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Chapter 145 The Premier League Years For the Champion
In the early morning training on the second day, Xiang Nan found that all his teammates were so energetic and fierce. When they were fighting, they were all as excited as if they had taken K drugs. This also made the team doctor Bu Ryan broke out in a cold sweat, and the assistant coach Wilkins had to interrupt the game several times, telling the players to be more careful. He didn't want to cause non-combat because of the over-excitement of his players before the game started. attrition.

Uh... But, I have to say, this, taking half a day off, really has a miraculous effect! ! !
Last night, when it was almost 10 o'clock, Wilkins was in the lobby of the hotel, looking at the players who returned to the hotel like soft-legged shrimps, still worrying that these overworked guys would not be able to do it today What spirit and state, but now it seems——
'Women are indeed the strongest booster for football! ! '

uh... this...

Ashley Cole passed the ball to an empty space on the right with a big long pass, and the constant change of position to the south started at the moment the left back passed the ball.

Ashley Cole's pass was a bit too big. When Xiangnan was advancing at high speed, he did not slow down. He stretched out his right foot, lightly touched the turf, and hooked the ball to his body with his toes, with a slap in the chest. , unloaded the ball dexterously, controlled the ball, adjusted it a little bit according to the situation, then rubbed his right foot lightly, and the ball drew a beautiful arc——
Nice stop! !

If Mr. Wilson sees this artistically stopping the ball and getting rid of the pass, he will definitely take off his hat again! !
The arc is extending, Drogba leaps high, a powerful header chases, and the ball is sent into the goal of the substitute team without any suspense. Cudicini hardly reacts...

Wilkins roared loudly, applauding this beautiful counterattack. The offense just now, from Ashley Cole cutting off Sidwell's pass in the backcourt, to launching a counterattack, stopping the ball south, assisting, scoring The ball took less than a dozen seconds...

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Cardiff's Millennium Stadium (Millennium-Stadium), is a fairly modern stadium, here is also the home of the Welsh national team.Located on the shore of STAF Lake, it has become a landmark building in Cardiff City.

However, what is interesting is that this temple of Welsh football was not originally built for football games.In 1999, the Welsh Rugby Union spent £1999 million to build the Millennium Stadium for the 1 Rugby World Cup. The new stadium can accommodate 2600 spectators. In order to develop the multi-functional value of the stadium, a movable competition lawn was specially used. In 74,500, the World Rally was even held on the stadium.

On May 2008, 5, Cardiff, sunny.

A large number of fans began to gather outside the square outside the Millennium Stadium, waiting to enter.

Fans of the Pompeii Legion marched from the left side of the square carrying banners and banners. Even though it was only May, there were already some fans, shirtless, carrying wine bottles, and draped their shoulders. Roaring, gather towards the entrance of the stadium.

The Welsh police, who had already been heavily guarded at the Millennium Stadium, immediately dispatched and quickly controlled the guys carrying the wine bottles, put them on the police car, and drove away before the fans of these guys could react.

On the day of the FA Cup final, the Cardiff Millennium Stadium was listed as a zero-alcohol sales area. All alcohol or places that might sell alcoholic beverages near the stadium were either closed altogether or registered with the Cardiff Police Station. , undertake not to sell any alcoholic beverages.

On the right side of the square, a large number of Chelsea fans began to appear. Of course, similarly, the tickets in the hands of a few guys were controlled by the police before they were taken out.

These unfortunate guys, either smell like alcohol, or simply hold beer bottles in their hands. Feelings, they don't take the Welsh police seriously...

Of course, there are still a few football hooligans who have already been blacklisted by the police. They have already bought air tickets. When they were waiting to board the plane at England Airport, they were controlled by the police. Occasionally, some brave people entered Cardiff through other means. Brother, as soon as he showed up outside the Millennium Stadium, he was also crushed into a police car and taken away. Several large-screen TVs have been prepared in the police station to "provide the best quality humanized service" for these brothers (Cardiff, Wales Sergeant Michael of the police station)…

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Xiangnan sat on the window seat of the bus, he liked the window seat, and now, the window seat in the middle is almost an exclusive seat facing south.

