Chapter 453: Tom Spreads His Arms to Protect His Teammates!

【"Damn, that was so accurate!"】

【"I feel like I've seen this goal before, bros; only old-school fans know Tang Ye used to score similar ones."】

【"GG Bond penguin slide!"】

【"To be honest, if it weren't for the rain blocking the goalkeeper's vision... damn, top corner!"】

【"Boooo!!!" 】

From the stands, Bayern fans booed Tang Ye, expressing their deep dissatisfaction with the Manchester United midfielder.

It was a perfectly fine 0-0; why did you suddenly have to score!

【"Tom!"】

In the rain, Rashford and Rodri hugged Tang Ye.

Then came De Jong and Smalling!

The Manchester United players' jerseys were practically sticking together.

【"1-0! 1-0!"】

Tang Ye held up his index finger, shouting repeatedly at his teammates.

【"Come here, come here!"】

Ten Hag's voice rang out, and several Manchester United players quickly moved toward the bench.

【"Keep attacking!"】

Ten Hag synchronized the tactics for the next few minutes to the players.

The rain on the pitch had intensified again, making defense difficult; Ten Hag's thinking was to suppress Bayern with offense, thereby protecting their own goal.

【"No problem, Mr. Eric."】

Tang Ye patted Ten Hag's suit, leaving a clear handprint right on it.

Having just scored a free kick, GG Bond's form was simply exploding with goodness.

Attacking now was absolutely the perfect choice!

【"Let's go, let's go!"】

The players shouted a few times.

【"The turf quality at the Allianz Arena is indeed excellent, and so is the stadium's drainage system..."】

The director shifted the camera to show the live audience the current conditions on the pitch.

The rain was heavy, but there was no excessive pooling of water yet.

At least the first half wouldn't need to be suspended.

Slap!

A long pass was struck, the boot hitting the turf and exploding into a spray of water.

Tang Ye loved this feeling; every pass came with beautiful special effects!

The long ball sought out Rashford on the left wing!

Rashford couldn't control it cleanly, but since the ball didn't bounce high after hitting the grass, he handled it easily.

Cut inside!

Kimmich was tracking him, but the speed Rashford exploded with in that instant was truly absurd.

Slap!

A long pass laid the ball off to the far post.

To Ziyech!

Watch Ziyech's...

Slap!

A square pass threaded into the box; Martial received the ball and immediately unleashed a thunderous shot.

【"Goal!"】

【"But this goal seems..."】

The commentator had barely finished half his sentence when the screen showed the linesman already raising his flag.

At the exact moment Ziyech passed, Jerome Boateng ran forward, consequently causing Martial to be offside.

【"Really clever."】

Tang Ye sniffed, then wiped the rain from around his eyes with his hand.

He had thought he was the cleverest one, but it seemed the opposing Jerome Boateng was also a very wise fellow!

Today's match was not just a rain game.

It was also an intellectual duel between Tom and Jerome Boateng!

Bayern quickly launched a counterattack; Neuer launched a precise long ball finding Müller.

Slap!

Turning and feinting, Müller shook off Rodri.

Passed to Gnabry!

A Hao De Xiang Fa, but Müller hadn't accounted for the actual conditions on the pitch.

The through ball stopped dead before it could even roll to Gnabry's feet.

!

Valencia rushed up and kicked the ball back.

【"Beep, beep-beep!!"】

The first half ended, with the final score locked at 1-0.

Tang Ye lifted his head and glanced at the sky.

The rain had lessened again.

"Hey!"

A raindrop struck his pupil; Tang Ye quickly rubbed his eye with his hand.

Having heard that rainwater is very dirty, Tang Ye always worried greatly whenever it got into his eyes.

But in reality, it was fine, as he felt no discomfort in his eye whatsoever.

"Run faster, Tom!"

Rodri slapped Tang Ye on the back, splashing water straight out of his jersey.

"Coming, coming!"

Hurrying after him, just as they reached the edge of the stands, Tang Ye heard the fans' shouts and suddenly remembered something; he immediately stripped off his shirt.

The Bayern fans, who had just been cursing, instantly changed their attitude upon realizing Tang Ye intended to give away his jersey.

"Give it to me! Give it to me!"

Having retreated to the back to avoid the rain, the fans now rushed forward again.

Tang Ye glanced up, then balled his jersey into a sphere and tied a knot using all the knowledge he had acquired in his life.

