It was about 8:30 in the morning, inside the Egyptian National Stadium in Aswan, Egypt.
This is the last game of the Super Cup. The association has made sufficient preparations before the game starts, and the pre-game ceremony is much grander than usual.
The slightly old stadium was filled with spectators, almost all seats occupied.
Amid the excitement, the national anthems of Egypt and South Africa were played in turn, and the anthem of the Football Association was also played in between. In general, this was to create a grand atmosphere before the game started.
Seeing the colorful flags flying everywhere outside the stadium, and listening to the deafening cheers that almost drowned out the national anthem, Albert couldn't help but feel a little stressed under such a grand occasion. He entered the stadium with other players from the Sandstorm Sphinx,
Lining up in a row on the field, and entering the field in the same way on the opposite side, were a group of human beings - the players of the [South African Saints].
Are mere humans actually competing with orcs in the stadium? Albert frowned, knowing that things were not simple.
But who knows if those guys are real humans? Maybe they are just monsters wrapped in human skin. Maybe those players are actually highly modified third-generation artificial humans under their "human" skin.
The Republic of South Africa pursues "human supremacy", and the players who represent the country are naturally human-like. But God knows what these human-like guys have in their bones?
"Wow oh oh oh oh!!" As the two teams gathered, the distance was also boiling. Albert followed the people's excited eyes and found that there were six big men in the square on one side of the stadium.
Lift a big shelf and lift something shining.
That's a trophy! A platinum trophy!
It was three feet high and so heavy that it had to be carried by six strong men. Moreover, the six men carried it carefully and were sweating. In addition to being nervous, it was also because of the suffocating weight of this golden trophy!
On top of the huge championship trophy made of platinum and edged with countless golds, there are thousands of gems neatly arranged. The largest and most conspicuous gem among them is the fist-sized purple gem [Secret Blood].
It is firmly embedded in the front of this platinum trophy. The gems inlaid with laser engraving technology are almost perfectly integrated with the championship trophy. The gems cannot be removed from the trophy without using the same kind of equipment. Thousands of them
The gems all reflect the golden color of this trophy, and are dazzling under the sunlight. It is simply like any treasure in the world, the ultimate in luxury!
Even observing the trophy from this distance, Albert was temporarily fascinated by the luxury of the trophy. Now those fans are also common people after all, so they will naturally be fascinated by the beauty of the trophy. Fans were not allowed in the stadium originally.
They picked up their mobile phones to take pictures, but as soon as the trophy appeared, the whole stadium was filled with the sound of snapping pictures. The fans who couldn't help but take pictures were unstoppable. It is estimated that even the staff in the stadium could not stop them, and even said
Maybe the staff members put down their work of maintaining order and took out their mobile phones to take pictures.
Although not following the rules is not something commendable, it is human nature and understandable. This is probably the first time that this luxurious platinum trophy is exposed to the sun like this, and it may even be the last time. After that, it will either
If it falls into the hands of the winning team, it will be sealed in a heavily guarded vault, or it will be returned to the hands of the Football Association, and it will be kept under strict custody and will never see the light of day. In principle, it will never see the light of day.
The winning team will be awarded this trophy and has no obligation to return it to the Football Association. Even if a new football hegemon is elected again in the next Super Cup four years later, this trophy will probably not be used as a prize again.
, appeared in front of people!
"Are you excited?" Captain Hiloma, standing next to Albert, asked in a low voice: "If we win today's game, this trophy will be ours. And you have performed outstandingly in this league,
It is very likely that you will be selected as the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of this year. If the Sphinx wins this game, you will be the one to go on stage to receive the award and hold the cup."
"Are you kidding?" Albert smiled bitterly and said, "You want me to lift such a heavy trophy alone? I will probably be crushed by it."
"Then you'd better practice your waist in advance." Shiloma grinned in a joking tone: "But all this will count only if we win the game. Otherwise, the trophy will fall into the hands of the South African team.
"
Indeed, there is only one winner in today's game. The winner returns in triumph with endless glory and the heavy trophy, while the loser can only cry silently in the corner. The victory and defeat on the court are so cruel, just like the battlefield.
After overcoming numerous difficulties, the Sandstorm Sphinx team came to this court to compete for the final victory. All that was missing was the finishing touch. And Albert didn’t think he would lose in today’s game -
-----At least, you won’t lose to the group of human players on the opposite side.
"Let's get started." Mutt also whispered ambitiously, "This is the final battle."
As the whistle sounded and the players of the two teams bowed to each other, the game officially began. After the referee gave a few brief explanations, he started tossing the coin, and the Sphinx got the right to attack first.
