socalfunplaces Chapter 81 The Z-Shake! Turning the Tide in Adversity! Didn't Carrington teach you guys how to
Chapter 81 The Z-Shake! Turning the Tide in Adversity! Didn't Carrington teach you guys how to
Chapter 81 The Z-Shake! Turning the Tide in Adversity! Didn't Carrington teach you guys how to defend back then?
Liu Yi's social media followers quickly surpassed 10,000.
Private message notifications started ringing incessantly as a massive influx of fan comments flooded in.
99% of them are meaningless emotional outbursts.
I couldn't keep up with all the requests, so I set a rule that only people with more than 100 followers can send me private messages.
comfortable.
Inner monologue: Just like some online novel authors who set a comment threshold of "only those with a fan value > 100 can comment," instantly reducing the number of haters with the "trainee" title.
The only people who can still send him private messages now are either GG's business associates or some obscure actresses or models.
Some of these photos are quite explicit.
Doesn't this software have a mode for minors?
Liu Yi was helpless.
2011 9 Month 24 Day.
The entire Manchester United team traveled to Stoke by bus.
In the fifth round of the league, their opponent is Stoke City.
Stoke City's home stadium is called "Britannia".
Liu Yi had always thought the name was incredibly cool—it originated from the ancient Roman name for the archipelago, carrying a historical resonance from the very first utterance.
However, next season, Britannia Stadium will be renamed BEST365 Stadium —
It feels like the "Workers' Stadium" has been renamed "58.com Stadium".
But there's no way around it; that's reality. Naming rights for stadiums are a significant expense, and with the mentality of making as much money as possible, those good names that carry history are destined to become fewer and fewer.
"Hello everyone, viewers of Sina Sports!"
"We are now broadcasting live a key match from the fifth round of the 2011/12 Premier League season."
Manchester United, fresh off four wins, will face Stoke City, who are bottom of the league!
"This is Zhan Jun, bringing you commentary on the live stream!"
Because he played the entire EFL Cup match, Liu Yi was not in the starting lineup for this game.
"Chicharito" appeared at the very front of the forward line.
His partners were Nani and Giggs on the wings.
As Liu Yi passed through the players' tunnel, he noticed that two of the Stoke City players were ridiculously tall.
He looks to be over 1.9 meters tall—or even taller.
Even De Gea is half a head shorter than him.
Those were goalkeeper Begovic and "tall guy" Peter Crouch. Liu Yi looked at them with the feeling of watching Wenbanyama play basketball.
"Let's now introduce the starting lineups for both sides!"
Manchester United's side: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: 1-De Gea; Defenders: 4-Phil Jones, 5-Ferdinand, 6-Evans, 3-Evra; Midfielders: 24-Fletcher, 8-Anderson, 18-Ashley Young; Forwards: 11-Giggs, 14-Hernandez, 17-Nani!
Stoke City side: (4-4-2)
Goalkeeper: 1-Begovic; Defenders: 28-Wilkinson, 17-Shawcross, 39-Woodgate, 12-Wilson; Midfielders: 16-Pennant, 24-Drape, 6-Whelan, 26-Etherington; Forwards: 19-Walters, 25-Crouch (in the live comments section).
Neither Rooney nor Yi Jianlian played. Stoke City is a tough opponent; they might just slip up!
Stoke City's players' tunnel is also in a corner; it seems that in older stadiums like this, the players' tunnel is usually located in a corner.
[That's right, our provincial sports center is like that too, but it's located in a corner to make it easier for ambulances to get in; otherwise, there would be frequent cases of broken legs.]
Stoke City is a classic English team, with tall and physically imposing players.
Crouch looks like an alien —
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis jogged over to the away team's bench and shook hands with Ferguson.
This kind-looking old man played for a year in Hong Kong during his playing days. He speaks some Cantonese and appears gentle and refined. However, his coaching style is highly distinctive. He is known for his typical tough physical confrontations and efficient set-piece tactics, making him one of the most troublesome pragmatic coaches in the Premier League.
Manchester United kicked off first.