He threw it out!

Crack!

A volley shot sent the ball straight into the stands.

It flew very far, but the knot came undone mid-air, finally landing in a fan's hands.

……

"Tom, where's your shirt?"

Rodri looked at Tang Ye, who was arriving late.

Everyone else waited until entering the locker room to undress, yet Tang Ye had already lost his shirt before even stepping inside.

"Gave it away."

Tang Ye walked in naturally, tossed his pants into the bin, and went to grab a dry jersey and shorts.

"Anyway, I won't be wearing them in the second half, so I might as well give them to the fans. Rodri, you didn't think of that, did you?"

Tang Ye raised an eyebrow at Rodri.

If Rodri had been willing to run a bit slower, Tang Ye wouldn't have minded sharing his wisdom with him; alas, by the time Tang Ye thought of giving away his jersey, Rodri had already turned the corner and vanished from sight.

"Alright."

Rodri spread his hands, signaling Tang Ye to hurry up and change.

"Is there a halftime break?"

Tang Ye asked while dealing with his clothes.

"Not sure yet, but let's proceed as if there isn't one. First, let me explain the plan for the upcoming match."

Ten Hag's clothes were also wet, but since he wasn't a player, there was no need for him to change.

"The pitch will be drained at halftime, so the field should be fine when the second half begins. Our plan is to start with defense."

Ten Hag explained his strategy to the players: "Once the water accumulates again, we'll switch to attack. Don't play short passes; play long balls, aim high."

While speaking, Ten Hag specifically glanced in Tang Ye's direction; the latter was pacing back and forth near his spot.

This was Manchester United's expert in long passes, and right now he couldn't find his underwear.

"Hey, Tom! The underwear is fine; just don't change it. Put on the shirt and shorts."

"Oh, okay, okay."

Ten Hag continued speaking, and soon a member of the coaching staff entered: "No break; the rain has lessened."

"Then we proceed exactly as I just said."

Halftime ended quickly, and players from both teams gathered in the tunnel.

Tang Ye and Müller chatted happily; while talking, they looked out onto the pitch, where staff members were running off the field with water-removal equipment.

One could see that the rain had lessened considerably by now.

The thunder had also vanished, just like Tom's underwear.

"Good luck."

Müller patted Tang Ye on the back, and Tang Ye raised his hand to fist-bump Müller.

"Alright, welcome back, dear viewers, this is..."

"As you can see, the rain on site has eased significantly, and the standing water on the pitch has been cleared."

"The match has begun!"

Manchester United kicked off; following Ten Hag's instructions, De Jong, after receiving the back-pass, did not immediately play forward but instead dribbled toward the wing.

De Jong was clearly trying to slow down the pace of the game!

And then play defensively!

But this was obviously not what the Bayern players and fans wanted to see.

"Auf geht's, Bayern, kämpfen und siegen! (Go, Bayern, fight and win!)"

"Wir wollen euch siegen sehen! (We want to see you win!)"

"Wir stehen hinter euch! (We stand behind you!)"

Boom! Boom!

"Wir stehen hinter euch!"

Boom! Boom!

Bayern fans clapped their hands and then opened them, their shouts expressing support for the team.

It was a simple logic: the loser of today's match would most likely miss out on first place in Group H.

Goretzka, loft the ball into the penalty area!

Boom!

Müller's header, but De Gea made a miraculous save to punch the ball away!

"Nice!"

Valencia kissed De Gea on the neck.

The rain paused briefly for a few minutes, during which Kovac made his substitution decision.

Coman comes on for Ribéry!

Clearly, Bayern was extremely unwilling to lose at home.

"Counter! Counter!"

Ten Hag shouted loudly.

Coman's entry meant Bayern was about to launch a massive offensive.

Neither of Manchester United's two flanks had strong resistance capabilities, so Ten Hag prepared to limit Bayern through offense.

Pin their speedy wingers in their own half!

Just like this.

"I've got it!"

Tang Ye dropped back to receive support; his teammate's pass struck his chest.

Turn!

Crack!

A volleyed long pass flew out, the ball landing directly at Ye He's feet.

"Oh!"

The Bayern fans' heartbeats began to quicken.

"This is what we said: any match with Tang Ye playing is incredibly exciting."

"Yes, because he truly always creates unexpected attacking opportunities."

Ye He reached the byline, with a Bayern defender standing before him.

He inched slightly toward the penalty area.

Pass!

