Team Spirit

Chapter 238 Conquering Ligue 1!

In the second half, the two sides changed sides and started the game again.

In the 46th minute, Malouda made a powerful breakthrough and swept the ball across the penalty area with his left foot.

Unfortunately, Kalou ran too far, and Vidic cleared the way.

Lu Kai asked Pepe to also participate in the defense.

Malouda was a true powerhouse today, Lyon's star player.

In the 49th minute, Mendes' long-range shot from outside the box was caught by Van der Sar.

In the 52nd minute, Ribery received the ball on the right and delivered a through pass.

Giroud moved to the right early to receive the ball.

Lu Kai drove through the middle and into the penalty area.

Giroud makes a cutback pass.

Casapa attempted a close-range sliding tackle to block the shot, but instead slid the ball towards his own goal.

Fortunately, Coupet reacted quickly and prevented an own goal.

Unfortunately, the ball didn't bounce towards Lu Kai and was eventually cleared by Chris.

In the 57th minute, Lu Kai delivered a cross from the left flank at a 45-degree angle.

Vardy makes a sliding tackle and scores.

Unfortunately, the difficulty was too high, and it only went up in the sky.

In the 63rd minute, Lyon, who were trailing, made their first substitution.

The team's best young player, Ben Arfa, replaced Pedretti and took over as the right attacking midfielder.

Although Ben Arfa and Benzema are both considered among the four little swans of France, Ben Arfa received far more attention than Benzema during this period.

In the 66th minute, Ben Arfa came on and immediately created a threat.

After receiving a pass from Wiltord on the right flank, he dribbled past several defenders and broke into the penalty area before delivering a cross.

Kalou received the ball, turned, and fired a shot, but the ball hit the post and bounced out.

Malouda picked up the ball on the left and crossed it, but Kompany blocked it out of bounds with his body.

In the 69th minute, it was Ben Arfa's dribbling that stirred things up again, as he dribbled laterally outside the penalty area.

He made a cross to the left and found Abidal making a run.

The latter adjusted his angle and took a shot.

But Kompany and Pepe moved quickly, blocking the ball.

The football bounced high and leaped into the penalty area.

Malouda, facing the goal, volleyed the ball with his left foot.

He actually hit a miraculous shot!

The football went straight into the far corner of the net.

Van der Sar couldn't even make a save.

"GOAL!"

"Malouda scores his second goal! He helps Lyon equalize!"

"The Green Gunners have their Green Youngsters, and France has its own Little Li!"

"Ben Arfa's talent is turning into fighting power, and he can help this team in the Champions League!"

Benzema was envious watching Ben Arfa celebrate wildly from the stands.

Why wasn't it myself appearing on the field?
This is also the predicament of a center.

Generally speaking, head coaches are more willing to give opportunities to newcomers in the winger position.

One is that speed is needed on the flanks, and young people have the most speed.

Secondly, problems on the flanks won't directly threaten the goal. However, problems in the middle are often more fatal, including those involving the central strikers.

Lu Kai looked at Ben Alpha, who had created a series of threats.

This player has a strong impact, and Barton alone can't handle him.

Pepe is going to help defend Malouda again, so it's inevitable that he won't be able to take good care of him.

To solve this problem, either Lu Kai should be forced to retreat and engage in defense.

Alternatively, they would have to add more players to the midfield.

In previous seasons, Lu Kai would definitely have chosen the former.

This season, Lu Kai's main focus is on playing his own game and having fun, without needing to consider the team, since the team isn't particularly strong to begin with.

So, at Lu Kai's signal, Dartford also began making substitutions.

"Midfield star Modric has replaced Giroud, which means... Lu Kai has moved to the center forward position."

"This way, Modric can help Barton on defense and provide help defense against Ben Arfa."

"Although Lu Kai's positioning at center forward is not as advanced as Giroud's, and his physical confrontations are not as direct as Giroud's, his individual ability is enough to ensure the firepower of the forward line."

In the 72nd minute, with Modric's help, Barton successfully intercepted Ben Arfa's pass.

Barton then passed the ball to Vardy.

Vardy broke through on the left and crossed the ball.

Lu Kai and Casapa engaged in a fierce battle, and although Lu Kai headed the ball, he was unable to create an opportunity to shoot.

Lu Kai then gave Vardy a thumbs up.

Keep playing like this, no problem.

In the 75th minute, Ribery successfully cut inside from the right flank using his individual skill.

He made a sudden stop and cross from inside the penalty area.

This pass was extremely deceptive, shaking off Diarra, who was marking him closely.

