Volume 1: Playing football with me will break your legs Chapter 12 Why are you looking at me?
The outstanding performance in his debut did not change the coach's positioning of Li Polo. In the group competition on the second day, he could only play the role of an imaginary enemy for the main lineup.
He has to simulate the next opponent, Milton Keynes' left-back, and continue to face the impact of the main lineup.
The two forwards Akinfenwa and Dubis, the midfielders Francon and Suitland, and even Fuller, the right back, all ran to his defensive area, trying to do whatever they wanted here!
There's no way around it. He's the newcomer with the least experience and the shortest time with the team. He was also temporarily pulled from center back to the wing to make up the numbers. If we don't bully him, who else can we bully?
Head coach Adre was somewhat dissatisfied with the players' choice of bullying the weak and fearing the strong, but before he could say anything, he saw Li Polo use a fierce interception to knock the old captain Fuller, who wanted to dribble through, to the ground!
[Negative emotions from Barry Fuller, +2! ]
"Do you really think I'm a pushover?!"
Li Polo, who was in high spirits, ignored Fuller who was rolling around with his legs hugged, and directly took the ball from the left to the opposite half, hoping to take advantage of the situation to launch a quick counterattack.
Unfortunately, his skills were not enough to complete the "Thousand Miles Alone Journey". Just as he dribbled the ball across the center line, he was stopped one-on-one by the opponent's midfielder.
Assistant referee Cox blew the whistle for a timeout, and immediately rushed to Fuller, who was lying on the ground, and asked with great concern:
"You okay, Barry?"
Fuller slowly stood up with the help of his teammates, carefully moving his legs, and nodded with lingering fear:
"It should be fine, Coach..."
The moment he was knocked down, Fuller suddenly remembered - the last vice-captain Smith who wanted to bully Li Polo is still in the hospital waiting for recovery!
Cox breathed a sigh of relief and told the players seriously:
"It's good to cheer up and train hard, but no one wants injuries!"
Li Polo shrugged and muttered in his heart:
[My opponent Milton Keynes in two days will not be as gentle as me! ]
…
I swear to God, Li Polo had absolutely no intention of cursing his teammates, and he never expected that he would have such a precise "crow's mouth" skill.
Two days later, on August 12, at Milton Keynes' home stadium, Stadium MK, New Wimbledon suffered an unexpected blow after playing for less than 20 minutes.
Their old captain, right back Barry Fuller, was tripped to the ground by the opponent during a fight!
He struggled to crawl twice, but was unable to stand up. He could only close his eyes in pain, holding his injured leg with one hand and raising the other hand high towards the sidelines, signaling for a substitution.
“Fuck!”
“Shit!”
Adley and Cox cursed almost at the same time, and both of them quickly glanced towards the bench.
Li Polo immediately held his breath, keeping his chest and head high, as if he was recommending himself.
Unfortunately, the two coaches did not consider him at all, and quickly called over the first substitute for the right back, Adedeji Oslaja born in 1993. The latter had no time to warm up and just took off his coat while listening to the coach's instructions.
Li Polo sighed in disappointment, watching Fuller limping to the bench with the help of medical staff. He didn't know if it was a psychological effect, but he felt that the way Fuller looked at him... seemed to contain a hint of resentment.
[Why are you looking at me? I didn't destroy you! ]
Li Polo felt no psychological pressure and glared back without any hesitation.
[I warned you long ago that Milton Keynes' players are definitely more ruthless than us, but you didn't pay any attention! ]
Barry Fuller's injury undoubtedly dealt a huge blow to the team's morale. Osraja, who had just come on as a substitute, was obviously unable to replace the role of the old captain. He played for less than 3 minutes before being successfully broken through by the opponent's midfielder Dele Alli, who passed the ball across the goal and striker Afobi easily shot it in.
The score was changed, the stands were thunderous, and the home team fans burst into enthusiastic cheers:
“The Dons!”
A large number of fans even showed their middle fingers to the visiting team without hesitation:
"See that, you rednecks!"
"Poor people don't deserve to play football!"
"Let these peasants cry!"
This was originally a match with clear differences in strength, and with the added bonus of playing away from home and the captain being injured, and trailing , New Wimbledon's situation was worrying.
But their morale was not weakened by this. Instead, the few supporters held their heads high and sang loudly to fight back against opponents who were dozens of times their size:
“You know what you are, You franchise bastard!
You know what you are, you dealer bastards!
Where were you when you were us?
Where were you when you were us?
You sold the team and fuck it up!
You sold the team and screwed it up!
Your supporter is fucking useless!
Your fans are worthless!"
Milton Keynes vs New Wimbledon!
The relationship between them is not a derby between the same city, but they are mortal enemies that cannot be reconciled!
Because it concerns the orthodox inheritance of the name "Kuang Gang"!
The enthusiasm of the fans in the stands made the players on the field excited. The adrenaline of the players on both sides soared rapidly, the fighting movements gradually became more intense, and action scenes with people falling down and horses falling down were being played out everywhere!
When it comes to physical confrontation, the Kuang Gang is not afraid at all, this is their traditional style!
What's more, this season there is also the strongest player in England who has just joined the team - Adebayo Akinfenwa!
In the 33rd minute, Wimbledon midfielder Rigg made a long pass from the wing, Akinfenwa overpowered the opponent's central defender Carl Becker to receive the cross, then quickly adjusted his posture, dribbled into the penalty area, and equalized the score with a powerful shot!
1:1!
" A~Debayo!"
There was cheering in the away team's stands. Akinfenwa waved vigorously to the fans and then slapped the team badge on his chest to express his gratitude for their support.
At this moment, he has become the hero of the "Crazy Gang".
There is nothing more likely to gain fans' recognition than conquering the city of your mortal enemy!
Wimbledon's morale was greatly boosted, and with this fighting spirit, they once took the initiative. In the next 10 minutes, Milton Keynes could only take a defensive stance and temporarily surpass the visiting team.
“Score another goal!”
Seeing the "one-sided" situation, the away team's fans became more and more fanatical, and their cheers completely suppressed the voice of the home team.
Adre and Cox on the sidelines were equally excited:
If the team can score another goal in the first half, the opponent's morale will undoubtedly suffer a serious blow, and the situation in the second half will be more favorable for our side!
But reality immediately told them:
Don’t think too much!
When time entered the injury time, Wimbledon's offensive finally weakened, and a failed pass gave the opponent the opportunity to launch a quick counterattack!
With just two passes, Milton Keynes' forwards had already advanced to the core area of the visiting team!
Forward Afobi took the lead, attracting double-teaming from two central defenders, followed by Dele Alli who dribbled the ball straight into the gap on the right side of the defense.
The right-back Osraja, who came on as a substitute, felt like he was facing a formidable enemy and immediately pressed close to him, but Ali made a sudden stop and change of direction, leaving him half a body length behind and easily breaking into the penalty area.
Seeing that Ali was about to shoot, Osraja's mind went blank. He subconsciously used his hands and feet to tackle Ali to the ground!
"drop!"
With a sharp whistle, Ali fell heavily to the grass.
The home team coach Robinson jumped up and roared at the fourth official:
“This is a crime!”
The fourth official glanced at him and didn't even bother to say anything.
He didn't even need to say anything, the referee on the field had already shown a bright red card.
Osraja, who came on as a substitute in the 21st minute, was sent off with a red card!
The home team Milton Keynes gets a penalty!
The visiting team coach Adre's face turned pale instantly.
[After two weeks of preparation, why did it turn out like this? 】
