However, at the very moment he confidently turned around, his face showed a hint of surprise!
This scene is completely different from what I just imagined!
Based on his own imagination and prediction, he thought that even if he didn't score, he should at least get a corner kick or something. But to his surprise, the ball ended up in the hands of the opposing goalkeeper.
And when did he go back?
Rooney seemed a little confused.
What he didn't know was that Lei Ming's position just now was meant to encourage the other party, and the same was basically the meaning behind his eye contact with Raymond.
In the recent games, Lei Ming felt that although his shouting was very effective, sometimes after a game, his body was fine, but his throat couldn't take it. Therefore, he specially practiced with several defenders the meaning of the code words he would use in various situations.
At first, everyone felt awkward, but fortunately, after a week of adjustment, they gradually caught up with Lei Ming's thinking and gained a feel for his hand gestures.
The entire Arsenal coaching staff was delighted to see the players' spontaneous and seamless teamwork.
When the members of a team can understand each other instantly with simple gestures, it means that they are a group of players with excellent teamwork.
For team sports like football, teamwork is undoubtedly a crucial factor.
Countless brilliant moments in football rely on the tacit understanding between players, especially for teams like Arsenal.
As Arsenal's coaching staff, they also place great emphasis on cultivating teamwork among the players.
Just as Rooney was feeling frustrated because he hadn't achieved anything, Lei Ming rushed out and quickly launched the ball, aiming for Bellerin on the right wing.
Bellerin's speed was like lightning, as fast as the wind!
He was like a burning meteor streaking across Arsenal's pitch, becoming a key figure in the team's counter-attacks.
Whenever he received the ball and started sprinting, Everton's right flank seemed to fall into chaos.
The defenders panicked and tried to stop his breakthrough, but their efforts were often in vain.
Bellerin's steps were light and agile; he easily overtook his opponents as if traversing obstacles.
His changes of direction and feints left the enemy bewildered, and they could only watch helplessly as he advanced at high speed.
The defenders chased after him desperately, but their pace was clearly no match for Bellerin's.
Bellerin's onslaught completely tore apart Everton's defense. His presence instilled fear and helplessness in the opposing defenders, who were at a loss as to how to deal with such a fast-paced player.
He turned the entire right flank upside down, causing chaos and disarray!
The Arsenal fans at the stadium were thrilled by Bellerin's performance, chanting his name and cheering for his brilliant play. Bellerin clearly heard the fans' shouts and, filled with renewed fighting spirit, launched a solo attack down the right flank.
He delivered the ball down the wing with pinpoint accuracy, finding Lacazette to receive it. Everton's defenders panicked when they saw that the Gunners' hottest striker was receiving the ball, and two of them rushed to block him. However, they anticipated the beginning but not the process.
Lacazette, unlike in the past, did not try to head the ball past Everton's defense.
He knew that doing so might be easily stopped by his opponents, or even cause him to make a mistake.
So, he had a flash of inspiration and decided to play the role of a front-line support worker.
He skillfully headed the ball to another open space.
This action may seem simple, but it actually requires a high level of skill and precision.
At that very moment, player number 7, Sanchez, appeared at the receiving point like a ghost.
He had anticipated Lacazette's intention and met the comfortable pass perfectly.
Without hesitation, Sanchez unleashed a powerful shot.
The football shot out like a cannonball, hurtling towards the goal with unparalleled momentum.
The power and speed of that shot astonished everyone. The goalkeeper tried his best to save it, but the ball was too fast, and he could only watch helplessly as it flew into the net.
The entire stadium erupted in cheers, with the few away fans seemingly treating it as their own home ground, shouting and cheering with abandon.
"Goooooooooooooooooal!!!"
"Goal! In the 8th minute, Sanchez scored with a very solid shot that broke through the Everton goal. My body cells seemed to be ignited by that cannon-like shot."
"Lacazette truly deserves to be one of the professor's key signings this season. So far, all his performances have been perfect, and he has won over the discerning Arsenal fans in just a few games."
"At the same time, we must also give a shout-out to Bellerin, this outstanding young man. His speed, his dribbling skills, and his passing are like Arsenal's most powerful dagger."
"Of course, in this perfect goal scored by the Arsenal team, we can never overlook the goalkeeper, Mr. Reming, who was in the final link. If Bellerin is the Gunners' fastest dagger, then he is the most solid defender. It is because of his protection that the Gunners' entire attacking process can be so pleasing to the eye."
"From defense to counter-attacks, the Arsenal players have shown impeccable ability."
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After the game restarted, Rooney looked quite ineffective.
He bears absolute responsibility for that goal. If he hadn't been so overconfident, the goalkeeper wouldn't have been able to pass the ball so easily, and then none of what happened afterward would have occurred.
But he clearly understood that his fantasies were just fantasies, just like the ones he had just had—unrealistic.
In an effort to make up for his responsibilities, Rooney became more active in his runs during the rest of the match.
This scene made Everton's manager on the sidelines a little anxious.
Unable to contain himself, he yelled at Rooney to slow down, not to rush, and especially not to run so much.
This scene amused many Arsenal fans on the sidelines.
While it's amusing, everyone knows it's a smart reminder. After all, Rooney is no longer the tireless young chubby player he once was. He's now a veteran player in his thirties, and to still dream of competing with younger players is a bit out of step with the times!
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