Chapter 49 Sun Xingmin Was Stunned! Xiba, He Actually Shot!

Between two teams, especially among professional players, the individual differences aren't that significant. Many players who've spent years in lower-tier teams can still unleash strong performance in top leagues, like Vardy, Ribery, and Mahrez. But when you add up 11 players, even slight weaknesses become glaring, and the overall gap widens significantly. A pass or stop just 0.2 seconds slower, or an extra touch, can completely disrupt the rhythm. It's like a KPL team facing off against 5 opponents with unique skills. If you fall behind even slightly, the opponent's advantage snowballs. Su Luo realized this in the game.

"Leverkusen is playing cautiously in the first half. They're not underestimating the enemy but patiently controlling the ball."

"The home team's possession rate is over 80%, and Union Berlin's past sharp offense is struggling. They're mostly defending in their half."

"After Berlin's victory over Bochum last round, they climbed to third place in the Bundesliga."

"Leverkusen is also third in the Bundesliga!"

"The match between the two third-place teams shows the huge gap between the Bundesliga and the Bundesliga!"

The commentator's voice made Union Berlin fans watching feel helpless. Anya, sitting at home, hugged a pillow on the sofa.

"It's just the German Cup. As long as they play seriously, they're already heroes," Aunt Hans comforted her.

"But I still want them to win. Maybe there's still hope," Anya said, regaining confidence as she watched Su Luo actively moving on the screen.

In the hospital ward, Uncle Lehman watched the game with the little nurse. "Come on, Su, it's up to you!"

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A sense of suffocation enveloped the Union Berlin players. The pressure they felt far surpassed that of the fans watching on TV.

Facing a powerful Bundesliga team, they felt despair creeping in.

"Leverkusen is starting to exert pressure! Sun Xingmin passes along the sideline and crosses!"

"Ooooh! Kisling!!! A header—"

"Goalkeeper Danny Haas is focused, flying to tip the ball out! Leverkusen gets their second corner."

After the save, Haas shouted, "What are you doing? Don't make it easy for them!"

Right back Pfetzer felt helpless. Leverkusen's wing coordination was too smooth. He was a half-beat slower, and this Asian player was almost catching up to Su Luo. Is East Asian football really this strong?

Pfetzer hadn't realized that the previous breakthrough was just the beginning!

"Leverkusen is focusing on the left now, and Nanhan player Sun Xingmin is very active!"

"Beautiful! After dribbling past the defender, he tries to shoot—"

"The ball is blocked by the goalkeeper! But it's not over yet!"

"Stefan Kisling—"

"Oops, that shot was rushed and flew into the stands!"

In just one minute, Leverkusen almost changed the score twice! Union Berlin fans and players were sweating nervously!

The home fans sang loudly, cheering for Leverkusen with great vigor! With less than 2,000 away fans, it was hard to make a noise.

"Hans, I can't go on. My voice is hoarse," Bud said, panting, sitting on a chair.

"Don't stop! Get up and keep going! Let the team hear the Iron Alliance's voice!" Uncle Hans encouraged the fans around him.

In tough times, the team and fans must become one! Their Iron Alliance was united, and there's strength in unity!

Facing crisis, the entire Union Berlin team encouraged each other and united to defend against Leverkusen's relentless attacks!

Due to the coach's instructions, Su Luo didn't have a heavy defensive task. Even his strike partner Trod returned to defend corners. Su Luo stayed near the middle circle, waiting for an opportunity.

"No, I have to create a threat. Even if I don't score, it can relieve the pressure," Su Luo thought.

But Leverkusen's defense blocked him firmly. According to Coach Hyypia, Su Luo was dangerous with the ball but less so off it. Leverkusen formed a blockade in midfield and defense, blocking any passing lanes for Su Luo.

After nearly 20 minutes, Su Luo had touched the ball only once! Before he could shoot, he was tackled!

"Should I try a dribble from the back?" Su Luo retreated deeper, trying to create space.

Unexpectedly, the ball came to Su Luo! In the 22nd minute, Leverkusen's relentless offense was blocked by Union Berlin. Central defender Ejiman cleared the ball with a header, and it flew towards Su Luo!

"Huh? How did he get here?" Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender didn't even notice Su Luo moving from the middle circle to the penalty area!

He rushed forward to mark Su Luo, trying to prevent him from turning!

At the critical moment, Su Luo turned on his skills! A Ronaldo move! All doubts vanished!

With a clever toe poke, Su Luo passed the ball through Bender's legs, then turned and broke through smoothly!

"Beautiful!! Su Luo stops and dribbles! He charges forward!"

"The Union Berlin's counterattack—"

The commentator thought Union Berlin would launch a quick counter. Other players moved forward to support.

Su Luo unexpectedly shot near the middle circle!

"Su Luo!!! Is he... shooting?"

"What? What's going on?"

"Huh?"

Guest commentators Kahn and Klinsmann were stunned!

This seemed too rushed!

Leverkusen Coach Hyypia chuckled.

"Pfft, how naive!"

The 30,000 home fans didn't take the shot seriously and laughed.

Who would shoot for the top corner in a quick counter?

On the other side, Sun Xingmin simply stopped chasing back.

"Hmph, after half a year in the Bundesliga, he's no longer worthy of being compared to me... huh??? It's in!!"

Sun Xingmin thought Su Luo had wasted the opportunity with an aimless shot.

But the ball evaded the goalkeeper's fingertips and landed in the net!

After the shot, Su Luo calmly raised his hand and turned away without even watching the goal!

"I'm sorry for the earlier mishap. This goal had to be scored."

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