The Etihad Stadium is a typical English stadium.

A typical English stadium is one where the four stands are close to the playing area, with only a layer of advertising boards in between. The stands are so close to the field that even a separate area for the coaches' box and substitutes' bench is impossible. Therefore, the coaches' box and substitutes' bench are in the stands in most English stadiums. The most famous example is Old Trafford.

In fact, the Etihad Stadium was originally called the City of Manchester Stadium.

The difference in name, from "ground" to "stadium," also represents the difference in function and design.

As the main stadium for the Commonwealth Games, the City of Manchester Stadium had a running track, which pushed the stands further away from the playing area.

After the Commonwealth Games, the stadium was renovated, the running track between the stands and the field was removed, and the stands were pushed to the edge of the field, turning it into a professional football stadium.

This change allows fans to watch the game from the closest possible distance, giving them a real sense of immersion.

At the same time, English players also like to play in such stadiums, because it allows them to feel that they are with the fans, and they like this feeling.

But now, this has become a fatal factor.

The Manchester City fan who broke through the siege stepped onto the pitch.

Then he ran towards Chen Yingxiong in the center of the field!

At this time, everyone realized that the first Manchester City fan was just a feint, responsible for attracting the attention of the police and creating an opening for his teammates!

And all of this was a tactic discussed in detail in those TV talk shows!

"Those damned bitches!" an angry Liverpool fan cursed.

But at this time, what's the use of cursing so loudly?

What's more, the "bitches" can't hear it anyway...

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In this game, Gerrard strictly limited Chen Yingxiong's area of activity. He would rather sacrifice some of Chen Yingxiong's tactical role than let Chen Yingxiong pull to the wing, because being too close to the stands was a very dangerous thing, because the Manchester City fans didn't need any action to get close to him.

So in this game, Chen Yingxiong could only be active in the central area of the field.

This way, if a Manchester City fan wanted to approach Chen Yingxiong, he would first have to cross half the field, during which he would face Chen Yingxiong's "bodyguards" head-on.

Now, Gerrard's arrangement has worked.

Liverpool winger Hoyle. Eduardo, who was closest to the fan, didn't expect the Manchester City fan to break through so quickly and easily past the police blockade.

By the time he reacted, the opponent had already rushed past him!

This is his defensive zone!

If that damned bastard gets away from here and kills the boss, he will become a sinner of Liverpool!

Hoyle. Eduardo is twenty-six years old this year and also came from Liverpool's youth training camp. When he was still in the reserve team, Chen Yingxiong led them to play in the League Cup and FA Cup. He was able to enter the first team precisely because of his outstanding performance in the League Cup and FA Cup.

Therefore, Hero is the mentor and guide on his career path, and Chen Yingxiong is kind to him.

Even if not for the team, but just for Chen Yingxiong, he would not allow the other party to run away like this!

He started instantly and chased after the Manchester City fan!

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Liverpool follows the tradition of English football, and one point is that they attach great importance to the wings. One of the requirements for wing players is speed. Wing players must have speed, because with speed they can break through the opponent's defense and send beautiful crosses to Chen Yingxiong, allowing him to use his header advantage.

So Hoyle. Eduardo is very fast.

Even so, because he started late, he felt that there was still a risk if he wanted to catch up with the other party completely, and the other party would also change direction, which made it even more difficult as a pursuer.

He didn't want to let the other party go in too much.

To ensure nothing went wrong, he had only one choice!

Seeing the gap between the two sides shrinking, and then shrinking to a suitable distance. Hoyle. Eduardo suddenly darted forward and made a standard flying tackle!

His cleats slammed into the Manchester City fan's heel as he ran.

Then the other party staggered and fell to the ground!

At the same time, Hoyle. Eduardo sprang up from the ground like a spring on his butt, and pounced on him like a tiger, firmly pressing the Manchester City fan under him!

The fan who was pressed down didn't even struggle and roar like his companion.

Because he was stunned.

He didn't understand why he suddenly lost his balance and fell to the ground while running...

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Like this Manchester City fan, there were many people who didn't understand what was going on, including Liverpool fans, Manchester City fans, media reporters, and commentators.

Everyone was stunned.

Even the referee was stunned, and his whistle didn't sound for a long time, and the game continued. But at this time, everyone was not in the mood to watch the game. The football was kicked out of the sideline by Liverpool players, and everyone turned to look at the two people on the ground.

It is very common for players to stop intruders who break into the field, but it is very uncommon for players to stop the other party in this way.

"What happened..." The commentators stammered, not knowing what to say for a moment.

At this moment, the police who had reacted finally ran up. Eduardo was still pressing hard on the other party, fearing that the cunning bastard would escape after he got up.

It wasn't until the police held down the intruder's hands and feet that he got up from the ground.

Finally, he didn't let the other party get close to the boss.

Eduardo was overjoyed.

He was the first in the team to do this, and he was very proud.

The teammates who had reacted also came up to pat him and hug him to celebrate this successful defense.

But their good mood didn't last long.

Because the referee's whistle finally sounded, and he ran to the Liverpool players and beckoned Eduardo to come out.

