Chapter 326: Physical Confrontation 78, Tang Ye's Star Player Card Stats (Bonus Chapter, Seeking Monthly Tickets!)

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: Rashford wins a penalty in the box, Tang Ye steps up to take it.

Tang Ye claims the penalty duty; this is his second penalty of his Manchester United career.

Seeing this scene, Chinese fans cannot help but shout out Ten Hag's real name at the top of their lungs.

Saint Ten!

However, one thing is very strange.

Fans noticed that after picking up the ball from the ground, Mata immediately walked toward Tang Ye, without exchanging a single word with penalty experts Rashford or Ibrahimović.

What's most outrageous is that Rashford and Ibrahimović seem to have no complaints whatsoever?

What is going on here?

The camera cuts to Ten Hag in front of the substitutes' bench; the Manchester United manager stands with hands in his pockets, expression grave.

Then there can be only one reason.

Long before this match began, Ten Hag had already designated the penalty taker!

That person is ggbond!

"Go get 'em, Tom!"

Rashford pats Tang Ye's arm; Tang Ye nods lightly, then walks into the penalty area.

"Hoo..."

【You purchased Tang Ye's Chewing Gum】

Tang Ye's Chewing Gum; this item only proves useful during penalty kicks.

The instant he bought the prop, Tang Ye felt the entire world fall silent.

The home fans' jeers and the away fans' cheers all vanished completely.

At that moment, a sharp whistle pierced Tang Ye's ears.

"Peep!"

"Tang Ye!"

"Run-up... Shoot!"

"Goal!"

Having scored from the penalty, Tang Ye turns around, spreads his arms, and embraces Rashford.

"Haha, Tom!"

"That was too easy, Marcus!"

【You gained 15 Counterattack Points】

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: Rashford wins a penalty, Tang Ye scores from the spot, Manchester United leads 2:0!

【The Ball King has arrived!】

【Tang Ye, the Penalty King】

【Damn, if his penalties are this accurate, why didn't he take them last season?】

【Escriva's tactical setup is decent, but honestly, only under Ten Hag can Tang Ye unleash his full potential!】

Clap, clap, clap!

Clapping continuously, Ten Hag returns to his seat on the substitutes' bench.

Then he spreads his hands toward Fan Fan Dejiahe.

Although he said nothing aloud, Fan Fan Dejiahe completely understood Ten Hag's meaning.

"Erik, my fault, but... you must know, I have always supported you. Tom is now our primary penalty taker."

Fan Fan Dejiahe is an excellent penalty coach; like Ten Hag, he had also recognized Tang Ye's penalty talent.

But Fan Fan Dejiahe was too timid; he hadn't dared to directly appoint Tom as Manchester United's first-choice penalty taker.

And that was his mistake!

Ten Hag's radical approach was the correct one!

Although he has been with the team for less than half a season, Tang Ye should be the primary penalty taker!

Hearing Fan Fan Dejiahe pledge his loyalty, Ten Hag nods slightly.

"Zlatan is leaving soon, so there's no need to give him the penalties; what we need are players who can make stable contributions to the team."

Players who can make stable contributions to the team!

These are the players Ten Hag trusts!

"Peep, peep-peep—!!!"

The first half ends; Tang Ye and Mata head to the player tunnel, where they encounter a dejected Maguire.

"Hmm, Mata, his shoulders are so broad."

Looking at Maguire, Tang Ye whispers to Mata, "I also have a teammate on the national team with very broad shoulders, but I feel Harry's (Maguire's) shoulders are even broader."

Maguire seems to have heard Tang Ye's words; he walks over voluntarily, pointing at his own body: "What's wrong?"

"Oh, nothing, nothing at all."

Tang Ye waves his hands awkwardly.

"You're formidable, Harry; you blocked my long-range shot."

Maguire pats Tang Ye's hand.

Tang Ye left a very good first impression on him, but with Leicester City now trailing by two goals, Maguire has no time to continue chatting with Tang Ye.

Leicester City needs to devise a better tactic so they can resist Manchester United in the second half!

The second half begins!

"Fuchs has found space on the wing!"

"To Albrighton!"

"The cross is in!"

Albrighton's cross!

Into the penalty area!

Looking for Vardy!

Slap!

Vardy pokes the shot home before Smalling can intervene.

Goal!

"1-2! Leicester City pulls one back!"

"Vardy is truly having an excellent game today!"

Leicester City seems to have found their rhythm for this match, scoring a goal shortly after the second half began.

Leicester City's momentum is rising.

And the Manchester United players are feeling the pressure.

