Chapter 61: Chapter 61 The Bundesliga's First Goal! Witness Of The Spirit In Heaven!
East Berlin, Old Forest Administration Stadium.
Union Berlin, wearing their red home jerseys,
Are fiercely battling against Schalke 04, dressed in their white away jerseys.
For some reason, both the TV audience and the commentator, Duan Xuan, feel a strange sense of incongruity.
"Hehehehe, maybe it's because this is the first game in the Bundesliga. The home fans aren't quite used to the Bundesliga atmosphere yet. The stands feel a little dull," Duan Xuan explains in his straightforward and honest voice.
The cheers and boos of 1,000 Schalke 04 fans in the visiting section are clearly audible on the TV. However, there is no sound from the more than 20,000 Union Berlin fans. They sit quietly, watching the game silently.
Unsurprisingly, Union Berlin is on the defensive, overwhelmed by Schalke 04's superior strength. According to the Bundesliga broadcast data, Schalke 04's possession rate exceeds 70%. They control the ball firmly using their midfield advantage.
The first 10 minutes of the game go as expected. "It seems the gap between the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 is still quite large," Duan Xuan comments. "Schalke 04 ranked third in the Bundesliga last season, just behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The most active player on the field is Huntelaar. He's constantly involved in the penalty area, creating several good chances for Schalke 04 to score!"
"For example, this time!! Atsuto Uchida passes to the middle, and No. 7 Meyer sends a through ball!"
"Huntelaar!!!"
"Attempts to hit the far corner from a tight angle, but Fabianski dives to the ground and saves it."
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Fabianski gets up from the grass, letting out a long sigh of relief. He hadn't expected the team to face such enormous pressure in their first Bundesliga game!
Facing Schalke 04, Fabianski even feels like he's playing against Chelsea. "Can this team really do it?"
In the first 10 minutes, Fabianski was the busiest person on the field. Union Berlin's defense is under significant pressure. Given that central defenders Ejman and Staf, who were average in Bundesliga 2, are starting, coach Neuhaus has opted to trust new players in this critical match.
In FM2014, Ejman's key stats don't exceed 15, with his highest attribute being just 16 for physique. He is a typical German bulky central defender. Staf's marking and defensive positioning are even worse, with only his heading at 19, making him cumbersome.
Schalke 04's playing style focuses more on foot skills, making the combination of Alex and Richards more reliable. Even so, the new central defenders are exhausted. Richards, who can play both right back and center back, is thrust into the role despite being absent the entire season. He plays fairly steadily under pressure.
Full-backs Trippier and Laxalt are pressed into the backcourt, and the three defensive midfielders concentrate on defense, with Nabi Keita and Sabitzer running around to intercept. Only Su Luo has no defensive duties, yet he is heavily marked by Schalke 04 players. In the first 10 minutes, he only touches the ball twice, each time being fouled immediately.
"Su Luo has no room to perform for now, running around the middle circle looking for opportunities. Unfortunately, Schalke 04 controls the ball," Duan Xuan sighs. "Both Su Luo and Union Berlin had a rough start. They faced a strong opponent in the first game and can only hold on."
Fans are growing disappointed. "It's said Su Luo was hyped by the German media, but he's just average. He's invisible on the field."
"To save face, he's the MVP of the World Youth Championship."
"The MVP is Pogba, okay?"
"Are these all fake fans? What can you tell in 10 minutes?"
"In short, even with only a few fans watching the game, netizens are always arguing. There's a clear divide between those supporting Su Luo and those mocking him."
Even the loyal home fans of Union Berlin are anxious. "Hans, we have to help the team now!" says the fan association president, Uncle Hans. Although home atmosphere doesn't directly affect the game, it significantly impacts players' morale. Silent home fans make it hard for players to find motivation.
Captain Matuschka also notices the strange behavior of the fans. But he knows these dedicated supporters well. They must be planning something. After a ferocious tackle, Matuschka gets up, claps his hands, and yells at his teammates, "Cheer up! Let's not let the fans down!"
