Chapter 528: Chapter 134: The Demon King Dominates the Finals! First Top-Tier Title of His Career! The First Step Toward the Grand Slam!
"This time’s chance! The ball’s in! One to zero! Van Persie helps Arsenal take the lead!
"A sharp follow-up shot helps the team break the goal! It’s not an unexpected goal, but it’s an important one!
"It started with Ma’el’s quick free kick, Gervinho’s offensive run, Arteta’s shot, and then this final step!
"A total of four people contributed to this goal, Arsenal may have an easier time in the games to come!"
"..."
On the field, Cardiff City players watched the backs of Arsenal players with resignation, fished the ball out of the net, and tossed it towards the center circle.
They thought they could hold out for a while, but didn’t expect to have their goal breached in less than 10 minutes.
"Clap clap.....!" Team captain Hudson clapped his hands to encourage the team members, "There’s still time! It’s just the beginning, let’s push a bit more, try a bit more!
"Don’t give up, we’ve sacrificed a lot to get here, it’s just the final step!"
His encouragement had some effect, and many took deep breaths, adjusted their state, and prepared to rejoin the match.
"We’re Cardiff in the Premier League.....!
"All these years.....!"
At this time, a rousing chorus echoed in Wembley Stadium, not as loud as Arsenal fans’ cheers, but exceptionally clear.
This is Cardiff City’s anthem, created a long time ago when the team was still in the Premier League.
The fans used this way to cheer for the Cardiff City players, hoping they could lift their heads and keep moving forward!
The players paused for a moment, looked around, and saw the smiling, determined fans. They didn’t seem to blame the team for the goal conceded, instead continued to give encouragement during tough times.
This gave them a sense of faith, and when they turned back to the field, everyone’s expression was different, an intense fighting spirit burning.
Keep fighting!
No matter win or lose, no matter the score, they had to fight till the end, striving to give their fans an explanation, letting them feel even a tiny bit, a moment of happiness!
"Beep!"
"Bang!"
The referee blew the whistle to start the match, and their center forward Kenny Miller played the ball from the center circle.
Arsenal players rushed across the halfway line, applying intense pressure, targeting their defensive line.
"Bang!" Hudson then launched a long ball forward, which was directly caught by Mertesacker, and Arsenal resumed ball control.
Cardiff City players chose to keep their defensive line forward, starting high-pressure pressing,
and soon they saw results..... Kyle Walker, new to Arsenal, hadn’t fully adapted to the team’s tactical system, and lacked coordination with Arteta when passing inside from his left-back position.
"Smack!"
Rushing in, Cardiff City’s winger Joe Mason completed an interception, dribbling towards Arsenal’s backfield.
"Oh...!" In the silence of Arsenal fans, Cardiff City fans all stood up, raising their hands, cheering for this attack.
Joe Mason then opted for a cross, football was cleared by Koscielny’s header out of the penalty area.
"Boom!!"
At the second ball position, their midfield Conway met the football with a powerful shot, the quality was good, pressing near the goal.
"Smack!" Szczeny dove to the side, making a spectacular save, the ball rolling towards the right side of the box.
Kenny Miller stood there, his eyes lighting up, sweeping the ball across the goal to create a threat.
"Bang!!" At the critical moment, the previously errant Kyle Walker provided cover, redeeming himself by clearing the ball to the front line.
"Ah...!"
Cardiff City players regretfully raised their heads and then quickly sprinted back to their own half.
"Clap clap clap...!" Applause from their fans then echoed throughout, even if they didn’t score, this threatening attack was certainly worth encouraging.
They saw the youngsters’ attempts and efforts, saw hope!
Many of the tracking players suddenly felt more power surging through them, each step taken with greater strength.
Fighting for fans like these is truly a blessing!
At the front, the ball reached Van Persie, who cushioned it back to Gervinho.
Hot Bird had been watching Ma’el’s position on the left, and after receiving the ball, he looked for an opportunity to fake out the following defender, launching a long pass to the opponent’s weak side.
Ma’el received the ball and was given a one-on-one chance with the opposing defender McNorton.
This time his choice was more direct, using a fancy dribble to mislead the opponent’s center of gravity, then sharply cut in towards the center.
Opposing central defender Hudson quickly came up to cover, racing to his front.
"Smack."
Seeing him press hard, Ma’el nudged the ball between his legs, unexpectedly getting past him.
Nutmeg!
"Smack...smack!"
Having just been beaten, McNorton tenaciously followed up from the left, Ma’el glanced back, touched the ball with his right foot to make an instant halt, and then nudged inside to create a narrow angle.
"Screech!"
The sound of a slide tackle was heard, the opposing captain seizing the chance during Ma’el’s move past McNorton, sliding over to block part of the goal shot angle.
Truly relentless!
Ma’el was slightly startled inside, now having reached within the penalty area, the intensity of the final igniting his brain, keeping it very alert, maintaining an ultra-high rotational speed.
Seeing the gap between McNorton and Hudson, his gaze shifted, planting his left leg, straightening his left ankle, and viciously slicing the football’s underside.
"Bang!"
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