Heartbeats accelerating, Rodri runs over to Tang Ye, fishing a piece of chewing gum out of Tang Ye's pocket.

Popping it into his mouth and chewing, he immediately feels much more at ease.

Right after Rodri takes the gum, Rashford quickly runs over to take some as well.

"This..."

The chewing gum Tang Ye brought is limited.

However, since it's his teammates who want it, Tang Ye doesn't mind eating a few less pieces himself.

Go get them, Rod!

And you too, Marcus!

He reaches out to pat his own pocket.

He had placed four pieces of gum in there at halftime; now only one remains.

Tom has worried himself sick for this team!

The 66th minute of the second half!

"Leicester City is playing more and more fiercely!"

"Maguire, dribbling past his man!"

Although he is a center-back, Maguire shows absolutely no hesitation when carrying the ball forward.

Using the outside of his foot to knock the ball ahead!

Oh?

Ten Hag squints, watching Maguire on the pitch with intense focus.

A center-back's ability to advance with the ball!

This is extremely crucial for Manchester United!

Let's see how this plays out first!

After advancing nearly 20 meters with the ball on his own near the center circle, Maguire suddenly shifts laterally.

And then...

"A direct long-range strike!"

"Gooo——aaa——lllll!!!"

Goal!

A world-class strike from Maguire!

De Gea collapses to the ground, sighing.

This goal involves a serious error by the Manchester United goalkeeper.

Because he never expected Maguire, a center-back, to unleash a direct long-range shot!

"Damn, so powerful."

Watching Maguire slide on his knees in celebration, Tang Ye's eyes widen.

Back when playing for Yellow Submarine, fitness coach Kyle had told him that the taller a player is and the broader their shoulders, the greater their strength.

It now appears that Kyle was indeed correct.

Maguire's strength is simply too exaggerated.

Tang Ye himself could never produce a long-range shot of this magnitude!

Dongqiu Di Match Report: 2-2! Maguire scores with a shocking long-range strike, Leicester City equalizes!

【What the hell?】

【Isn't the opponent's number 15 a defender? How the hell is he this fierce?】

【Is Manchester United about to get GGed?】

【Can Ten Hag make some in-game adjustments? Tang Tang Qiuwang has been contained in the second half.】

Manchester United led by two goals in the first half, yet shortly after the second half began, Leicester City equalized.

Moreover, center-back Harry Maguire unleashed an absurd long-range shot!

The momentum Manchester United had just built is about to vanish!

"Watch the wings, watch the wings!"

On-field captain Ashley Young shouts loudly to encourage the players, while Tang Ye and Mata bump fists.

The current situation is not looking good for Manchester United.

They need to find a new opportunity!

"Faster, faster! Tom, a bit faster!"

Ten Hag was shouting too!

The Manchester United players gave their all and soon found a new attacking chance.

Slap slap!

After playing a quick one-two with Rodri on the left flank, Tang Ye ran toward the left baseline.

Rashford was right up front.

Thinking Rashford was in a good position, Tang Ye played a through ball.

He glanced right again to assess the situation in the attacking third.

Deciding there was no point staying on the left, Tang Ye immediately accelerated and ran toward the right flank.

!

Rodri reacted quickly, immediately abandoning the center to charge toward the spot Tang Ye had just occupied.

Tom's positioning made absolutely no sense.

But it didn't matter; Rodri was long accustomed to it.

His cover was incredibly fast!

Manchester United's attack reached the vicinity of the baseline, where Rashford began to slow down.

Tang Ye gradually moved into his favorite spot at the top of the arc!

No rush; Rashford first passed back to Rodri.

Rodri then passed to Tang Ye!

Having already scanned the field, Tang Ye abandoned the idea of passing into the penalty area and chose to keep possession himself instead.

Let's see if there's room to maneuver...

Here it comes!

Suddenly accelerating, Tang Ye tried to burst past Maguire.

Maguire hurriedly turned around.

Maguire's intention was to block Tang Ye's position, but his turn was simply too slow.

Blocking the position was definitely too late; knowing he couldn't let Tang Ye pass, Maguire could only reach out and pull.

Tang Ye saw Maguire's hand reaching out; he wanted to dodge but it was already too late.

Tang Ye fell to the ground!

"Fuck!"

Ten Hag shouted angrily.

Damn Harry Maguire!

And to think I had such high hopes for you just moments ago.

Take a good look at what you just did!

"Damn it!"

Tang Ye lay on the ground, clutching his lower leg.

Fortunately, he had anticipated being pulled down.

