Chapter 71

Chen Yingxiong was indeed playing around with his continuous attacks on Antonio Amaya earlier. He just wanted to see what Wigan Athletic would do in response to his actions, and whether they would really dare to substitute a player who had only been on the field for a dozen minutes.

The result amused him. They really dared to make the change!

Just look at the way Antonio Amaya looked as he left the field. Chen Yingxiong thought he was barely able to walk, as if he would collapse on the ground at any moment.

This game was fun, but Chen Yingxiong didn't forget his task. He needed to score! If he just played around like this until the end of the game without scoring a single goal, then he would be the one being played by them, played to death!

He needed to seriously score a goal now.

He turned his gaze to Caldwell.

Weren't you saying that I was your defeated opponent, a coward?

Well then, so as not to disappoint you, I'll come find you!

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But before going to bother Caldwell, Chen Yingxiong had some time to explain things to his teammates. This concerned his contest with the referee.

Chen Yingxiong was really tired in this game. He not only had to fight against himself, fight against the record, fight against Wigan Athletic's players and coach, fight against the home fans, but also fight against the referee…

But he was enjoying it.

Taking advantage of Wigan Athletic's substitution, he ran over and gathered the four teammates who were specifically responsible for sending crosses to him, and told them his thoughts.

"Pass all the balls to you like that?" Bale was surprised.

Chen Yingxiong's request made him feel incredible.

Not just him, the other teammates felt the same way.

It wasn't that they were ignorant, but Chen Yingxiong's request was indeed surprising—he asked everyone to pass the ball to him with crosses that were as fast and flat as possible. This kind of ball was fast, powerful, and difficult to control accurately, and it was also difficult for the receiving player to handle.

They were originally thinking of trying to pass balls with arcs, so that it would be easier for Chen Yingxiong to find a good spot in front of the goal.

Who would have thought that Chen Yingxiong would make such a request…

"That's right." Chen Yingxiong nodded. "The opponents are sticking too close. If your balls are a little slower, I'll have to engage in hand-to-hand combat with them. They're not afraid of fouls, but I'm afraid of the trouble. So just pass me this kind of ball, it's faster, and they can't defend against it!"

"But it's not easy for you to receive either, Hero," Sanchez pointed out.

"It's okay, if I can't receive it, it's on me!"

Seeing Chen Yingxiong so confident, everyone didn't say anything else. Anyway, Chen Yingxiong was the one trying to break the record, not them. They could only help to this extent.

After explaining to the teammates responsible for crosses, Chen Yingxiong ran to Suarez and asked him to switch positions with him. Suarez would go to the front and hold the line, while he would retreat and become a second striker.

"Hero, even if I go to the front, I don't think they'll care about me. You're the one who needs to score now, and our balls are going to be passed to you. If you retreat, their defenders will follow you, not me," Suarez said, feeling strange.

Chen Yingxiong certainly knew that the opponents would only follow him. He just wanted to give himself an opportunity to move around outside the penalty area. If he was still the center forward, he would have to pressure the opponent's defense and stay at the front, but in that case, he wouldn't be able to score a goal like the missed opportunity in the first half…

"Of course, I just want to score a beautiful world-class goal!"

Hearing Chen Yingxiong say this, Suarez couldn't help but roll his eyes.

You're trying to break a record, you don't care how the ball goes in, as long as it goes in. You haven't even scored yet, and you're already thinking about how to score… There's a limit to your confidence!

Although he was complaining about Chen Yingxiong in his heart, Suarez still accepted Chen Yingxiong's suggestion.

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After everything was arranged, Chen Yingxiong reappeared in front of Caldwell.

Caldwell was not happy, but surprised to see Chen Yingxiong come looking for him again.

Antonio Amaya had already been substituted, and the newly-arrived Titus Bramble was full of energy and had no yellow card burden. Titus Bramble should be defending Chen Yingxiong, not him…

So he didn't want to attract Chen Yingxiong's attention at this time. Who would have thought that Chen Yingxiong would come to him on his own!

Damn it!

After being surprised, Caldwell quickly understood Chen Yingxiong's intentions.

He was here to settle the score with him!

After figuring this out, Caldwell hardened his heart and showed his tough side.

Wasn't it just head-to-head? So what if he had a card? They were bullying him, could he back down?!

Truly worthy of being the captain, Caldwell's psychological quality and willpower were stronger than his teammates.

Caldwell planned to go head-to-head with Chen Yingxiong.

Chen Yingxiong didn't want to entangle with him too much, because wasting too much time on this person would only prove his failure and his incompetence.

