Jonathan Hogg let go with a roar, covered his crotch and rolled on the grass.

Gu Ran's movements were swift and covert.

However, from the painful expression on Jonathan Hogg's face as he covered his crotch, everyone could imagine what had happened.

The fans of Southampton cheered as if they had been injected with chicken blood! The fans of Portsmouth booed Gu Ran and made insulting gestures.

Seeing this, Michael Brown quickly raised his hand to appeal to the referee.

Beep beep beep!

The referee blew the whistle to stop the game—he could hear and see again!

Gu Ran's realistic acting skills were on display, he looked innocent, and even complained that Jonathan Hogg hugged him and then pretended to fall.

The referee did want to give Gu Ran a card, but this time he really didn't see Gu Ran's move.

In this day and age, there is no VR technology, not even goal-line technology, and it all depends on whether the referee can see it.

The referee asked the linesman, who spread his hands helplessly, indicating that he did not see Gu Ran hitting Hogg.

After all, Hogg had his back to the linesman at the time.

The players from both sides quickly surrounded them, and the atmosphere was tense! In order to prevent the incident from getting out of hand, the referee could only sternly warn Gu Ran, and then warned Jonathan Hogg not to dive.

Jonathan Hogg is in tears!

If it weren't allowed, Jonathan Hogg really wanted to take off all his clothes to prove his innocence.

On the sidelines, Portsmouth head coach Peter Reid loudly asked the referee to send Gu Ran off with a red card! Coach Adkins loudly asked the referee to send off Peter Reid for maliciously pressuring and manipulating the penalty! The two head coaches were about to fight.

The referee ran to the technical area and gave a yellow card to each of the two head coaches who were swearing at each other.

The two head coaches finally quieted down.

The referee awarded the ball to Portsmouth.

Such a penalty naturally attracted boos from Southampton fans.

Jonathan Hogg stood up with a grin, ready to follow the formation forward.

Gu Ran ran past Jonathan Hogg and said coldly, "Do you feel good? I only used 50% of my strength this time. If you dare to do it again, you'll have to wait to play women's football."

Jonathan Hogdon's facial muscles twitched. "Are you trying to scare me?"

Gu Ran said contemptuously: "If you don't believe me, just try it."

Jonathan Hogg swallowed hard and his face turned pale.

In the live broadcast room, all kinds of barrages were overwhelming:

"What the hell! What just happened?"

"Gu Ran hit Hogg's balls!"

"groove……"

“I was stunned!”

"Gu Ran is so brave! So violent!"

“This is almost like Kung Fu football!”

"Normal, modern football is essentially a barbaric sport."

"But, Gu Ran's behavior just now was really dirty! I'm not that dirty when I play basketball normally!"

"That's because the Portsmouth team and the referee didn't care about the ethics of the game. They hugged the player but didn't call a foul. Didn't they allow Gu Ran to fight back?"

"A player who doesn't dare to get himself dirty is one who wants to develop into an idol star. I think Gu Ran is very real. He doesn't care about any false reputation or evaluation. He plays football to win. Gu Ran can do beautiful and clever work, as well as dirty and tiring work!"

"Gu Ran is brave and has personality! I like him!"

"The entertainment industry is clean. Everyone is a saint, noble and pure. Go watch the entertainment industry!"

There are still some viewers who have left the live broadcast room.

But the fans who liked Gu Ran liked him even more.

On the green field, the game between the two sides continued.

After being hit in the testicles by Gu Ran, Jonathan Hogg's rogue defensive actions were obviously restrained a lot, and Gu Ran's space for movement on the left side was also opened up, but Portsmouth's double-team blocking tactics against Gu Ran still existed.

The game was in the 51st minute.

Gu Ran ran along the left side with the ball at high speed, and Portsmouth's defensive players also followed him to the left side.

Gu Ran saw the opportunity, dodged and cut sideways, then made a 45-degree diagonal pass to Schneiderlin on the right.

This was a behind-the-back pass with a very wide field of vision! The Portsmouth defenders quickly turned around and chased Schneiderlin.

Schneiderlin dribbled the ball to the right side of the small penalty area and forced a low shot under the pressure of Ricardo Rocha!

Portsmouth goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown blocked the ball out of the goal line! Portsmouth fans broke out in a cold sweat.

Southampton fans sighed.

The long diagonal pass from the two wings was so beautiful, and Schneiderlin's cut inside was also good, but it was a pity that it didn't go in.

Schneiderlin applauded Gu Ran from a distance.

Gu Ran also applauded Schneiderlin, then quickly turned around and took his position.

The game was in the 64th minute.

Portsmouth launched a quick attack on the right.

After Hermann Hreidarsson and Van Hierland made two consecutive one-two passes, Van Hierland held off Schneiderlin and passed the ball to Michael Brown in the middle.

Michael Brown and Kanu crossed positions.

