Perfect Center

Chapter 15 vs. Celtics!

"BOSS, while there aren't many people paying attention to him now, I suggest we go and negotiate with Zalgiris right away! Xia Han's talent is immeasurable!" Different scouts in different locations submitted a scouting report to the club.

"We can observe the Champions League qualifying play-offs for a while longer!"

Many teams sent their chief scouts to check out Xia Han's strength.

August 20th, Celtic Park.

It is the second largest sports stadium in Scotland after Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, and the second largest football stadium in the UK after Old Trafford.

Celtic Park can accommodate more than 60,000 people.

Listening to the thunderous cheers of the fans outside, Xia Han, who had just finished his warm-up training, opened the system panel and observed the changes in the attributes.

【Xia Han, 16 years old, 185cm, 76kg. 】

【Calmness: 83↑; Ball control: 73↑; Passing: 61↑; Positioning: 83↑.】

[Shots: 80↑; Headers: 66↑; Set pieces: 70↑.]

[Arc: 70↑; Speed: 87↑; Foot strength: 74↑.]

[Jumping: 69↑; Physical contact: 69↑; Physical strength: 81.↑]

[Defense: 40; Steals: 35; Goalkeeping: 20.]

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[Di Natale "shooting accuracy" template (incomplete)]

[Park Ji-sung's "Iron Lung" Template (Incomplete)]

[Recoba "Chinese Boy" template (incomplete)]

With the support of several templates and his own diligent practice, Xia Han's attributes have changed greatly.

Especially in terms of arc and set pieces.

Before the game started, Dambruaskas and the coaching staff watched the game videos for several days in a row and found two words to describe it: difficult to play.

Celtic's forwards and full-backs are not strong in aerial duels.

But the Celtics' defensive midfielder has superb air defense and superb headers.

"It still depends on Xia Han's individual combat ability!" Xia Han's figure appeared in Danbrauskas' mind.

"Let other people help Xia Han's offense as much as possible and intensify the pressing. If you can't defend him, use your body to block the opponent and commit tactical fouls." Dambruaskas really has no cards in his hand.

Except for Xia Han, the rest of the people in Sargris can be said to be very weak.

Zalgiris, who should have fallen at the feet of Malmö, was single-handedly brought into the Champions League qualifying play-offs by Xia Han.

In the player tunnel, players from both sides looked solemn, and both felt that the upcoming game was difficult.

"Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, audience friends!"

"Welcome to watch the first round of the Champions League qualifying play-offs!"

“Celtic vs. Zalgiris at home!”

"This will be an exciting game! Celtic striker Griffiths is an extremely efficient shooter, scoring fourteen goals last season!"

"On the Sargris side, the attack group is led by Xia Han. Their attack power cannot be underestimated!"

"I'm the commentator for this game!"

In China, the number of viewers in the live broadcast room of this game gradually increased, and the number of barrages also increased accordingly.
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[I can guarantee it! The Celtics will definitely win! This defense line, this air defense ability! You can hit them with a hammer!]
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[I don’t think so! I’ve never seen Xia Han lose in a game where he was the starter! This one is no different!]
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[I'd better go watch Manchester United slaughter Bruges! ]
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[I just like watching these kinds of niche teams’ games! It would be even better if they scored more penalties! ]

Celtic Park. The exciting UEFA Champions League theme song suddenly stopped, and the entire stadium was plunged into a sea of ​​cheers.

The referee team led the players from both teams out of the tunnel.

Big cheers from the fans at Celtic Park!

The enthusiastic cheers like a volcanic eruption enveloped every player of Zalgiris.

Green smoke floated over the stadium and huge slogans were displayed in the stands.

"Celtic! Celtic!"

"Griffithi! Love!"

The enthusiasm of the fans is overwhelming!

Xia Han's body was shaking, not because of nervousness, but because of excitement.

"It must be great to score a goal with so many fans watching!"

Xia Han's feet felt slightly hot.

"The following introduces you to the starting lineups of both sides!"

“凯尔特人这边排出了4-4-1-1的阵型，让人感到比较意外啊！主教练戴拉联赛排列的阵型一般是4-2-3-1！”

"Goalkeeper: Gordon!"

"Defenders from left to right: Izaguirre, Van Dijk, Boyata, Lustig!"

"Midfield: Armstrong, Beaton, Brown, Forrest!"

"Attacking midfielder: Johnson!"

"Forward: Griffiths!"

"Zalgiris deployed their usual 4-4-2 formation!"

"Goalkeeper: Witkauskas!"

"Defenders from left to right: Vitkunas, Kendish, Svirjuga, Kerla!"

"Midfielders: Shemberas, Pilibaitis, Luksa, Kuklis!"

"Forward: Xia Han, En Yu Yaqi!"

The live broadcast room looked at the starting lineup and the barrage of comments discussed the score.
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[I predict! The Celtics will score more than three goals! If they score less than three goals, I will eat shit live! ]
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[Waiting for you to eat shit! Brother! ]
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[It's funny, someone is cheating on food and drinks again! ]
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[I know quite a few Celtics, but I don’t know any of the Zalgiris except Xia Han! ]
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[I think! Xia Han will be completely locked down by the Celtics' defense! ]
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[That's not necessarily true. Salzburg Red Bull's Hinteregger is not weak either, but he still got a hat trick from Xia Han! ]

Beep!
As the referee blew the whistle, the first round of the Champions League qualifying play-offs officially started!
The game officially begins!
Zalgiris kicked off and Xia Han passed the ball back to Pilibaitis behind him.

Pilibatis passed the ball to Luksha, who then passed it to Kuklis who was advancing on the wing.

At the same time, all Celtic players began to run quickly and pressurize Zalgiris.

Kuklis looked up and observed for a moment. Facing the obstruction of Celtic captain Brown, he did not choose to dribble forward, but passed the ball to Pilibaitis.

Pilibatis looked at Griffiths who was approaching quickly, pulled the ball with his right foot, pushed it with his left foot, and dribbled past Griffiths.

Bang! A mid-range pass!
Pilibaitis sent the ball in front of Shemberas.

As soon as Shemberas stopped the ball, Lustig, who had been prepared, rushed over, aimed at the opportunity, blocked Shemberas's position, and poked him with his toes.

The football rolled towards Boyata.

Boyata sent the ball to the center circle with ease.

Beaton jumped high and headed the ball!
The football rolled straight towards Armstrong!
Armstrong dribbled the ball forward frantically, and Forest on the other side made a high-speed advance on the wing!
The Celtics showed their fangs!
Armstrong shook off Pilibatis's defense! He ran all the way! He ran at high speed on the left side!
Johnson ran into the penalty area to attract the attention of the defensive players! Griffiths stood firmly outside the penalty area waiting for the opportunity!
Armstrong swings his arms!
Kick! Cross!
(End of this chapter)