The template of Madoka Kaname: I rose from adversity to the summit.

Chapter 131 High-Speed Direction Change, Side Lane Demolition

The pattering raindrops pelted the faces of the Napoli players, who watched Yuan Meng celebrate with grim expressions.

The consensus among them was that number 7 on the other side was extremely difficult to deal with.

Ghulam, who had just been forcibly eaten, covered his mouth and said something to Albiol, who nodded solemnly.

The game restarted, and Napoli continued their relentless attack; being down by one goal only fueled their competitive spirit.

Amidst a chorus of cheers, Hamsik delivered a superb diagonal pass.

"Schöne made a mistake in intercepting the ball, which suddenly moved to the right flank. Jorginho made a forward run and delivered a through ball!"

"Ferghefer, go for it!"

"Too slow! Right winger Callejon makes a run down the wing and sweeps across the middle!"

"Sanchez, excellent blocking!"

Mertens' shot was blocked.

"Watch out for the top of the arc!"

"Insigne has the ball, he's cut into the penalty area!"

"Yuan Shen and Feltman launch a double attack!"

boom--!

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A deafening roar erupted from the São Paulo stadium as the referee blew his whistle.

Yuan Meng and Feltman immediately surrounded the referee, they clearly touched the ball!

It was no use; the referee insisted on awarding a penalty.

"Mertens stepped up to the penalty spot, and his run-up had a noticeable change in rhythm."

"It's in, no doubt about it. Onana isn't good at saving penalties."

"Mertens took that shot very calmly, pushing it into the corner."

Captain Feltman walked up to Onana: "It's okay, we just tied it. Just make sure your footwork is good."

Onana's passing technique was crucial in this match. Facing high pressing, passing the ball to the goalkeeper was the answer, essentially transforming him into a third center-back and adding another passing option.

Therefore, he must not let his mindset become chaotic.

In the last ten minutes of the first half, both sides persisted with short passes down the left flank, occasionally making long passes, but the effect was not good.

Ajax's tall striker, Dolberg, had a tough time, getting bullied in the penalty area by Koulibaly, and his high crosses were ineffective.

Napoli is the same; their center forward Mertens plays as a false nine, frequently dropping back to assist with short passes, and lacks the ability to contest high balls.

The two sides shook hands and drew in the first half.

Ten Hag didn't make many adjustments, and Ajax would never go on the defensive in the second half; that would be suicide.

Napoli's high-pressing tactics won't allow their backline players to comfortably control the ball.

In other words, this is a fierce, cutthroat competition where both sides are flooring the accelerator, and it's a battle to see who dies first.

"Yuan Meng, it's time. You'll take over the game in the second half."

Yuan Meng had been waiting for this order for a long time, and an excited smile appeared on her lips.

"No problem, I didn't use up much energy in the first half."

Neres glanced at Yuan Meng: "Of course you're not exhausted, but I'm almost dead from exhaustion."

"You've worked hard. Just wait for the second half to come in handy." Yuan Meng was quite supportive.

Both teams returned to the field, and the drizzle had stopped.

Yuan Meng stepped on the grass to test its feel.

Not bad. There was very little rain today, and the slightly damp grass is an advantage for passing and possession teams, making the ball roll more smoothly.

"Teng Hag has changed his strategy. Now Yuan Shen is in charge of the game, and Veltman is moving up to support him."

"Yuan Shen passed the ball to Van de Beek, who made a forward run, and the latter tapped the ball back."

"A smooth one-two pass, Yuan Shen passes the ball to the wing, and then cuts inside."

"Feltman's through ball!"

"Yuan Shen starts going on a rampage, racing against Gulam!"

"Be careful of Albiol, his positioning is very sophisticated."

"Yuan Shen noticed the trap and retrieved the ball beforehand!"

"Holy crap, Jorginho intercepted the ball right in front of Van de Beek!"

"Napoli suddenly launches a long counter-attack!"