The sun is shining outside the window, and Wales is a beautiful place. If Wales is a beautiful lady, Cardiff is the moment when this beautiful lady smiles most charmingly.

The bus passes through several streets, and you can see that in the small stadium by the street, some children are happily chasing black and white elves, enjoying the power of dreams and happy laughter...

Xiang Nan looked a little crazy, which reminded him of his childhood, Lennon, Simeon, Harrison, Mott, Bill, the faces of these friends kept appearing in his mind. It seems that up to now, each of them has been on their own path, making continuous efforts and moving forward.

Xiang Nan understands that even when he gets old, whenever he thinks of the time when he was a child and chasing dreams with Simao and the others on the training ground in the Walloon region, he will still show the happiest smile, which is the most innocent love, pure friendship...

"Andre, what are you thinking?"

Joe Cole sat beside Xiang Nan, saw his teammates, looked out the window thoughtfully, he looked, there was nothing.

"Joe, look, how much they look like when we were young..."

Joe Cole followed the southward gesture and looked out the window. A child about ten years old was dribbling the ball. He swayed away the kid who was defending him. He shot a shot with little power, but the goalkeeper was clumsy and didn't catch it. The kid who scored the goal excitedly took off his Welsh national team jersey. On the training ground, he cheered happily and hugged his teammates warmly...

The bus continued to drive slowly, Joe Cole looked away, and he did not speak. This scene was experienced by European football players when they were young. This nostalgic feeling is understandable but inexpressible...

"Andre, do you know? When I was a child, my biggest dream was to be able to touch the FA Cup trophy. If I personally won it for the club, it would be God's greatest favor. Now, my dream has long been It has been achieved, but every time I hold a new trophy, every time I have a new impact, I still can't help but feel excited!!"

"Joe, don't worry, we will win the FA Cup today." Xiang Nan continued to look out of the window, and could already see the spectacular appearance of the Millennium Stadium, "I'm ready!!"

The bus passed a curve and entered the square of the Millennium Stadium.

Chelsea fans stepped aside to cheer for their team with applause and cheers, and a few small fans were chasing the bus, eager to get an autograph from their favorite player, or just, the stars One look is enough.

The fans cheer, every player's name.Cheer for your stars.

'Andre! ! ! '

'AND—REA—WINNING! ! ! '

Xiang Nan noticed that a little fan was chasing the bus with his No. 9 jersey, staggered and fell to the ground, and the fans next to him quickly helped the little fan up.

After getting up, the little fan felt a burning pain in his knee. At this moment, he raised his head and saw Xiang Nan watching him, and made a V-shaped gesture towards himself. Suddenly, he felt the knee that just fell No more pain, he said to himself—
'That's Andre.He saw me, he gestured at me, I must not let Andre see me cry, it would be a disgrace to him--'

'Dad, Andre's gesticulating at me, we're going to win, aren't we? '

'Yes, boy! !Because we have the omnipotent Andre! ! 'The father picked up the child and rode it on his neck.

The Portsmouth fans didn't have time to boo and greet the Chelsea bus because, as if agreed, the Pompeii Legion bus arrived and the Pompeii fans gave their heroes the biggest Applause and blessings...

However, it is obvious that the organizers do not want to see the two teams and their upcoming opponents meet under such circumstances. This may also bring security concerns to the security of the scene. The door of the internal bus parking lot is open. Once you step on the accelerator, you will go in first! !

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Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, like Wembley Stadium, also has an almost magical data. The data shows that in the past, in many major competitions, the ball used in the south dressing room of Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium For example, the 2002 FA Cup runner-up Chelsea, the 2001 runner-up Arsenal, etc., all use the south dressing room, which has become an almost superstitious curse of the Millennium Stadium...

Unfortunately, in the pre-match draw, Chelsea captain Terry once again continued his bad luck, drawing the south dressing room of the Millennium Stadium.

However, this time the team's reaction to this has been relatively flat. Even Grant did not use this as a weapon to mobilize his players. For Chelsea, which has already broken a curse in the League Cup final , seems to have been destined to break the curse.