Stoke City did not exert high pressure.
Instead, they held firm in their defensive third zone.
They rely on active running and excellent physical contact to seek physical contact.
Giggs is over forty and very old.
Hernandez is recovering from a serious injury and his form is mediocre.
Nani had nothing but the goal in his eyes and no awareness of teamwork whatsoever.
The Red Devil's trident was stuck in the mud, struggling to move forward.
On the contrary, Stoke City's counterattacks were very effective.
23 minutes.
The home team executed a combination play on the flanks.
Pennant!
He played for Arsenal and Liverpool before finally establishing himself at Stoke City.
They used speed to tear a gap in the flank.
Give it to Crouch.
Crouch gives the impression of being someone whose shooting is unreliable.
This subtle sense of "unreliability" permeated almost his entire career.
The same applies to "Tall Guy's" career.
In his early years, he was abandoned by Tottenham's youth team due to his excessive height and perceived lack of coordination, and started playing in the eighth tier of the league.
Fortune changes every thirty years; never underestimate a young person's potential.
Fortunately, Lao Lei had a keen eye and discovered his potential.
Later, he was spotted by another of Liu Yi's "mentors" - then England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson - and selected for the Three Lions.
In addition, he married a beautiful wife, which can be considered as reaching the pinnacle of his life.
If height and size are proportional.
So it's understandable that supermodel Abbey Clancy is so fond of "tall guys".
"Crouch!"
Turn around and shoot!
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"De Gea!"
"A crucial save!"
From the stands, Stoke City fans erupted in cheers.
Crouch held his head in his hands and looked regretfully at Manchester United's goal, then covered his face with his jersey.
The broadcast camera inside the net clearly captured that scene.
The ball plummeted through the air, and if De Gea hadn't tipped it with his fingertip at the last moment, it would have grazed the post and nestled into the net.
On the bench.
Liu Yi frowned.
Stoke City's attack was vivid and engaging.
And their real threat comes from set pieces.
Crouch's unstoppable heading ability will put considerable pressure on Manchester United's defense.
as predicted.
Three minutes later.
The home team is making a comeback.
Corner kick opportunity!
Manchester United have just too many points to defend.
Two center-backs who are over 1.9 meters tall.
Plus a two-meter-tall Crouch.
Etherington, who was in charge of taking the corner kick, raised his right arm high at the corner flag, then took a run-up and sent a low, flat, and fast curling shot towards the center of Manchester United's penalty area!
Since we have air superiority, we can just send them right to our doorstep without thinking.
Chaos erupted inside the Manchester United penalty area.
The one responsible for defending Crouch was "The Flying General" Phil Jones.
However, in terms of physique, Big Phil was at a significant disadvantage.
He's only 1.8 meters tall, so against Crouch, who's 2 meters tall, it looks like an elementary school student fighting a high school student.
"Tall Guy" slowly made his way into the penalty area, jumped at the perfect moment, and easily flicked his head to meet the rapidly descending ball.
The football changed direction and bounced into the Manchester United net.
too easy.
What does it mean to be "an inch longer, an inch stronger"?
House seemingly endless rain.
First half stoppage time.
The little pea who broke into the penalty area was brutally knocked down in the confrontation.
Giggs went over and patted him on the shoulder.
The Mexican striker was in so much pain that his face was almost contorted.
It wasn't an act.
It huddled and struggled on the grass for quite a while.
In the end, he was carried off the field on a stretcher.
Ferguson turned his head.
Before anyone knew it, Liu Yi was already standing on the sidelines, warming up.
When did this kid become so diligent?
The lord looked slightly puzzled.
In fact, Liu Yi was also looking forward to making his appearance.
He can only gain experience points on Tieba by appearing in public.
Zhan Jun's spirits lifted.
"They're here!"
"Chinese youngster Liu Yi comes on as a substitute, replacing the injured Javier Hernandez!"
"Let's see if he can shine in this match."
"He quickly ran to the front."
"Alright, one whistle blows, the first half is over."
Liu Yi jogged back to the players' tunnel.
