We made you the King of Prisoners, and now you've become the King of Football?

Chapter 109 The Final Kick

"The match is now over!"

"Monaco ultimately defeated Villarreal 3-0 at home, advancing to the Europa League final with a total score of 6-1."

Meanwhile, another match that was scheduled to take place at the same time has also successfully concluded!

"Sevilla defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 5-3 on aggregate!"

"In other words, the two teams that ultimately reach the Europa League final are—"

"Sevilla and Monaco!"

"They will compete for the final championship in Switzerland!"

"It turns out that Sevilla, after winning two consecutive Europa League titles, have achieved a three-peat."

"Monaco, having once again reached the European final, will make up for the regret of that year."

"Let's focus on St. James' Park two weeks from now!"

"See you there, everyone!"

When the final whistle blew.

The substitutes rushed onto the field to celebrate passionately.

Jiang Ming, on the other hand, obediently sat on the bench and opened the system.

The two-legged knockout stage of the Europa League has concluded!

[Current Stage: Semifinals]

Current progress: 100%

[Ding! Current stage of the task has been completed!]

[Reward: Diego Fran's "Last Step" module; 10 attribute points can be freely allocated]

[Diego Forlán's "Final Shot" Module: Significantly improved speed of pre-shot footwork adjustment and smoothness of the follow-up shot]

[Note: A tennis prodigy whose talent was wasted on football —]

hiss----

Just from the name, you can tell this is a good thing!

Jiang Ming thought for a moment.

Although Forlán experienced a slump during his time at Manchester United.

However, after transferring to Villarreal in La Liga, he won the La Liga Golden Boot that same season.

A long-range shot from outside the penalty area, brimming with violent aesthetics; a volley bursting with imagination—

These all demonstrate Fran's ability to finish with a powerful shot.

He was a superstar who, along with Riquelme, led Villarreal to the Champions League semi-finals.

Forlán can be considered a legend of Villarreal.

Let go of unnecessary thoughts.

Jiang Ming then added all 10 freely distributable attribute points to Endurance.

Endurance 61-71

A player should strive for well-rounded development!

After doing all this, Jiang Ming got up and went to the front of the stands to thank the fans along with the other team members.

Post-match press conference.

Marcelino sat at the front of the stage, his eyes filled with disappointment.

The reporter asked first, "How would you evaluate the two-legged tie, and what were the key reasons for the team's elimination?"

Marcelino paused for two seconds before speaking: "We made thorough preparations before the match, planning to stabilize the defense in the first half and gradually apply pressure in the second half."

"But—Monaco's counter-attacking style was too good."

"We were caught in a dilemma, and in the end, we could only watch the score gap widen and widen —"

"Monaco, with its versatile tactics and exceptionally talented players, deserves a place in the final."

"We will now focus all our efforts back on the league and secure our European qualification for next season."

The reporters in the audience were scribbling notes.

After a while.

As soon as Yardin sat down, the sound of camera shutters began to ring out.

First of all, congratulations to Monaco for successfully reaching the Europa League final.

Yaldin smiled and nodded.

The reporter then asked, "Mr. Jardim, is your team confident that they can overcome the challenge from Seville and ultimately lift the trophy?"

Upon hearing this, Yardin sat up straighter.

"Sevilla is the most successful team in the Europa League, and they have far more experience in this competition than we do."

"And our club has also suffered a defeat in a European final before —"

"But all of this proves nothing."

Yalding paused, then changed the subject.

"But if we only look at our strength on paper, we should have been eliminated long ago."

"But in the end? We came back from behind to beat Tottenham Hotspur and eliminated Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool."

"My players have the ability to turn things around."

Yardin's tone was calm yet firm: "Therefore, we will fight to the very last moment in the final match!"

"Then I'll take this trophy back to Monaco."

The reporters in the audience were excited and applauded enthusiastically.

In the blink of an eye.

The next match day is approaching.

The lights of the Lumière Stadium illuminated the night sky.

More than 40,000 fans filled all the seats in the stands.

The blue and white scarves of the Lyon fans stood out starkly against the red and white waves in the away section.

The tension was palpable even before the event began.

Because Yardin discovered this after calculating the scores.

Their team is only 6 points behind Paris Saint-Germain.

If Paris Saint-Germain falters in two of their next three matches.

