Liu Yun and Zhang Li returned to Coventry with the team. During this period, Liu Yun trained hard with the team during the day, and studied English with Zhang Li at night, and his life was very fulfilling. Although he didn't get a chance to play in the team, Liu Yun didn't feel sorry for himself. He thinks very openly, and he does what he has to do. Opportunities are always reserved for people who are down-to-earth.

On Sunday, Coventry City hosts sworn rivals Portsmouth.

The feud between Coventry and Portsmouth spans more than half a century. The match between the two teams is even more Mars hitting the Earth. A common phrase among Coventry fans is that if there is only one choice between a league title and a win over Portsmouth, they would rather choose a team against the arrogant Portsmouth mongrels.

On match days, teams generally do not train in the morning, and only stomping on the field in the afternoon before the game. In the morning, Mrs. Hudson's son, the Alger family, returned to Coventry. Because it is a battle of mortal enemies, according to the situation in previous years, a large-scale clash between the fans of the two teams will definitely break out after the game. Therefore, Mrs. Hudson, Gloria, and Little Manny were not allowed to watch the game. This is the customary rule of Coventry.

Mrs. Hudson prepared a hearty lunch in the kitchen. Before lunch, she led the Alger family, Liu Yun, and Zhang Li to pray: "God and I wait for the Lord, saving me is equal to my hatred." In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, bless Coventry for Portsmouth today, Amen! ”

"Amen!".

After the prayers, everyone began to eat.

While eating, Alger said to Liu Yun: "Liu, that new South African striker Manla is really amazing!" But he was injured in the last game, and today against the Portsmouth mongrel, will he be able to play? ”

Liu Yun replied: "I shouldn't be playing." He sprained his ankle and hasn't trained with the team for a week. ”

The cute little Manny crossed his hands, held his fat face, and asked seriously: "Liu, will you play tonight?" ”

Liu Yun smiled at Little Manny: "It depends on Old George's arrangement." I'm not sure either. ”

In fact, Liu Yun does not have much hope for whether he can play to complete his League Two debut. After all, the team now focuses on 451 defense tactics. Manla was unavailable, and the No. 1 substitute striker Andy started. Even if Andy is substituted halfway through, the first choice for substitution is second substitute striker Arnold.

After eating, Liu Yunquan and Zhang Li went straight to Ricoh Stadium.

After the team was assembled, George Sr. announced the starting line-up and the list of substitutes. As expected, Andy replaced Manla as the starting striker this time. Arnold and Liu Yun were pressed to the bench.

At 5 p.m., fans from Coventry City and Portsmouth gathered in teams in front of Ricoh Stadium. The Coventry fans wore a blue jersey while the Portsmouth fans wore a white jersey. The two teams converged into two distinct streams of people.

The expeditionary force of Portsmouth fans amounted to 10,000. Because it is a battle of mortal enemies, tickets for Ricoh Arena are distributed on a pro-rata basis. Of the 30,000 seats in the stadium, 20,000 will go to Coventry fans and 10,000 to Portsmouth.

Unlike the pre-match against Oxford United. The fans on both sides were in good order. Neither tomatoes nor eggs were thrown at each other, nor were they swearing songs. Outside the stadium it looked calm. But behind the calm waves, there are often terrible storms.

The police officers at Coventry Police Station are most afraid of this damn silence! Based on the experience of previous years, every time a battle between Coventry and Portsmouth is followed by a fierce brawl. Today, more than 1,000 police officers from Coventry Police have all canceled their leave and are waiting in front of Ricoh Stadium. They even seconded a police riot squad of more than 800 people from the West Midlandshire Police Department.

For the city of Coventry, the match against bitter rivals Portsmouth is more like a game, more like a war!

Coventry City fans, who didn't have tickets, gathered at various bars in Coventry to watch the game.

Mrs. Hudson, her daughter-in-law Gloria, and grandson Manny Jr. sat at their television, watching the game. Zhang Li, as Liu Yun's translator, was fortunate to sit on the bench with him.

At six o'clock in the evening, the game officially began.

Portsmouth are league leaders, while Coventry City are only 10th. The difference in strength between the two teams is obvious. And Coventry lost striker Manla in the last round, and this game is not easy for Coventry to play.

At the beginning, George Sr. continued to line up the 451 defensive formation. Portsmouth played the 442 that they were good at.

To everyone's surprise, Portsmouth had a fantastic start. Just three minutes into the first half, Portsmouth launched an attack from the right. A Coventry defender was fouled and Portsmouth won a free-kick 30 yards from goal on the right flank.

The Portsmouth captain took the free-kick and he lobbed it into the box. There was a scuffle in the penalty area, the ball reached the feet of the Portsmouth striker, and the striker shot hard, and the ball went in! 1：0！ Just three minutes into the game, Portsmouth led Coventry by one goal!

The South Stand, occupied by Portsmouth fans, immediately boiled! Coventry fans reported a "boo~" that lasted for more than a minute.

