opponent's backcourt at the start of the game.

Then a single move completely stunned Bolton.

With a hasty, large-footed rescue, there was no control left.
Most people are linear beings.

Once he gets used to passing and controlling the ball, he will find it difficult to launch long balls, or at least he will be slower to launch long balls because his first thought will be to check if there is a passing route.

The reverse is also true.

Dartford are cultivating a long-ball mentality in their opponents, thereby disrupting their possession-based system.

In the third minute, Dartford played quite aggressively.

Right-back Lu Kai made a forward run down the wing, crossing the halfway line in one go, drawing the opposing midfielders towards the wing.

Yaya Touré seized the opportunity and delivered a through ball down the right flank.

Valbuena received the ball and passed it diagonally to the right.

Lu Kai received the ball on the wing and gave Valbuena a look that alerted him.

Valbuena accelerated to pull to the side.

Using his pull, Lu Kai cut inside from behind and surged into the penalty area.

Lu Kai then accelerated with a flick of the ball, resolutely heading down the baseline. Although there appeared to be three people around him and behind him, he was actually quite composed.

boom!
After reaching the byline, Lu Kai passed the ball back in a triangular pass into the six-yard box.

Drogba surged forward and fired a shot at goal.

The distance was too close; there wasn't enough time to exert force.

At the same time, the opposing goalkeeper was also very close, and the area to be blocked was too large.

The football bounced off the goalkeeper's body and was cleared.

Drogba shook his head while giving a thumbs-up to Lu Kai next to him.

Lu Kai smiled and said it was nothing, then covered his mouth and said a few words to Drogba.

Drogba turned his head and saw Gilardino at the penalty spot.

Actually, Lu Kai's shot was aimed at Gilardino.

If Drogba lets the ball slip by, it will be a golden opportunity.

Of course, this is also a good opportunity for Drogba.

Compared to Lu Kai playing as a left winger, Gilardino, a traditional striker, prefers to dive into the penalty area, and his ability to get into scoring positions is quite outstanding.

In the fifth minute, the right wing flew to the left wing after the left wing.

Left-back Ashley Young also made a run forward, replicating Lu Kai's inside cut, but was brought down by Hunter.

The referee was quite lenient in his approach to the confrontations today, and didn't issue any cards.

Gascoigne took a tactical free kick.

Instead of finding teammates who were crowded in the middle, they passed the ball to the back post.

When organizing the defensive wall, Green Gun deliberately positioned himself to the left of the goal.

In other words, if the player on the right is facing the right post, then there are two or three players on the left who are outside the left post.

Therefore, a large gap was left on the right side.

Gazza's kick to the far right was too far from the wall of players.

It's practically impossible for you to run from the wall to this position. Even if you receive the ball, you won't be able to create an opportunity to shoot because the goal will be behind and to your left.

However, Lu Kai, who initially stood outside the penalty area seemingly preparing for a long-range shot or defense, sprinted towards the penalty area at full speed before Gazza even touched the ball.

A diving header was all it took to create an attack on the goal.

The opposing goalkeeper, Jeskeleinin, was completely unable to handle this attack.

The football went into the net.

"GOAL! One to zero!"

"Datford's tactics paid off!"

"That was a beautiful combination! It would be impossible to be this perfect without practice, especially Gascoigne's passing and Lu Kai's forward run timing."

"The Bolton players signaled that Lu Kai was offside, but the linesman saw very clearly that Lu Kai was not offside, which is why I said their teamwork was perfect."

"Lu Kai successfully used his position as a full-back to deceive the opponent's defensive anticipation. If Lu Kai were a midfielder or a striker, even if he stood outside the penalty area, the opponent would still have to prevent him from breaking into the penalty area and scoring."

It has to be said that in an era when wingers were just beginning to adopt the opposite foot, the version of full-backs becoming wingers was far ahead of its time.

In the 14th minute, Ashley Young made a series of fancy dribbling moves on the left wing. Although he couldn't get past his opponent, he could pass the ball back.

