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Chapter 233

"After the end of the two-game losing streak, Leeds United is at home again, but this time the opponent is not the penultimate player they faced in the previous game, but the sixth-ranked Scunthorpe. This game will also be a tough one. The biggest good news for Leeds United is that Beckford has returned from the ban. This striker has arranged one-third of Leeds United's goals. If it weren't for the outstanding performance of midfielder Howson in the last game, Leeds United might only have won a small one-to-zero victory."

"Bullshit." Ning Xi, who didn't go to the scene but hid at home to watch the game, spat on the TV, "Even without Beckford, our Aaron can lead Leeds United forward with goals... In the last game, Aaron really changed, and he began to desire goals even more."

In the last game, Long Bisheng really showed an abnormal desire to score goals. He was looking for almost all opportunities to score goals. Even after the victory was decided, both opponents and teammates began to kill time on the court. He was still pursuing goals—this was different from the previous Long Bisheng.

However, in Ning Xi's opinion, this is a welcome change - a player can be humble and gentle off the field, but on the field, this kind of character is the biggest drawback - what is football?It's competition, what is competition?It is a competition to surpass the opponent face to face, and humility in the arena can only bury one's own future.

Although Long Bisheng was not so humble on the field before, he also lacked some sense of oppression and his desire to score goals was not so strong. This kind of selfless character may be quite good for a midfielder, but for a shooter, it can be regarded as a huge flaw.

In the past, Ding Yu told Long Bisheng that the most important thing for a striker is not necessarily scoring goals. It was to find a shortcut for Long Bisheng that would suit him and allow him to quickly gain a foothold on the field. Now, he has no problem gaining a foothold in professional football. To make greater progress and achievements, he must change in this respect.

Originally, Ning Xi planned to talk to Long Bisheng about this issue after a while - Ding Yu once told Ning Xi some problems that Long Bisheng might encounter in the future, and Ning Xi kept them firmly in mind - but now, Long Bisheng has shown his desire to score goals. If his growth was still within Ding Yu's expectations, then Long Bisheng's growth has undoubtedly surpassed Ding Yu's expectations.

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"Hausen made a pass from the side, and Long Bisheng grabbed a spot in the middle and shook his head! Oh! What a pity, the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar! Long Bisheng's grab was quite threatening, and he still grabbed the first spot under the attack of two defenders!"

"Kilkenny hoisted the ball into the penalty area...Long Bisheng headed the ball, and Beckford shot directly! The ball was saved by the goalkeeper, and Delph followed up and hit it again! It was wide!"

In the first half, Leeds United had an absolute advantage. The atmosphere at Elland Road Stadium was absolutely one of the most frenzied in the entire League One. Amidst the huge chorus, Leeds United launched wave after wave of offensives. With Long Bisheng as the bridgehead in the frontcourt, other players got many more offensive opportunities. Leeds United's defense has some problems this season, but in terms of offense, they have improved a lot compared to last season.

McAllister continued to direct the players' offense from the sidelines. Despite the loud shouts of the fans, his voice still came out tenaciously and entered the players' ears.

Leeds United's wing attack is quite distinctive in League One. Howson is fast and has a strong breakthrough ability, and Kilkenny's cross is of high quality. With Long Bisheng, the top center forward, Leeds United's wing attack ability can at least rank among the top three in League One.

Under Leeds United's continuous breakthroughs on both wings, Scunthorpe's defense slowly began to lose its strength. In today's game, Long Bisheng was really impressive. Although Beckford seemed a little unknown during this period, for a shooter like him, once he appeared in front of the camera, he would pose a threat...

The game went to No. 303 minutes.

Howson received a pass from the captain Richardson who assisted him on the right side, and then led it forward. Richardson did not stop after passing the ball, but directly inserted near the baseline.
Seeing Howson raised his left foot-he scored a world wave in almost the same area in the last game, a defender of the opponent immediately came up to block his shot with his body.

But there was no shot, Howson directly poked the ball into the penalty area, and while he was passing the ball, a figure had rushed into Scunthorpe's penalty area, received a pass from Howson and went straight to the bottom line!

It was Delph who went forward!These two players from Leeds United's youth training completed a beautiful cooperation!