Falling with preparation makes injury less likely!

"Sorry," Maguire said, patting Tang Ye's shoulder before pulling the latter up from the grass.

Hmm?

Ten Hag's eyes lit up.

Harry Maguire!

You did quite well!

In that case, I'll just wait and see a bit longer!

"Beep beep beep beep!!!!"

"Whooo——!!!"

Manchester United earned a free kick; Tang Ye, who was to take it, was quickly met with jeers from the Leicester City fans in the stands.

"Huff, huff..."

Quickly adjusting his breathing, Tang Ye observed the wall in front of him.

"Beep!"

"Tang Ye!"

!

"Just strike it directly!"

"This one's going in!"

A familiar feeling!

It was still Tang Ye's signature knuckleball free kick!

"Manchester United has taken the lead again!"

Schmeichel stood on the goal line without reacting as Manchester United players ran past him one by one.

They ran toward Tang Ye.

"Look at me, look at me, Marcus!"

Get ready!

Slide tackle!

Swish swish swish!!!

Easily tore through three lines of defense.

Then stand up!

"Roar!!!"

【You obtained 15 Counterattack Points】

【A double strike! You obtained an additional 30 Counterattack Points】

Actually, right at the start of the second half, Leicester City found a good rhythm; their chances were quite promising.

But the difference between a strong team and an average one is that a strong team can maintain its rhythm throughout the match, even until the final whistle, whereas an average team cannot.

Manchester United players' continuous assaults in the front field disrupted Leicester City's rhythm!

"Well done, Tom!"

Smalling and Tang Ye high-fived.

"..."

"Beep, beep-beep——!!!"

The match ended; Manchester United carried their 3:2 advantage to the very end.

Phew!

Walking toward the player tunnel, Tang Ye let out a sigh of relief.

Leicester City played very well in this match, causing no small amount of trouble for Manchester United.

If they had faced Leicester City during the period right after playing Mancheng, Manchester United would most likely have lost.

But now the situation is different.

The Manchester United players have regained their form!

"Mata."

High-fiving Mata at the locker room door, Tang Ye returned to his seat.

Check the mission!

【Mission Progress: Wins (3/3)】

【Status: Eligible to open a High-Grade Chest】

Having secured victories in three matches, Tang Ye can now open the chest.

However, this mission is not actually over yet.

The system requires Tang Ye to secure victories in the remaining matches of December; the more victories, the better the quality of the chest.

Since Manchester United still has two matches left to play in December, Tang Ye does not need to rush to open the chest.

Five victories directly yield a Legendary Chest; this is Tang Ye's ultimate goal.

Of course, a Superstar Chest from four victories is also not bad; Tang Ye could obtain the Superstar Chest, place it into the Savings Jar to upgrade it, and eventually get a Legendary Chest.

A High-Grade Chest won't work!

The Savings Jar can only be used once; if he takes the High-Grade Chest, the ceiling becomes a Superstar Chest, which is not the outcome Tang Ye desires.

"Tom, the MVP award ceremony!"

Fan Fan Dejiahe's voice came from the doorway, but Tang Ye didn't hear it.

Fan Fan Dejiahe shook his head with a smile.

Tom is zoning out again!

"Rodri, call Tom for me!"

Rodri patted Tang Ye's thigh.

"What's up, Rod?"

Rodri pointed toward Fan Fan Dejiahe at the locker room entrance: "Michel is looking for you."

"Oh, I'm coming, I'm coming!"

Tang Ye grabbed a towel to wipe the sweat from his forehead, then casually tossed the towel onto the bench.

Fan Fan Dejiahe opened the door and walked out with Tang Ye: "You've immersed yourself in one's own world again; are you thinking about the match?"

"Mm... sort of."

"Alright, alright, the MVP award ceremony; the reporters should already be waiting for you."

Fan Fan Dejiahe gave Tang Ye a push from behind, but Tang Ye stood still without moving.

"What's wrong?"

"Can I bring someone along with me?"

Only just realizing he was going to receive the MVP trophy, Tom had no habit of returning to the pitch.

"Although I don't know why you'd want to do that, but, um, sure, of course you can."

【Physical Confrontation: 77 → 78】

Perhaps due to gaining muscle, when Tang Ye woke up in bed the next morning, his Physical Confrontation attribute had increased by 1 point.

With a Physical Confrontation rating of 78, this value is already sufficient for Tang Ye to go head-to-head with opponents in the Premier League.

However, Tang Ye will not do that.

This is because, in Tang Ye's football philosophy, physical confrontation is inappropriate; he dislikes doing it.

