[{"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-39":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},925708,1216,"Chapter 39: Thunderbolt Strike in the Box!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-39",39,"\u003Cp>After this goal, the referee soon blew the whistle ending the first half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheffield United entered halftime with a three-nil lead, their first of the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players beamed with joy, chatting and laughing as they left the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One goal and one assist, you’re undoubtedly the best player in this match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert walked next to Ma’el, full of envy, \"Tell me, how do you train to improve so quickly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having known Ma’el for more than eight months, he watched as Ma’el progressed from not being able to play in the youth team, to suddenly having a breakthrough, being loaned to Sheffield United, and now dazzlingly creating two goals in a half!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though he trains with Ma’el every day, and his own improvement is quick... but compared to Ma’el, it’s like heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just practicing casually,\" Ma’el chuckled, brushing it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you mean no one else is better?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice came from behind, it was the smiling Bolodanovich, pleased with his goal, full of confidence, \"I might even score two more for a hat trick.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wouldn’t that depend on Ma’el’s passing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert put one arm around Ma’el and the other around Bolodanovich, \"His crossing is top-tier in the Championship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense,\" Bolodanovich nodded, being a tall striker, indeed relying on Ma’el.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snugged up to Ma’el, flattering, \"Let me clean your boots, I’m an expert.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need,\" Ma’el smiled, shaking his head; he’d rather clean his boots himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three chatted as they reached an enthusiastic Garrispeed, who seemed to have been waiting here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two matches, one goal, three assists, you’re aiming for player of the month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed approached and tightly shook Ma’el’s hand, then pulled him over for a hug, face beaming, \"Having talented youths like you is my fortune.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still far from best,\" Ma’el modestly waved off, but felt a surge of interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a young player just starting out, earning player of the month would mark a milestone in his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set this goal, determined to strive towards it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed greeted other players as Ma’el went into the locker room for a rest; the match wasn’t over yet, he aimed for greater achievements and performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>........\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ohle....OhleOhle....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With fans chanting, the second half began heatedly, both sides switched fields, diving into a new round of battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one knew what Landes said to the Preston players, but they launched into a wave of attacking fervor at the start.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, their winger executed a classic inside cut, the shot was saved by goalkeeper Robert, only to fall to a Preston player’s feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, this player quickly crossed the ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball was barely slide-tackled out by Steven, only to land at the opposing player’s feet again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom...Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston exhibited brilliant one-two combination on the wing, tearing through Sheffield’s defense, followed by another high cross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball was headed by Preston’s striker, hurtling towards the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a resounding smack, goalkeeper Robert heroically saved the ball, rescuing the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston gained a corner kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed’s anxious voice came from the sidelines, gesturing to his brain, signaling players to stay focused, \"Second ball! Watch the second ball protection!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The defenders silently nodded, indicating they remembered, but their minds remained dazed, a bit thrown off by the aggressive start of the second half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston quickly executed the corner, the ball swiftly headed towards the far post.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Robert attempted to save the team again, choosing to leap for the ball, but it was too high and fast, slipping past his fingertips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston’s center-back lurking at the far post leaped and forcefully hammered a header, the ball soaring into the empty net without suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball’s in!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three to one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preston pulls one back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.....!\" Thousands of traveling Preston fans erupted in faint cheers, seeing a glimmer of hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scoring Preston center-back raced to the goal, picked up the ball, tucked it under his arm, and sprinted back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s still time, they can strive for victory!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah....\" Garrispeed by the pitch disappointedly sat back down, the opponent scored after all, he had hoped for a shutout victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s time to accept it, life’s imperfections are many, leading should be satisfying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evans kicked off from the center circle, the match resumed, Sheffield United players charged into the opposing half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they opted for a change in rhythm...instead of blindly launching long balls, Janu suddenly pivoted, dribbling through the midfield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hoped to catch the opponent off guard with this approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t practiced deliberately, but stemmed from their recent conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soccer is like this, you must try every possible way to find changes, even if it involves some risks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janu’s change worked, before the opponent could react, he dribbled past the midfield, maintaining rapid momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon reaching the attacking field, he passed the ball to Ward on the opposite flank, who gained a one-on-one chance against the opposing full-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, come on!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cross it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several Sheffield United players flooded into the box, awaiting his pass, including Ma’el.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ward didn’t disappoint, successfully getting into position, and sent the ball towards the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Preston’s towering defender blocked the pass, booting it away with the instep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By chance, the ball landed right next to Evans on the side, altering its path towards the box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A player wearing red and white stripes appeared in the ball’s path, as if waiting for this opportunity when the Preston defender kicked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He swung his stance, taking aim, and unleashed a heavy cannon strike at the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though close to the goal, he chose an unreasonable heavy cannon strike!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly the ball lifted off the ground, meeting the net with a crisp, pleasant sound, \"Swish!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball’s in again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Four to one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep!\" The referee raised his right hand, pointing to the center circle arc, signaling the goal is valid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah...!\" The home fans quickly emerged from the silence of just conceding a goal, diving back into ecstatic celebration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines, where Garrispeed had just slumped back to the bench, he hadn’t warmed his seat before jumping up again, pumping his fist, \"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, his voice carried fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>",1026,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.366Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.060Z",1,"novelbin.me","52f3b5f931266a0ce3c9b810aa7f94332e22b0e291df3fc112f7035cc6eb124e","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-40","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-38",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]