Chapter 2327 - 591: The Clubber Connection, Skyward Hero
"Free kick in the front court, this is a good opportunity."
The foul spot was near the sideline.
Sneijder stepped up to prepare for the kick.
Being ambidextrous has its advantages; no matter how bad the angle is, you can always switch feet.
The players from both teams took this opportunity seriously.
Ramos went directly to find van Persie.
He was in a very delicate mood.
He didn’t dare to be careless at all, fearing others might think he’s favouring Huang Kaiwen.
As the highest point on the field, Piqué chose to block the centre.
𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Netherlands players also crowded the penalty area.
Even though Huang Kaiwen kept telling them to relax, the Netherlands players were inevitably tense.
This match was about honor and revenge against Spain.
Missing the World Cup was the biggest regret for many Netherlands players.
Fans from both sides were focused on the field.
Sneijder stood near the sideline with an overly serious expression, making many fans in front of the TV feel nervous.
In Milan City, Amsterdam, London, and indeed, around the world, countless fans were praying for the Netherlands team to score first.
Sneijder thought about the penalty he missed earlier.
This time, he must do his best!
Beep——
Rizzoli’s whistle sounded.
Sneijder exhaled a deep breath, stepped out with his left foot, then twisted and brushed the ball with the side of his right foot.
Boom——
The ball drew an arc and flew high into Spain’s penalty area.
Players from both sides rushed towards the goal almost simultaneously.
The front and center were especially packed.
Casillas felt a panic, almost within a second, confirming his judgment.
Damn!
The ball is heading to the far post.
He couldn’t move his feet in time, his position was tightly blocked by players from both sides.
The Spain captain could only turn his head, watching as the equally captain-badged Mark van Bommel charged up, using his chest near the post to send the ball into the net.
Boom——
Kiev was boiling!!!
Fans in the stands and outside were cheering.
Europe was boiling!!!
People in every country were rejoicing over the Netherlands goal.
The whole world was boiling.
The Netherlands team’s players were bursting with passion, roaring and running.
Mark van Bommel almost immediately rushed to the sidelines.
The excited Huang Kaiwen also spread his arms and rushed out.
Two-way pursuit!
The AC Milan captain and the Netherlands captain held each other tightly.
It seemed like the whole world froze.
Suit and jersey.
Weathered face and graceful figure.
Club teammates, one as player, the other as coach, created an orange canvas together this summer.
Seeing Mark van Bommel’s tear-filled eyes.
Many Netherlands fans could feel the veteran’s sorrow.
"Mark van Bommel!!!"
"This veteran midfielder who replaced Pirlo at AC Milan has once again become the key figure in the final. The captain’s armband on his arm is not without reason."
"Yes, at critical moments, van Bommel proves his worth. With this goal by the Netherlands, the remaining match will be much easier."
"Speaking of, we must talk about Huang Kaiwen’s tactics. Today the Netherlands team held their ground remarkably well. Huang Kaiwen’s tactical acumen at the European Cup rivals top coaches."
"Indeed, facing Löw, Santos, Bento, Capello, and today Bosque, Huang Kaiwen’s tactical performance doesn’t seem like that of a young man. He has perfected both adaptability and substitutions. Especially with substitutions, Huang Kaiwen’s every change has shown results. His swap for Krul against England to stop a penalty was particularly brilliant!"
[MSI] bar.
"Wow, hearing Zhang talk feels like he’s referring to Sir Ferguson."
"I feel Zhang wasn’t wrong, Huang Kaiwen’s performance at the European Cup was just too strong."
"Indeed, you can’t deny that Huang Kaiwen’s talent in football is terrifying, not only playing but also his insights on player assessments and strategy are extraordinary, like someone with decades of experience."
"You might not have considered another fact. Regardless of how long Huang Kaiwen plays, once he retires, he’ll seamlessly transition to coaching at AC Milan!"
"That’s even scarier. Even after Huang Kaiwen retires, the AC Milan dynasty might continue; I can already imagine it, AC Milan pre-booked as the century’s best club for 80 years ahead."
"Sure, previously Bouma proved to be ineffective in 2004, but today Huang Kaiwen used Bouma well."
"Isn’t it the same with Heitinga, who was the best player in the Eredivisie midfield, but explosive as a defender. Yet, he’s been quite stable in the European Cup."
"Once Huang Kaiwen removed the underhanded players, the Netherlands team’s performance improved. Not sure if Van der Vaart will regret seeing the Netherlands lift the cup."
In front of the TV.
Van der Vaart was holding a glass of wine.
He naturally supported Spain in today’s match.
At this point, it wasn’t about reputation anymore.
The affair with Boulahrouz’s wife, after all, was personal, and Rijkaard coming out to draw fire meant this didn’t cause him much trouble.
But Van der Vaart still felt unsatisfied.
Damn!
What if after being kicked out of the National Team, the Netherlands actually won the championship.
That would be so awkward.
Meanwhile, Bosque was becoming restless.
There were less than ten minutes left in the first half, if they entered halftime trailing, what if Huang Kaiwen had more defensive players lined up later?