Gilardino received the ball and took a long-range shot, winning a corner kick.

Gascoigne takes the corner kick.

Yaya Touré headed the ball towards the goal, but it didn't result in a shot on goal.

But Lescott was right at the post, heading the ball into the net.

However, he did not celebrate.

Even he knew that his position was truly outrageous, definitely offside.

Sure enough, the linesman raised his flag.

Offside, goal disallowed.

In the 17th minute, Real Madrid's defensive midfielder Ivan Campo and Yaya Touré, realizing that the situation was being suppressed too fiercely, engaged in a fierce battle.

The latter fell to the ground, prompting the team doctor to come in and examine him.

Thankfully, no one was injured.

In the 21st minute, Green Gunners besieged Bolton and completely took control of the ball.

Of course, this was also Bolton's "intentional indulgence".

They noticed that Ashley Young and Lu Kai, the two full-backs, were positioned very far forward, so they planned to lure them out and launch a counter-attack.

Drogba withdrew from the penalty area, and Duff immediately found him with a high-quality through ball.

Bruno immediately came up to interfere with Drogba.

Drogba received the ball and bounced up, but quickly headed it to the side to keep possession.

Valbuena received the ball and went down the wing in the penalty area, but had no chance and could only pass it back from the byline.

Lu Kai surged into the right side of the penalty area, facing a very obvious shooting motion towards the ball...

[Stride-based feint]!
After sending Campo flying, he followed up with his left foot to shoot.

Unfortunately, the quality is a bit poor, and it's slightly off-center.

Despite having the [Nedved's Left Boot] bonus for his left foot, Lu Kai's left foot is currently only at an average level, only half the quality of his right foot.

However, it is still quite unusual for a right-back to take a long-range shot from inside the penalty area.

This is why Lu Kai encountered almost no defense during these offensive plays, at most only one defender.

In the 23rd minute, Green Gun continued their siege.

After drawing enough people to the right, Lu Kai moved a long pass to the left.

Gilardino received the ball and made a through pass.

Ashley Young made a run down the wing, received the ball, and delivered a cutback pass.

Gascoigne curled a shot from outside the penalty area.

Unfortunately, it was touched by center-back Mason's outstretched leg and blocked out of bounds.

Otherwise, it could have been scored into the far corner.

Dartford's attack was like a storm.

Bolton have also played an attacking style this season, with a 5-0 victory over Aston Villa, a 3-2 win against Liverpool, and victories by two or three goals in the previous rounds.

As a result, they were completely dominated throughout the game today; anyone who didn't know better would have thought they were a defensive team.

Many club executives and celebrities came to the scene and were reminded of the match where Green Gunners led Chelsea 3-0 in the first half.

The camera even focused on Abu, revealing his shortcomings.

In the 29th minute, Valbuena pressed high up the pitch.

Bolton's left-back Charlton, wanting to break the deadlock, instead of retreating, launched a through ball.

Prepare to connect with left winger Djorkaeff.

However, Lu Kai had been lying in wait behind Djorkaeff, and suddenly accelerated, overtaking the retreating Djorkaeff and intercepting the ball first.

Then, a [Supercharged Scalpel] was used to pass diagonally from the right to the middle.

Drogba met the ball... and missed!
The football continued to roll to the left.

Gilardino, two or three meters away, received the ball in the penalty area, unmarked, and took a shot.

The football went straight into the net.

"GOAL! Two to zero! Dartford are too strong!"

"Bolton is simply unstoppable!"

"Lu Kai's main moves are intercepting the ball in midfield, making through passes in the attacking third, and even shooting inside the penalty area. How can this be considered a full-back? Even a winger playing like this would be considered too aggressive!"

Gilardino traveled a long way to find Lu Kai and celebrate with Zhu Xi, then said, "Lu, I feel great today."

Lu Kai laughed and said, "Then I'll have everyone pass you around a few more times."

Gilardino licked his lips and then withdrew.

He seems to have found the knack for fitting in at Dartford.

In the 38th minute, Bolton had possession of the ball in their own half.

