Hu Lai's actions of touching the trophy were unknown to his teammates because he was at the back and no one looked back to look at him.
There were so many fans at the scene that not everyone saw it. After all, the Paris World Cup stadium is very big. If you are far away, you won't be able to see Hu Lai's little moves.
Even among the fans in the stands on both sides of the tunnel, only some fans saw it because some people didn't keep their eyes on the trophy.
But it was still seen by many fans.
Although the fans of the "White Rose" were in the north stand behind the goal, John was always paying attention to the players' appearance ceremony with binoculars.
Naturally, I also saw Hu Lai’s little move.
At that time John exclaimed: "Oh God!"
"What are you yelling about, John?" Levin next to him joked.
"Hu actually touched the trophy!"
After the people around him were quiet for a few seconds, they exploded.
"God? Really!?"
"Ah...this..."
"Gosh, doesn't he know what that means?"
Others wanted to curse, but held it back.
Hulay is the team's top star and an important contributor to Leeds City's ability to reach the Europa League final. They are really unwilling to speak ill of Hulay at this time.
But they really felt that Hu Lai had done something very stupid.
This contradictory and entangled mentality makes every "White Rose" fan not know what to say.
Only Matthew Jr. firmly stood on Hu Lai's side: "I don't think you will definitely lose the final if you touch the trophy before the game. And if you really lose, it will definitely not be because of Hu Lai's action."
Everyone looks at him and it’s hard to say anything else.
David Miller waved his hands solemnly: "Don't take this matter to heart and get back to the game. The game is about to start..."
Although he said this, how many people can listen and not take this matter to heart?
It may be just the opposite. They don't mention it with their mouths, but they care very much in their hearts.
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When the players from both sides stood in their positions, the volume of the shouts and songs gradually decreased.
Everyone knows - the game is about to begin.
They held their breath and waited for the opening whistle.
The referee raised his wrist to look at his watch, pressed the timer button, and then blew the whistle!
"Game start!"
Hulay, who was standing in the center circle, turned around and kicked the football back, and then rushed towards the Sevilla Navigator goal with Kamara and Lasky.
"Friends from the audience! Good morning to all netizens of Tengfei Video! What you are seeing now is the live broadcast of the 2026-2027 Europa League final brought by our Tengfei Video. We will broadcast it live for you at the Paris World Cup Stadium.
The Chinese commentary for this game was directed by me, Shen Lang and Shi Wuyinshi... Leeds City drew the home team draw for this game, so they wore their home jerseys of yellow T-shirts and blue shorts, attacking from the left to the right of the live broadcast screen.
The Sevilla Navigators wear an away jersey with a red top and white shorts to distinguish them. They attack from the right to the left of the screen..."
After the routine broadcast, Leeds City has passed the football to the frontcourt.
"As you guessed, they really launched an attack from the beginning of the game..." Sevilla Navigators assistant coach Leno praised head coach Brent.
Brent didn't think there was anything praiseworthy about this. He curled his lips and said: "Anyone who has watched a few Leeds City games can guess it. Attacking is what they are good at and the only thing they can do.
In a game like the Europa League final, in order to eliminate the disadvantages caused by nervousness and inexperience, of course you must try to use all your unique skills from the beginning to try to break the deadlock and put yourself in a strong position.
Ease the tension... Let's stabilize our defense and withstand their offensive first, and then it's time for us to counterattack..."
When he said this, Leeds City's attack on the field was indeed defended by Sevilla Navigators.
After advancing the football to the 30-meter area, Leeds City wanted to find Hulay. However, Sevilla Navigator's midfielder Montero saw through the intention, moved the ball in advance, and intercepted the pass.
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"It can be seen that Hulay is still very much noticed by the defensive players of Sevilla Navigator. Just before Montero intercepted the ball, he turned back three times to confirm Hulay's position." Shi Wuyin looked down from the commentary box.
The stadium, coupled with the broadcast screen in front of him, introduced it to domestic fans.
"Well, as Leeds City's top scorer and currently ranked first in the Europa League scorer list, Hulay will definitely encounter the opponent's tight defense in this game. How to break such a defense, for Hulay
It is also a very severe test..." Shen Lang said.
"In fact, in response to this situation, Leeds City head coach Clark has already made corresponding adjustments. This can be seen from the team's previous games - whether it is the Europa League semi-final against London Bridge or the
In the last two rounds of the league, it can be clearly seen that Leeds City consciously let Hulay attract the opponent's defense during the offense, and then handed the football to Lasky..."
When Shi Wuyuan said this, Leeds City's second attack came.
Sure enough, this time Pete Williams didn't pass the football to Hulay who raised his hand for the ball, but gave it to Lasky.
But the Sevilla Navigators were already prepared for this.
