What kind of football player is handsome?

Chapter 50: Halftime Massacre! Lineker Bows in Admiration, Swansea's Young Fan Cries in Despair

Inside the box, Alan Shearer and Gary Lineker were having a very pleasant conversation.

The "Archer" and the "Gentleman" are pointing fingers at the world, giving off a feeling of "the only heroes in the world are you and Cao Cao".

Admittedly, the Championship play-off final was a highly anticipated match, but in reality, it was just a "chicken fight" between two Premier League relegation-level teams.

However, as the match progressed, the two Premier League legends found some amusement.

Those two young men on loan from Manchester United to Leicester City are quite interesting.

"Pogba and Liu, these two play with great ideas, and it's clear that their level is a cut above these Championship players, especially Liu, whose instincts are very sharp, reminding me of Filippo Inzaghi!"

As a former Premier League Golden Boot winner and Leicester City legend, Gary Lineker praised Liu Yi's talent highly.

"He's excellent in all aspects, but it would be even better if he could improve his physical strength and stamina!"

Alan Shearer, a veteran of the Premier League for many years, pointed out Liu Yi's current shortcomings.

"Actually, his physical strength has improved a lot since the beginning of the season. Those Championship center-backs can't do anything against him. And haven't you noticed how great his ball control is? Especially near the corner flag! He just sticks his big butt out..."

Alan Shearer waved to interrupt the vivid description of the "football gentleman."

"Alright, anyone who didn't know better would think you were describing Kim Kardashian!"

Even these two notoriously sharp-tongued commentators had to admit that Liu Yi possessed an innate "sports star" aura.

The "star player aura" is a rather ethereal thing. It's an aura of effortless power, a kind of imposing presence that makes opponents nervous even when the player is standing still, as if they could suddenly leap out at any moment and turn the tide of the game with overwhelming force, instantly tearing a gap in the previously close battle.

Ashley Williams, standing in front of Liu Yi, wholeheartedly agreed.

16 minutes.

Leicester City did not call it quits after scoring.

Instead, they pressed their advantage and pursued the enemy, annihilating them in the process.

Vassell dribbled down the wing and made a run into the heart of Swansea's defense.

The Welsh team's defense was instantly thrown into disarray.

The players retreated hastily, like startled birds.

Chaos is the source of opportunity.

Faced with a double-team defense, Vassell did not attempt to break through.

Instead, he passed the ball back to Pogba, who was there to receive it.

Without hesitation, Pogba lobbed the ball directly into the penalty area without stopping it.

The target was Liu Yi, who quickly moved forward.

Ashley Williams is the type of short, stocky sweeper guard.

He's not particularly tall, but he has a strong lower body and is quite fast.

Based on years of experience.

Williams' first reaction was—

He can't just shoot without stopping the ball, can he?

He's not a South Korean striker.

Therefore, the Wells center-back did not close in to block him.

Instead, they moved in front of Liu Yi to cut off his possible shooting route.

They attempted to nip the attack in the bud.

However, just as Williams was preparing to play a game with Liu Yi.

Blue Fox No. 23, however, just like Crow Brother, flipped the table.

The right leg is raised high.

isn't it?

You're really going to shoot right away!

Williams panicked.

He felt that his protective measures were not very adequate.

With a gritted teeth.

He completely lost his center of gravity.

He leaped to block the gunner's view!

Sure enough, I fell for it.

This was the moment Liu Yi had been waiting for.

He swung his right foot at the ball, but hooked it back at the last moment before making contact.

He turned around smoothly, leaving Williams completely out of reach.

Swansea's other defender, Tate, quickly got back to defend.

There wasn't enough time to adjust my dominant foot.

Liu Yi quickly glanced at the goalkeeper's position.

A low sweeper with his left foot into the near corner of the goal!

"Liu Yi!"

"Received a lob pass from Pogba!"

"Shoot without stopping the ball... No, that's not right!"

"He hooked the ball back, fooling the opposing center-back."

"Sweep directly with your left foot!"

"Great! Goal!"

"2:0!"

"Leicester City played exceptionally well today!"

"Swansea clearly didn't plan well for the final; they gave Liu Yi too much room to maneuver."

"This goal was still the ultimate display of individual ability."

"He was so calm. In just two seconds, he made a series of moves that completely fooled the defender who was marking him."

The comments section of Sina Sports was also ignited.

[That was so exciting to watch! Watching Yi Di play football is a real treat!]

[Absolutely! Look at the Championship replays. Other matches only get a few hundred views, but Leicester City's matches get tens of thousands every round!]