Kanura reached for the ball at the edge of the penalty area on the left.

Gu Ran sprinted to Kanu's side like thunder and defended him closely.

Michael Brown still chose to trust Kanu and made a short pass to Kanu who was not in a very good position.

Kanu used his body to hold back Gu Ran who was defending him closely, and under Gu Ran's close pressure, he stopped the ball perfectly with his heel!

This stop is definitely world-class and extremely pleasing to the eye. It can even be said to be one of the most exciting stops in the penalty area in Kanu's career.

Even Gu Ran couldn't help but admire secretly in his heart.

Although Gu Ran had locked Kanu down, and Kanu had no chance to pass or shoot even if he stopped the ball, it has to be said that if it weren't for his old age and heart disease, Kanu would really be invincible.

Gu Ran blocked Kanu's position, but Kanu used his experience to break away and knocked the ball back to Harden Mullins who was responding.

Harden Mullins touched the ball and kicked a half-high ball directly into the penalty area.

Center forward David Nugent suddenly broke out behind Jaidi!

Jaidi turned a little too late! He missed the ball!!! Richardson rushed back to make up for it, but David Nugent was faster!

Southampton's three-man defense was penetrated by David Nugent! David Nugent stopped the ball with his chest, and without waiting for the ball to land, he volleyed it directly! Davis jumped sideways, and his fingertips barely touched the edge of the ball!

The ball was too fast, and Davis was unable to change the trajectory of the ball...

The ball went in! "Yeah!!!"

Portsmouth fans are out of control!

"Pompeii, up! Up, up, Pompeii!"

After scoring the goal, David Nugent opened his arms excitedly and ran around the field amid the singing of more than 17,000 fans! The score on the big screen was immediately changed to Portsmouth 1:1 Southampton!

After a series of strong and fast breaks, Portsmouth finally equalized the score with 11 against 10 and with the referee's favoritism!

But we have to admit that Portsmouth's attack connection was indeed beautiful.

Kanu's world-class stop and turn-back in the penalty area was the key to this goal.

Kanu pushed Gu Ran away with his body, his eyes full of gunpowder, "Boy, I'm not old yet."

Gu Ran couldn't help but take a deep breath. Instead of feeling depressed at all, the fighting spirit in his heart became even more excited!

The feeling of competing with a master is really exciting! When Kanu passed by him, Gu Ran replied in a deep voice: "Then I will be serious."

Kanu was slightly startled: ... Arrogant! Young man, you are really good at showing off! The score of 1:1 brought the two sides back to the same starting line.

This is undoubtedly a further blow to Southampton, who are already in a disadvantageous situation.

This goal cannot be blamed on the defenders. The opponent was not weak to begin with, and it was 10 against 11. The three defenders did not play in harmony with each other, so it was normal that they could not defend.

After a brief moment of heartache, Southampton fans cheered loudly for the Southampton team again.

The game isn't over yet!

Coach Adkins took a deep breath and used his first substitution.

The center forward Gu Li, who performed mediocrely in this game, was replaced by Ryan Dixon! This is a very obvious signal! It's nothing that Gu Li was replaced, the key is that Dixon was replaced, which means that Gu Ran will play as a libero! With one less player on the court, letting Gu Ran play as a libero is a very risky tactic.

However, taking risks is better than settling for a draw in the knockout rounds.

And after many runs, Coach Adkins has great confidence in Gu Ran's ability in the midfield! Replacing Gu Li seems to be a single striker, but in fact, the striker's vacant position is left to the free man Gu Ran!

Coach Adkins wanted to take this gamble! Coach Adkins whispered a few words into Ryan Dixon's ear.

Dixon nodded seriously, then high-fived Guli and quickly ran onto the green field.

As soon as Dixon came on the field, he went to the left back position.

Southampton's formation also changed from the previous 342 formation to a 441 formation with four defenders.

Lallana was the lone striker, Lambert was assigned to the left midfielder position, and Gu Ran came to the midfielder position and stood forward! This on-the-spot tactical change seemed to strengthen the back defense, but in fact it strengthened the midfield attack! Seeing this tactical adjustment, the Southampton fans at the scene cheered excitedly! Southampton's players also regained their spirits! Portsmouth's players and fans were confused.

Portsmouth's players finally got used to Gu Ran's playing style on the left side, and also figured out how to double-team Gu Ran on the wing. Before they could continue figuring out, Gu Ran changed from a left wingback to an attacking midfielder.

This, this, this...how do I kick this?

Portsmouth head coach Peter Reid yelled on the sidelines: "Don't worry about how they change positions, just continue to implement the strategy I arranged in the locker room and crush that Chinese kid!"

The explosive competition resumes!

Southampton kicks off from the centre circle.

Lallana knocked the ball back to Gu Ran, who dribbled the ball along the middle.