Campo stood in the center-back position, slowly moving forward with the ball, and the team's overall formation also pressed forward.

Charlton, the left full-back, has already moved up, so he needs to drop back to maintain the four-man defense.

Teams that excel at attacking always have arrangements for their full-backs to push forward and for their defensive formation to be adjusted.

It's either a three-center-back formation or a defensive midfielder dropping back; the basic principle remains the same.

Most of Bolton's players had already crossed the halfway line.

Dartford suddenly pressed high up the pitch.

Because the opposing player with the ball entered Dartford's tactical "aggressive defensive zone".

In other words, no matter who has the ball, as long as the ball carrier approaches the halfway line, Dartford's forwards must immediately press and apply pressure to the opponent.

Otherwise, the opponent could organize their forces at their own pace and launch a high-quality attack.

If Campo had simply passed the ball back to the goalkeeper at that moment, he could have easily broken through the pressing.

But... Bolton has been playing for almost forty minutes, and they're finally about to cross the halfway line, ready to launch a positional attack.

If you suddenly pass the ball back, you'll become the scapegoat for the whole team.

The efforts of at least five or six players will be wasted as a result.

Moreover... when the opponent presses, it is also when the defensive formation breaks down.

Perhaps I can find the opportunity for a decisive pass!

Campo is, after all, a renowned player who came from Real Madrid to help the team. He has won the Champions League, La Liga, and the Copa del Rey. What kind of championship hasn't he won?

One must naturally possess the demeanor of a great general.

He pulled the ball back and turned halfway, trying to get past Drogba.

But Drogba pressed forward with unwavering determination, completely unfazed by the feint... or perhaps he was too fast to change direction in time.

Anyway, Drogba ran into Campo.

Campo then decided to find a way to contest Drogba, hold him off, and then pass the ball across to his teammate.

Upon impact, the other party proved to be far harder than he had imagined.

Campo was thrown off, staggering, but somehow didn't fall down.

Drogba then cleared the ball, which bounced to the right.

Valbuena, who was part of the encirclement, made a forward run and took the ball away.

Drogba blocked Campo's pursuit route, and only after Valbuena accelerated forward did he move behind Valbuena and flank to the right.

This pick-and-roll is perfect for someone who doesn't play basketball.

Valbuena dribbled the ball to the edge of the penalty area, facing opposing center-back Mason directly. He slowed down, waited a moment, and then passed the ball to his right.

Drogba dribbled into the penalty area and delivered a cross.

Gilardino pounced on the loose ball in front of the goal and slotted it home.

The football easily went into the net.

“GOAL!!!”

"Three to zero!" "Datford are playing well again today!"

"Bolton made a fatal mistake. But in fact, Dartford has often encountered this kind of thing since Chelsea."

"It's less about the opponent making mistakes and more about the inevitable result of Dartford's counter-pressing tactics and high-pressure attack in the midfield and forward areas."

On the sidelines, Ten Hag was somewhat disoriented: "This... can this be considered our strength? If one day, the teams we face don't make these kinds of mistakes, will we gradually fall into a passive position?"

Alfred was asked the question.

After all, he doesn't understand these things.

He looked at Modric.

This child has a wealth of theoretical knowledge. Although he can only play in some low-level matches due to a combination of factors such as physical condition, technique, and teamwork, he always gets high scores in exams.

Modric said, "The only team that can control its own team to the extreme is Arsenal."

Arsenal are now on a 30-game unbeaten run in the Premier League, including a 19-game winning streak at the end of last year, which has caused quite a stir.

"But the team that can control its opponents is the one that wins more championships!" Modric said. "So essentially, our current tactics are a superior tactic."

“I know you think this kind of control over the opponent is vague, uncertain, and changes with the opponent, like a castle in the air.”

"But isn't it the same with controlling yourself? Arsenal has every single hair on their head, and they've had draws depending on their opponents, haven't they?"

"There is no such thing as complete control over this world, not even over ourselves. So don't be afraid of possible changes and risks, and don't be obsessed with being certain of anything, because you simply can't be certain."