Getting out of bed, using facial cleanser to quickly wash his face, Tang Ye then sat back down in his gaming chair.

Look at the current panel!

Tang Ye (39 years old)

【Ball Control: 85; Passing: 89】

【Shooting: 78; Heading: 53; Set Pieces: 76】

【Pace: 74; Stamina: 72; Physicality: 78】

【Defending: 70; Vision: 97】

Overall Rating: 83

Aside from Physicality, his Heading attribute had also increased by one point.

He estimated he must have broken through during some match, since Tang Ye hadn't even noticed it himself.

Leaning back in his chair and stretching, Tang Ye picked up his phone and called Rodri.

Well, although Rodri was right across from him, Tang Ye still felt calling was more convenient.

"Hey Rod, if you're going out later, remember to grab me some breakfast."

Rodri didn't ask what Tang Ye wanted to eat, because he knew Tang Ye all too well.

Scrolling through messages on his phone, Tang Ye discovered his WeChat already had 99+ notifications.

Tang Ye's WeChat usually didn't have many messages; this 99+ situation could only mean the national team group chat.

It was Zhang Yuning and Lei and the others chatting.

Tang Ye scrolled to the top and took a look, quickly finding two key pieces of information.

1. Zhang Zhang Yuning had gotten playing time at Werder Bremen.

2. Wu Lei might move to one of the top five leagues during the winter transfer window.

【Zhang Zhang Yuning: Awesome, Brother Lei!】

【Wu Lei: Mainly preparing for the World Cup; the weekly wage is terrifyingly low. But nothing's confirmed yet.】

【Wu Lei: To be honest, I really do want to go.】

Tang Ye found Zhang Zhang Yuning and expressed his joy at his good friend getting playing time.

【Zhang Zhang Yuning: It's just as a substitute; my performance wasn't that spectacular.】

【Tang Ye: Take it step by step; that's exactly how I did it, step by step.】

"That's exactly how I did it, step by step"?

Looking at what Tang Ye had sent on his phone, Zhang Zhang Yuning narrowed his eyes.

Wait, didn't I remember you debuting as the Eredivisie MVP?

Tang Ye always spoke a bit nonsensically, so Zhang Zhang Yuning didn't think too much of it.

【Zhang Zhang Yuning: Go for it, Tang Tang Qiuwang! Can you win the EFL Cup championship?】

Haha!

Tang Ye sent two sunglasses emojis over.

Exiting WeChat, Tang Ye rolled his chair over to the computer.

Since there was still some time before Rodri returned with breakfast, Tang Ye decided to play some games first.

【Homepage News】

Produced by EA: The patch schedule for "FIFA 18" is December 25th; the new patch will update player stats.

Hmm!

A new version is coming!

The game developers knew what they were doing; releasing the new version's player stats first to build hype would attract players to buy the game.

Whether other players were attracted or not was unknown, but Tang Ye was definitely attracted.

Let's check the player cards!

C. Ronaldo (94): Pace 86, Dribbling 89, Shooting 93, Defending 31, Passing 81, Physical 94.

Just like last year, C. Ronaldo remained the player with the highest overall rating in EA's game.

That was only natural, since the Portuguese was this year's Ballon d'Or winner.

A 93 in Shooting and 94 in Physical; to be honest, those two stats were simply too exaggerated!

Tang Ye had faced Cristiano twice before; that guy truly deserved such exaggerated attribute values.

Messi (93): Pace 93, Dribbling 95, Shooting 91...

Neymar (92): Pace 91, Dribbling 94...

Hazard (90): Pace 89, Dribbling 92, Shooting 83...

Continuing to scroll down, Tang Ye soon saw himself.

Tang Ye

CM (Central Midfielder)

The Manchester United crest paired with the Chinese flag, followed by Tang Ye's attribute values.

Pace 73, Dribbling 83, Shooting 81, Passing 96, Defending 74, Physical 76.

Overall Rating: 89 (No. 11)

An overall rating of 89 ranked him 11th among all players.

He remembered that in FIFA 17, Tang Ye's overall rating was 82; improving by 7 points in a year was quite exaggerated.

But this position card made Tang Ye feel somewhat uncomfortable.

Just one point away from 90!

Although 90 and 89 differ by only one point, they sound completely different!

Sigh...

Feeling quite uncomfortable in his heart, Tang Ye took a screenshot, then opened Instagram to post.

Caption: Why isn't it 90! (Angry) (Angry) (Angry).

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Next month, three chapters a day are also possible!

(End of Chapter)