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Chapter 202 Hat Trick
Li Rui's mouth was wide open. He never imagined that the scarf thrown by fans from the stands was so commemorative. Of course he knew what such a championship commemorative scarf meant to a die-hard fan. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is almost more important than your own life.

Li Rui took over the scarf from Neil Gilckney. Thirteen years have passed, and the scarf is still so clean, but the writing on it that says Leeds United won the championship is also somewhat blurred. As you can imagine, this Fans must cherish this scarf very much, and they will definitely wear it to the stadium to watch every game.

This is not just a simple scarf, this is a fan, the deep love for the team, even when Leeds United is in the abyss of the relegation battle, and may even be penalized for relegation, they will never leave, maybe, in In the hearts of the fans, because, in the bottom of their hearts, there is always a dream, a hope, to see the day when the team will regain its glory.

"I don't know when we will be able to have a scarf like this." Alan Lennon said beside him.

No one answered, and no one knew the answer. The championship of the Premier League seems to be far away for these young people... It's just that the desire for the championship will never be lost in everyone's heart...

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The second half started, and Eddie Gray habitually peeled off the wrapper of the chewing gum and stuffed the gum into his mouth.He noticed that McLaren hadn't made a substitution and Southgate, 36, was still on the pitch.

This made Eddie Gray feel a little surprised. If he were, he would definitely choose to replace him. Now everyone can see that the old Southgate cannot guard against Li Rui at all. It won't be possible for Li Rui to use his speed so comfortably to force him.

In the commentary booth, the commentators were also a little surprised that Southgate was still on the field. During the intermission, the commentators guessed that the old captain of Middlesbrough should be replaced, but, Michaela Lun didn't make a substitution, which made the commentator very puzzled.

Eddie Gray glanced at Middlesbrough's coaching bench. McLaren was burying his head in drawing something on the tactical board... Eddie Gray curled his lips with a contemptuous expression. He didn't know that his own The expression, which was clearly captured by the camera lens that had been staring at him, was dedicated to the audience in front of the TV.

Seeing this expression, the Leeds United fans in the bar were all laughing wantonly, pouring wheat-yellow beer into their stomachs, Leeds people have a clear distinction between love and hate, McLaren insulted the Leeds United coach, Of course, it is an insult to Leeds United. In their view, Eddie Gray is undoubtedly the most suitable person on the planet to be the head coach of Leeds United...

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Leeds United played a beautiful attack, Alan Lennon got the ball in the center circle, he knocked the ball to Bamby, and ran forward himself.

Bambi passed the football to the side, Pennant knocked the football directly to the middle, Alan Lennon ran in front of the football, which shook Rezig, and when Reziger reacted, Li Rui had already dribbled the ball towards the penalty area.

Southgate immediately greeted him without hesitation. He wanted to prove to everyone that he was not old and that he was okay, and that he could stop that Chinese kid.

Facing Southgate who was waiting in full force, Li Rui didn't slow down at all, but just poked the ball again, and then took advantage of the time lag when Southgate turned around, and went around.

Although, Southgate doesn't want to admit it, but the England veteran is really old. If he is younger, it seems that he said it himself. Even if he is 5 years younger, he can't be so humiliated. Rough human ball points...

Southgate turned around and watched Li Rui walk away, his eyes full of unwillingness. This scene, at this moment, was frozen, with a young man brimming with youth at one end, and the loneliness of a veteran at the other...

He is really old... Although he doesn't want to admit it, the mark of time is merciless...

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The Leeds United fans at Elland Road certainly have no sympathy for Southgate, they are cheering loudly, they are hungry for goals, hungry for passion... hungry for... carnage!

Li Rui, who got rid of Southgate, suddenly made an emergency stop. Instead of entangled with McMahon who came up to grab the ball, he chose to split the football. Alan Lennon, who got the ball, took two steps. A cross from the edge of the box.

In the penalty area, Alan Smith followed up with a header from the middle, but the header was too straight, and was subconsciously blocked by Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzel. The football fell to the other side, and the high-speed forward Under Pennant's feet, this Nottingham boy didn't waste this opportunity, he used his knee to pad lightly, and the score became 4:2!

"GOOOOOOAAAAL!!! Pennant! He scored his first goal in Leeds United! 4:2! Leeds United made McLaren even more uncomfortable at the beginning of the second half."

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After scoring the goal, Pennant was extremely excited. He rushed to the corner flag and screamed, waving his fists and beating his chest, which made him look like a gorilla...

This season, for this Nottingham boy, he was really unlucky. He performed poorly in the away game against Manchester United, and he almost had a big fight with Manchester United midfielder Djemba, and was replaced. Then, gradually Fade out of the 16-man squad, and, after performing well in training, broke the 'police door' again, was sent to the reserve team, and after Milner was injured, returned to the first team, but, in the game, The performance is average, and there is always suspicion and negative news surrounding this young man.