Then they might still have a chance to compete for the Ligue 1 title.

So Monaco, who had originally planned to rest some players, ultimately fielded their full-strength squad.

"Welcome to the highlight match of the 37th round of the 2015-16 Ligue 1 season: Lyon hosts Monaco!"

Lyon are currently fourth in the league, just one point away from the Champions League qualification zone.

"If they win this game, they can overtake Nice and secure a Champions League qualifying spot for next season."

"Neither side has a way out; this is destined to be a fierce battle of offense!"

Zhang Lu continued, "Both sides fielded their full starting lineups."

"For Lyon, Lacazette leads the attack, Cornet and Ghezzal are on the wings, Gonalons anchor the midfield, and Umtiti and Mbiwa are in central defense."

"Monaco is still using the familiar 4-2-3-1 formation, with Lemar, Bernardo Silva, and Traoré forming the attacking trident."

Live stream chat.

"Lyon is not to be trifled with; when they go wild at home, no one is afraid of them."

"Lacazette has scored a lot of goals this season, Monaco's defense needs to be careful."

"Can Jiang Ming carry the team today? I bet on the big ball."

"Predicting a 2-2 draw? Both sides will score!"

"Beep"

The referee blew his whistle, and the match officially began.

Unlike many high-profile matches where the start is often tentative, both teams showed their true colors right from the beginning.

Lyon pressed forward immediately after kicking off.

Ghazal receives the ball on the right wing.

He dribbled past Echekil's defense and delivered a 45-degree cross.

Lacazette headed the ball towards goal ahead of Carvalho.

The football grazed the crossbar and went out of bounds.

Just three minutes into the game, Lyon gave Monaco a rude awakening.

"Wow! They're so aggressive right from the start!" Zhan Jun laughed. "Lyon didn't even bother to test us; they just went all out from the beginning."

Zhang Lu nodded: "Playing at home and fighting for Champions League qualification, we definitely need to get off to a strong start."

"Monaco's defense needs to focus; Lacazette's finishing ability is excellent."

Sidelines.

Genesio leaned forward slightly.

This was the most important match since he took over as manager of Lyon.

As long as we beat Monaco.

The team can not only qualify for the Champions League.

He can also personally end the championship suspense for his opponent.

the other side.

Yaldin had his hands in his pockets.

He knew Lyon's style all too well.

They have a strong attacking force at home, and their offensive is most fierce in the first thirty minutes.

If the team can get through this period, things will be much easier.

Leon's offensive was even more intense than expected.

The match is in its 10rd minute.

Gonalons intercepted Bakayoko's cross pass in midfield and then played a diagonal through ball behind the defense.

Cornet made a high-speed run into the box, but his low shot was saved by Subasic with one hand and went out for a corner.

The corner kick was taken, and Umtiti leaped high to head the ball towards the goal, but it hit the crossbar and bounced out.

"Two consecutive threatening shots! Lyon's attack is too fierce!" Zhan Jun shouted. "Monaco's defense is under a bit of pressure."

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The voice just fell.

The balance on the field was broken.

12 minutes.

Ghazal cut inside from the right and played a one-two with Gonalon.

Ghazal, facing the defense, didn't hold onto the ball and gently poked it with his toe.

A low, through ball precisely cut through the gap between Carvalho and Wallace, heading straight for the penalty area.

Lacazette started diagonally and caught the ball just in time to be offside.

One-on-one!

"Lacazette! Offside trap broken!"

Subasic decisively abandoned his goal and attacked.

Without hesitation, the Lyon striker gently pushed with the instep of his foot.

The football skimmed along the grass, rolled past the goalkeeper, and nestled into the far corner.

September 12, 1986 – September 12, 2006!

In the twelfth minute, Lyon took the lead at home!

The Lumière Stadium erupted in chaos.

More than 40,000 Lyon fans stood up in unison, their cheers nearly lifting the roof off.

Lacazette ran to the sidelines and made his signature machine gun-wielding celebration gesture.

His teammates rushed over and celebrated passionately around him.

"Goal! Lacazette!" Zhan Jun's hoarse voice rang out.

"Gonalon's through ball was brilliant, it landed perfectly between Monaco's center-backs."

"Lacazette's positioning was superb; he marked the offside line perfectly."

