[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back":3,"chapter-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-86":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Football: At 16, Let Me Retire and Come Back?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2300056,4499,"Chapter 86","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-86",86,"\u003Cp>「bijansdoeteenbalprecies～」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「wateenbalmoetdoen～」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「wehebbengoedespelers～」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「……」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match had just begun, and the home fans immediately sang the Utrecht team anthem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>April is a crucial month—for Utrecht, and for every other Eredivisie team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Okay, guys, uh—」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao adjusted the microphone at his mouth: 「Today, Mong is still in the starting lineup. We can see—oh, beautiful! Mong has already touched the ball with help from Utrecht’s defender just minutes into the match!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「From my experience, if Mong touches the ball again within three minutes, this match is basically won!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Will Tenghahe  be taken away by Dutch police… What the hell are you talking about? Don’t believe everything you see. I’ve been watching football for nearly fifteen years—I’ve never seen a head coach get arrested. You’re just imagining things.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some fans in the livestream claimed Tenghahe  would be administratively detained because of Tang Ye—a notion Wang Chao found utterly absurd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Letting Tang Ye play a few extra minutes—is that a crime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, Tenghahe  is saving Utrecht!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Let me introduce the starting lineups for both teams today. I won’t list the home team yet—I’ll mention them during the match.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「The away team, Nijmegen, currently sits in 13th place in the Eredivisie standings this season!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I see someone in the chat asking what level 13th in the Eredivisie is. Simply put—it’s the level that gets crushed by Utrecht.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nijmegen (5-3-2)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goalkeeper: Brad-Jones\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defenders: Wodenhof, Gora, Van Eeden, Dumic, Todd-Kane\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Midfielders: Brinburg, Vuur, Bickel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forwards: Linbangbi, Slagels\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  stood with his hands in his pockets, pacing in front of the substitutes’ bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, 5-3-2 isn’t Nijmegen’s preferred formation this season—but they chose a five-defender setup specifically against Utrecht.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Nijmegen is afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they know the great Erik Tenghahe  will prove his worth in this match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He can lead his team to victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 11th minute, Utrecht surprisingly led in possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye still hadn’t touched the ball much, but his teammates were exceptional—De Jong and Barazite were both masters of ball control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as they didn’t pass to Tang Ye, Utrecht’s possession rate was still secure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「I’ll take it! I’ll take it!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barazite dribbled from the right flank toward the penalty area; Gora and Wodenhof rushed out to block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ramselaar provided cover from behind, but the audacious Barazite chose to go it alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barazite failed to break through the defense inside the area, dribbling helplessly along the baseline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He controlled the ball perfectly—but couldn’t get it into the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「What the hell? Be bolder! Just go straight!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  shouted from the sideline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Barazite, called out, suddenly accelerated into the box—only to be tackled instantly by the opposing center-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball flew out over the baseline!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a corner for Utrecht; Ramselaar sprinted over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Ramselaar! Take the corner!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aale, take the first point!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Aale, head it!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Damn! Aale’s header was blocked by the opposing center-back!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After landing, Aale shook his head—he was clearly dissatisfied with his header.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Man, what a shame.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye called out twice from behind, amazed by Aale’s physical strength but also thinking the header was a wasted chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter—the match was still early. As long as they controlled the game, Utrecht had plenty of chances!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 22nd minute, Nijmegen’s forward Slagels dribbled forward; Tang Ye seized the opportunity and sneaked up behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Someone’s behind you!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nijmegen’s defender shouted a warning; Slagels quickly passed left to Linbangbi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But something unexpected happened—Tang Ye seemed to anticipate Slagels’ pass, stepped on the ball, and turned in one fluid motion, stealing it cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cunning Utrecht midfielder had been waiting for Slagels to pass!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hah!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye sprinted forward immediately, avoiding any chance for Slagels to grab him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Go! Go! Go!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  shouted loudly from the sideline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  could feel—he would prove himself to the fans and reporters after this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had the ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t you agree, Tang Ye?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come on, Tang Ye!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Stay calm! Stay calm!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye was running fairly fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slagels tried to tackle him; Tang Ye passed the ball directly to De Jong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Jong passed it right back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passing combination + movement—Tang Ye shed Slagels cleanly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aale and Barazite were in good positions; Tang Ye could have passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his choice was… to dribble himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his shooting stat rose to 69, Tang Ye’s confidence had grown significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to shoot!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dumic rushed forward!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye passed to Yosten ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yosten laid it off!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Here I come!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye sprinted into the arc, using his momentum to shoulder past the defender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adjusted two steps!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curled it into the far corner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Goal!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Goal!