Some media even speculate whether Pennant will be traded by Leeds United in this winter transfer market...

Although this goal may not be so beautiful, it should more or less relieve the depression in Pennant's heart.

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Although it was Pennant who scored the goal, the cameras at the Elland Road Stadium were all aimed at Li Rui, and his breakthrough was the key to this attack.

The camera gave a close-up shot of Li Rui. The Chinese guy didn't seem too happy. He and Pennant clapped hands, then, with his head down, he walked towards the middle circle.

"What's the matter?" Taibi said, "We saw that Lee didn't seem to be too excited about this goal from his teammate."

Lineker was the former main striker and captain of the England national team. He could see something, or he could understand the mood of a shooter better, "Tabby, how many goals did Lee score in this game?" ?”

Taibi suddenly realized that this Chinese boy was thinking about a hat-trick. It’s no wonder that Li Rui’s goals this season, counting the two goals in today’s game, have reached 16 goals. That's not a lot, but I haven't tasted a hat-trick yet.

"There are still 30 minutes until the end of the game..." Taibi looked at the time. It should be said that there is still enough time for this Chinese boy to work hard. Everyone can see that Leeds United's No. 11 is in surprisingly good form today. Delsburg's back line was shattered by him.

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On the sidelines, on Middlesbrough's coaching bench, McLaren folded his hands on his chest, watching the situation on the field, frowning.

He turned his head and set his eyes on the former Brazilian international Dorival on the bench, as if he was thinking, is this Brazilian trustworthy?
In the 71st minute of the game, Middlesbrough made a substitution, and Brazilian midfielder Doriva came on, replacing full-back McMahon.

This substitution caused many commentators to shake their heads and express their incomprehension. To say that it is to replace a defender and bravely play three defenders. As an attacking player, he uses his experience more to thread needles in the midfield, or when he needs to pass the time, he dribbles the ball, and may be able to win one or two free kicks for Middlesbrough in the frontcourt, However, count on the Brazilians to come as surprise soldiers...

As it turns out, this is completely unreliable.

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Dorival had just come on the field, touched the ball for the first time, and just wanted to take the ball, Bambi made a tackle, which made the Brazilian veteran understand that this game is not easy.

Cenden throws the ball from the sideline, Mendieta pulls the football, first dodges Bambi's attack, and then dribbles past Stephen McPhail beautifully, dribbling the ball all the way.

In the commentary booth, there was a lot of exclamation. The Spaniard showed everyone his chic dribbling. Mendieta with fluttering blond hair seemed to be 10 years younger at this time, which reminded people of , the midfielder with fluttering blond hair and fluttering white clothes at the Mesitalia Stadium in Valencia.

Mendieta seemed to be 10 years younger. On the line of the penalty area, he pulled and dunked, past Leeds United's old central defender Dubury, and was about to break into the penalty area. Dubury gritted his teeth and decisively Pulled Mendieta's jersey and pulled the Spaniard down.

Dubury's experience played a role at this critical moment, because if he hesitated again and pulled it later, Mendieta would rush into the penalty area, and it would be a penalty.

However, in fact, this is what the experienced Mendieta wanted to do. He observed that on the other side of the penalty area, Viduka's position was not good, so he tried to rush into the penalty area, intending to Yes, it is to deliberately let Dubury down, so that he can get a penalty...

However, I didn't expect that this Leeds United veteran would also have a lot of experience. He made a decisive shot and pulled himself down outside the penalty area.

Free kick! !

Referee Mata Mesisas awarded a free kick and showed Leeds United veteran Dewbury a yellow card.

Dubury was already prepared for the penalty. He didn't even protest to the referee. He bent down and pulled Mendieta up friendly. The two veterans even exchanged a few words in Spanish.

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Both Rezig and Viduka stood at the penalty spot. It seemed that both of them wanted to take the free kick. After exchanging a few words, Viduka walked away and stood aside, it seemed that he was ready to make up for it at any time. shoot.

Reziger stood at the penalty spot, and the Dutch veteran still had a long shot. This kind of free kick that is too close to the goal is difficult to kick around the wall. Therefore, he usually chooses a strong long shot. Hit the ball very fast and low.

Leeds United is lining up the wall, and Li Rui is also coming back to line up the wall. Bambi is telling his teammates in a low voice, move forward a little bit, and try to shorten the shooting distance of the opponent.

The referee Mata Mesisas seemed to be paying attention to the wall. He came up three times in a row and asked the Leeds United players to retreat to the position of the station.

Just like that, the referee took a long time to see that it was almost done, and gave a few more warnings, and quickly backed away. At this time, Bambi whispered, "I call, one, two, three, everyone dance together."

Li Rui nodded and protected his vitals with both hands. If he hits where he shouldn't be hit at such a short distance, there will be no hope for his sexual happiness in the rest of his life.