"Of course, controlling the referees is another level altogether."

Ten Hach felt increasingly uncomfortable as he listened.

This is definitely written in Alfred's "The Legacy of Yue Fei"!
After Modric finished speaking, he opened his notebook to check and confirmed that he had not made a mistake... This was from "Lu Xuan".

In the 43rd minute, Lescott also delivered a good penetrating pass to Toure.

After seeing Lu Kai come up, Tu Lei passed the message diagonally to Lu Kai.

Lu Kai received the ball and cut inside, compressing the space of the opposing full-back, and then passed it to Valbuena on the wing.

Valbuena was unmarked and delivered a perfect cross.

Drogba leaped high inside the penalty area and headed the ball into the net.

Four to zero!
The game was a blowout!
Even Chelsea were down 3-0 in the first half against Dartford's offensive onslaught.

Bolton's players are not as individually capable as Chelsea's, so a 4-0 scoreline is a reasonable outcome.

However, this kind of rationality is simply too unreasonable for fans who are not Dartford fans.

In the first minute of first-half stoppage time, during a Dartford attack, Yaya Toure's long-range shot was blocked by an opposing player, and he then kicked the ball long into the Greens' backfield.

Lescott controls the ball in front of the center circle and passes it to Gascoigne, who has come out to ask for the ball.

Gascoigne, in coordination with Ashley Young's run down the wing, delivered a through ball forward.

Ashley Young emerged victorious, surging deep into the left side of the penalty area to receive the ball, and then cut it back to the penalty spot with his left foot.

boom!
Lu Kai unleashed a powerful shot with his right foot.

The football went straight into the net.

"GOAL! Five to zero!"

"A massacre has taken place in Dartford!"

"This is horrible!"

"Lu Kai needs to give everyone an explanation. How could he, as a right-back, end up at the penalty spot!"

"If Ashley Young gives the impression of playing left-back, left midfielder, left winger, and a one-man army on the left flank..."

"So, my impression of Lu Kai is that he played every position on the field today! He could be anywhere! I wouldn't be surprised if he even did a one-two with Ashley Young!"

"Two goals and one assist! With seven goals, Lu Kai has once again widened the gap with the second-placed player in the EFL Cup top scorer list. The second-placed player is his teammate, who has scored five goals so far."

"Drogba, with four goals, is still in third place!"

The scene was too surreal.

It's hard to imagine how miserable Bolton must have been during halftime.

The speed at which he lost the ball was comparable to that of Usain Bolt.

Meanwhile, Ashley Young secretly took a bottle of champagne out of his bag at Dartford.

The team had previously had a much higher probability of losing than winning in the finals, and no one had mentioned how they would celebrate if they won.

With this comeback and singing career, Ashley Young has some ideas of her own.

But he dared not let anyone else know, otherwise the strict Mr. Alfred would surely punish him.

The lackey Modric would even say that he undermined morale before the battle.

But now, with the Dragons leading 5-0, isn't it his turn to put on a show?

He hid the champagne in the locker and shook it.

The lockers were all long, narrow cabinets, and Ashley Young's hand was probably placed at his crotch.

Amolin saw Ashley Young's actions immediately.

This……

He quickly drew the attention of the others.

For a moment, everyone in the locker room was watching Ashley Young lewdly "twitch" in front of the locker.

Halftime, locker room, doing this.

Even Patton thought it was a bit outrageous.

Do you still have the energy to run in the second half?

"Brothers, look this way!" Ashley Young shouted as he placed the champagne bottle, wrapped in his clothes, in front of his stomach.

He found that his teammates were very cooperative, and they all looked at him.

Modric and others even took out their phones or DV cameras to film.

"Five-nil at halftime, time to pop the champagne!"

boom!
Ashley Young pried off the bottle stopper.

They smashed a light bulb on the locker room ceiling.

puff!
Champagne gushed out and began to be poured over the entire team.

In an instant, the entire locker room was a mess.

The teammates were all hiding.