However, this also means that accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Lu Kai overran the penalty area and could only manage a weak hook shot.

The football flew into the stands.

Lyon fans burst into laughter.

Turns out even the world's number one person masturbates!
Ashley Young: ???
In the 76th minute, both teams made substitutions again.

Lyon substituted Fred for Carew, updating their center forward position.

Green Gunners replaced Vardy with Mertens.

In the 81st minute, Ben Arfa learned his lesson and stopped attacking down the right flank, instead going down the right side.

This reduces the pressure encountered during breakthroughs to some extent.

Wiltord was also experienced enough to constantly move in and out of position on the right flank, disrupting Barton and Modric's defense.

Ben Arfa seized the opportunity to deliver a beautiful 45-degree cross.

Green Gun likes to target the backline.

But Lyon likes to go for the near post.

Compared to the previous center, Caru, Fred is less tall and less strong.

However, as a highly respected veteran center forward, his positioning ability is far superior, and he has excellent chemistry with Ben Arfa in passing.

He lunged forward with a diving header at the near post.

The difficulty level is extremely high.

It was precisely this kind of high-difficulty shot that was able to get past Van der Sar's ten fingers.

"GOAL!"

"3-2! Lyon takes the lead!"

"Ben Arfa delivered another brilliant performance, providing an assist for Fred."

"This is what they mean by changing the personnel is like changing the knife."

"Lyon is still stronger than Dartford in terms of overall performance."

"The young guys with green guns still need more practice."

In the 83rd minute, the Green Guns launched an attack.

Ashley Young made a run down the right flank and received a pass from Modric.

The two were fiercely competitive in private, but never missed an opportunity on the football field.

Ashley Young's biography is in progress.

Lu Kai headed the ball across at the far post, sending it down into the box.

Coupet intercepted the ball before Mertens could reach it.

The two then collided.

Mertens was shown a yellow card by the referee.

In the 86th minute, the match was about to end.

Lyon also abandoned their attack and focused entirely on defense, aiming to secure a home victory.

They don't want Green to score too many goals, since away goals can be decisive in crucial moments.

The Champions League is not the EFL Cup.

Green Gun made a series of passes outside Lyon's penalty area.

When Ribery made a cross to Modric on the right flank, the ball hit the referee.

The referee blew his whistle to stop the game.

The ball is thrown up from its spot, and after it falls, the game restarts.

But... Modric, standing to the side, was turning around and slowly walking towards the ball.

His attitude confused the Lyon players.

The latter were already exhausted, so they were naturally willing to slow down the pace in the final moments.

Modric walked to the ball, turned halfway and fired a shot into the penalty area.

At this moment, all the players on both sides were dumbfounded, except for... Lu Kai!
Lu Kai surged forward into the penalty area, outmaneuvering Casapa to get to the ball and then made a sliding tackle.

He could have slid in and shot directly at the goal. But Coupet has time to react, so he might not have scored.

Therefore, Lu Kai chose to perform a flying tackle sweep.

boom!
Mertens, unmarked on the left, slotted the ball into the empty net.

"GOAL! Three to three!"

"Lu Kai assists Mertens! The substitutions on the Green Gunners' side have also paid off."

"I believe that after today, French fans will have a clear understanding of Lu Kai's strength. He is really strong; he almost single-handedly stopped the advance of Ligue 1 giants Lyon."

"One goal and two assists! Lu Kai is undoubtedly the best player of this game!"

"Modric is a really smart player. His feints fooled everyone, including the cameras!"

"It's no wonder that the outside media has always had a low opinion of him, especially the BBC's paid version, which often calls Modric a 'ball thief'."

"I initially thought it was someone deliberately buying articles to spread rumors, but now it seems to be true."

"Anyway, Lyon fans definitely think Modric stole a goal from them!"

Sure enough, the Lyon fans at the stadium didn't criticize Mertens for scoring the goal or Lu Kai for providing the assist; instead, they threw water bottles at Modric for his quick serve.

Modric was in a very awkward situation at one point.

Just when people thought the game would end in a draw.

Malouda's cross from near the penalty area struck Pepe's arm as Pepe was actively retreating into the box to defend.

Pepe knew something was wrong right then and there.

The referee awarded a penalty kick.

Pepe was very agitated and tried to explain, even to the point of...threatening the referee.

If the Green Gunners hadn't acted quickly, restraining Pepe and distracting the referee, Pepe would probably have received a card.

Of course, the referee was already under immense pressure for awarding a penalty in the final moments that could directly affect the outcome of the game.

He didn't want to continue offending Green Gun, so he didn't play his card.

Wiltord will take the penalty.