As soon as Lasky received the ball, he was approached by Sevilla Navigator's left back Jermaine Lachlanpe, leaving him no room to control the ball.
He was forced to have no choice. He couldn't enter the penalty area and could only lead to the wing.
Laclampe followed him closely, and at the same time, the team's left midfielder Joseppe Jensen quickly moved closer to form a double team.
Lasky finally forced a pass, but it flew directly out of the baseline.
The Sevilla Navigators fans in the stands laughed and booed, mocking Laski's poor performance.
"It seems that the Seville navigator has already taken precautions against Lasky..." Shen Lang sighed.
Shi Wuyin was not very surprised: "It doesn't matter. As long as the Sevilla Navigators will divide their troops to defend Lasky, the defensive pressure Hulay will face will be much less. With his ability, he will always get a chance."
.As long as there is a chance...he has the ability to threaten the Navigator's goal. I guess Clark will ask Kamara and Lasky to be more active, attract the attention of the Navigator's defense, and create opportunities for Hulay..."
Shen Lang's eyes lit up: "Yes, Hu Lai's ability to seize opportunities is top-notch. You don't need too many opportunities, just have them!"
Shi Wuyin nodded: "That's what I mean."
Shen Lang gave Shi Wuyuan a small compliment: "You are worthy of being coached by Shi Wuyuan, who has coached Hu Lai in the Olympic team and the national team. He is familiar with Hu Lai's characteristics..."
Shi Wuyin smiled but was speechless. It was hard for him to answer questions, so he couldn't brag about himself, right?
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In front of the TV, Xie Lan was still thinking about touching the trophy before the start of the Hu Lai competition, which made her feel very nervous.
Although the game seems to be normal now, I am always worried that some inexplicable metaphysical events will happen in the game and my son will not perform well.
For example, if you hit the ball, you must score a goal...
In extreme cases, it may even include injury.
So she always frowned and looked solemn when watching the game.
Even though Leeds City had the upper hand now and was attacking more fiercely, she didn't show off.
Both Hu Lixin and Li Ziqiang can feel this low-pressure atmosphere - when watching games in the past, Xie Lan was always the one who was the most lively and talkative, shouting and yelling, making the watching process very lively.
Today she was silent.
Li Ziqiang asked Hu Lixin with his eyes if he wanted to enlighten him or give him some advice.
Hu Lixin shook his head slightly, indicating not to seek death. Don't let his wife find an opportunity to transfer her anger towards her son to the two innocent people...
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Leeds City launched another attack. This time Hulay was not at the forefront, but took the initiative to retreat, seemingly wanting to get rid of the Navigator's defender.
However, knowing that he was more likely to create space for Laski, Sevilla Navigator's two central defenders Arthur and Victor Poyatos did not follow him out, but continued
Stay in your place.
Sure enough, Lasky showed signs of penetrating into the middle.
Hulay retreated all the way to Pete Williams' position and asked Jay Adams behind for the ball.
Navigators midfielder Montero originally followed Pete Williams.
After seeing Adams pass the football to Hulay, he pounced on Hulay.
As a result, Hulay passed the football to Pete Williams.
Montero quickly turned around and fought back.
Peter took the ball forward, suppressing Sevilla Navigator's defense and not daring to act rashly.
Kamara and Lasky both moved from the wings to the center at this time.
Montero pounced on him, but Peter used a V-shaped pull to get the ball out of his way, and then... he didn't make a through pass or take a shot, but instead passed the football sideways to Hulay!
Hu Lai received the ball just outside the penalty area.
He is currently unguarded.
The Navigators' core midfielder Becker is approaching him, but at the same time Jay Adams is also running to meet him.
Hu Lai did not stop Peter's pass directly at his feet. Instead, he took a small step forward when stopping the ball. This short distance just gave him enough space to use his "Greater China"
Cannon”…
I saw him step out with his left foot, while keeping his upper body upright, opening his arms to maintain balance, then opening his hips, swinging his right leg back, and then forward again!
The instep of the straight right foot is firmly hitting the football!
Bang!
A sudden thunder exploded on the bow of the Seville Navigator!
The football turned into a white light and flew toward the goal!
The old goalkeeper of the Navigators, Marko Duric, saw a flash of white light in front of him. The football had rushed into the penalty area. He jumped up and reached out to save... It was too late!
He didn't touch the ball!
The football plunged into the goal behind him, shaking the net.
The Sevilla Navigators players who looked back were all stunned.
The Sevilla Navigators fans in the stands were also stunned.
Even the commentator Shen Lang was slightly stunned. He quickly glanced at the game time:
08:34
Shi Wuyin exclaimed next to him: "Ouch! This goal... this goal was scored?! Ouch! It's so beautiful!! World wave!! This goal is beautiful! Hu Lai scored... Ha!"
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