Whether it was height, weight, or fame and strength, Caldwell was far behind him. Chen Yingxiong should be able to beat him without any suspense. If he spent too much time, even if he scored in the end, people would only say that Caldwell resisted stubbornly and held on for a long time, and would not mention that he defeated Caldwell, because it was not worth mentioning at all.

Chen Yingxiong didn't want his match with him to become Caldwell's bragging rights in the future.

He wanted a quick victory, using thunderous means, so that he could show that he was more clever and powerful than the other party.

And only in this way could he dispel the hatred in his heart for Caldwell.

You've provoked me so many times, if I still give you time to show off your tenacity and unyielding spirit, then I'm an idiot!

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Referee Joseph noticed that Liverpool's attack had changed. Chen Yingxiong had retreated outside the penalty area, and his teammates were giving him flat and fast crosses. This kind of cross was familiar to him. Wasn't it such an opportunity that Chen Yingxiong had been complaining to him about in the first half?

It seemed that Chen Yingxiong was doing what he said he would do, and was really going to score such a goal in front of him…

He suddenly looked forward to it.

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"Enrique is sprinting down the wing! Ah! He was tackled by Wigan Athletic's Jo Holt! But before he lost his balance, he poked the ball to Gareth Bale! The referee didn't blow the whistle! He held his arms out to the sides and ran forward, advantage to the attack, the game continues!"

The commentator's voice suddenly became louder. Because the ball had reached Gareth Bale's feet, and was close to the goal. Let's see if Chen Yingxiong has a chance to take a shot, or a header!

Chen Yingxiong was originally running into the penalty area, but when he saw Gareth Bale get the ball, he immediately turned around and ran back. Caldwell and Titus Bramble really followed him out, completely ignoring Suarez in the penalty area.

Suarez stood alone in the penalty area, looking around, no one paid attention to him.

Even Wigan Athletic's goalkeeper was shouting: "Watch out for Hero!!"

"Hey!" He glared at Wigan Athletic's goalkeeper.

But Wigan Athletic's goalkeeper ignored him, and just looked up, staring nervously at Chen Yingxiong.

"Damn it…" Suarez was helpless.

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Gareth Bale didn't go straight to the bottom line, he looked up at the middle when he dribbled the ball, and when he saw Chen Yingxiong running outside the penalty area, he knew what Chen Yingxiong was going to do.

He remembered what Chen Yingxiong had told him, and quickly crossed the ball!

This time, he deliberately controlled the technique of the cross, and the ball flew towards Chen Yingxiong quickly and flat.

Because Chen Yingxiong turned around in advance, the two center backs only followed him after seeing him turn around, so there was a time difference. When Chen Yingxiong arrived at the set position, Caldwell and Titus Bramble had not yet met. Titus Bramble simply gave up defending Chen Yingxiong and planned to clear the ball directly.

But the foot he stretched out didn't touch the ball…

The ball was too fast, although the height was enough, but he underestimated the speed of the ball. The ball slid directly past his toes.

Chen Yingxiong, who had already run to the position, swung his right foot.

Caldwell charged at him again.

This scene gave many people the illusion—why does this seem familiar?

Of course it seemed familiar, because Chen Yingxiong had a very similar opportunity in the first half, but was knocked away by Caldwell!

This time, there must be no more mistakes!

Chen Yingxiong caught a glimpse of Caldwell out of the corner of his eye, charging towards him aggressively.

Because Caldwell was on his right side, and he was going to shoot with his right foot, Chen Yingxiong didn't even have a way to use his body to resist Caldwell's impact. He could only shoot the ball before Caldwell did.

He succeeded!

Just as Caldwell hit his body, Chen Yingxiong's right foot solidly struck the ball!

Bang!

The ball flew out, and then Caldwell's impact came, and the whole person slammed into him.

Chen Yingxiong lost his balance and fell to the ground, but his sight always followed the ball. He saw the ball streak through the air like a shooting star, heading straight for the upper left corner of the goal!

Although Caldwell's person hit Chen Yingxiong, he was also concerned about this issue. He turned his head and looked at the ball in a very awkward posture.

Referee Joseph held the whistle in his mouth, stood with his feet apart, leaned his body slightly forward, and watched the ball intently, while preparing to blow the whistle. Was it a goal kick or a goal?

Martin O'Neill and Martinez, the two coaches, couldn't help but hold their breath. They both instinctively felt that this might be the moment that determined success or failure. Could Wigan Athletic's defense, which Martinez had painstakingly built up, complete their mission?

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"heroooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!"

In full view of the public, after whetting everyone's appetite, the ball shot out by Chen Yingxiong roared into the net!

"gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooAL!!!!"

The commentator's voice had never been as excited as it was for this goal.