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However, just as the referee Mata Mesisas's whistle sounded, when Bambi shouted three, the moment Leeds United's wall jumped, Rezig also shot. It was a low ball. , the ball was very fast, sticking to the turf, and flew towards the goal. Although Leeds United goalkeeper Carson made a save, he did not touch the football. The football quickly entered the lower corner of the viewing net...

3: 4!

Middlesbrough narrowed the gap to one goal!
"GOOOOOAAAL! Michelle Rezig! The tenacious Middlesbrough man! 3:4! The game is suspenseful again!" The commentators shouted loudly. It's not over, there have been 7 goals. Looking at this posture, it seems not impossible to score two more goals before the end of the game.

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Rezig rushed to the goal net, picked up the football, and ran towards the middle circle. The Middlesbrough players were also stimulated by this penalty area. They saw the hope of equalizing the score. Hasselbain Ke even waved his fist towards the stands of the home fans, which caused great boos from the Leeds United fans.

The camera also quickly turned around the faces of the two head coaches on the sidelines. Eddie Gray curled his lips and muttered a few words in his mouth. As for who he was scolding, he didn't know. The ball was irritated, and he yelled at his players a few times on the sidelines. Judging from the gesture, it should mean to continue attacking.

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After the game kicked off again in the middle circle, everyone saw it, and the Middlesbrough people who saw the hope of equalizing the score started a fierce attack like chicken blood.

Zenden made a pass from the bottom after breaking through from the wing. In the penalty area, Viduka's header hit the post. Hasselbaink made a supplementary shot. If it weren't for Leeds United goalkeeper Scott Carson Bravely, he saved the goal that was bound to be scored. Then, it is not impossible for the score to be equalized.

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Li Rui got the ball near the middle circle. After taking two steps, he glanced in front of the goal and saw that Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzer was standing a little forward. The lob shot, everyone saw the long arc and flew towards the goal. Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzer stepped back two steps almost in embarrassment, tried his best to provoke, trying to hook the football, However, it didn't touch it, but the ball didn't go in either, it was slightly higher than the crossbar...

"TMD!" After Li Rui shot the ball, he kept staring at the arc. Seeing that the ball didn't go in, he spat on the turf angrily. According to the media, one of the goals he desires most in his life is a goal like the barb shot that Rivaldo scored in Barcelona, ​​and the other is a super long-range lob shot near the center circle... Li Rui thinks Said that such a goal is not only the wish of the Brazilians, but also the dream of all shooters!
At this time, Leeds United made a substitution, and Li Rui was taken aback. He didn't want to be replaced at this time. Li Rui glanced towards the sidelines and was relieved. It was Neil Gilckney who was going to come off the bench. Yes, he replaced Alan Lennon, who was already unable to run.

There was warm applause from the stands at Elland Road Stadium. This applause was not only for Alan Lennon, who performed well in this game, but also for Neil Gilckney, who had returned from injury.

Li Rui looked at Neil Gilckney who had just played, and said with a smile, "I want to perform a hat-trick!"

Neil Gilckney rolled his eyes, "Okay, I'll pass the ball to you!"

The palms of the two young men clapped together, with confident smiles on their faces.

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There is a Middlesbrough player who is struggling with cramps. It is the veteran Southgate. He is under too much defensive pressure in this game. Li Rui's speed makes him exhausted and consumes a lot of energy.

dead ball!

Li Rui went to the sidelines to drink water. He took the mineral water handed over by assistant coach Gustavo Poyet, unscrewed the bottle cap, and poured it on his head. Suddenly, a coolness made him tremble. After a while, the fatigue seemed to disappear.

After taking two sips of water, Li Rui threw the water bottle on the sidelines and walked back into the stadium. He heard the head coach Eddie Gray calling his name, turned around and saw Eddie Gray waving his hands Yell at him, "Attack, don't worry about it, your job is to score goals!"

For a while, Middlesbrough's offensive was very fierce, and Li Rui had to come back to help defend. It cannot be said that it was useless for the team's defense. The attack became more unscrupulous.

Hearing what the boss said, Li Rui replied, saying that he knew it. In fact, he didn't want to stay behind either. A shooter's most desired place is of course in the frontcourt, in the opponent's penalty area.

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Doriva, who performed well after playing, passed the ball carelessly in the midfield, and was intercepted by Stephen McPhail. In shock, Doriva fell to the ground and fought back, avoiding Doriva's attack. Stephen McPhail, who tackled, moved the football forward, and when he was about to continue dribbling, Neil Gilckney, who retreated to get the ball, shouted for the ball.

Stephen McPhail immediately kicked through, and Neil Gilckney took the football forward, then accelerated and chased towards the football.

