[{"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-44":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},925713,1216,"Chapter 44: Rapid Progress! The Frenzied September!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>On September 11, Sheffield United traveled to Derby County, England, for the fifth round of the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a traditional strong team in England, Derby County had its fair share of highlights in the last century, with England’s famous coach Brian Clough rising from here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match kicked off at 3:30 that afternoon, with Sheffield United obtaining the first kick-off in the first half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma’el is advancing with the ball, and he has put on quite a performance in the last two matches!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A cross! Just a little off! Sheffield United gained a corner kick opportunity! Ma’el takes the corner, his first time, and it seems he has become the team’s first-choice kicker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the middle! High quality! Ah.... Evans actually missed it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first half ends like this, both teams’ defenses are in great form, not giving each other many chances, especially with Derby County’s tight marking on Ma’el.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young general needs more variety; he is talented and young, and I believe he can do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today, the full-back defending against him is top-tier in the Championship, attracting the interest of multiple big clubs and is expected to join Chelsea next season.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, the second half begins, let’s see how both sides perform next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a pass from Evans! Gilbert breaks into the penalty area, is he about to score his second career goal?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A push shot! Saved! Another shot! It’s in!! Beautiful! Young general Gilbert scores his second career goal, with Ma’el being the first to sprint towards him, both hailing from Arsenal!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Match over! One to zero, Gilbert scored the winning goal, securing Sheffield United’s second consecutive victory since Garrispeed took over!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve gotten off to a good start for the entire month of September! Hope they can get more points, improve their ranking early, and avoid relegation risk!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the game ended, Ma’el, in high spirits after the victory, carried the winning hero Gilbert on his back, the two circling around the away fans’ section for a lap as a gesture of thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fans have already remembered these two; they started chanting Gilbert’s name after the match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal’s pair of blessings contributed successively to the team! Garrispeed personally admitted that they have already become an indispensable part of the team!\" — Sheffield Evening Paper\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>September 14, at the training base.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el suddenly stopped training, laying on the grass, his legs trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert, who was training with him today, hurriedly approached, using his hands to lift Ma’el’s legs, manipulating his ankles to help with stretching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cramps?\" he asked with concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el shook his head and smiled: \"I am feeling my muscles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his eyes and lowered Ma’el’s legs, wanting to find someone to ask—do you know how speechless I am?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el wasn’t doing it for any other reason, mainly because his speed had improved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Sprinting Level 2]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level Progress: (1\u002F800)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Utility: You start training focused on muscle contraction speed and reaction ability, slowly changing the ratio of fast muscle fibers, enabling a certain level of fast sprinting ability!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time went by, he had slowly gotten used to the transition from Level 1 to Level 2,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>but the improvement in physical attributes, after all, is not as simple as conventional skills and still brings him some pleasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the speed gradually improving..... his threatening ability down the wings will multiply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With a tight schedule, I need to add step-over move into the training program, otherwise, my body simply can’t handle it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made the decision in his mind, not only because of the tight schedule but also because he felt his limitations in the last match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When faced with a strong full-back, he actually didn’t have many options. Now, Championship teams all know he likes doing bicycle kicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although long shots are still threatening, they aren’t opportunities that come in every match, nor can every shot find the back of the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I can pick up the step-over move I practiced before and train it to Level 3, then everything in the future will be different again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el had mentally prepared for four-line training, knowing that many excellent wingers don’t have too many techniques, just a little variation in footwork and physical changes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step-over move belongs to this category of technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His speed is also steadily improving, and when paired with two Level 3 dribbling skills,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>even in the Premier League, he would have a certain success rate, let alone in the Championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill: Violent Bombing Level 3]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skill Level Progress: (218\u002F800)]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the progress of his long shot skill level, he eagerly anticipated the moment of its improvement, which would surely become his first Level 4 skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also discovered over these days that using skills in matches or successfully attempting positive feedback significantly amplifies his skill progress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, just continue moving forward with the schedule!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>......\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On September 15, Sheffield United hosted a match at Bramall Lane Stadium against Scunthorpe, currently placed mid-table in the standings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although Sheffield United has achieved two consecutive victories, it might be the ’novice’ protection phase for the new coach Garrispeed. The team’s overall strength isn’t strong indeed; they have relied on kids twice.\" — The Preview\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Admittedly, this media outlet’s prediction had some merit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the beginning of this match, Scunthorpe hit Sheffield United hard with aggressive tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Collins’s through ball! Very beautiful, this pass tore open Sheffield United’s defense; can Dagnall get this ball?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s very fast, one-on-one with the goalkeeper!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A shot!! Goal.....!! One to zero, Scunthorpe takes the lead away from home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The corner is delivered! Not a bad spot! Will Scunthorpe get a second goal?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kanavan’s header, missed! Muffin’s follow-up shot.... Oh!! Two to zero, Scunthorpe leads two-nil in the first half!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two defenders’ shots completed this goal; they are in excellent form today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Dagnall again! What happened to Sheffield United’s defense today? This sharp forward gets another one-on-one chance, can he score?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A brace! Three to zero!! The home team’s hope to win is minimal now.... let’s see if they can score one to save some face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma’el pushes forward, he is in a good state this match, having some advantage over Kanavan, whether in power or speed, he seems to be superior to this playmaking wing-back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Breakthrough.... went past him! The third successful breakthrough in this match, can this cross be on target?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A pass... no, it’s a fake pass and pullback! Ma’el breaks into the penalty area, very close to the danger zone! A ground cross to the back post!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ward!! It’s in!! A rocket shot! Ward scores his first goal of the season, and Ma’el also completes his fourth assist of the season, what an excellent winger he is!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The referee blows the final whistle to end the match, with Scunthorpe eventually securing a three to one victory! Garrispeed tastes his first defeat since taking charge; hopefully, he can rally back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this match ended, Ma’el and Gilbert sat by the advertisement board, watching the sparse and face-darkened departing fans, feeling a bit powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el also tasted his first defeat personally, and frankly, it doesn’t feel good, not even with personal stats to boast about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If given a choice, he wishes to always win!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he still has a long way to go to reach that step..... but he never gives up.\u003C\u002Fp>",1234,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.366Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.060Z",1,"novelbin.me","33a856b427a5e8dc2f758a69ed2ca0836c222cceb2f0330024b45af804d9d581","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-45","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-43",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]