One of the remaining defenders also lunged, while the Scunthorpe goalkeeper began to move towards the near corner, preparing to prevent Delph from shooting directly from a small angle.

But Delph didn't shoot, but knocked the ball back to the goal-the two forwards of Leeds United have formed a double ghost strike in front of the goal!

Long Bisheng did not let go of this good opportunity. Although there was a defender constantly rushing behind him, he still swept the ball without stopping the ball. The ball flew upwards, over the head of the goalkeeper who turned hastily, and hit the top of the net heavily!

After seeing the ball fly into the goal, Long Bisheng turned around and rushed to the sidelines, all the way to the stands, waving his arms towards the stands!

He was greeted by raised arms like a forest!

Beckford looked at Long Bisheng's back with some surprise. Just now, his shooting position was better, almost equal to an empty goal. In the past, Long Bisheng might have missed the ball, but today he...

After opening the scoring, Leeds United’s offense became more handy. Only 5 minutes later, Delph broke through the middle and handed the ball to Long Bisheng who pulled out of the penalty area.

Two to zero!Leeds United had a huge advantage in the first half!The Leeds fans in the stands sang "Go Forward" magnificently!
The two-goal lead into the second half filled all the Leeds with great confidence. They didn't believe that Scunthorpe could create any miracles-Leeds United have not let the victory slip away this season with a two-goal lead!Being able to lead by two goals means that the game is basically over!But no one thought that the tenacious Scunthorpe almost created this miracle!

Within 8 minutes of the second half, Scunthorpe's striker No. [-] Gary Hooper scored two goals in a row, making the entire Elland Road stadium silent!

Both goals were Leeds United's most expensive signing of the season, a mistake made by left-back Michalik. Not long after the start of the second half, the opponent made a blind long pass. Michalik, who was returning to the defense, made a mistake with goalkeeper Ankelenger.

Five minutes later, Michalik made a clearance from the wing, but the ball hit Gary Hooper and bounced towards the penalty area. Gary Hooper intercepted the ball first, and was chased by the four defenders of Leeds United.
"Damn it! How did the defense do it!" McAllister kicked a mineral water bottle away with one kick. This action drew a warning from the fourth official, and he could only walk back to the coach's bench angrily.

After 3 minutes of the game, the score was two to two, and the two sides returned to the same starting line.

Ankerlenger reluctantly grabbed the ball from the net, and then kicked the ball out hard-these two conceded balls are so fucking uncomfortable!

Long Bisheng, who was standing near the middle circle, jumped up, stretched out one hand and grabbed the ball in his hand, then walked to the serving point of the middle circle, and put the ball down.

"Jermaine!" When the Scunthorpe players ran back after the celebration, Long Bisheng suddenly raised his voice and shouted at Beckford: "How about we compete?"

Beckford was taken aback: "Compared to what?"

"Who can score the goal that will win us first than us!" Long Bisheng shouted confidently, regardless of other people's doubtful eyes.

After shouting this sentence, the Scunthorpe players immediately cast extremely hostile glances at Long Bisheng—this guy, isn't he a little too arrogant?Isn't that just scoring thirteen goals?Our Gary Hooper has already scored sixteen goals!
Beckford looked at the murderous eyes of the Scunthorpe players and laughed - this Long Bisheng seems to be quite gentle at ordinary times, and he has never provoked anyone with words in the game before - what happened today?
However, it is necessary to cooperate. Sometimes such provocation is undoubtedly a good way to damage the morale of the opponent and boost the morale of the side. Beckford nodded vigorously: "No problem! How about a glass of beer?"

"OK!" Long Bisheng replied readily.

Gary Hooper, who was standing in front of them and waiting for their kick-off, suddenly laughed coldly. He turned and shouted to his teammates: "Guys! How about I make a bet with you? I bet I can complete a hat-trick today and win with you!"

The Scunthorpe players were taken aback at the same time, but they quickly discovered Gary Hooper's intentions and replied abruptly: "No problem! We all bet on you to win!"

For a while, the morale of the Scunthorpe players was also high-but they forgot one thing, they all beat Gary Hooper, so who would collect the money if they won?
(End of this chapter)