Many people who didn't see it clearly mistook it for Ashley Young's... well, you know.

While marveling at the young man's strength, which allowed him to break a light bulb, I wondered if Ashley Young's valve was broken after spraying so much water.

Will this just kill him?

The mere thought that this was the sweet dew of Yang made them want to avoid it.

After being sprayed, Ten Hach dipped his finger in the champagne, took a sip, and then said, "It's champagne, everyone, don't be afraid, it's champagne!"

Vardy was still shaken.

I'm not afraid anymore.

But why weren't you afraid before you were sure?
What if this isn't champagne?

Alfred was unsure whether to suppress the attack, so he looked at Lu Kai.

Seeing that Lu Kai nodded, he then indulged Ashley Young's antics.

For a moment, the entire Dartford locker room became a sea of ​​joy.

Gilardino was even moved to tears.

He was captivated by the atmosphere here.

He never intended to stay here long. Due to Dartford's resurgence, Serie A teams contacted him during the winter break.

Parma, Fiorentina, Sampdoria, Lazio, and so on.

However, none of his favorite Serie A teams were included.

But if he really had to leave, he hoped he could take something with him.

But what should I bring?

Ashley Young gave him the answer today!
He will bring the championship tradition of opening champagne at midfield to the next team he joins!

AC Milan: Don't come any closer!

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The Dartford midfielders couldn't keep their champagne-puffing antics a secret; their laughter and cheers were heard not only by the staff outside the door but also by Bolton on the other side.

This is the ultimate humiliation.

Therefore, when the second half passed through the players' tunnel, all the staff paid close attention to the Dartford players.

Even if you actually drink champagne, the taste isn't that strong.

But if you pour it on your body or jersey, it will taste too salty.

So the second half has just begun.

Various media outlets have published headlines about this, sparking heated debate among netizens.

Sky Sports: "Early celebrations! According to staff, Dartford may have started their title celebrations early at halftime!"

BBC: "According to insiders, if Dartford have a significant lead in the first half, they will arrange a champagne celebration at halftime!"

Kicker: "Crazy football! Green Gunners led 5-0 in the first half, popped champagne at halftime, and played drunkenly in the second half!"

Gazzetta dello Sport: "There's nothing wrong with Dartford's approach. When they've secured a lead, celebrating helps relieve pressure on the players, allowing them to perform better in the second half!"

Mundo Deportivo: "Champagne at halftime? Green Rangers have underage players in their squad, they should be disqualified from the EFL Cup final!"

Diario Sport: "Disrespect for opponents is a disgrace to football! Lu Kai should be banned for life? And even if Ronaldinho smokes, drinks, gets tattoos, and goes clubbing every day, he's still a good girl... I mean, a good player!"

Ronaldinho's personal update: "I only drink a very small amount of alcohol during the off-season, I don't smoke, and I haven't been to any nightclubs in Barcelona yet. I'm a real man."

Iniesta liked the post and commented: "Bro, I understand you, one fan is worth ten haters."

Xiao Luo immediately replied: "You really had a tough time before."

In the 48th minute, Bolton scored a goal to tell Dartford, "You've angered us!"

This goal was a result of Djorkaeff's excellent passing skills and imaginative play.

They broke through Green Gun's defenses.

It has nothing to do with champagne.

Because the Dartford players didn't drink the champagne, they just sprayed it.

But if you ask whether it affected your performance, perhaps it did, because you can't prove it didn't.

In the 55th minute, Dartford continued to play aggressively, or rather, even more aggressively.

Gascoigne played a through ball.

Influenced by the champagne, Gilardino executed a wildly imaginative back-to-the-basket pass.

Unfortunately, his subsequent shot was brilliantly saved by the opposing goalkeeper.

In the 60th minute, both sides made substitutions.

The opposing team substituted Moreno for Flandersson, a like-for-like substitution in midfield.

Green Gunners substituted Vardy for Valbuena and Amorin for Gascoigne.

Let the younger players come up and experience it.