The locker room was silent, only Grant was explaining the tactical deployment on the tactical board. The Tel Aviv-accented English of the Israelis has improved a lot. At least it sounds less nasal.

"Ricciardo, John, you have to be careful of the Ugandan's header." Grant wrote Portsmouth's No. 17 on the tactical board, the name of Ugandan striker John Utaka, and then turned to Terry and Carvalho I explained it again.

Terry and Carvalho nodded to understand.

"Michael," Grant glanced at Essien, and wrote Portsmouth's No. 11 Sulei Muntari's name on the tactical board, "Muntari and you are teammates of the Ghana national team, you should know His characteristics, stick to him, don't give him the chance to shoot from long range near the penalty area."

"Makelele, you are here to help. Also, be careful of the Croatian Kranjcar. He can shoot with both left and right feet and is very fast."

Kranjcar's father is Croatia's coach ZALTKO-KRANJCAR. When Kranjcar was recruited into the national team, there was a lot of doubts in the country, but ZALTKO-KRANJCAR insisted on recruiting talents and not avoiding relatives, while Kranjcar He also quickly used his good performance to prove that he can enter the Croatian national team, relying on his own strength, not by going through the back door. Now in Croatia, Kranjcar has been praised as the "No. [-] Boban"...

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"Andre,"

Xiang Nan looked at his head coach with confident eyes and told the Israelis that he was ready.

Obviously, Grant is very satisfied with the strong fighting spirit shown by his No. 9, "Andre, you pay attention to using your technical and speed advantages to tear through Portsmouth's defense. Their central defender, No. 15 West Sylvinie Distin was slow on the turn."

"Didier, try more long shots near the penalty area, James is easy to drop."

Didier Drogba didn't speak, but clicked Yes, a smile appeared on his mouth. Those who are familiar with the Ivorians know that this is the "cruel smile of an African elephant"...

Uh... I have to say that the Israelis really have the potential to be conspirators...

Amen, a moment of silence for the former England goalkeeper...

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The north locker room of the Millennium Stadium is another scene.

Unlike the fiery passion under the calm surface of Chelsea, here, it is completely lava that is already erupting.

Portsmouth's head coach, Redknapp Sr., looked at his disciples and folded his arms habitually.

"I think everyone knows the importance of today's game."

"This is our last game of the season. If you win, you are the heroes of Portsmouth. If you lose, those guys will say, look at those damn idiots, they have nothing this season!!"

"Are you willing to let those shitty guys succeed? Answer me!!" The old Redknapp slammed his fist on the table and looked up at his players.

"I don't want to!!" Everyone in the room roared.

Old Redknapp nodded. This is the effect he wanted. Regarding the player's personal ability, he admitted that the guy in the opposite room was much better than his own players. However, old Redknapp Believe in one point——
'Even a lion is afraid of a pack of hungry wolves! ! '

Now, what he has to do is to make these wild wolves feel hungry for championships and honors, and then amplify this hunger infinitely! !
"You are not much worse than those guys in the next room whose annual salary is several times yours!! You have to prove to everyone that you are the champions!!! Tell me, are you the champions?"

"champion!!"

"champion!!"

The atmosphere in the North locker room reached a boiling point. At this moment, the hunger of a man is filling the blood of every Portsmouth player, flowing in his body...

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As night fell gradually, the huge and bright lights illuminated the Cardiff Millennium Stadium, suddenly there was a sense of sacredness, and there was also the sound of passionate and surging waves.

The 74,500 fans at the Millennium Stadium were expressing their inner hunger, the flags were flying, and the singing was loud. Everyone was waiting for the start of the game.

"Come out, they're out!!"

With a loud cheer and surging sound, the ceiling of the Millennium Stadium was almost toppled! !

Chelsea and Portsmouth players, everyone with their heads held high, proud eyes, fighting flames, and powerful steps, set foot on the turf of the Millennium Stadium! !