The Elland Road stadium was boiling at this time, and the fans shouted the name of Neil Gilckney excitedly, offering encouragement to this young man who almost bid farewell to the green field due to a bad foul by his opponent.

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After Neil Gilckney came on the field, he appeared in the position of right winger, which is also his accustomed position, while Pennant, who was originally in this position, went to the center.

Middlesbrough's left-back McMahon has already left the field. The three-back style of play has created a large space on the right to allow Neil Gilckney to gallop and give full play to his advantage of speed.

Middlesbrough's right back Rezig had no choice but to rush up to defend. However, before Reziger could make a move, Neil Gilckney faced the pounced Dutch veteran, and just changed direction and accelerated and rushed over. The speed was so fast that the Dutch veteran didn't have time to react.

"He made a breakthrough! Neil Gilckney! This is the young man's first race after five months of injury. He is like a Ferrari sports car!" Sky TV commentator Taibi's high-pitched voice Sound up.

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"Damn it! Stop him! Stop him!" Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzel shouted loudly in front of the goal. The three-back style of play created a huge gap that was later discovered. Now, Neil Gilke Ni has two options, he can go all the way to the bottom line and pass near the bottom line, or he can suddenly cut inside and shoot.

This has brought chaos to Middlesbrough's already aging defense.

French defender Crude rushed towards Neil Gilckney. He wanted to stop the Leeds United player before he cut inside. If Leeds United scored again, the score gap would be widened to two goals again. , the game completely lost its suspense.

Neil Gilckney suddenly made an emergency stop and made a fake move in the corner of the penalty area to cut in and shoot. This made Crude more certain of his judgment, this Leeds United boy was going to cut in!

Crude immediately made a shovel, trying to shovel the football out of the baseline, and the Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzel in front of the goal was also taken aback by Neil Gilckney's inside cut, and moved half a step , lowered his center of gravity, ready to block the shot.

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However, Neil Gilckney's move just now was just a feint. He took a deep breath, let out a low growl, and rubbed the football with the instep of his right foot... This is a cross!
Neil Gilckney, who passed the football, also slipped and fell to the ground. Even he was a little out of breath during the long sprint just now. Besides, he had just recovered from his injury and his physical fitness Reserves are not good.

Looking at the arc of his pass, Neil Gilckney opened his mouth wide. He could feel his heart beating. He had been away from the green field for so long and finally returned to the field. If he could send a An assist is so wonderful...

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzel's center of gravity has been tricked. When he realized that it was a cross, he felt a little bit in his heart. When he tried to turn around and adjust his center of gravity, it was too late. I can only hope that Southgate, who is in the middle of the penalty area, can push the football out.

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In the middle of the penalty area, Alan Smith and Southgate took off at the same time, but neither of them touched the football.

Later? !
Southgate turned his head in shock, just in time to see that Li Rui was like a dive bomber, a beautiful dive header!

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwarzel, who hadn't moved his center of gravity, was really helpless against Li Rui's header. He could only watch the football straight into the net...

"YAYAYAYAYA!!!GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!" The commentator's super long GOAL roared, and this long roar was already brewing when Li Rui appeared at that position and headed the goal. Well, when the football hit the net, it finally broke out...

hat trick! ! !

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"Hat-trick! Hat-trick! A hat-trick for a 20-year-old lad! It's his 17th goal of the season! There's no question about it! Now, he's on the scorer list, unquestionably NUMBER-1 !!!He is so young, so talented! Maybe, after many years, we will recall his countless goals! But, at this moment, this is the first hat-trick of this boy's career! In Egypt Lang Road Stadium! On January 2005, 1! Now! Listen to the cheers! I have to say, GOOD, BOY!!!!" Tabby was completely emotional, he pulled the microphone, hoarse voice !

When the referee's whistle blew and the goal was confirmed, Li Rui ran almost like crazy. He rushed to the Middlesbrough corner flag, where Neil Gilckney half-kneeled on the turf up, arms outstretched, and laughing.

Li Rui ran over and hugged Neil Gilconey tightly in his arms, with such strength that he almost made it hard for him to breathe.

When the hat-trick really came, Li Rui was so excited, but what made him even more excited was that the ball was assisted by Neil. How important it is to integrate into the team.

For Neil, a guy who is always a little cool and seems like everyone owes him money, Li Rui feels guilty in his heart. Li Rui seems careless, but he is not good at expressing his emotions.

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Li Rui lay next to Neil's ear and whispered, "This pass is really fucking beautiful, brother!"

More players rushed from the field and the bench, surrounded the two of them, slapped them vigorously... shouted...

At this moment, the fans in the stands of the Elland Road Stadium have already fallen into a state of madness... They are clapping wildly and shouting desperately. It seems that only in this way can the excitement in their chests be relieved...

5: 3!

There was no more suspense in the game, and Li Rui also staged his first hat-trick in his career... The one who assisted him was Neil...

(End of this chapter)