It must feel amazing for Chinese players to be the "godfather" of foreign teams. Back when Yang Chen helped Eintracht Frankfurt avoid relegation with his goal and assist, they even erected a statue of him in a museum.

[Damn, what is the Chinese national football team thinking? They're not even calling them up yet; they'll regret it if another country naturalizes them.]

[Hilarious! Chinese football fans are actually worried about their own players being snatched up by foreign teams! They used to always say things like, "If only we could naturalize so-and-so," but now they're worried about their players being snatched away by foreign clubs!]

[It's highly unlikely. Yi Di has stated that he is 100% Chinese and has repeatedly emphasized his Chinese identity in interviews. Besides, if he were to join a foreign national team, he would definitely please neither side. Not only would he offend Chinese fans, but foreigners would also find him unpleasant. For example, would you feel comfortable watching a bunch of large black men representing the Chinese national team? Would you be able to empathize with them?!]

Liu Yi bowed to the Leicester City fans in gratitude.

Swansea supporters looked ashen-faced.

They spent a lot of money to buy scalped tickets, thinking it would be a fierce and evenly matched battle.

As a result, the team fell behind by two goals in less than twenty minutes, so it's no wonder their mentality collapsed.

【It's all a mess! Everything's in complete chaos!】

[Sigh, it's like our own defenders have lost their minds, are they really that impulsive?]

[If they can't even handle a Chinese striker, getting promoted to the Premier League is a disgrace!]

Some young Swansea fans, overwhelmed by the oppressive and anxious atmosphere, couldn't hold back their emotions and burst into tears.

Don't cry, crying counts as time too.

After a brief celebration, Liu Yi quickly called his teammates back to their own half of the court.

Huang Jianxiang's expression froze.

"Does Liu Yi feel that a 2-0 lead isn't secure and want to extend the lead further?"

"Could it be... that he doesn't take Swansea seriously at all and is planning to turn the second half into garbage time?"

"No matter what, Swansea is the strongest team in Wales, a team that frequently re-enters and exits the Premier League."

On the Leicester City side, watching their players relentlessly press forward, their joy reached its peak. The deafening cheers nearly lifted the roof off Wembley Stadium, with shouts of "ONE MORE!" echoing throughout the stadium.

Foxes fans didn't have to wait long.

31 minutes.

Liu Yi proactively retreated to receive the ball.

Williams wasn't careless this time. As if he had lost something, he gripped the back of Liu Yi's jersey tightly with his small hands, not daring to let go for even a moment.

He brought the ball to a steady stop and then made a powerful turn.

Williams stretched out his leg to intercept.

The black-haired figure's movements came to an abrupt halt at that moment.

A feint!

Williams was not given a chance to react.

Liu Yi flicked the ball to Steve Howard with his weaker foot.

His strength could uproot mountains, and his spirit could cover the world!

The 1.9-meter-tall British Iron Tower unleashed a powerful and earth-shattering shot!

De Vries made a diving save.

But all they got was a wisp of air.

3: 0!

"COME ON!!!"

Steve Howard roared, pounded his chest with a single fist, rushed to the sidelines, and made a cradle-rocking celebration gesture towards the VIP box.

It was dedicated to his infant daughter.

Inside the private room.

Howard's wife was already in tears.

Five years ago, her husband was just an amateur player, and the family barely made ends meet on the meager income of a factory worker.

Despite his dire circumstances, Howard still wanted to pursue his football dream.

His wife did not object; on the contrary, she fully supported her husband's career.

Finally, step by step, we've come this far from being an amateur league.

His teammates swarmed him, piling up on top of Howard like a human pyramid.

Anyway, center forwards are tough and thick-skinned, so pressing them down won't hurt.

For the next ten minutes or so, Swansea's attack still failed to make any progress.

Two long whistles sounded.

Halftime, in the stands at Swansea.

Some angry fans who could not accept the result of the game had already begun to leave the stadium.

Most of those who remained sat silently, their faces ashen, as if they had just eaten Shi Laoba's food.

Inside the changing room.

Leicester City players are already getting excited and ready to pop the champagne.

Liu Yi pressed his hands down, signaling to the team not to rush.

"Learn from past mistakes to guide future ones. Don't let Milan's experience repeat itself. Even with a 3-0 lead at halftime, we can't let our guard down!"

"Win the game, get back to Leicester, and we'll have plenty of time to celebrate!"

"In the second half, we'll bring even more joy to the fans!"

"Continue the attack!"

The generals responded enthusiastically.

"Continue the attack!!"

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