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Goal by Tang Ye!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Utrecht takes the lead!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Wait—was there a foul in that physical challenge?」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Let’s see what the referee decides.」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「No foul—excellent! No foul! It’s a valid goal!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Top-tier physical strength—that’s Tang Ye!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On camera, Tang Ye sprinted toward the left corner flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>3, 2, 1—jump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uppercut!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Hah!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the celebrating Utrecht players, Tenghahe  clapped enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe ’s instincts were right—this match was likely to be a decisive Utrecht victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  was about to prove his worth to the fans!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Tom!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>「Tom!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd chanted Tang Ye’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panting heavily, Tang Ye put his arm around Aale’s shoulder: 「My shooting’s on fire today—keep passing to me!」\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aale stared with wide eyes as the two walked toward their own half: “Tang, I’m the forward, you’re the midfielder—midfielder!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s all the same!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s a forward or a midfielder? Aren’t they all just attacking midfielders?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We’re all the same anyway!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the 42nd minute, the livestream once again displayed possession statistics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utrecht: 52%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nijmegen: 48%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Possession was nearly even, but Nijmegen was clearly on the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye lost possession once every five minutes on average, yet Nijmegen’s possession rate still didn’t surpass Utrecht’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What are you even playing for?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, Tang, move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing De Jong advancing from the back, Ramselaar shouted twice, pushing Tang Ye forward while staying beside De Jong as his shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tang Ye demonstrated exceptional discipline—he ran straight to Jossten’s forward position as Ramselaar ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After checking his position, he felt it still wasn’t aggressive enough, so he moved over to Aale’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the winger’s perspective, Nijmegen now had many players forward, so Tang Ye called out: “Frankie, here!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Jong had the ball but lacked vision—Tang Ye helped him spot the passing option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A high, long pass was launched, and Tang Ye sprinted toward it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Halfway there, he realized something was wrong—the ball was too high and too fast to control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Tang Ye quickly stepped aside: “Aale, help me stop it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aale froze, so Tang Ye shoved his teammate into the ball’s landing spot; Aale stretched out his foot to cushion it, then passed it back to Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye controlled the ball at his feet and began moving toward the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nijmegen’s defenders inside the box widened their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait, is this how you’re supposed to play?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nijmegen’s players were too overwhelmed to care—Utrecht’s super wild boar was charging toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cross was delivered into the six-yard box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye had always been meticulous with short passes—he placed it exactly where the goalkeeper couldn’t reach, but his own forward could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jossten sprinted in from the center of the box!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful shot struck the left post, bounced out, and hit Tang Ye on the head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn!” Tang Ye was about to fall, then realized he’d scored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Great pass, great pass!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You gained 10 Reverse Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hat-trick potential—bonus 10 Reverse Points awarded】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though his header stat was only 41, that didn’t mean Tang Ye lacked heading ability!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“tomtomtomtommm……!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tom!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commentator shouted Tang Ye’s name; he opened his arms toward the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the feeling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s the point of scoring if no one shouts your name?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beep, beeeep!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halftime whistle blew. Tang Ye and his teammates walked toward the tunnel, having earned 25 Reverse Points; Tenghahe  stood with hands in pockets, looking invincible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He needed to prove himself in this match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the halftime score 2:0, he’d already completed half his proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Holy shit, is Tenghahe  really that cocky?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hahaha, why does Tenghahe  make me feel like he did all the work in this match?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【In other words, Tenghahe ’s done great—he put Mengge in the starting lineup!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Insane! Even if the second goal had luck, Tang Ye still scored twice!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Damn, I’ve played Happy Beans for years—I’ve never seen a midfielder score like Tang Ye!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Don’t get it—what kind of player is Tang the King?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Movement type—he moves brilliantly. Why it’s not ‘running’? You’ll have to observe yourself.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe ’s pre-match interview made this match incredibly compelling, and Tang Ye’s brace completely ignited it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao checked the livestream backend, glancing at real-time viewer numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>75,000 concurrent viewers—on a pirated site, for a Dutch Eredivisie match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye needed to stick close to  Tenghahe ’s footsteps; he, in turn, needed to stick close to Tang Ye’s!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the halftime locker room, with a two-goal lead,  Tenghahe  still didn’t let the players relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I need you to understand—this is a very important match.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  stood in the center; everyone else sat, listening intently to the Dutchman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re currently top of the table, which means we’re facing fan skepticism.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No—not ‘might.’ We’re already facing fan skepticism!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tenghahe  gestured wildly with both hands: “Facing skepticism—what do you do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prove yourselves!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You must prove yourselves today—2:0 ahead—is that enough? It’s not enough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We need to push harder in the second half!