Chapter 41: I want to stand on the shoulders of giants

huuuuuuuuuuuuuuu—laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaai!!

Sanchez lengthened his voice and roared.
The Pirates Park stadium was also buzzing with cheers.
In fact, compared with Hu Lai's first goal in this game, this goal is really mediocre, neither beautiful nor particularly technically difficult.
It's just an ordinary goal-scoring shot.
But as is another characteristic of Hu Lai, he is always good at scoring key goals at crucial moments.
Everyone was worried for the Pirates when Catalan United tied the game with Kabonca's second goal, and their morale was so high that they might overturn the Madrid Pirates away.
In particular, the Catalan United have made it clear that they are going to play a defensive counterattack. What if the Madrid Pirates are overwhelmed and the opponent seizes the opportunity to attack a ball behind them?
At this time, Hu Lai's goal is crucial.
Even if it's just a very common point-scoring goal, it's worth thousands of dollars.
In importance, maybe even his first ball of the game.
The huge cheers at the scene were all given to "Mr. Key" Hu Lai.
The coaches on the bench of the Madrid Pirates rushed out, hugging and celebrating.
Everyone felt a sudden lightness on their bodies, and the shaky boulder that had been hanging above their heads was taken away by Hu Lai so lightly.
Although the game is not over yet, it cannot be said that the Madrid Pirates will beat the Catalan United with this ball.
But at least Hu Lai's goal gave all Pirates fans huge confidence.
It has happened many times before, where Hu Lai scored in the last ten minutes of a game and then helped his team win the game.
So for the Madrid Pirates fans, as long as Hu Lai scores in the last ten minutes, the team's chances of winning will greatly increase.
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Listening to the huge cheers from the home fans, this time Kabangka did not feel as frustrated and depressed as last season, and even regretted it.
No, none of these emotions.
Kabonka is well aware of Hu Lai's strength, and is not surprised that Hu Lai scored twice.
So he knew how hard it was for him to defeat Hu Lai here.
That has to be an all-out effort, and then some luck...
The game is not over yet, and there are still about ten minutes of injury time.
Kabonka isn't about to give up.
He knows it's hard to beat Hu Lai, so he's going to give it his all.
The Madrid Pirates' players flanked Hulai back to their own half.
Each of them had a smile on their face.
Kabangka watched them pass by with laughter, and he felt that this was a revelation from God to him.
He'll be able to smash the Pirates away on the road.
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"Kabonka—!"
In the roar of the commentator, Kabangka suddenly shot a cold arrow at the front of the restricted area!
The football is dashing forward fast against the turf!
Seeing that Hewell was unable to save in time, he was blocked by an outstretched leg!
"Danny Drew! He made a key defense!"
"After the Pirates of Madrid took the lead, the morale of the Catalans didn't seem to take a hit, and their attack became even more frantic... Under the advice of the head coach Riley Vicente, the Catalans pressed on the whole line! Don't care at all How much space will there be behind them..."
"The Catalan United are indeed not qualified to consider the issue of the empty space behind them. After all, if they don't attack again, they will lose..."
"Just one goal behind, Catalonia still has a chance. Although it is unrealistic to say that it is a win, but if it can draw the Madrid Pirates on the road, it is also a completely acceptable result!"
In response to the crazy counterattack of the Catalan United, Parrotti did not sit still.
He immediately opted for a defensive counterattack. As an arrow figure, Hu Lai retreated from the most prominent center forward to a shadow forward.
On the counterattack, Kamara and Tonini were the most advanced.
Hu Lai joined the Madrid Pirates for the third season and has been practicing to integrate into the team's passing control system.
So even if he is far from goal, he can use his passing movement to help other teammates.
In the face of the aggressive offensive of the Catalan United, the Pirates soon relied on a counterattack from Kamara to cut inside and almost scored.
At that time, because Hu Lai pulled out in the middle and took away Paul Fortune, the Catalan United's defensive force in front of the goal was not enough, allowing Kamara to seize the opportunity to shoot.
Fortunately, their goalkeeper Tone Schulman focused and blocked Kamara's shot with a single palm.
Then the football was cleared by the team captain Rosas who was back in place.
Catalonia escaped.
Of course, the Catalan United is not without the opportunity to threaten the Madrid Pirates goal in turn.
At the 87th minute of the game, Catalan United besieged the Madrid Pirates and had two consecutive shots.
Neither shot actually threatened Haywell's goal.
But this third time...
Kabonca shoots in the penalty area of ​​the Madrid Pirates!
This time Heywell couldn't save, but the football didn't fly to the goal. Instead, after bypassing his ten-finger pass, it slammed into the goal post and bounced to Salado's side!
Salado didn't expect the football to fall to his feet at all, and he was not prepared enough. He shot directly with his foot in a hurry.
But in the face of the empty goal, the football was pushed aside!
"Salado! Salado... oops! He missed a shot that was so close! It's unbelievable! Look at Salado's expression... His eyes widened as if he were too Can't believe it!"
"My God! What is Salado doing?! How could he miss a ball like this?! It's a ball that my grandma could do!"
The narrators exclaimed.
And after the initial exclamation at Pirates Park, there was a huge roar of laughter.
The chants of "Thank you, Salado" echoed over the Pirates Park again.
Salado was even more shocked, unable to believe that he had missed such a perfect opportunity.
He first looked at the empty goal, then turned to look at the football that flew out of the baseline, and finally raised his hands and covered his face.
Even he himself can't bear to look directly...
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This great opportunity wasted by Mario Salado is also the last chance for Catalan.
After that, although the game was still a few minutes away, Catalan could no longer organize a threatening offensive.
The score remained unchanged until the referee blew the whistle at the end of the game.
In the end, the Madrid Pirates defeated the Catalan United 3:2 at home.
Won the most important game in the early stage of the league.
At the post-match press conference, Catalan coach Reilly Vicente was dissatisfied with the loss:
"Before this game, our main midfielder Van der Stern didn't play due to injury, so we were passive in midfield. But despite this, we were only a small loss. I want to wait until the second half of the season. When the two sides fight again, it will definitely not be the result.

