Manchester, United Kingdom.

The lights of Old Trafford shine through the drizzle of Britain and on the greenery of the century-old stadium.

And in the stands, maybe because of the night rain, maybe because it was more like an "inconsequential" game, so there were not many fans who came to watch the game. Only the West Stand, a symbol of Manchester United's diehards, was packed.

At the front of the stands, near the greenery, a British girl with long blond hair, her chin in her hands, her eyes drifting to the boys on the pitch wearing the Red Devils shirt – the number seven shirt to be exact.

At this time, before the free kick, Shao Yifan wiped the sweat from his face, took a deep breath, and locked his eyes on the goal behind the human wall. The hesitation in his eyes was just a flash, more confidence and firmness.

"It was a free-kick that belonged to Manchester United up front, and it was the captain of these boys, Shao." A commentator from a local Manchester TV station briefs the audience on what was going on on the pitch.

With the referee's whistle, Shao Yifan helped run, got up, and hit the goal! The boots brought up a bunch of turf and muddy water, and the ball was like a streamer, drawing a beautiful arc in mid-air, as if cutting off all the rain lines, and then around the human wall, around the goalkeeper's clumsy arm, and slammed into the net.

"Goooooooal—" the narrator cried out, "Oh, Manchester boys! ”

The blonde girl chanted excitedly as the rest of the Reds fans. His eyes were still on the boy waving the captain's armband and celebrating happily.

From Best to Robson, from Eric Cantona to David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United's No.7 continues to be inherited. And will he be United's new No.7 in the future?

1-0, Manchester United's boys opened the scoring at their home turf in the final of the English Junior League Cup.

The boys of Liverpool, who were behind the opponents, watched the Manchester United players celebrating on the pitch and began to brew a more violent counterattack.

The game starts again. Liverpool, who were behind, began to gradually hold the ball firmly in their own hands and began to penetrate the United half. The Reds, on the other hand, had to retreat into their own half and start defending passively.

The helpless Shao Yifan saw that the ball was cut off by the opponent again and again, and saw that the opponent launched sharp attacks again and again, so he could only call the players to defend on the one hand, and defend himself on the other hand.

Liverpool's front-line play was surprisingly fluid, not at all at the level that some teenagers can play.

Manchester United's defence is struggling at this point.

With 37 minutes played, the Liverpool players were once again in the United penalty area.

"Oh, Liverpool! Liverpool dribbled into the box!! The narration succeeded in lifting the hearts of the audience.

"Owen, it's Owen, kick up, hit the door! Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal——”

A clean world wave and the score was equalized. The United players bowed their heads in disappointment, and this time it was Liverpool's turn to celebrate.

Then, only in the 42nd minute, in a counterattack by the Red Devils, Liverpool once again snatched the opportunity and formed a single knife. Although the Manchester United goalkeeper decisively went out to meet the enemy, Liverpool still sent the ball into the net, and the score was overtaken! And it was the player who scored, the player with the same name as the legendary England international, Owen.

"Owen! It's Owen again! He's already the protagonist of tonight at Old Trafford! Although the commentator's words made the Red Devils fans in front of the TV a little dissatisfied, they had to admit it.

The boys of Manchester United stared blankly at the pitch, and they were proud not long ago, but now they have become a backdrop for others. Bitterness flows into everyone's heart. As they say, "This is football." ”

When the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half, our Reds were still a goal down.

Back in the locker room, watching the loss of the boys at Manchester United, as the captain, Shao Yifan can only continue to inspire everyone.

'I'm responsible for conceding both times. Defender Sanchez Jr. said with some frustration.

"No, you've behaved pretty well!" Shao Yifan hugged him and encouraged.

At this point, the head coach walked in and started a new arrangement and adjustment for the boys.

The rain is still falling in Manchester, but in the lights of Old Trafford, it feels different.

As the second half began, United began to regain the initiative on the pitch. Shao Yifan, Ricardo, Wright...... Manchester United's front line began to threaten Liverpool's goal.

