LRAB Chapter 91: Round 30 of the German Second Division – The battle for the championship officially begi
Chapter 91: Round 30 of the German Second Division – The battle for the championship officially begi
Chapter 91: Round 30 of the German Second Division – The battle for the championship officially begins!
Is Hasenhüttl really that persistent?
Haha, please, Mr. Goodman, give him a chance!
[I just checked, and Ingolstadt has been on a crazy winning streak for the past month. Is there really some truth to this?]
[Are you also a hater of Hao Hao, the football king? Didn't RB Leipzig easily crush a second-division team?]
[Don't do that. What if Ingolstadt wins and then makes a counter-offer to Hao Ren?]
April 22, Audi Sports Park.
This is Ingolstadt's home ground, and today, a super battle is about to break out here!
If Ingolstadt fails to defeat or draw with RB Leipzig, the suspense for the 2. Bundesliga title this season will be over!
With only three hours left before the start of the match, the Leipzig team bus slowly drove in.
"Shhh!!!"
"Rubbish!"
"Trash Leipzig!"
"Just wait to lose!"
The home team's fans quickly surrounded the team bus and vented their anger.
Before December, Ingolstadt had been in first place in the league, and by a wide margin.
But then RB Leipzig suddenly appeared out of nowhere!
In the eyes of Ingolstadt fans now, Leipzig is no different from robbers!
Hao Ren gently pulled back the curtains, and the next second a mineral water bottle flew over, startling him so much that he quickly shrank back.
"Holy crap!"
Hao Ren shook his head, recovering from the shock.
"Ingolstadt's coach is pretty good, but the fans are a bit too arrogant."
Kimmich leaned back in his chair. "They're definitely going to be angry. We're going to win right in front of them."
"Even if we don't win today, the championship will be ours sooner or later. Our advantage is too great."
Hao Ren took off his earphones and prepared to get off the bus.
"However, I still hope to win today. Because Mr. Goodman doesn't like overly arrogant fans!"
Upon hearing this, Paulsen, who was sitting in front, turned around and bumped fists with Hao Ren.
"Come on, today is the day!"
"come on!"
"There is no doubt that Ingolstadt and Abylebzi will move to the Bundesliga at the end of this season."
Hasenhüttl said that he had unknowingly put the two teams on the same level.
"So we're not that different from Leipzig. If we can beat them head-on today, I hope Goodman will consider my suggestion."
"Ingolstadt is his best option, and I can almost guarantee that the team will remain in the Bundesliga after promotion."
Click, click, click!
Hasenhüttl did not offer much explanation regarding the tactics used in today's match.
However, the reporter could still sense this guy's determination to win.
Promising to avoid relegation next season is not something an ordinary coach would dare to say.
At least Rangnick wouldn't dare say that!
As the match was about to begin and the players from both sides started to enter the field, Hasenhüttl walked straight toward Hao Ren.
Ok?
Hao Ren, unaware of the situation, glanced at Kimmich beside him.
Kimmich knew this had nothing to do with him, so he stepped aside.
Hey!
Hao Ren wanted Kimmich to stay, but it was too late.
Hasenhüttl was already standing in front of him.
"----gentlemen?"
Good luck in the game.
Hasenhüttl and Hao Ren shook hands.
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"Whoa!!!!"
"Okay! Let me first introduce Ingolstadt's starting lineup for today!"
Ingolstadt (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Özcan; Defenders: Engel, Lewells, Hübner, Danilo, Suarez; Midfielders: Gross, Basil, Bernardo, Robert Bauer; Forwards: Lex, Hinterzel, Matthew Leckie; Head Coach: Hasenhüttl. "Brothers who joined the live broadcast late might not have seen this, but Hasenhüttl came over to shake hands with Hao Ren when he entered the field."
"I feel like this handshake is a bit like a challenge; the coach on the other side must be very confident about today's game."
"But it doesn't matter, I feel Leipzig should be fine today."
The match had just begun when Leipzig players immediately started pressing high up the pitch.
When the two teams met in the first half of the league season, Ingolstadt's starting lineup was better than Leipzig's.
But the situation is different now!
After the winter transfer window's valuation adjustments, RB Leipzig's starting lineup is now valued at roughly the same level as Ingolstadt!
On the right flank, Kimmich received a through pass from Tiger and immediately began a sprint.
"Stop him! Stop him!"
"Get him!"
"There's someone on the wing!"
The fans at the stadium were getting a little anxious!
Bauer moved closer, preparing to make a one-on-one defense against Kimmich.
But upon discovering that Hao Ren was right next to him, Bauer decisively abandoned the idea of intercepting him and turned around to retreat.