Ye He was brought down!

But he passed to Martial in the center; since Manchester United retained attacking advantage, the referee temporarily held his whistle.

Controlling the ball in the center, they waited for Ye He to arrive before passing it back to him.

Push a through ball!

Ye He wanted to create a one-on-one opportunity against the goalkeeper for Martial.

But the ball was blocked directly by Jerome Jerome Boateng.

A bit uncomfortable!

【Why has Ye He started impersonating Tang Ye?】

【Hold steady; just hold steady, and a 1-0 result secures all three points.】

【I feel Bayern's wing attack isn't that strong either.】

【Feels like their speed isn't as good as my Tang Tang Qiuwang.】

De Jong was tackled to the ground, sparking a minor clash between players from both sides.

After the clash ended, rain began falling at the venue again.

Rumble!!!

"..."

He looked up at the sky.

The rain was falling heavily.

But looking on the bright side, at least it wasn't as exaggerated as in the first half.

"Do you think we might get struck by lightning?"

Tang Ye asked quietly.

But before his teammates could answer, Bayern had already thrown in the ball from the sideline.

Check Dongqiu Di live match report: Lewandowski fell in the penalty area, but the referee did not award a penalty. Waterlogged areas began appearing on the pitch.

"Beep beep beep!!!"

"Get lost!"

"Referee, get lost!"

The referee's refusal to award a penalty sparked dissatisfaction among Bayern fans; coupled with the heavy rain from the sky, the scene at the venue was becoming increasingly chaotic.

Tang Ye now had a feeling that the tens of thousands of Bayern fans in the stands might charge down to attack him at any moment.

This was a terrifying prospect!

The match continued; it was now the 67th minute of the second half.

Waterlogging had appeared, and the Manchester United players were managing their attack.

"To me! To me!"

Pointing to the empty space before him, Tang Ye signaled Rodri to pass the ball.

Boom!

The pass was lofted over!

Rodri's pass was quite accurate, but the rainy conditions made controlling the ball much more difficult.

He extended his foot!

Perfectly trapping the ball, he turned and immediately sprinted forward.

Tang Ye handled it well; feinting to nutmeg Müller caused the German to fail to keep up initially.

He dribbled the ball toward the byline himself!

"Tang Ye's choice is as bold as ever; let's look at the far post."

"Ziyech is in a good position!"

Slap!

【De Bruyne's Byline Cross Lv5: Replication (Transcendent State)】

Proficiency: 371/3500

A very fast cross directly found Ziyech on the right wing.

However, under pressure, Ziyech failed to control the ball properly, and ultimately Manchester United lost possession.

"It's okay, it's okay."

Tang Ye and Ziyech raised their hands to signal each other; the latter was now somewhat panicked.

The Great General handed you his blade, yet you failed to sever the opponent commander's head!

Ziyech didn't know if that play would cause his military rank to drop; he had no choice but to do his best to redeem himself in the remainder of the match.

The match continued!

It was now past the 70th minute.

Due to the standing water, Manchester United, who were not skilled at ball control, were actually leading in possession.

The Rat Army lived in the sewers, so their capability in water battles was naturally something a mere Bayern could not compare to.

Tang Ye jogged slowly through the center.

His speed was no different from a stroll, yet even so, a full two Bayern players were marking him.

With no other option, the Manchester United players used continuous passing combinations to help Tang Ye shake off his defenders.

In the end, they indeed succeeded.

"Here!"

Rashford played a cutback pass, and Tang Ye quickly retreated in the center.

He tucked his right foot behind his left.

Slap!

With a rainbow flick, Tang Ye lofted the ball directly to Martial inside the penalty area.

Martial headed the ball down to the ground, then controlled it with his thigh and shin.

Finally, he lifted his foot and poked it in!

"Goal!"

"Martial!"

"2-0!"

After a tense struggle, Manchester United ultimately extended their lead.

Roar!

Clenching both fists and roaring, Tang Ye looked terrifyingly fierce in the heavy rain.

【You have obtained 15 Counterattack Points】

【Phase Two Mission Progress: Goals + Assists (8/8)】

Status: Completed

The group stage had only reached the fourth round, and the fourth round was not even finished yet, but Tang Ye had already completed Phase Two of his Champions League mission.

Compared to last season, this was indeed much faster.

"Beautiful!"

Smalling rushed over and collided with the forwards.

From the stands came the cheers of the away fans!

