So what if I'm just strolling around the field? My shots are guaranteed to go in.
Chapter 73 Youth Grand Final
The pass wasn't of high quality; it landed a bit too far back and was too fast.
Mazzitelli judged the landing point and prepared to head the ball away.
He held his position, thinking: This pass is no threat at all.
But at that very moment, Lin Fan suddenly activated!
Instead of waiting for the ball to fall, he met it head-on at least 25 meters from the goal and made a move that shocked the entire stadium—
The fish leaps to the top!
"Lin Fan... what is he doing?!" Zhang Xuan exclaimed, "He's leaping to the top from that position?!"
Mazzitelli was stunned; he had never seen anyone dive for a header from the edge of the penalty area. This was completely illogical!
But Lin Fan's body was already fully extended, and his forehead accurately struck the incoming ball!
Not a light touch, but a full-force surge to the top!
The ball was headed out with a dull but powerful "bang"!
After leaving Lin Fan's forehead, the ball flew straight toward the goal like a cannonball!
There is no rotation, no arc, only pure speed and power!
The Bayern goalkeeper was initially positioned further forward, ready to rush out and catch the high ball.
When Lin Fan leaped to the top, he froze for half a second before realizing the danger and hurriedly retreating.
But it was too late!
The ball flew through the air for less than a second before hurtling from the edge of the penalty area straight into the top left corner of the goal!
The goalkeeper made a diving save, his arm fully extended, his fingertips still at least 20 centimeters from the ball!
"Whoosh!"
The ball slammed into the net, lifting it high into the air!
Goal!
A world-class goal! An incredible world-class goal! A diving header from the edge of the penalty area!
The entire Allianz Arena fell silent instantly!
Bayern Munich fans gaped, their flags frozen in mid-air.
The Bayern players stood frozen in place, with Mazzitelli still in the position of preparing to head the ball away.
Hoffman's eyes widened in disbelief at what he was seeing.
The Dortmund players were stunned. They looked at the ball in the goal, then at Lin Fan who was still lying on the ground, their minds blank.
On the sidelines, Coach Maister stood with his mouth agape and his hands covering his head.
The assistant coach's tactical board fell to the ground with a "thud".
In the VIP box, Klopp suddenly stood up, knocking over a water glass on the table. Kent's pen fell to the floor, but he didn't notice.
The television broadcast showed the scene over and over again: Lin Fan diving to head the ball from the edge of the penalty area, sending it flying like a missile into the top corner.
The silence lasted for about three seconds.
Then--
"GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!" Zhang Xuan's roar almost pierced through the microphone.
"Lin Fan! Lin Fan! Incredible goal! Unbelievable! A diving header from the edge of the penalty area! 3-2! Dortmund takes the lead again!"
"A god descended from heaven! This is absolutely divine! I've been commentating on football for over twenty years, and I've never seen a goal like this! Never!"
"Bayern equalized less than five minutes ago! Just five minutes! Lin Fan responded with a goal that will go down in history! That's what a superstar is! That's what a hero does in crucial moments!"
On the pitch, the Dortmund players finally realized what was happening.
"My God! Lin! What did you do?!" Schneider was the first to rush over and tackled Lin Fan, who had just gotten up from the ground.
"You're insane! You're fucking insane!" Kay lunged at him, "A diving header from the edge of the penalty area?! What were you thinking?!"
"But it's in! It's in!" Webber roared. "3-2! We're in the lead again!"
The Dortmund players celebrated wildly, piling on top of Lin Fan and forming a human pyramid.
This celebration was crazier and more exciting than any before.
In the away stands, Dortmund fans went from hell to heaven, erupting in deafening cheers and waving yellow flags wildly.
The little girl who had been crying just moments before now smiled through her tears and jumped and cheered with her father.
Bayern Munich fans were stunned, some holding their heads in their hands, others staring blankly as the scoreboard changed from 2-2 to 3-2.