Portsmouth's midfielders immediately stepped up to press and intercept. Not only Michael Brown and Haden Mullins in the middle, but also Van Hierland and Liam Lawrence on the wings were closing in to double-team.

Portsmouth is in high spirits and it seems easier for them to target Gu Ran.

However, when Gu Ran was dribbling the ball in the middle, Hammond came up and took on two people at once, supporting and protecting Gu Ran!

Lambert and Schneiderlin also provided tactical support for Gu Ran on the wing! Lallana rushed in front to support! Gu Ran played as a front midfielder, which led to a quantitative change in the entire Southampton midfield! Gu Ran did not stick to the ball. After holding Michael Brown who rushed over first with his body, he directly passed the ball to Schneiderlin on the right.

Gu Ran has a very broad vision and his ball distribution is extremely accurate and reasonable.

Portsmouth's two wings are empty!

After Schneiderlin easily stopped the ball, he immediately accelerated and dribbled the ball to the bottom! Portsmouth could only retreat quickly, while Southampton took the opportunity to press forward and directly disintegrated Portsmouth's midfield defense.

In this wave of rapid attack and defense, Portsmouth was obviously unable to adapt to the new rhythm.

While Portsmouth was hastily retreating, Gu Ran accelerated and moved diagonally to the right flank.

After being intercepted, Schneiderlin immediately passed the ball to Gu Ran who was running to receive the ball.

After Gu Ran got the ball, he did not forcefully cut in from the right side where the defense was dense, but stopped and turned, and dribbled the ball to the middle of the penalty area! Portsmouth's defense was immediately affected, and followed Gu Ran to block the middle.

Gu Ran's cross-cutting speed was so fast that Michael Brown and Harden Mullins, who were defending him, could not reach him at all! Gu Ran did not stop to pass or shoot in the middle, but continued to dribble diagonally to the left side of the ribs, which he was most familiar with! Gu Ran crossed the front court in just five or six seconds! It was like he was in an empty space!

The 30-meter area of ​​Portsmouth was like the Messi Corridor! Portsmouth's dense defense was torn to pieces by Gu Ran!

Seeing Gu Ran dribbling the ball to his left rib, Jonathan Hogg felt his balls go numb...

Jonathan Hogg stepped forward to intercept Gu Ran.

Gu Ran simply used a Matthews shoulder drop and easily knocked Jonathan Hogg to the ground!

Other Portsmouth defenders hurried to the left side of the penalty area to defend, and even goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown moved to the left side of the goal to defend.

After Gu Ran passed Jonathan Hogg, he pretended to break through, but suddenly stopped and passed the ball straight through the narrow gap with a low kick!

The football instantly broke through the curved defense line of Portsmouth's defenders and went straight to the penalty spot in front of the goal!

Lallana, who made an early run, was left unmarked!

Lallana faced the ball, tilted his body, twisted his hips and shot the ball into the far corner of the goal!

There was nothing the goalkeeper Jamie Ashdown could do! The ball went into the net with a powerful kick!

The ball went in! All the fans of Portsmouth were stunned! They had just equalized the score, and before they could finish celebrating, less than 2 minutes later, Southampton, who changed their formation on the spot, overtook them again! The referee signaled that the goal was valid! The score on the big screen was also changed to Portsmouth 1:2 Southampton! The fans of Southampton jumped and cheered wildly!

The roar of "Chinese Dad" resounded over Fratton Park! Southampton lived up to expectations. With one man less, they relied on Gu Ran's ability to penetrate and penetrate Portsmouth!

Coach Adkins also clenched his fist and cheered excitedly!

His on-the-spot substitution and adjustment strategy had an immediate effect!

All the Southampton fans were immersed in a sea of ​​joy! After scoring the goal, Lallana excitedly rushed towards Gu Ran to celebrate!

Gu Ran finally repaid the assist he owed him!

Gu Ran chopped the wind with one hand, and ran all over the field with Lallana to celebrate! All the players of Portsmouth were extremely depressed!

Especially Kanu! Kanu just thought that Gu Ran was showing off, but Gu Ran succeeded in showing off two minutes later!

Kanu stood there with his hands on his hips, staring at Gu Ran in a trance, his eyes full of himself when he was 17 years old.

It’s great to be young…

Kanu dropped a green exclusive bubble, and other Portsmouth players also dropped a lot of blue skill bubbles.

Gu Ran only had one chance to pick up the item today, so he decisively ignored the blue skill bubble and directly concentrated his mind to pick up the green exclusive bubble dropped by Kanu.

The attribute of this green bubble of Kanu is the technical category.

Gu Ran then added this special talent point to the "stop the ball" attribute.

The ball stopping attribute also increased from 71 points to 72 points.

The game continues!

Portsmouth center forward David Nugent kicked off in the center circle with a depressed look on his face.

The two sides continued to fight in close combat on both sides.