Portsmouth fans started singing swear words: "Poor Coventry stupid asses, they lose every week. Oh, their dad washes the elephant's butt, and their mom is a stumbling woman. Oh Coventry stupid asses, they lose every week! ”

Coventry fans responded with a swear song: "Portsmouth mongrels are coming to Coventry!" You are as shameless as Hitler! Wash your chrysanthemums, and we'll be in short. Oh, the Portsmouth mongrels are coming to Coventry! Portsmouth mongrels are coming to Coventry! ”

Portsmouth's morale was boosted after the goal, and combined with their quality being higher than Coventry's, they had a terrifying 65 per cent possession over the next 10 minutes! Coventry City can only afford to defend.

Although old George belongs to the kind of person who does not change his face when Mount Tai collapses in front of him, he is no longer calm. You can afford to lose other games, but you can't afford to lose the battle of mortal enemies! He walked to the sidelines and motioned for the position of captain and midfielder Alexander to the front.

I have to say that although Alexander has a bad temper, his on-field consciousness is good. After all, he was born in Liverpool's youth team, and he has played in the professional league for more than ten years, and he has a lot of experience on the field. With Alexander's organisation, Coventry had a couple of decent attacks.

However, the main striker Andy is too decent. If there is a long-range opportunity, you don't dare to shoot from a distance, and if you have a straight plug opportunity, you don't dare to give a teammate a straight shot. And he didn't seem to bring shooting boots to the stadium this time, and the two close shots in the penalty area also hit the plane.

As the clock ticked by, it was stoppage time of the first half, when Portsmouth won a corner. The corner kick is high and the big striker of Portsmouth fights for the top! Shake your head and hit the goal! The goal went in, 2:0, Portsmouth got a two-goal lead!

In the stadium, the Portsmouth fans in the South Stand were boiling again. Coventry fans fell into a dead silence!

There is one minute left in stoppage time. The midfielder re-served and the Coventry players immediately attacked! These players know the weight of the game and what it means to the people of Coventry!

The ball went down three times in front of the court and went to Andy's feet. Andy wins a face-to-face with the goalkeeper after passing a Portsmouth defender!

The Coventry City fans in the stadium saw hope again! However, Andy hurriedly kicked the ball and the ball actually hit the plane and flew high into the stands. At the same time, the referee's halftime whistle sounded, and the first half ended.

Old George shook his head in disappointment. Andy, as the team's lone striker, was completely out of shape in this game. He walked to the bench and said to Arnold, the second substitute striker in the opposite position: "Arnold, get ready to warm up." In the second half you go on! ”

During the break, the Coventry City fans sang the Coventry anthem and cheered for the team.

The second half began. Coventry replaces striker Andy for Arnold. Although Arnold is a glass man and loves to be injured, after all, he once won the top scorer in the English League, and he still has a certain strength. George Sr. replaced him in the hope that he could bring an improvement to the team's attack.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the second half of this key battle of mortal enemies began, Arnold showed his true colors as a glass man!

Coventry City wins a corner. Arnold, the lone striker, ran to the penalty area and prepared to fight for the top. After a period of chaos, Arnold jumped up and fought for the top, but he stepped on the opposing player without fighting for the ball, fell to the ground, and couldn't get up for a long time!

The Coventry City team doctor came on and after checking Arnold's injury, the team doctor made a gesture towards manager George Sr.

Beads of sweat immediately broke out on Old George's head! The meaning of this gesture is that Arnold can no longer hold on to the game! Now Coventry is down 0:2, and Arnold has to be replaced with a second substitution! The most important thing is that there is only one striker left in the team, Liu Yun, who can play! Can a 45-year-old striker play the full half of the game? Liu Yun had only played in the fourth division of China before, and he lacked experience on the field。。。。。。

Although Old George was reluctant to replace Liu Yun at this time, he had no other choice! You can't just leave a striker on the field, right? The spit from the Coventry fans alone was enough to drown him!

Old George walked up to Liu Yun and said to Liu Yun: "Liu, let's play, go replace Arnold." Good luck! ”

Liu Yun walked to the sidelines, ready to enter! Coventry fans randomly greeted Liu Yun with a burst of "boo". In the eyes of fans, the team's forward line had to send Liu Yun as a last resort, which was the bitter fruit planted by the club during the recruitment period! How can a forty-five-year-old player have the strength to help the team in the battle of mortal enemies?

A kilometre outside the Ricoh Arena, Mrs. Hudson, Gloria and Manny Jr. watched nervously in front of the TV. When she saw Liu Yun playing, Mrs. Hudson reverently drew a cross on her chest with her fingers: "Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, please bless my child Liu Yun to play well at Ricoh Stadium tonight!" Please bless Coventry if they can defeat Portsmouth on a Jedi counterattack! ”

At Ricoh Stadium, Liu Yun took a step forward on the sideline and stepped into the court!

Physiologically speaking, this is just a small step for Liu Yun. For Liu Yun's life, this is a big step!

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