The fans were still calling out the names of their favorite stars. At this time, the starting lineups of the two sides were also displayed on the big screen in the stadium. Following the on-site commentator, if he didn't read a player's name, he would explode. sound.

The names of Terry, Lampard, Chelsea's captain and vice-captain and Joe Cole all elicited a tsunami of cheers from Chelsea fans. different positions.

The on-site commentator obviously has a deep understanding of the psychology of the fans, and he also knows who will say that the fans are darling. I have to say that this on-site commentator is a competent guy——
"Here's Chelsea's No. 9 -- AND -- "

The narrator made a long voice——
He was answered by wild cheers from the South Stand—
"---- REA!!!!!! WINNING!!!!!!"

Before the game started, the 'Song of Andre' was hovering over the Millennium Stadium, like a flame of passion that would never go out! !
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In the VIP stands, Joanna was also yelling for her boyfriend. At this moment, all her reserve and shyness were infected by passionate emotions and strong love.

Joanna was in the VIP stand, and she could clearly feel that the cheers from the south stand were almost as good as the cheers enjoyed by Terry. Although the little beauty was not a fan, she also knew Terry, the captain of Chelsea. And soul, what does it mean to the hearts of fans of the Blue Army, this makes Joanna feel a trace of uncontrollable pride in her heart involuntarily! !
The moving and beautiful eyes cast on the turf of the Millennium Stadium. The man who was doing warm-up activities in the middle circle and jumped twice from time to time was his lover, a man who made countless people go crazy! !
Joanna will never forget what Xiang Nan said to him when she and Xiang Nan first met——
'When I step on the pitch, I feel like I'm the king of the pitch, it's my place! !The moment my feet touch the ball, my blood boils, and when the moment of scoring comes, listening to the cheers of the fans, this is my value, and I bring the greatest joy to those who love me and happiness--
I enjoy this feeling of happiness very much! ! '

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With the roar of the commentator at the Millennium Stadium, Mr. Wilson of "Sky Sports" and his partner Lineker also reported the starting lineups of the two sides for the audience friends in front of the TV——
Chelsea: (4-3-1-2)

Goalkeeper: 1-Peter Cech;

Defense: 5-Michael Essien, 26-John Terry, 6-Ricardo Carvalho, 3-Ashley Cole;

Midfield: 4-Makelele, 8-Frank Lampard, 13-Michael Ballack, /10-Joe Cole
Forwards: 9-South, 11-Didier Drogba

Portsmouth: (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: 1-David James

Defensive line: 5-Glenn Johnson, 16-Nuo Palmalot, 15-Sylvini Distin, 7-Herman Herdalson

Midfielder: 11-Sulei Muntari, 8-LS Nadiarra, 30-Padro Mendes, 19 Nico Kranica
Forwards: 17-John Utaka, 10-David Nugent

"This is the strongest lineup that both sides can form. It is conceivable that this will be an extremely exciting match!" Mr. Wilson took a sip of water.

"The Portsmouth team is indeed very strong. It is definitely not accidental that they can enter the final. Redknapp's team can always make people feel bright in key games."

"The competition is about to begin, let us greet the decisive battle with the warmest cheers!!"

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Xiang Nan's eyes are on the FA Cup trophy next to the stadium, the glittering trophy, lying quietly on the side of the stadium, she is waiting, waiting for the birth of the strongest, waiting to lift her up high A moment of glory and dizzying excitement.

"Andre, that will be ours!!" Joe Cole noticed Xiang Nan's gaze and said behind Xiang Nan.

"Yes, she will definitely be ours!!" Chelsea No. 9 nodded heavily! !
In the finals, the real warriors and kings have only one goal, and that is the championship and honor! !
What? ! !
You say the runner-up? ! !

The runner-up is meaningless to the king, it is an insult to a real fighter! !

The glory of the champion is the limit of a man's desperate struggle! !
The night falls, the lights fill the air, and the passion burns...

"Beep!" With England's golden whistle, Boll's whistle sounded, the final of the 2007-2008 England FA Cup, the final championship battle, sounded the horn of battle! ! !

(End of this chapter)