Gu Ran sprinted back and forth in the middle to fill in the position and assist in defense, covering a huge area on defense.

Portsmouth's attack was repeatedly frustrated.

The physical energy of the players on both sides was also consumed a lot.

In the next ten minutes or so, the two teams played back and forth, with all kinds of collisions, pulls, and dirty tricks used without any concealment.

The players were all excited! The scene was full of tension!

Southampton's tactical strategy was very clear, which was to pass the ball to Gu Ran as soon as there was an opportunity.

Portsmouth's tactical strategy was also very clear, that is, no matter whether Gu Ran had the ball or not, they would limit Gu Ran with two people defending him and one person assisting in defense.

Ordinary double-teaming is simply not enough to limit Gu Ran's ability to penetrate.

However, Portsmouth was biased by the referee and used all kinds of dirty tricks, so it was difficult for Gu Ran to get rid of it for a while.

However, Gu Ran was not in a hurry. Instead, he patiently led Michael Brown and others to run back and forth near the midfield, looking for opportunities.

After sprinting back and forth for more than ten minutes, Michael Brown and others were exhausted.

Players like Michael Brown and Harden Mullins don't actually have any particularly outstanding abilities. They are just pure engineering players with abundant physical energy who can run all over the field without stopping. Even in Premier League games, they can rely on their poor defense to make Premier League stars suffer.

However, facing the tireless Gu Ran, Michael Brown and others were really going to be tired of it this time.

Harden Mullins was retching! Michael Brown was cramping! Kanu couldn't run anymore.

It’s not that they lack physical fitness, it’s just that the confrontation was too intense and they consumed too much physical energy!

The game is in the 76th minute!

Gu Ran spotted the positioning gap between Michael Brown and Harden Mullins, and made an enhanced through-the-crotch pass from between Harden Mullins' legs to the empty space in the middle of the penalty area, then accelerated and cut in from the gap between Michael Brown and Harden Mullins!

Michael Brown and Harden Mullins couldn't stop Gu Ran at all!

Gu Ran overtakes in the inner lane!

Gu Ran passed the ball through the crotch to himself two seconds later! Gu Ran was going crazy!

Seeing that Gu Ran was about to shoot, Portsmouth's defense was in chaos! Michael Brown couldn't catch up with Gu Ran, and then fell to the ground and slid behind Gu Ran!

This sliding tackle was very fierce, and the studs were directly exposed, and the studs were directly hung on Gu Ran's calf! Gu Ran's white socks were instantly dyed red!

Gu Ran lost his balance and fell into the restricted area!!!

Southampton fans immediately exclaimed.

This ball should be awarded a penalty kick, but now they are more concerned about Gu Ran’s injury!

They would rather not have the penalty and pray that Gu Ran would not get injured.

The Southampton players quickly ran to Gu Ran to show their concern for his injury. Walton and other players even surrounded Michael Brown who tackled him from behind, as if they were going to start a fight.

Seeing this, Gu Ran quickly told his teammates that the damage to the asset was not serious, it was just a scratch.

81 points of Constitution and Tin Man +6 played a key protective role.

Moreover, in this situation, Southampton is in the right, but if a fight really breaks out, they will no longer be in the right, and the penalty kick that was fought for with blood may also be blacklisted.

The Southampton players also understood what Gu Ran meant and immediately suppressed their anger.

The referee ran over, took a look at Gu Ran's injury, and then summoned the team doctor to stop the bleeding.

Portsmouth fans all held their breath, waiting for the referee's decision.

The referee obviously wanted to favor Portsmouth, but Michael Brown's tackle from behind was too obvious, and the blood on Gu Ran's right calf was the best proof.

Even if the referee wants to favor Portsmouth, he cannot go too far, otherwise the referee company will not forgive him.

The referee reached out and called Michael Brown to him, and directly pulled out a red card! Portsmouth fans covered their heads and wailed in pain.

This is the second red card the referee has issued in this game! Both teams are now 10 vs 10, but Portsmouth has suffered a big loss!

This time the red card came in the penalty area, with a penalty kick!

Michael Brown will be suspended for the next three games!

Michael Brown covered his face in pain and left the scene in tears.

From Portsmouth's perspective, he really fulfilled his duties as an engineer today.

Portsmouth fans sang the "Pompeii Battle Hymn" in a sad voice, both to bid farewell to Michael Brown and to pray for the upcoming penalty kick.

The game has been going on for almost 80 minutes, and including injury time, there are only 15 minutes left before it ends.

If Southampton scores another goal at this time, it will be really difficult to turn the tables...

Southampton fans also sang the song "There is a young and handsome Oriental man named Gu Ran" loudly inside and outside the stadium.

Team doctor Mai Fu rushed into the field with a first aid kit, slid to his knees and stopped in front of Gu Ran to check his wound.

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(End of this chapter)