This is an opportunity that would be considered a luxury even in the wealthiest families.

I wonder how many people envy Dartford's Vardy.

The starting point was too high.

The other young players were honed through playing in the Premier League.

Vardy honed his skills in the finals.

In the 62nd minute, Campbell launched an attack with a long pass.

Nolan and Davis engaged in a chaotic pressing battle with Lescott and Duff.

Okocha joined in just in time, sending a through ball.

Djorkaeff broke into the penalty area but was marked by Lu Kai, and his shooting opportunities became increasingly scarce. In the end, his shot from a tight angle only hit the side netting.

In the 71st minute, Amorim and Lescott made a passing error.

One of them just came on, and the other's passing skills were never great, but he's been practicing a lot lately, so it's not surprising that they made such a mistake.

Duff eventually paid the price with a yellow card to stop the opponent's attack.

Alfred launched into a tirade against Lescott.

Don't be too polite to the British stars.

These are the kinds of people who get cocky as soon as they achieve a little success.

It also serves as a warning to others.

After this incident, Dartford's players have fully returned to match fitness.

In the 74th minute, Ashley Young crossed from the left wing.

Drogba headed the ball, but it was interfered with and he couldn't get a shot off.

Toure, who was behind him, carried the ball to the right.

Vardy chased the ball, while Charlton forced his way out, wanting to bully the young man.

However, under the tutelage of Green Gunners and the influence of Ashley Young and the French duo, Vardy's dribbling skills have improved significantly, mainly due to a change in his mindset.

It's not just about blindly rushing in.

He almost perfectly replicated Ribery's "forced turn" in that Chelsea match, completely outmaneuvering Charlton.

Lu Kai charged into the penalty area.

Vardy immediately passed the ball.

Lu Kai made a sudden stop to shake off Okocha, but then immediately accelerated and completed a run down the right side of the penalty area.

boom!
Cross from the baseline.

[The Crescent Moon Blade - Beckham - The Master]!
Directly lock the Gilardino.

The latter jumped up and headed the ball into the goal.

"GOAL! Six to one!"

"Datford are back in form!"

"Gilardino has completed a hat-trick, and the Parma star has been reborn at Green Gunners! Many Serie A teams are paying attention to him."

"After this match, I have no doubt that Juventus and both Milan clubs will be interested in him!"

"In my opinion, he is the Italian version of Shevchenko!"

Dartford then made their final substitution.

Modric replaced Toure, allowing him to experience the atmosphere of the final; things are finally getting better.

For Bolton, Jennerkopoulos replaced Nolan, and the right-back position was changed accordingly.

Forward Pedersen replaced right-back Hunter to strengthen the attack and try to score more goals to salvage the team's reputation.

In the 83rd minute, Ashley Young made a run down the left flank but couldn't find an opportunity, so he passed the ball back to Amorim.

Amorim passes the ball across to Essien.

Essien saw an opportunity and delivered a through ball.

Modric, who was not being taken seriously by the opponent, made a forward run down the right flank and surprisingly created a one-on-one opportunity, receiving the ball inside the right side of the penalty area.

Mason rushed over.

However, Modric's quick stops and turns demonstrated his technical skill.

Keep in mind that he was promoted to the first team from Croatia's top club, a leapfrog development.

If he received the same treatment as Kranjcar, who was brought in through connections, he would now be the midfield maestro of Dinamo Zagreb.

In terms of refining minor technical skills, he is even better than Ashley Young.

However, due to a lack of experience in the Bosnian league, his technique became severely distorted under high-intensity competition.

But this means there's no resistance.

After getting past Mason, Modric immediately unleashed a left-footed shot, showcasing his well-rounded skills.

The ball flew straight towards the near corner.

The opposing goalkeeper misjudged the situation, thinking he was going to shoot into the far corner.

"GOAL! Seven to one!"

"This young player from Croatia has performed well; he has made several good appearances as a substitute recently."

"If you don't know him, just search for the players who were elbowed by Lu Kai and you'll remember him. That was his classic moment."