Everyone thought this was to give Eduardo a verbal warning.

They felt that this was unreasonable. Eduardo helped maintain the order of the game, and even a verbal warning should not be given.

But they didn't intend to conflict with the referee, so Eduardo stood out from the crowd.

Who knew that what awaited him was actually a... red card!

The referee, Werner Rodney, held a red card in his raised arm! It was like a magic trick. Before, someone had paid attention to his hand and found nothing there. When and where did he take it out from?

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"Red card?! God! It's actually a red card!!"

The commentator was also stunned.

Even those reporters who were afraid that the world would not be in chaos did not expect that the final result would be like this.

The Liverpool players were stunned when they saw this scene, and then they became angry.

A group of people rushed to the referee and roared at him: "Why give a red card? What rules did he violate?"

The referee of this game, Werner Rodney, was facing a group of angry Liverpool players, with a look of panic on his face, but he was still trying to maintain his authority as a referee.

He explained to the players: "He attacked the fans!"

"Attack my ass! These are fans who invaded the field! They disrupted the normal order of the game!"

"Are you blind? Shouldn't you be investigating the responsibility of the fans?"

"The fans are responsible..." Referee Rodney continued to explain, "But that's after the game. This is another matter now..."

"You're doing it on purpose, right? You're doing it on purpose! Don't think we're all fools!"

"Why give a red card? It doesn't make sense! Take it back!"

The angry Liverpool players, although not using their hands, were constantly bumping into the referee with their bodies.

The poor Rodney could only retreat constantly among a group of angry men.

Then he remembered that he had a trump card!

He took out a yellow card and showed one, two, three yellow cards to the Liverpool players at the front!

Then he shouted: "If you continue to make trouble, the next time it will be red!"

"Go to your..."

Carlton Cole, who had already received a yellow card, was unable to utter this swear word because his mouth was covered.

Then Chen Yingxiong's voice rang in his ear: "Don't besiege the referee, be careful to give them a handle!"

He turned his head and looked at his captain in surprise.

In fact, after this red card appeared, he was most worried about Chen Yingxiong. He even knew Chen Yingxiong's temper. In this case, he would definitely be furious and be the first to jump out to defend the interests of his teammates, even if it meant getting a card for it. That's why he was able to receive so much heartfelt love from his teammates. This has always been his goal.

But now Chen Yingxiong can't afford to get a card. Maybe the other party gave this red card to attract Chen Yingxiong, provoke his anger, and then...

In order not to let Chen Yingxiong rush over, he behaved particularly angrily and actively, rushing to the front, the purpose was not to let Chen Yingxiong get involved.

He thought that Chen Yingxiong should be very angry, maybe at this time there were two teammates desperately pulling him, not letting him join the battle.

Who would have thought that when he turned around, he saw Chen Yingxiong's angry but restrained expression.

And the fact that he said these words also surprised Carlton Cole.

But he was relieved because of it.

At least, the boss didn't give the damn referee a chance!

Chen Yingxiong pulled Cole behind him, and then, as if he were swimming, he pulled the angry teammates in front of him behind him one by one, and kept repeating: "Don't give the other party even the slightest chance."

Finally, he came to the referee and Eduardo.

He patted Eduardo: "I'm sorry, Hoyle. You have to be wronged. But your sacrifice is not meaningless."

He said it very calmly.

Eduardo, who had suffered a sudden blow, although his eyes were red, still bit his lip hard in front of his boss and nodded vigorously.

He believed that the boss was not indifferent and ruthless. Although the boss had not hinted at him, he just believed it, believed it from the bottom of his heart. Because the boss had never disappointed them in the past, so he believed that this time would be no exception!

After nodding to Chen Yingxiong, he endured his tears and grievances and turned to walk towards the sidelines very simply.

Then Chen Yingxiong also turned and walked away, no one looked at the referee.

Rodney stood there like air.

In fact, Cole guessed right. Rodney sent Hoyle. Eduardo off with a red card, not because he wanted to send off a Liverpool player. His purpose was to anger Chen Yingxiong. As long as Chen Yingxiong dared to say a disrespectful word to him, a swear word, he could raise the red card in his hand again.

This was the task that the Football Association gave him privately.

He was actually just a gun of the Football Association. But if he wants to be cultivated by the Football Association, he has to be the second James.

Although James offended Liverpool and Chen Yingxiong, he became the top referee in England and also officiated in the European Cup and World Cup finals. He just retired.

He is going to be his successor.

He sometimes thinks, why does every top referee in England have to be against Chen Yingxiong...

But he just thinks about it, because this is unsolvable.

In fact, he was unwilling to send off many Liverpool players in one breath, because it was too much, making it difficult for him to escape the blame from public opinion, and too much pressure would cause the Football Association to temporarily freeze him - they did not dare to abandon him, because he knew their inner thoughts.

Chen Yingxiong's appearance helped him solve this problem, and he was relieved.

It's just that the feeling of being blatantly ignored by Chen Yingxiong and that person Eduardo still made him a little unhappy.

He stared at Chen Yingxiong's back.

You better not have any handle in my hands, Chen Yingxiong!