Jorginho, the playmaker in the backfield, delivered a perfect pre-pass, the ball just clearing the onrushing Veltman and cutting down the flank. Insigne dribbled inside, and Mertens beat the offside trap.

"Goal!"

Mertens scored twice.

"This goal can't be blamed on De Ligt. Ajax's defense has always been positioned very high up the pitch, and even a miracle couldn't save them from such a sudden counter-attack."

"Of course, this is an away game. If we can hold on to the score, it's acceptable. We'll still have a chance to turn things around when we get back home."

Why are you saying such unlucky things?

[Yuan Shen must secure a Champions League spot!]

We can't really go play in the Europa League, can we?

It was quite a pity that Ajax finished as Europa League runners-up last season.

[Yuan Shen is here, and we've secured Champions League qualification!]

Fans remain confident that Ajax has a strong squad and with the additions during the summer transfer window, they still have a chance to secure a Champions League spot.

The situation on the field, however, is not optimistic.

On the surface, Napoli failed to continue their attack, but Ajax's possession was pinned back in their own half, which was an extremely dangerous sign.

Only the players on the field know that they are dancing on a knife's edge, and one wrong move could see their defense breached.

Fortunately, Ajax had enough passing options to successfully break down their high press.

De Ligt sends a through ball.

Ziyech took over and swept the ball to the right wing.

"OK, that's good."

Yuan Meng received the ball steadily and, without a moment's hesitation, launched a straight-line sprint!

Veltman didn't push too deep this time, staying near midfield to prepare for a counter-attack.

Yuan Meng charged into the enemy ranks alone, and Gulam, seeing the charging beast, wanted to repeat his old trick.

This time, Yuan Meng didn't slow down at all.

While moving at high speed, Yuan Meng lightly touched the lower right edge of the ball with his right foot, slightly lifting the ball over Ghulam's thigh, while his body brushed past it from the right side.

The ball and the player have passed each other!

It's not over yet!

Yuan Meng charged toward the penalty area again without slowing down, and Orbiol quickly pressed forward to intercept.

[Circle Dance + High-Speed Change of Direction]

The spirit of Samba burns within Yuan Meng, his footwork is unpredictable, and after two feints, he cuts the ball off course with his left foot!

Despite feeling a heavy pressure on her knees, Yuan Meng was secretly delighted.

There was no pain; my body could support this kind of dribbling!

"It passed!"

"Yuan Shen easily dribbled past two players and stormed into the penalty area!"

"Koulibaly was forced to cover, and Yuan Shen passed the ball with the outside of his foot!"

"Neres scores from close range!!!"

"It's tied!!!"

"An absolute solo performance! Yuan Shen single-handedly took on the right flank defense – an absolutely star-level play!"

"That's how a superstar plays!"

Yuan Meng opened her arms and cheered with all her might.

Reus's ability to sprint and change direction, Dembele's ability to control and adjust the ball, and Anthony's ability to change footwork have finally come together!

A pleasant notification sound came through.

[Circle Dance + High-Speed Change of Direction]

【Integration————】

【Whirlwind Breakthrough】

[A perfect blend of speed and skill, unpredictable yet capable of unleashing astonishing speed, resulting in significant breakthroughs, but fatigue accumulates easily.]

Proficiency: 0 (Mastery)

[Dribble: 78→81]

[Positioning: 78→80]

Speed: 87 → 88 (Maximum 97)

It's harvest season again!

Indeed, only competition can bring about evolution.

Yuan Meng is even more eager for a Champions League spot, and only by pushing himself to the brink can he further unleash his potential.

With little time remaining in the game and both sides nearing their physical limits, the final offensive ended hastily.

"Match ends, Ajax draws 2-2 with Napoli away from home."

"Two away goals, so Ajax still has the advantage!"

"Hopefully they can maintain today's performance when they return home; they only need one more game to secure a Champions League spot!"

[Yuan Shen, lead the team to the Champions League!]