[{"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-55":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},925925,1216,"Chapter 55: Show Them the Power of Your Cannon Shot!","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-55",55,"\u003Cp>On October 24th, Sheffield United faced the 13th round of the Championship, an away game against Doncaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doncaster is a team in the Championship fighting relegation, currently ranked 20th in the league, not very strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the time, the team is mixed in the third and fourth tiers of the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To ensure core players are well rested, Garrispeed still didn’t choose to let Ma’el start, and he even placed Janu and Luton, two key offensive players, on the bench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a reason for doing this; recently, Sheffield has been unstoppable, in great form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, with the Championship spanning 46 rounds in the season, there indeed needs to be a better resting mechanism to ensure the players’ combat effectiveness in the late season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing unexpected happens, then something unexpected is about to happen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside Kipmot Stadium, over ten thousand home fans created a cheering formation today, overwhelming in momentum, feeling like thirty thousand people present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 33rd minute of the match, Doncaster’s number 10 key player Sharp reached the edge of the field and swept a low shot in front of the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Center Keping Jie followed up with a push shot, and the football flew into the goal with lightning speed, leaving goalkeeper Robert with no time to react!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to zero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers erupted, Keping Jie rushed to the sidelines to celebrate with a passionate knee slide, then stood up and let out a roaring cheer toward the stands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t over; 9 minutes later, Sharp received a pass at the top of the arc and immediately passed two players to break into the penalty area, using his reverse foot to power the ball into the far corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh!\" The football hit the right side of the net; the goalkeeper was really too late to get down, only able to watch the ball go into the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two to zero!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharp’s heroic performance with 1 goal and 1 assist helped the team expand their lead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the goal, he raised his hands high, making a ruling-the-world celebratory gesture, as if controlling the entire field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is a team full of vitality; even if their hard power is insufficient, occasionally they can give those who underestimate them a heavy blow through their strong cohesion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the sidelines at the coach’s seat, Garrispeed’s expression was more serious, feeling quite frustrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since taking office, he has often paid ’tuition’ for lack of experience, frequently making wrong judgments and decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this cost is not something he can bear alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He must consider the club’s fans, management, and some players with bigger aspirations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one enjoys losing or failing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something must be done!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating for a while, Garrispeed still shook his head slightly; changing formation and fully pressing forward in attack at this stage is not the best strategy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most reliable solution is still to substitute the three resting players to see if they can change the game’s direction with their abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is his only attempt capable of executing at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Janu, Ma’el.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed decided to substitute two players first and leave one in reserve, \"Warm up, substitutions after halftime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes held hope, a sense of entrusting all hope upon these two players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the bench, Ma’el quickly stood up, ran to the sideline’s warm-up area for jogging and stretching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main referee soon blew the whistle, marking halftime’s end, with both starting eleven returning to the dressing rooms to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el didn’t return; he was still making final preparations with Janu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew what it meant for Garrispeed to send them onto the field at this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After halftime, the match was about to resume.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed walked out of the player tunnel, calling Ma’el and Janu to his side, holding a tactical board for final instructions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O’Connor and Joseph are weaknesses in the opponent’s defense; they have a record of being frequently broken through in the Championship.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first looked at Janu, \"Try to pass towards their left flank where they are located, let Ma’el attack, and you also move closer and attack this side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Janu nodded, taking a deep look at the opponent’s left center back and left back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma’el, seek one-on-one breakthroughs against Joseph more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Garrispeed gestured on the tactical board, arranging Ma’el’s tactical requirements, \"He is not your match; be more confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, I asked the players during the break, and the ground is very wet, even slightly slippery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This must be Doncaster watering heavily before the game, trying to catch us off guard by exploiting our discomfort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He closed the tactical board after speaking, \"Your long shots can stick to the ground more, or hit the ball to bounce off the ground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el understood, the wet field indeed facilitates long shots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it’s the smoothness of a ground ball or the acceleration of the ball bouncing off the ground, it will create great trouble for the goalkeeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He nodded to show understanding, then turned and stood by the field with Janu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the fourth official raised the substitution board, Garrispeed specifically came over, looked at the two with expectation, patted their shoulders, and expressed his last entrustment: \"Go for it! It’s up to you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two clapped hands and ran into the field with a renewed attitude, somewhat affecting other somewhat discouraged Sheffield United teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ma’el, show them your cannon king prowess!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gilbert had recently noticed Ma’el’s advancement in long shots, was the first to remind with a smile: \"I’m rooting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el laughed out loud, not paying much mind, only reminding, \"You better say it all next time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beep!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the players from both sides were in position, the referee blew the whistle for the start of the second half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el collected his other thoughts and ran towards the opponent’s half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, indeed is the perfect opportunity to test his boosted long shot abilities against Doncaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 57th minute, Janu got the ball and footed it to the flank towards Ma’el, following closely himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two produced an excellent two-on-two play, Ma’el reached the edge and curled a cross, the football directly landed towards the far post in the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, Gilbert, who charged into the far post, underperforms, missing the header and letting the ball slip behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the right-wing position, Ward rushed to regain control of the football about to roll out, ensuring the team kept possession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ma’el saw this point and lightly breathed a sigh of relief, moving closer toward the center, hoping to clutch a shot opportunity at the top of the arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He deliberately slowed down his steps, running behind the opposing defenders, not eager to sprint up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ward quickly grasped his intention and discovered a hidden passing lane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not hasty, Ward took a few steps towards the baseline, compressing the opponent’s defense, then suddenly reversed direction, his ankle delivered a ground ball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pass quality was high, unfaltering mid-flight, precisely landing on Ma’el’s running path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Great ball... Ma’el thought, lowering his center of gravity to stop the ball and raising his eyes to observe the opposing goalkeeper’s position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the goalkeeper leaning right, he took the ball outside step, preparing for a volley at the far corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the moment of shooting, his ankle suddenly twisted inward, blasting the ball towards the near corner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiming right, hitting left, feigning east, striking west!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The football skimmed the ground at an incredibly fast speed towards the goal, splashing scattered water droplets in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whoosh!!\" Doncaster’s goalkeeper stood motionless, watching the football roll into the net, hitting the left bottom dead zone of the near corner!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a perfect long shot, even without height, without a net break, yet in technical application and final result, it was perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah.....!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The over three thousand traveling Sheffield United fans stood up in an uproar, seeing hope once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scoring the 6th goal of his professional career, Ma’el was full of accomplishment, spreading his hands to slide on the wet grass, sliding six or seven meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to two!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An immediate gain upon playing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 4 grade long shots reduced the randomness of his shot quality; once he shot, there was a substantial opportunity to challenge the goalkeeper!\u003C\u002Fp>",1377,"2026-06-03T06:44:03.643Z","2026-06-03T06:44:07.339Z",1,"novelbin.me","77b2001b175f27a0de95ca917bb75cd314751b591228bcabf3495c5c7af53abe","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-56","from-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-chapter-54",391,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-arsenal-to-the-ball-god-cover.jpg"]