Ten seconds later, the Gerland Stadium exploded.

"Four to three! Wiltord scores from the penalty spot!"

"Although Arsenal failed to defeat Green Gunners recently, Wiltord, who is also an Arsenal player, helped his former club get revenge in the European competition."

"In this way, despite Green Gun's fierce counterattack, Leon still had the last laugh."

"Unfortunately, the second phase of Green is full of mediocre people, and no one can really help Lu Kai."

"Green Guns lost, but Lu Kai didn't!"

"Lu Kai is invincible, but alas, his teammates are all in the CBA!"

The camera repeatedly focuses on Lu Kai, aiming to portray him as a heroic lone hero worthy of praise and remembrance.

Even Lu Kai himself lamented that Green Gunners would likely have a tough time getting past Lyon in the Champions League this season.

This Lyon team was equivalent to the future PSG. They had no pressure in the league and were conserving their energy for the Champions League. While they might not win the title, reaching the quarterfinals would be as easy as drinking water for them.

In the first minute of stoppage time, the Green Gunners launched a furious attack.

Modric's long-range shot was blocked by Casapa's body.

After retrieving the ball on the perimeter, Ben Arfa chipped it over Barton, who was eager to commit a tactical foul.

He showed off to the naughty boy.

Ben Alfa then advanced rapidly, making a deep run and launching a super counterattack.

Alfred's heart was in his throat.

As Ben Arfa charged into the penalty area, Van der Sar made a move to intercept him, then slowly retreated, creating a clear deterrent effect.

Ben Arfa struggled to find a shooting opportunity, then remembered his teammate and prepared to pass the ball across to Fred, who was making a run forward.

As a result, his feet lost their footing.

It turned out that Philippe Luis had successfully tracked back and poked the ball out of bounds.

Phil's speed is quite outstanding.

Ben Arfa then lay down in the penalty area to rest for a while.

When the camera focused on him, he appeared radiant.

He almost stabbed Green Gun again.

What else could this be but a young hero?
Ben Arfa won a corner kick for Lyon.

But Lyon's head coach frowned, a hint of unease in his expression.

To be honest, with only one minute left in the game, Green Gun doesn't have many good opportunities.

Their attacking coordination still suffers from a lack of understanding, making it difficult for them to break down Lyon's tight pressing formation.

Lyon can win as long as they stay in the box.

But we can't just give up a corner kick that's already in our grasp.

After all, corner kicks are a way to score goals with a very high success rate.

Lyon began setting up their corner kicks.

Out of caution, Casapa, Abidal, and Clairchi all stayed behind.

boom!
Lyon takes a corner kick.

Vidic stood out, outjumping Diarra to head the ball away.

Pepe caught up with the ball and launched a long kick towards the attacking third.

But Thiago Mendes, a midfielder honed by Mourinho at Porto and Chelsea, is full of fighting spirit.

He directly flew at close range to block the gun muzzle.

The soccer ball bounced diagonally to the right.

Ashley Young headed the ball to Ribery, who was not far away.

After receiving the ball in mid-air, Ribery launched it forward into the middle of the field before it even hit the ground.

Green Gun launches a swift counterattack!
Lu Kai received the ball in the center circle.

Lyon's three players had quickly retreated to their own half, and no one was bothering Lu Kai.

Everyone initially thought Lu Kai would dribble the ball, which would give Lyon's three defenders time to adjust their positions, etc.

As it turns out, Lu Kai was even more extreme than Ribery.

Ribery at least had to pick a kick.

But Lu Kai met the incoming ball with a half-turn and a powerful shot.

Initiate [Rocket Pass].

This passing method is exactly the same as Modric's previous quick kick-offs, both of which involve launching an attack directly at the goal while the player's back is to the goal.

Extremely sharp.

This passing method is closely related to a player's passing ability, physical flexibility, vision, mental modeling, and ability to maintain balance during rotations without getting dizzy.

Only Modric and Lu Kai possess this skill within the Green Gun team.

There aren't many players in the entire football world who can execute this kick.

Modric relies on his talent.

Lu Kai's strength definitely comes from his skills.

Mertens sprinted quickly, outmaneuvered Klejci, and received the ball.

Lyon's defense, which initially thought it had a lead and time to adjust, quickly fell behind Mertens and could only chase.

"Mertens has a one-on-one opportunity and he dribbles into the penalty area."

"Coupet comes out... Mertens shoots... and saves!"

"Coupet has done a great job!"

"Coupet...goal!"

In the shot, the football bounces towards the penalty spot.

Casapa and Abidal both turned and rushed toward the ball.