Ingolstadt played very steadily today!
Attacking midfielder Forsberg made a forward run and quickly received a pass from Kimmich.
Hao Ren also accelerated and quickly filled the gap in the attacking midfield position.
Forsberg dribbles and passes the ball across the box.
Hao Ren has the ball now!
"Oh!"
Taking advantage of his physical strength, Hao Ren controlled the ball steadily at the top of the arc.
After observing for a while, I felt there was an opportunity, so I decisively took the shot.
boom!
A long-range shot from Hao Ren was saved by Özcan!
"Damn, Hao is playing really aggressively today!"
"It seems Leipzig still wants to play a defensive game."
"Have you noticed that Leipzig is different from other teams? They use their defensive midfielders to win the ball at the edge of the penalty area. Rangnick's arrangement is really good because Hao Ren has a physical advantage; he can hold his ground!"
In the 4th minute of the first half, Leipzig had a corner kick!
Kimmich was in charge of taking the corner kick, while Hao Ren, Poulsen, and Vlaan were in the penalty area.
Leipzig has many headers among its forwards, midfielders, and defenders, giving Kimmich a wide range of options.
Snapped!
A corner kick!
Forward position!
"I'll do it!"
Hao Ren gestured for Sebastian to move aside, and then jumped together with the defenders in the penalty area.
boom!
Hao Ren won the first point and passed the ball to Sebastian next to him.
Sebastian bends down and heads the ball in!
Goal!
1: 0!
"6
Wow!
Hao Ren and his teammates ran out together, pointing at Sebastian's head as they ran: "How's that!"
"Ha ha!"
Sebastian delivered a sliding knee strike, sending Hao Ren sprawling to the ground.
"Holy shit!"
[Mission Progress: Assists (4/6) / Steals (10/20)]
He got an assist shortly after the start of the game, and at this point, Hao Ren was only two assists away from completing his mission!
The camera pans to Hasenhüttl on the home team's bench.
Before the match, they talked enthusiastically about their Bundesliga campaign next season, but the opponent scored a goal in the 5th minute of the game.
But it's okay!
Hasenhüttl is in a good mindset; he's directing the players on the field to make adjustments!
"Wir sind der FC Ingolstadt! (We are Ingolstadt!)"
"FCI! (Ingolstadt)"
Hao Ren was very annoyed by the arrogant home team fans.
However, before the Leipzig midfielder could speak, Kimmich ran over and covered Hao Ren's mouth with one hand.
"Hey Chicken Bro, what the hell are you doing?!"
"Don't speak!"
"I didn't say anything!"
"I know what you're going to say, but don't say it! You'll get a yellow card!"
"Depend on!"
Hao Ren gritted his teeth, having no choice but to suppress his temper.
The opposing fans are too arrogant; Leipzig must show them who's right with the score!
20th minute!
Hao Ren charged toward Bernardo, who had the ball, and slid in to make the first move.
However, Bernardo reacted quickly, poking the ball with his toe to complete the transfer, causing Hao Ren to miss the target.
Something terrible is about to happen!
This was the first reaction of Leipzig fans.
To be honest, of Leipzig's three midfielders, only Hao Ren is truly reliable defensively.
Matthew Leckie moved forward and got to the ball before Kimmich could react.
Charge towards the pillar!
The shooting angle gradually decreased, and Matthew Leckie delivered the shot in the final second.
Goal!
The score is now 1-1!
"Sauber!"
Hasenhüttl raised his right fist, his expression excited.
Those words spoken in the pre-match interview were not just empty talk.
He made ample preparations for today's match.
This is his last chance; he must prove himself to Mr. Goodman!
Seeing that the team had found their scoring touch, Hasenhüttl immediately signaled the players to stop celebrating and quickly restart the game. He then turned around and swung his hands upwards repeatedly to encourage the fans to cheer, raising the atmosphere in the stadium to a fever pitch.
34th minute!
Ball was about to make a forward pass, but Hao Ren seized the opportunity.
Snapped!
[Mission Progress: Assists (4/6) / Steals (12/20)]
Successfully intercepted!
Hao Ren dribbled the ball to the wing, preparing to wait for his teammates to receive the pass.
Before Hao Ren could even see his teammates, three opposing defenders immediately surrounded him.
Depend on!
Realizing the situation was bad, Hao Ren quickly turned around and used his back to shield Bernardo and Matthew Leigh.
"what!"
The Ingolstadt players strained desperately, trying to drag Hao Ren out of bounds with the ball.
Hao Ren gritted his teeth and resisted.