The match was about to end in the 87th minute.

Bolton also made a final effort.

Kasper controlled the ball for a long time, drawing the opponent's attention before preparing to make a penetrating through pass.

The ball ended up at the feet of the opposing striker, Pedersen.

Kaspatto is too big.

Pedersen burst into the penalty area and fired a low shot to score.

Two to seven!
It wasn't a celebration or anything like that; it was just expressing my professional attitude.

The referee was very professional and actually gave extra time.

In the third minute of stoppage time, Green Gunners pressed high up the pitch, and Bolton capitalized on the opportunity to launch a counter-attack.

Djorkaeff delivered a crucial through ball from the edge of the penalty area, but his pass to Pedersen was marked out by Lescott.

Lescott cleared the ball out of the penalty area.

After receiving the ball, Essien feigned passing it out, but actually dribbled forward himself.

Vardy moved up to the wing, creating a position to receive the ball.

Essien passes the ball to Vardy.

Vardy swept the ball across the field.

The quality is not high.

A half-high ball is difficult for teammates to handle.

Neither Drogba nor the opposing defender managed to touch the ball.

But Gilardino collided with the ball at the far post.

The goal was breached passively.

"GOAL! Eight to two! We might finally know what kind of wine Dartford was playing at midfield! It must be the 1982 Lafite!"

"Gilardino was absolutely phenomenal today! He scored four goals!"

"In this way, he caught up with Lu Kai and shared the honor of the League Cup Golden Boot with him!"

"Of course, Lu Kai's performance today was undoubtedly the best. As a right-back, he scored two goals and provided two assists while also participating in various defensive plays. He played like Beckenbauer and Matthäus!"

"Alright, the referee has blown the whistle! Stopped time is over, and the match is finally over."

"Congratulations to Dartford, they've made history! This is the biggest scoreline in English professional football history!"

"At the same time, they also achieved a great feat, becoming the second team after Liverpool to win the EFL Cup for three consecutive years!"

"However, unlike Liverpool, who were always in the top league at the time, Dartford was the only team to win the EFL Cup for three consecutive years in three different leagues: League One, League Two, and League Three!"

"They are truly legendary!"

After the match, before the awards ceremony stage was set up, Lu Kai, as the best player of the match, was interviewed by the media.

Reporters are only interested in one thing now.

Reporter: "Lu Kai, did you really drink champagne during halftime? Please answer honestly!"

Lu Kai smiled slightly: "Actually, that's just a champagne-flavored beverage developed by our Green Gun Tea Princess. It smells like wine, but it's not wine."

"Just like milk-flavored drinks, they are not actually milk."

"If people like it, we will launch it to the market in our store later."

“I want to reiterate that we did not disrespect Bolton in any way. In fact, it was because we respected them that we ended up with this score.”

"In my opinion, Bolton is also a very good team. They never give up, and even when they were at a huge disadvantage, they still managed to score two goals in the second half. So I hope everyone will give them enough applause and attention. They are winners too!"

Lu Kai's composure deflated Bolton's emotions.

If there's a ladder, then go down.

After all, this defeat was too crushing. No matter how they hold the post-match press conference, it's impossible to turn the tide. They might as well accept Lu Kai's goodwill.

Reporter: "You're about to receive your award, so please allow me to ask one last question. Regarding your relentless and powerful offensive, people have given you several nicknames. Which one do you prefer? Is it Asen Gatling, Datlin, or Chain Gun?"

Lu Kai thought for a moment: "Arsenal's attack has been equally strong this season, they are more worthy of being called Arsenal Gatlin."

"Dutrin sounds too much like a treatment for athlete's foot."

"Chain gun, automatic rifle, chain machine gun, then why not call it China Gun?"

"It's similar to a chain gun, yet it also reflects our unique characteristics. If it were a translation, 'Chinese Chain Gun' would be acceptable!"

"In short, I hope everyone remembers that in England, besides the invincible Arsenal Red Gun, there is also an indestructible China Gun!"

The awards ceremony then began.

(End of this chapter)