Most of the team has been replaced, but the new players are determined not to disappoint the fans. Schalke 04 coach Jens Keller notices the odd silence of the home fans and shouts to his team, "Come on! Put more pressure on!!"
Schalke 04, initially attacking tentatively, now attacks with full force. Union Berlin's goal faces relentless assaults reminiscent of their semi-final against Bayern.
"The ball is passed, Choupo-Moting breaks into the penalty area! Inverted triangle pass back!!"
"Huntelaar—"
"Wow, a powerful shot, just a little high. If it was on target, Fabianski would have had no chance."
At this moment, fans skeptical of Su Luo breathe a sigh of relief. Schalke 04's intensified attacks seem to nearly score each time, leaving home fans on edge.
"1 minute to go! Get ready!" Uncle Hans, sweating profusely, prepares for the critical moment. If the team loses their first Bundesliga game, all their plans will become a joke.
But Uncle Hans believes in Su Luo. As time ticks closer to 15 minutes, the fans nervously prepare, and players resist Schalke 04's offensive with all their might.
Fabianski saves a certain goal from Choupo-Moting and collapses exhausted. Forsberg, intercepting nearby, is also relieved but complains. Su Luo, chasing back from the middle circle to the penalty area, pulls Forsberg up and encourages him, "Hold on, the fans will give you strength."
"But... where is the power?" Forsberg, a new player, is confused. Other new players like Sabitzer, Keita, Trippier, and Alex feel the same. They doubt themselves, but Su Luo knows Uncle Hans and the fans well. They won't abandon the team.
As Schalke 04's wingback Atsuto Uchida prepares for a corner kick, he mocks the silent home fans. "Are the Bundesliga 2 fans scared to death? This corner kick will end you!"
At 15 minutes, over 20,000 fans suddenly stand up in unison, creating a thunderous wave of red, like a monstrous tsunami sweeping the stadium. Drums beat, and fans collectively sing the team song, "Iron Union! Eisern_Union!"
"Iron Alliance! Indomitable!"
"Sing out! Follow the Iron Alliance!"
"We are advancing endlessly from the east of Berlin!"
"Steel Alliance fighting side by side!"
The once silent stadium erupts with an aura that shakes the audience, impacting even the fans watching on TV. Players on the field feel the powerful surge of support.
"It's back! Everyone in the Iron Alliance is back!" Su Luo smiles, ready for the counterattack. Uchida Atsuto, shocked, mishits the corner kick, sending it skyward. Alex heads the ball out of the penalty area, and Union Berlin players charge forward.
"Sabitzer, beautiful pass to the left!!"
"A beautiful through ball from Forsberg to Su Luo!!"
For the first time in 15 minutes, Su Luo gets a great opportunity. Fans, both supportive and critical, hold their breath.
"Ronaldo, it's up to you!" Su Luo charges towards Schalke 04's goal with Da Luo's speed, dodging tackles with precise moves. He outmaneuvers defenders, leaving them in his wake.
"Danger!!"
"Hurry up and tackle him!"
Schalke 04 players try to stop Su Luo, but he skillfully avoids their attempts, accelerating towards the goal. Facing the goalkeeper, Su Luo executes a perfect pendulum dribble, sending Fairman to the ground, and scores with a powerful shot.
The stadium erupts in celebration. "Yes!!" "Tooooor!" Duan Xuan shouts, overwhelmed with emotion.
"Our Chinese players have scored in the top European league again!" He continues, "This is the first goal in nearly 6 years since Shao Jiayi scored in December 2008! Su Luo has become the third Chinese player to score in the Bundesliga, surpassing Nurisahin as the youngest scorer!"
Union Berlin leads Schalke 04, 1-0. The players, invigorated, throw themselves into the game with renewed vigor. Schalke 04, stunned, tries to regain their footing.
The live broadcast announces, "The number of fans at home today... 22,467!" The total number of seats is only 22,012! The rest are portraits of deceased relatives of the fans, bringing the spirit of the Iron Union to the game.
"Dad, did you see? We scored in the Bundesliga! Su Luo scored!" Bud, holding his father's portrait, sobs, while the spirit of Mr. Lehman watches over the field, smiling with relief.
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