The defender stretched his leg out from between his legs, but Hao Ren noticed and immediately adjusted his stance to protect the ball.
However, at that moment, Bauer arrived, and the three of them exerted force together, causing Hao Ren to lose his balance and kneel directly on the grass.
"Grass!"
Getting up from the ground, an enraged Hao Ren punched the air.
"That's a foul!"
Leipzig players appealed, but the referee still awarded possession to the home team.
Throw the ball out of bounds!
It's Matthew Leckie again, the home team striker dribbling the ball and pressing down on Leipzig's defense.
Find an opportunity!
Snapped!
The through ball was played to the edge of the penalty area, and Bernardo took a shot!
His shot was blocked by Klostermann!
Klostermann hurriedly kicked the ball away, trying to clear it.
However, the clearance was too rushed, and Klostermann hit the ball directly at an opposing player!
"Wow!!!!"
clap clap!
After a series of one-two passes, Lex dribbled into the penalty area and calmly slotted the ball into the net.
"GOOOAAAALLLL!!!"
2-1!!!
The stadium announcer led the home fans in their cheers, while Belot, sitting on the goal line, gesticulated to Klostermann, asking, "What's this?"
"My brother, mine."
Klosterman helped his teammate up, his expression filled with remorse.
"Calm down!"
Poulsen yelled at his players, "Don't rush! Especially when they're pressing you, you can't rush!"
Trailing 1-2, Leipzig is not in a good position right now.
Although they have a significant lead in the standings, the players still want to win the championship early.
If we can secure the league title early, then we can focus on the German Cup!
"It's alright, it's alright!"
Poulsen clapped his hands in encouragement to his teammates in the penalty area: "Heads up, keep it up!"
Hao Ren patted Klosterman's arm. "It's just one, what's the rush? Mr. Goodman hasn't even started to exert his full strength yet."
"Ha ha!"
Hao Ren's words of comfort were effective, and Klosterman smiled.
38th minute!
In a classic exchange of positions between the defensive and attacking midfielders, Hao Ren moved back to the attacking third.
Sensing his teammate's intention to pass the ball, Hao Ren decisively moved forward into the penalty area, preparing to draw the defense away from Poulsen.
The intention was to provide support for his teammates, but Anthony Jung's pass ended up hitting a defender.
Hao Ren made a quick and precise interception, successfully stealing the ball.
[Mission Progress: Assists (4/6) / Steals (13/20)]
Turn around and face the goal!
boom!
Goal!
2: 2!
Leipzig's 10-minute deficit came to an end.
A goal from Hao Ren, number 20!
"Whoa whoa whoa!!"
Hao Ren ran out and roared angrily at the fans in the home team's stands, venting the negative emotions that had been building up inside him.
"Shout! Keep going—"
"Hmm!"
Hao Ren raised his hands: "Brother Chicken, what are you doing!"
"Don't swear! You can't get a yellow card!"
Hao Ren shrugged: "Brother Chicken! It's just a yellow card, not a red one!"
"You've accumulated yellow cards, so you'll be suspended next month!"
"So what? If we win today, we've already secured the championship."
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"What if you get another yellow card in the second half?"
"Oh, Chicken Bro, you're being too strict!"
Hao Ren and Kimmich argued all the way, but in the end they completely forgot about cursing the home team's fans.
45 + 1
"I'll do it! I'll do it!"
Facing the long pass, Hao Ren lifted his right foot and swatted the ball back.
Ingolstadt wanted to keep possession in Leipzig's half, but Mr. Goodman wouldn't let their plan succeed!
"There's still one minute of added time left in the first half, so it should end 2-2. Actually, I feel Leipzig has a slight advantage, and they should be able to take the lead in the second half—"
"Oh, Kimmich! Beautiful!"
"That 45-degree cross was absolutely perfect!"
Morris made a run down the left flank and easily unloaded Kimmich's long pass with a raised leg.
"Look at their striker!"
The defenders in the penalty area were communicating, and Poulsen and Vlaan were quickly marked.
Just when everyone thought the home team's defense was inseparable, Hao Ren and Tiger appeared on camera together, rushing towards the penalty area.
! ! ! !
These two guys, one a defensive midfielder and the other a full-back, are now pretending to be attacking midfielders!
Snapped!
Morris passed the ball to Hao Ren, who received it on the edge of the penalty area and turned around.
Pass the ball to Tiger!
"Just attack!"
Tiger lunges out with his right leg to shoot.
!!!
Özjan jumped out and reached out to grab it.
Unfortunately, it was still a little short.
Ingolstadt's goalkeeper was too slow to react!
"3:2!"
"Leipzig is in the lead!"