"Although I also want to say that this is a good start." Captain Shiloma said when he came back to discuss with the players: "But the details of the South African team are completely unclear. There is too little information. Please pay attention during the game."
"Wait a minute. There is not enough information?" Albert asked curiously: "They have all reached the finals. There is absolutely no way they have participated in less games, right? How come there is so little information?"
"Of the 20 games that the South African team participated in this season, 15 were won without a fight." Mutter said quietly: "It is very likely that a huge force behind South Africa is putting pressure on teams from other countries."
.Then the remaining five games were basically crushing games. Their players relied on superhuman physical fitness to defeat their opponents. Moreover, this team was undergoing a major overhaul in every game. In the five games played, not a single player was
Duplicate."
"So the players who played today..." Albert glanced at the group of players on the opposite side from the gaps between the players' bodies.
"They are all new faces. Their ability and physical condition are unknown. The tactics used are also unknown. And God knows whether they will make substitutions during the game." Hiloma replied: "All we can do is adapt to circumstances."
This is not a good thing about the rules of dark American football. There is no limit to the number of players that can be substituted on the field during each offensive and defensive transition. As long as they are players who have registered with the Football Association before the game, they can represent the registered team.
.In other words, the number of players that can be replaced in a game is unlimited. As long as there are so many substitute players, they can be replaced at will.
Naturally, in view of the extremely high injury rate of American football, this rule is reasonable. There are so many injured players on the field. If the number of substitutions is limited, there may be a special rule like this
A team that relies on despicable tactics of deliberately injuring its opponents to win. A team that keeps having players injured and forced to substitute will eventually have no one to replace and will have to declare defeat due to insufficient players. This
It's obviously against the spirit of sportsmanship.
The result is what it is now...the rules that were set to prevent one group of people from taking advantage of loopholes in the rules were exploited by another group of people.
No matter what, Albert put on his helmet and tried to cheer up. It had nothing to do with him how others took advantage of the loopholes. As a player, he just needs to concentrate on playing hard on the court. No matter how many tricks he uses,
It's no match for real strength, right?
Kick-off. The kicker of the South African team kicked the ball high, trying to stop the progress of the Sphinx team. The human kicker is indeed very powerful. Judging from the strength of his feet, he has surpassed humans.
It was as good as it should be. But the ball flew twenty yards and was caught by Mutter who jumped up. The opponent's kick did not seem to be as powerful as expected. The moment Mutter got the ball, Sfinn
The Knicks' attack had officially begun. The cat-man boy ran forward, and at the same time tried to get close to Albert, who was also running fast, trying to find an opportunity to pass the ball to the tiger-man boy.
After playing so many games, although the cooperation between the two cannot be said to be perfect, there is still a certain tacit understanding. Albert saw from the small movement of Mutter's tail when he moved that Mutter was planning to pass the ball next.
He was ready to receive the ball. The distance between him and Mutter was less than five yards, so this short pass should be foolproof.
If no one else is blocking it.
Unlike the South African Saints, who have always kept their strength hidden, the Sandstorm Sphinx have played so many games in the Super Cup. Naturally, every move of the main players has been thoroughly studied by their opponents. They have probably studied it specially.
The action patterns of Albert and Mute, from Mute's movements, we knew when the kitten would pass the ball. So when Albert was ready to catch the ball, the three defenders of the South African team also rushed
Come up and get ready to hinder Mutt's pass!
These guys run so fast! And they actually maintained considerable agility during this galloping process. The moment Mutt raised his hand to pass the ball, the three people had already jumped over, blocking the possibility of the cat boy passing the ball.
On all trajectories of the ball! Mutter may be lucky enough to pass the ball from the waist or even the crotch of these people, but God knows if these guys' eyesight is as good as their physical fitness! It's a lucky move.
A short pass is likely to be intercepted by the opponent!
------So, Mutt waved his arm fiercely!
He chose not to gamble on luck and make a short pass, but to approach Albert with the ball and make an ultra-short pass!
The cat boy has a "rubber man" physique, and his arms can be extended according to his will. Even though there is a demon-sealing bracelet that limits his ability, his arms can still rely on inertia to extend appropriately within a certain range.
. He and Albert are only five yards apart, and by extending his arms, his hands holding the ball are only two yards away from Albert!
The defenders of the South African team tried to knock away, intercept, and block Mutt's outstretched arm, but the cat boy's arm was so soft that even a slight impact would not change the trajectory of its extension. They held on tightly.
Hold the ball, go around your opponent and keep stretching until you finally get to Albert!
Mutter threw the ball lightly, and Albert took a step forward and immediately took the ball into his arms!
"Go!!" the cat boy shouted loudly.
Albert accelerated with the ball and rushed toward the South African team's position like a storm! (To be continued)