The goal celebration was a perfect opportunity; Tang Ye attended to his system.

【You have obtained 5500 Counterattack Points】

【Chain Mission Phase Three Unlocked】

【Objective: 4 Champions League Group Stage/Knockout Stage Victories】

【Progress: 0/4】

The benefit of claiming rewards directly mid-match now became apparent.

If he had waited until after today's match to open the system and claim rewards, this match's victory would not have counted toward the Phase Three mission progress.

Hmm...

Judging by the current situation, Bayern was most likely going to lose.

"Damn it, watch the striker!"

Kovac's head was now throbbing.

This season Bayern sat atop the Fan Fan Dejia league table, yet unexpectedly they were about to be shut out by Manchester United.

Kovac glanced in Ten Hag's direction; the Manchester United manager, dressed in a suit, stood firmly in the rain.

The experience from the first match gave Ten Hag the opportunity to make targeted adjustments.

The pressing on Müller and Goretzka prevented the Bayern wingers from having any chance to utilize their speed!

Kovac called Goretzka to the sideline, while next door, Manchester United was making their own substitution.

Allaire replaced Martial, and Herrera replaced Ye He.

Switching from a 4-2-3-1 to a 4-3-1-2, Ten Hag was clearly determined not to let Bayern score.

"The situation isn't very favorable for Bayern right now, but there's still a chance."

"Although the rain has stopped, there are still many waterlogged areas on the pitch."

"..."

"Neuer! Beautiful!"

The Bayern goalkeeper's long pass accurately found Coman up front.

Coman controlled the ball extremely well and was now cutting inside with it.

Tang Ye followed over, preparing to take on the main defensive duty.

Coman accelerated!

The Bayern forward wanted to cut inside and pass, but because he started too quickly, his foot slipped directly.

Coman fell to the ground, and the grass exploded with a spray of water.

"Haha!"

Tang Ye directly let out a mocking laugh at Coman.

This was ggbond's chance!

He directly took possession of the ball slowly rolling across the grass.

Following his usual habit, Tang Ye planted his standing foot and immediately launched a long pass, intending to catch the opponent off guard.

But because he was laughing too happily, he forgot about the standing water.

Tang Ye kicked a driven long pass along the ground!

Slap!

The ball smashed into the grass, splashing up water, rolling slower and slower until it finally stopped in front of Müller.

"..."

Ten Hag reached up to support his forehead.

His heart felt so tired.

"My fault, my fault!"

Tang Ye raised his hand to signal to his teammates.

Mainly, the waterlogging was too severe; otherwise, ggbond wouldn't have made such a serious passing error.

The match reached its final moments.

The plan had been to stabilize the defense, but unknowingly, Manchester United started launching attacks.

Tang Ye looked for Valencia making a run down the line up front!

Pass!

Valencia kicked the ball straight out of play.

By this time, the stamina of both teams' starting players was nearly exhausted, so mistakes were inevitable.

Watching the ball fly over the crossbar, Tang Ye stomped on the puddle beneath his feet.

"Beep, beep-beep!"

The full-time whistle blew; the final score was fixed at 2:0.

Although the first match ended in a draw against Bayern at home, Manchester United quickly adjusted their tactics.

By keeping a clean sheet against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena, Manchester United seemed to be the first team this season to achieve this feat.

"Boo!!!"

"Fuck you!"

Some Bayern fans on site were in a bad mood and unleashed a barrage of curses at the Manchester United players.

But none of that mattered anymore; Tang Ye stomped on the puddles on the ground, feeling the turf sink beneath his feet.

Fortunately, the rain stopped around the 60th minute of the second half; otherwise, the final few minutes would have truly been like a water fight.

He lifted his head to look at the sky.

Hmm...

Tang Ye pinched his chin with his right hand.

Based on his experience living in Manchester, unsurprisingly, it would rain again later tonight.

"Rod, let's walk faster."

"Hmm, what's wrong?"

Rodri paused for a moment; Tang Ye pointed at the sky: "We need to get back to the hotel quickly; it's going to rain again soon."

Rodri was Tom's little brother, and Tom had the obligation to protect him from getting soaked by the heavy rain.

The live camera focused on Tang Ye; the shoulder muscles he had grown during his training period in the USA were very prominent.

When King Tom spread his shoulders, the rain in Munich could no longer fall to the ground!

Because it was all blocked by Tom's body!

(End of Chapter)