[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god":3,"chapter-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-211":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Arsenal to the Ball God",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},925744,1216,"Chapter 211 67: Transfermarkt Value Update! A Strong Golden Boy Award Contender! First Round of the Playoff!_3","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-211",211,"\u003Cp>Ma'el followed the team through the pre-match ceremony, and the starting lineup for this match had only one change compared to the last match — Frimpong behind him was replaced by Rosicky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Champions League playoff, only two games home and away, no more matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger definitely wanted to pursue aggression at home, aiming to strike Udinese down in one blow to avoid a longer and more complicated affair away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the ceremony, Ma'el went to his position and stood. He felt a bit disappointed that the Champions League theme wasn't played before this playoff match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a player on the field, hearing the Champions League theme had been something he long awaited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No rush, it's not the main Champions League yet, let's wait for the main event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't in a hurry, just more eager to defeat the opponent. If he can defeat Udinese, he will appear on the Champions League stage this season and compete alongside the world's top shooters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he saw the referee raise his right hand, about to blow the whistle to start the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el once again looked around the grand Emirates Stadium, thinking this would be the place where he would battle for a long time in the future, accompanied by these fans from the UK football scene onto the world stage, feeling a surge of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The referee then blew the whistle to start the match, Ma'el dashed first from the centerline, rushing towards the opponent's half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, his matchup was against Danilo, a defensive full-back from Brazil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this Danilo is not that Danilo; he is not top-tier, even though he shares the same name and nationality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 3rd minute, Ma'el received the ball on the flank and faced Danilo for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right foot swiftly met the ball, sprinting towards the opponent at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danilo maintained a distance of about two meters, hoping to have a reaction when Ma'el made his move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el pushed the ball towards the byline, attempting a cross, wanting to test this defender's level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Smack!\" As he sent the cross with his left foot, he saw Danilo slide in, his toes just touching the ball and sending it out of bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not bad, with speed, reflex, and tackling... Ma'el took him a bit more seriously and ran towards the center, waiting for the corner kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on.....!\" A sudden roar came from behind him. He turned his head and saw Danilo chest-album with his teammate center-back, celebrating the successful block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner kick followed, Sagna got the first point but fired out of the baseline, unable to create a chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el continued to move according to the team's formation, the pressure from Udinese wasn't as intense as Newcastle United.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this doesn't mean they are weak; they just don't play a high-pressing game and opt for mid-low defense while seeking counterattack opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 8th minute, when Alexander Song suddenly had the ball broken by Udinese's variation attack attempt, Arsenal players felt the sharpness of this Serie A team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang... Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With two passes, they handed the ball to the right midfielder Badu, who quickly launched an assault on Gibbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn't get past Gibbs, he pressured Arsenal's defense into the box, leaving space at the arc top.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Badu suddenly chose to pass, Asamoah received the ball in the center and passed it to forward Di Natale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Natale carried the ball into the box and, under Koscielny's interference, took a high-quality shot towards the near corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luckily, Szczeny was concentrated and did well to block the near corner, punching the ball away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah.....!\" Arsenal fans broke into a cold sweat, feeling nervous as the qualification for the Champions League main event is quite important, and no one wants the team to have an accident in such a match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 17th minute, Arsenal grabbed the ball in the midfield, Rosicky with flowing long hair carried the ball forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing opportunities on both sides, he chose a diagonal pass to the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el had evidently more threat on his side than Gervinho's, passing to him might suddenly lead to an assist or a pre-assist stat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang Bang Bang.....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the left flank, Ma'el with the ball launched another raid towards Danilo, inspired by sitting close to numerous Arsenal fans which boosted his performance desire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey!\" Danilo was also quite excited today; it seemed the slide tackle gave him confidence. He suddenly shouted as if to rush up, then swiftly retreated, posing ready for an opportunity to tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to intimidate?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el faced plenty of this in the Championship, didn't flinch a bit, didn't give him a chance to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His left shoulder sank, made an exaggerated move with his right foot, pretending to burst forward along the byline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instantly, he pushed the ball towards the center, cutting horizontally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Danilo wasn't entirely deceived, he still missed the best chance for a close follow-up, couldn't catch up once accelerating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The duel had wins and losses for each!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the center, Ma'el spotted Gervinho positioned at the far post behind the opponent's defender, indicating his head, very thoughtful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped out a beautiful curve with his right foot towards the back post of Udinese's goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With no defender's close marking, he padded this ball comfortably, almost performing at his best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.....!!\" Many Arsenal fans in the Emirates Stadium stood up, seeing the quality of the ball, seeing Gervinho speeding ahead of the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he leapt high for a header, the ball, with fierce momentum, smashed into Udinese's goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aaahh...Yeah....!!\" Over 50,000 Arsenal fans roared like a bell, igniting the entire stadium; the first home goal of the new season has arrived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervinho's goal!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el's assist!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two new signings!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh oh.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gervinho excitedly dashed towards the pitch side, leaping into the air, punching towards the sky; it was his first goal of the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el then ran beside him, giving him a high-five, teasing: \"I realized that whoever most expects someone's pass never gets it; instead, ends up assisting the other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean?\" Gervinho, somewhat puzzled, asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Van Persie came over, hugged both and said to Ma'el: \"So, I've decided not to expect your passes now, but you can start expecting mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Alexander Song heard their conversation from the side, said with a smile: \"Hey? Ma'el, be honest, do you expect my passes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough chattering.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma'el pointed to his head, complaining: \"My mind's scrambled, doesn't matter who from whom, as long as we score.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal players embraced each other, cheering each other on..... The new season's first appearance at this Emirates Stadium seemed promising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>....\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>ps: Each day I'll write down the day's word count and monthly target, today 18,000, this month 335,000, target is 450,000.\u003C\u002Fp>",1145,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.644Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","bfdf03f41e8fc3baadb338a36d6f163c7243ee0d98b1e5e535cfd132515a61d8","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-165","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-164",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]