They couldn't understand how, having just tied the score, they could fall behind again in the blink of an eye, and in such an absurd way.
The Bayern players were even more unable to accept it. Hofmann stood there, his face ashen.
Mazzitelli knelt on the ground, covering his face with his hands.
The goalkeeper angrily kicked the goalpost.
Bowman shook his head, muttering to himself, "This can't be..."
Hermann erupted in fury on the sidelines, slamming his water bottle to the ground and yelling at his players, "Focus! Where is your focus?! How could you let him head the ball from that position?!"
But everyone knows that this goal conceded cannot be entirely blamed on the defense.
Who would have thought someone would attempt a diving header from the edge of the penalty area? And with such high quality?
In the VIP box, Klopp finally sat down. He turned to look at Kent, and both of them saw shock and admiration in each other's eyes.
"This..." Klopp couldn't find the right words for a moment, "This is not scientific."
Kent took a deep breath: "But that's football. Sometimes, a flash of genius can change everything."
"This wasn't a flash of inspiration," Klopp shook his head. "Look at his movement, it's completely fluid, powerful, and precise. It wasn't a fluke; he genuinely wanted to kick it that way and was confident he could score."
On the field, the celebrations finally ended. Lin Fan climbed up from the crowd, his jersey covered in grass clippings, but a calm smile remained on his face.
He looked at Hoffmann, without mockery or gestures, simply watching calmly.
But that calm gaze was more powerful than any mockery.
Hoffman avoided Lin Fan's gaze and gritted his teeth as he walked towards the center circle.
"Dear viewers, if you just turned on your TV, let me tell you, you missed one of the most incredible goals in football history." Zhang Xuan was still excited.
"Lin Fan of Borussia Dortmund U19, in the 70th minute of the match, less than five minutes after Bayern Munich equalized, scored a diving header from 25 meters out to put Dortmund ahead again!"
"3-2! Dortmund takes the lead again! This goal will go down in the history of the Youth Cup, and I dare say it will go down in the history of football!"
"The Bayern players must be feeling incredibly dejected right now. They completely dominated Dortmund in the second half, finally equalized, and thought victory was in sight, only to be dealt another blow by such an unbelievable goal."
"There are still twenty minutes left in the game, but the pressure is now completely on Bayern. They have to attack again, but their mentality is different now. And Dortmund's morale is soaring!"
On the pitch, Bayern Munich kicks off.
The game restarted, but the atmosphere had completely changed.
Bayern's attack is no longer as fluid and confident as before; their passing has become more erratic, and their running has become less aggressive.
Dortmund, on the other hand, were in high spirits, their defense was more resolute, and their counter-attacks were more decisive.
In the 73rd minute, Dortmund intercepted the ball and launched a counter-attack. Lin Fan dribbled past his opponent and was brought down by a tactical foul from Mazzitli.
The referee showed another yellow card, and Mazzitelli received his second yellow card, resulting in a red card and his dismissal from the field!
"Red card! Mazzitelli has been sent off! Bayern's situation is getting worse!" Zhang Xuan exclaimed.
Mazzitelli walked off the pitch in frustration, while Herrmann waved angrily from the sidelines.
Bayern Munich will play with ten men!
Dortmund gained a numerical advantage, and the balance of the game began to tilt.
The Allianz Arena was completely silent. Bayern fans looked at the scoreboard and the fact that they were down to ten men, and felt a deep sense of despair.
In the VIP box, Klopp smiled: "Now, Dortmund has a chance to secure the victory."
Kent nodded: "Lin Fan's goal not only gave Bayern the lead, but more importantly, it destroyed Bayern's morale, causing them to become impatient and commit fouls."
On the pitch, Dortmund players high-fived each other, their eyes gleaming with victory.
Lin Fan stood in front of the free kick, watching Bayern's chaotic defensive organization, Hofmann's unwilling eyes, and the crazy Dortmund fans in the away stands.
There are still twenty minutes left in the game.
They are one step closer to the championship.
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