Zhang Lu chimed in: "Monaco started slowly, and their defense wasn't focused enough."

"Lyon's strategy of seizing the initiative at the start of the game has worked."

Sidelines.

Genesio clenched his fist and roared, his face full of excitement.

The home team scored first, putting them in a very favorable position.

Yaldin frowned.

He raised his hand and gestured towards the field, signaling the players to steady their rhythm.

Conceding a goal isn't the problem; losing your composure is.

The live stream chat was in an uproar.

"What?! Conceding a goal right at the start? Is this the form Monaco needs to win the title?"

"I think they should stop hoping Paris Saint-Germain will slip up and just focus on preparing for the Europa League final."

"Don't rush, it's only been a dozen minutes, Monaco hasn't even started yet."

"Let my brother Jiang warm things up, then the ball will slam in!"

After conceding a goal, Monaco gradually regained their composure.

They no longer engage in a physical battle with Lyon in midfield.

Instead, they tightened their defenses, trying to capitalize on any counter-attack opportunities from their opponents.

18 minutes.

Bakayoko intercepted Cornet's cross pass in midfield.

Almost simultaneously with intercepting the ball, he passed it to Jiang Ming, who had retreated to receive it.

Jiang Ming looked up and glanced at the scene before him.

He immediately launched a long, over-the-top pass.

The ball crossed Lyon's defense.

Precisely drop into the gap on the left.

Lemar's feet exploded instantly.

They broke through Yale's defense.

"Long pass!"

"Lemar!"

Lemar dribbles forward.

They did not choose to cross from the byline.

He slipped his foot.

He then cut inside to shake off Mbiwa, who was covering for him.

Wait until you reach the left apex of the arc.

Lemar gently rubbed the arch of his foot.

A long-range shot!

The football traced an arc.

It brushed past the post and crawled into the net.

September 12, 1986 – September 12, 2006!

"Goal!"

"Lemar!"

"Monaco quickly equalized!"

"Jiang Ming's long pass assist! Another textbook example of a counter-attack!"

A deafening cheer erupted from the away team's section.

Red and white scarves were being waved wildly in the stands.

Lemar slid to his knees on the sidelines and gave Bernardo Silva a high-five as he rushed over.

Sidelines.

Yaldin breathed a sigh of relief.

He exchanged a glance with his teaching assistant, Caldera, and nodded slightly.

Genesio's face darkened.

"What are you doing?"

"Don't be afraid he'll go down to the bottom!"

He yelled at right-back Jallet, his tone full of dissatisfaction.

I have reminded my players countless times to pay attention to the characteristics of Monaco's two wingers.

If it's Mbappe, then we need to guard against his explosive dribble.

If it's Lemar, you need to guard against his unexpected cut inside.

Despite giving such a thorough warning, the opponent still managed to cut inside and shake me off.

"Sigh—" Genesio sighed.

After the score was tied, the game completely turned into an attacking rhythm.

Lyon, unwilling to show weakness at home, continued to press forward in attack.

Monaco, on the other hand, adopted a defensive approach while also launching attacks, seizing every opportunity to launch counter-attacks.

28 minutes.

Cornet took a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, the ball grazing the crossbar and going out of bounds.

33 minutes.

Bernardo Silva broke through on the right and crossed the ball, Traoré headed it towards goal, but Lopez made a diving save.

37 minutes.

Lacazette turned and fired a shot inside the penalty area, but it hit the side netting.

The two sides traded blows back and forth, with the offense and defense switching so fast it was dazzling.

"This match was so exciting! It was a complete offensive battle!" Zhan Jun exclaimed, thoroughly enjoying the game. "Fast-paced, full of opportunities, it truly deserves to be a highlight match."

Zhang Lu said with a smile, "Both sides have their own demands, and neither side can afford to lose, so naturally neither side will be conservative. It's just a matter of who makes the first mistake."

As the first half drew to a close, the game took another turn for the better.

Lyon executed a series of passes in the attacking third.

Ghazal crossed from the right wing, and Gonalons let it through.

Cornell received the ball at the edge of the penalty area and took a shot.

The football shot towards the corner of the goal like a cannonball.

Subasic made a diving save, his fingertips barely touching the ball, but he couldn't change its direction.

With a thud, the soccer ball hit the inside of the goal and bounced into the net.