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye sat on the locker room bench, hands pressed on his knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew his form was excellent, so he was considering a possible way to score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted a hat-trick!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second half begins!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“eriktenhag!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“eriktenhag!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium erupted in the Erik Ten Hag chant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Utrecht launched another attack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I got it, I got it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing an opening, Tang Ye sprinted forward to demand the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, after the first half, Nijmegen’s players had increased their awareness of Tang Ye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he received the ball on the right flank, Brinborg charged in to tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye pulled the ball and turned, ready to show off his dribbling—but Brinborg simply overtook him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing trouble, Tang Ye reached out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried to pull Brinborg down—but failed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye’s mistake allowed Nijmegen to launch a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the opponent didn’t score from his error, Tang Ye still felt regretful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was playing too hastily!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scoring works like this—or rather, Tang Ye’s way of scoring does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tang Ye wants to score, he can’t just charge forward and blast long shots—he lacks that ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So how does he score?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Go with the flow—that’s Tang Ye’s unique way of scoring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm down, calm down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye kept mentally reminding himself, and during the set piece, he swapped his gum for a fresh piece.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint mint scent stimulated Tang Ye’s brain, helping him think better during the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time crept forward to the 77th minute, when Nijmegen’s right-back Todd-Kane cut inside and fired a precise long-range shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The score is now 2:1!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xuuuu!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stadium erupted in boos; Utrecht fans did not want Nijmegen to equalize.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Man, guys, I feel like Utrecht started off way too aggressively.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The pace was too fast from the start—now most players are running on empty!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Wang Chao finished speaking than Ten Hag made a substitution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amrabat replaced De Jong!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season, Ten Hag almost always reserved one substitution slot for midfield, sometimes even two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was because Tang Ye’s movement coverage was poor, requiring other players to cover the runs he should have made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>De Jong and Ramseyer had taken on part of Tang Ye’s duties—their energy expenditure was enormous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tang!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the pitch, Amrabat handed Tang Ye and Josten each a slip of paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The papers bore the Dutch word for “defend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A 2:1 scoreline might not silence the reporters, but it was enough for Ten Hag to prove himself!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye felt uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no choice—he had to follow his coach’s instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first career hat-trick would have to wait for the next match!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>89’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Amrabat, brilliant! Perfect tackle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is a counterattack chance for Utrecht—this season, their counters have been quite effective.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can Amrabat pass it to Tang Ye?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn, too bad—there are too many defenders near Tang Ye right now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Corner kick!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ramseyer takes the corner!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To Ale or Josten?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shoot! Tang Ye!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why is Tang Ye in the penalty area?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Chao voiced his inner question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not just him—the fans watching live, even Nijmegen’s defenders, all wondered the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no time to ponder it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【You gained 10 Reverse Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Hat-trick: Bonus 30 Reverse Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【First career Eredivisie hat-trick: Extra reward—30 Reverse Points】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One goal = 70 Reverse Points!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile spread across Tang Ye’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Goals can’t be forced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They come with fate!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongqi Di Real-Time Report: 91st minute, Tang Ye heads in a rebound from a corner to complete his hat-trick—the score is now 3:1!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongqi Di Real-Time Report: The referee blows the final whistle. Utrecht’s final score is 3:1. Ten Hag is about to give a press interview!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phrase “about to give a press interview” actually appeared in the real-time match report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The value of Ten Hag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is the value of Erik Ten Hag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under staff guidance, Tang Ye re-entered the pitch from the locker room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The podium had already been set up; as the hat-trick hero, Tang Ye was unquestionably the MVP.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well-deserved, Tom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The host handed Tang Ye a transparent little trophy; he raised it high as reporters below snapped photos nonstop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Tang Ye’s surprise, fewer reporters had come today for the MVP ceremony than usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those guys had all gone to the press conference room to find Ten Hag!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The reporters asked Tang Ye a few simple questions, then suddenly said: “By the way, Tom, you should know—you’re entitled to ask the referee for the match ball. It’s the hat-trick hero’s right.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, right!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tang Ye’s eyes lit up as he realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In football, there’s an unwritten rule: a player who scores a hat-trick may request to keep the match ball from the referee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s the referee now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Right in front of the players’ tunnel. Better hurry—he won’t wait long!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",2413,"2026-06-20T06:50:08.245Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c9fcfb4c86b78c89eda3908f4c27bea3918ecfb4fc1ed282941fbeeb2f3dc457","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-87","football-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-chapter-85",918,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffootball-at-16-let-me-retire-and-come-back-cover.jpg"]