Bottom left corner of the live stream screen: Liu Yi's running data for the first half: 0.1KM!
The game resumes after switching sides.
Without Rooney to draw attention away from them.
Liu Yi, who was at the very front, was sandwiched between two Stoke City center-backs, one on the left and one on the right, like Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong.
Even just the first step is enough to shake off a defender.
The next shot will almost certainly be blocked by the second defender.
The lord had no choice but to continue replacing players.
Giggs below, Michael Irving above.
There was still no improvement.
On the contrary, Stoke City became stronger with each battle.
Especially corner kick opportunities.
It felt like once Crouch started running, no one could stop him.
The home team's singing grew louder and louder.
Manchester United, with four consecutive league wins and top of the table, is nothing special.
Stoke City center-backs Shawcross and Mark Wilson, who are primarily responsible for marking Liu Yi, are both products of Manchester United's youth academy.
"These kids these days are getting worse and worse. Does Carrington not even teach you how to fight anymore?"
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Shawcross had already become a reserve team regular and even played a meaningless friendly match with Manchester United, which was considered a "near-first-team perfection". However, he was tragically eliminated when he was just one step away from the first team and "relegated" to Stoke City.
For this reason, he harbored an almost pure hostility towards Liu Yi, a "prodigy" who had risen to prominence like a rocket.
Furthermore, Shawcross felt that Liu Yi was completely outmaneuvered by them.
Mark Wilson was also arrogant.
He believed that if he joined forces with the Shawcross brothers, they would be invincible.
"You can only score goals with clever tricks, that's not up to par. Call Wayne Rooney over! I told you to call Wayne over!"
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At this point, it was already the sixtieth minute of the regular time.
Anderson, moving wide from the center, used his speed to disrupt Stoke City's midfield.
A through ball.
The moment Liu Yi received the pass from Anderson, Shawcross was already right there, blocking his path to the goal.
Shawcross's choice of this close-marking defense was the most correct one.
In addition, there was the double-team defense from Mark Wilson on the other side.
Besides sending it back, Shawcross couldn't think of any other way to handle it.
Moreover, the return transmission poses little threat.
"Watch out for his passing lanes!"
Shawcross had barely finished speaking.
Something he never dreamed of happened.
Just as Liu Yi turned his back, preparing to touch the ball...
This seemingly thin, red-clad figure didn't even stop the ball; he simply flicked it with the inside of his right foot, and the ball obediently rolled to his left.
Immediately afterward, before the next breath could arrive, Liu Yi deftly hooked his left foot back, and then made a magnificent turn, transforming into a red lightning bolt, escaping before Shawcross and Mark Wilson could close the defense.
Viewed from an overhead perspective.
The ball's trajectory on the green field drew a clear Z-shaped line. This is—
Z-shaped shaking!
The combined forces of Shawcross and Mark Wilson crumbled.
[Ball possession: 81-82↑]
There was no time to celebrate that brilliant escape.
Stoke City goalkeeper Begovic looked completely bewildered.
He was facing a young prodigy whose archery skills were among the best in the world.
This is the moment!
Liu Yi's eyes were fixed solely on the goal in front of him.
Push off with your left foot.
His right leg then lashed out like a whip!
"Bang!"
All the strength in his body was concentrated in this one strike.
"We've got it!"
"An absolute blind spot!"
Even Begovic, who is two meters tall, is powerless to reach him at this moment!
Manchester United fought back and fought back to equalize in Britannia!
"Just when everyone thought Liu Yi was frozen out for the game."
"He proved his worth with a beautiful escape!"
"He's starting to resemble a star athlete more and more."
"That's right. A true star player can be ineffective for an entire game, but when he seizes that fleeting opportunity, he can be like a seasoned assassin, striking with deadly precision!"
"Stoke City excels at physical confrontations!"
"Then I'll play along with you using minimal force to achieve maximum effect!"
Liu Yi rushed toward the corner flag area, then suddenly turned around and spread his hands in the direction of Shawcross and Mark Wilson.
His innocent expression seemed to say, "What, didn't Carrington teach you guys how to defend?"
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