A reporter asked him what he thought of the last-minute draw that Salado wasted.
He chose to side with his players:
"Salado is a very good and hard-working player, all he lacks is luck. Yes, his luck was not very good on this ball, that's all. I don't think the responsibility for the team's loss should be his... …

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While Vicente was still in the post-match press conference, Mario Salado was sitting in the dressing room with his head down and he didn't even change his clothes.
He was naked like this, sitting alone in a chair in a daze.
Some teammates tried to come up to comfort him, but he turned a blind eye.
It wasn't until Kabonca sat next to him and put his hand on his shoulder that he finally reacted - turning his head to look at the Brazilian.
"It's not your fault for that ball. It's hard for almost everyone to react in such a sudden situation."
Hearing Kabonka say this, Salado was surprised: "I thought you were here to complain that I wasted that opportunity..."
Kabangka laughed: "I am in your heart, is that so harsh?"
"Yes." Salado said bluntly.
Kabangka was silent for a while after hearing the words, and then said: "If we want to regain the championship, we must be stricter with ourselves."
"But you are more strict with all of us..." Salado couldn't help but said what was in his heart.
Then he quickly made up for it: "Uh, I mean...you're as famous as Merry, and you can change the outcome of the game by yourself. You can do it yourself..."
Kabangka shook his head decisively when he heard the words: "No. I can't do it alone. I need the help of my teammates."
"Ouch, it's a sign of weakness to say that." Salado stabbed Kabangka in a conditioned reflex. "As someone who is as famous as Merry, how can you say that?"
Kabangka didn't care and smiled: "I'm not that idiot Meili~EbookFREE.me~ I just want to fight Hu. Do you know why I chose to come to Catalonia?"
Salado shook his head: "I don't know."
"Because I want to stand on the shoulders of giants." Kabonka said generously, "Catalan is that giant."
When he was done he got up.
"I'll still be watching you in training, Mario. You're the left arm of a giant."
He turned and left, while Mario Salado was in his seat, staring at his back in a daze.
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ps, the community has been reduced to medium risk, and the notice said that the risk level will be completely cancelled before letting the homeless residents go back.
Hope to go home!
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