September 12, 1986 – September 12, 2006!

"World wave!"

"Corne!"

"A stunning long-range shot!"

"Lyon has taken the lead again!"

"That was a beautiful shot! A powerful volley from outside the box, right into the top corner, the goalkeeper had no chance!"

"Lyon scored again in the final stages of the first half, taking the lead into halftime."

The Lumière Stadium erupted in celebration once again.

Cornet ran to the sidelines and hugged his teammates.

The Lyon fans in the stands chanted his name in unison.

Genesio let out a long sigh of relief.

Leading at halftime, the situation was extremely favorable for them.

The Monaco players huddled together and whispered a few words to each other.

In the final stages of the first half, Monaco's defensive focus waned.

That gave the opponent a chance to shoot from long range.

The whistle for halftime blew quickly.

The score was now 2-1, with Lyon in the lead.

The players walked one after another toward the players' tunnel.

Yaldin walked at the back of the procession, lost in thought.

The defensive details from the first half must be adjusted in the second half.

The fifteen-minute halftime break passed in the blink of an eye.

The two sides switched sides and started the game again.

Yardim did not make any substitutions, but only adjusted his tactics.

They pushed the flanks further forward and intensified their pressing in midfield.

Lyon, on the other hand, tightened their defense, intending to maintain their lead through counter-attacks.

50 minutes.

Lemar made several breakthroughs down the left flank and then passed the ball back to the edge of the penalty area in a triangular fashion.

Jiang Ming took a shot, but the ball grazed the post and went out of bounds.

56 minutes.

Bernardo Silva took a corner kick, and Carvalho headed the ball towards goal, but Lopez caught it on the goal line.

"Monaco pressed forward in the second half!" Zhan Jun said. "After all, to compete for the title, a draw isn't enough; they have to win."

Zhang Lu chimed in: "Lyon is now playing on the counter-attack, and Lacazette has a strong presence in the attacking third."

"When Monaco presses forward, be careful of those behind them."

60 minutes.

Monaco's efforts have paid off.

Bakayoko intercepted the ball in midfield and then passed it across to Jiang Ming beside him.

Gonalon immediately pounced, trying to get close and interfere.

Jiang Ming didn't stop the ball; he lightly tapped it with his heel.

The ball rolled past Gonalons.

He then completed a one-two with Bakayoko, who was making a forward run.

"pretty!"

"Two passes and one combination!"

"Gonalon has been outmaneuvered!"

Jiang Ming took two steps forward.

He looked up and glanced at the restricted area.

A gentle poke with the toe.

The football precisely pierced the gap between Umtiti and Mbiwa.

Lemar made a diagonal run down the left flank and received the ball perfectly.

One-on-one with the goalkeeper!

"Lemar! An opportunity!"

Lopez rushed out to block the near post.

Lemar didn't try too hard to get a good shooting angle.

Just a gentle push with the arch of the foot.

The football skimmed along the grass, slipped under the goalkeeper's arm, and rolled into the far corner of the goal.

September 12, 1986 – September 12, 2006!

"Goal!"

"Lemar!"

"60th minute! Monaco equalizes again!"

"A through ball ripped through the entire defense; Monaco's counter-attacks were incredibly sharp!"

Zhan Jun said excitedly, "With a one-two pass and a deadly through ball, Jiang Ming's midfield organization ability is truly top-notch."

Zhang Lu nodded in agreement: "Lyon's defense was already very tight, but they still managed to find a gap."

"The timing and angle of that through ball were perfect."

"I reckon after this season ends, other top clubs will be vying for this young Chinese player!"

After the score was tied, the game entered a heated phase.

Neither side wanted to accept a draw, so they both pressed forward on the offensive.

67 minutes.

Lacazette's shot inside the penalty area was brilliantly saved by Subasic.

74 minutes.

Lemar cut inside and shot, but the ball hit the side netting.

79 minutes.

Gonalon suddenly unleashed a long-range shot.

The football grazed the crossbar and went out of bounds.

The speed of offense and defense transitions is getting faster and faster.

The players' physical condition is declining rapidly, but the excitement of the game continues to increase.

"Both sides were playing with their lives on the line!" Zhan Jun exclaimed. "That's the charm of football—fighting to the very last moment for the goal."

Zhang Lu chimed in, "Now it all comes down to who can make the most of the last ten minutes or so."