In the 57th minute, Shao Yifan took over the straight plug of the midfielder Ricardo, and quickly advanced to the enemy from the left side. Liverpool's two defenders came to outflank, and Shao Yifan confidently hooked the corners of his mouth, only to see that his pace accelerated, the rhythm suddenly changed, and he directly shook the two.

"Well done! Shao! The narrator couldn't help but praise, "He's an excellent captain!" An excellent striker! ”

He then continued to dribble forward, but was tackled to the ground by the returning Liverpool player, and the ball was cleared off the line.

"Oh, it's a pity for Manchester United to attack!" The narration is sympathetic.

Shao Yifan stood up from the grass depressedly, wanting to find the opposing player's theory. The referee pointed to a corner.

Next to the corner flagpole, Shao Yifan stood quietly, and when the whistle blew, he kicked a corner kick with his big foot, and brought the ball to the goal in a beautiful arc.

I saw that Sanchez Jr. jumped high, seized the gap in the opponent's defense, and pushed the ball in to equalize the score!

"Goooooooal-" The narrator's roar rang in the audience's ears again. And this is also the clarion call for Manchester United's counterattack!

The blonde girl shouted excitedly again, waving the flag of the Red Devil in her hand!

The Red Devils were demoralized and began to attack even more frantically.

However, Liverpool remained methodical and calm. Until the end of the game, the two sides went back and forth, but neither achieved anything.

In stoppage time, Shao Yifan grabbed a clever pass and formed a beautiful single knife with his passing speed!

Just when he ran thousands of miles and entered the opponent's forbidden area. The Liverpool defender also rushed in and made a stupid tackle to knock him down again. And that's what happened right in front of the referee's eyes.

Penalty kick! The referee points to a penalty.

After the game entered injury time, a penalty was ushered in. That means it will dictate the outcome of this game.

The Liverpool goalkeeper was eager to try, and before the penalty spot, Shao Yifan bowed his head and pondered. Players from both sides were also outside the box and ready for anything.

At this time, the sound of rain falling on the blades of grass at the Dream Theater seemed to reach everyone's hearts. Everyone also held their breath.

When the whistle sounded, Shao Yifan ran quickly, got up, and hit the door!

Moments later, there was a deafening cheer at Old Trafford!

He managed to fool the goalkeeper and send the ball into the net. 3-2, he successfully helped the young Manchester United boys to defeat their century-old rival Liverpool! Until the last minute, you never know what's going to happen. That's football.

After the goal, Shao Yifan ran wildly to the West Stand, jumped over the guardrail, and hugged the blonde girl waiting there.

For the boys of Manchester United, perhaps this is the first time they have been to Old Trafford, the first time they have been to this place called the Theatre of Dreams, the first time they have defended the glory of Manchester United here. And they all fantasize that one day in the future, they can really become the masters of this place.

The rain in the night sky is getting lighter, and the lights here seem to be brighter.

Shao Yifan returned to the court and took the initiative to exchange jerseys with Owen, the same No. 7, and smiled at each other.

The boys then took the podium to claim their honor. It may be a small honor for many of them in the future, but this is where their dreams begin.

When Shao Yifan held the delicate trophy high as the captain, they proved who was the protagonist here tonight.

Amid the cheers, something has set sail from the Theater of Dreams.

……

After a night of ups and downs of disappointment and joy, Shao Yifan walked a little tired in the Manchester night.

"How am I doing tonight?" Shao Yifan looked at the blonde girl beside him with a little smugness.

"Not good." Catherine pouted.

"Isn't that good?" Shao Yifan was a little angry, "Can you say something encouraging to me?" ”

Catherine chuckled and did not speak. Just closed his eyes and opened his arms.

Shao Yifan shook his head helplessly, walked in front of her with understanding, turned his back, squatted down, and gently picked her up.

Catherine put her arms around Shao Yifan's neck and whispered in his ear. The figures of the two slowly disappeared into the street corner of Manchester.

After the rain in Manchester, the air is exceptionally fresh, and it seems to be calling for a good morning.