Whoever scores one more goal will take home the victory.

Time passed by, second by second.

The competition is nearing its end.

The score remained 2-2.

Lyon fans started to get anxious.

The singing from the stands gradually turned into urging boos.

Will the former French Ligue 1 champions have to play in the Europa League next season?

82 minutes.

A turning point has arrived.

Traore challenges for the ball in the attacking third.

He passed the ball to Jiang Ming, who was there to receive it.

Jiang Ming got the ball, and Gonalon stuck to him tightly.

In the past, with this level of close-quarters interference, he would have needed to adjust his movements by at least two steps before he could turn around.

But now, we have Ronaldinho's flexible force-dissipating module.

Jiang Ming simply twisted his waist and abdomen slightly.

Turn your body halfway following the force of the other person.

He flicked the ball to the side with his foot.

He instantly broke free from Gonalon's close entanglement.

A half-step opening suddenly appeared in front of them.

Seeing this, Umtiti rushed out of the penalty area to cover.

Everyone thought Jiang Ming was going to split up the sides.

But Jiang Ming faced Umtiti, who was rushing towards him.

Without slowing down, it took half a step forward.

At the edge of the penalty area.

Swing your right leg!

[Diego Forlán's "Last Step" Module]

He slammed his instep hard into the middle of the soccer ball.

The extremely fast footwork left Umtiti with no time to block it.

"A long-range shot! Jiang Ming is about to take a shot!"

The football streaked across the night sky like a cannonball.

Heading straight for the top left corner of the goal!

Lopez made a diving save.

The fingertips were just centimeters away from the soccer ball.

Boom!

The football slammed heavily against the inside of the goal and bounced into the net.

September 12, 1986 – September 12, 2006!

"Goal!!"

"World wave!"

"Jiang Ming!"

"A powerful long-range shot from the edge of the penalty area! Straight into the top corner!"

"They've taken the lead! Monaco have come back from behind to win away from home!"

Zhan Jun shouted passionately, "That long-range shot was absolutely beautiful! The power and angle were perfect; the goalkeeper was completely helpless!"

Zhang Lu couldn't help but exclaim, "Her individual skills are just too strong!"

"Get rid of Gonalon first, then shake off Umtiti."

"Finally, he created space and unleashed a long-range shot that found the back of the net!"

"This is what we often call 'one dragon to finish the game!'"

The Lumière Stadium fell silent instantly.

Lyon fans stared blankly at the pitch, their faces filled with disbelief.

Only the away team's section erupted in thunderous cheers.

His teammates rushed over like madmen, surrounding Jiang Mingtuan.

Sidelines.

Yaldin no longer cared about the camera lenses around him.

He jumped up, waving his fists.

On the other side...

Genesio, meanwhile, slumped onto the coaching bench.

"Damn, this kid is a monster—"

The live stream chat exploded.

"Holy crap! A world-class goal?!"

"Jiang Ming is too tough! He still dares to fight at a time like this, he's not weak-kneed at all!"

"That breakaway and long-range shot was so cool! I want to have Jiang Ming's baby!!"

"Brother, stop going crazy! You two won't get anywhere. Let me handle this!"

After scoring a goal.

Monaco immediately made a substitution.

They substituted Traore and Bernardo Silva with two defensive players.

They retreated across the board, trying to hold on for the last ten minutes or so.

Lyon launched a furious counterattack, pressing high up the pitch and besieging Monaco's penalty area.

88 minutes.

Ghazzal crossed the ball, and Lacazette headed it towards goal.

"A miraculous save! Subasic!" Zhan Jun shouted. "If that header had gone in, the game would still be in doubt!"

Zhang Lu also breathed a sigh of relief: "Subasic made a crucial save! Will this have secured the victory for Monaco?"

In the final moments of the match, Lyon launched a final, fierce attack.

Monaco's defense was like an impregnable fortress, refusing to yield an inch.

Jiang Ming also retreated to the edge of the penalty area to participate in the defense and interception.

Time flies.

"Beep~ Beep~ Beep"

The final whistle, two short and one long, finally sounded.

The score remained 2-3.

Monaco came from behind to defeat Lyon away from home and take all three points!

If Paris Saint-Germain falters at the end, they will have a chance to compete for the Ligue 1 title!