An ice and fire dual heaven!
The players from the Tang Kingdom had also played a full fifty minutes of the match, but at this moment, they weren't tired at all. They were all still jumping around, cheering and laughing, waving their jerseys!
"Everyone performed very well! Although both goals were scored by Cao Baming alone, our entire team performed excellently and showed the spirit of the Tang people!"
Everyone cheered in unison.
While there might be a bit of flattery in his words, what Li Gang said wasn't baseless. There was logic to it. The players on the field today had played very smoothly, and they themselves could feel it!
"Does Germany not seem as strong as we imagined? Or have we truly become stronger!"
For a moment, the entire team's morale reached a crescendo. Cao Baming sat in the back, quietly enjoying it all.
Everything so far was exactly as he had predicted. The lead at halftime was completely within expectations.
The opposing team's strength wasn't great at all. Even the formidable German team was just a paper tiger. Scoring another two goals in the second half wouldn't be difficult!
The system's rewards also arrived. The World Cup reward system had fully upgraded. Now, each goal scored would earn 50,000 points, and each successful dribble, interception, organization, and so on would also grant points.
If not actively withdrawn, the points would only be settled after the match.
Cao Baming wasn't in a hurry. The most important thing right now was to play the second half well. At this moment, winning this match was no longer his sole pursuit; he wanted to play beautifully.
Soon, the halftime break drew to a close.
The players from both teams began to return to the field one by one. The fans also shouted to their friends to return to their television screens.
"The match is about to begin!"
Cao Baming was the first to walk out, and the eyes of the Tang Kingdom fans couldn't be taken off him!
At the start of the second half, the Tang Kingdom team made no substitutions, aiming to maintain their momentum. Germany, however, replaced a central midfielder with an attacking midfielder.
They clearly intended to adjust their tactics. They wouldn't hold back anymore in the second half, going all out on the offensive. It would be a clash of blades!
Seeing this substitution, Li Gang's lips curved into a smile. He had expected it.
"It seems the opponents are getting anxious and are about to jump the wall in desperation!"
"Excellent!"
The players on the field were already well aware of the situation, exuding confidence all over.
As soon as the referee's whistle blew, the ball was quickly kicked off.
The ball went to the German team. They passed it quickly, looking for an attacking opportunity.
The Tang Kingdom's red jerseys had never seemed so glaring. Their continuous horizontal passes, however, seemed hesitant to move forward, as if a tall wall blocked their path.
However, at this moment, Cao Baming wasn't rushing to press. He had retreated to a defensive position, waiting for the opponent to reveal their intentions.
Their constant passing was merely to draw out a gap in the Tang Kingdom's formation, but how could Cao Baming not see such a simple tactic?
If anyone else left a gap, he would move to cover it. Seeing Cao Baming standing in the passing lane, which German player would dare to make that pass?
For two minutes, the ball was passed back and forth under their feet, but they couldn't find an opportunity. However, anxiety was starting to creep in.
The ball returned to a defender's feet. This time it was Schlotterbeck, who was skilled at sending long passes forward. Without stopping the ball, he passed it directly forward.
Finally, they couldn't hold back any longer. The ball flew high, like a bugle call, and three key players charged forward!
Cao Baming began to move into position before them. Even though Schlotterbeck didn't stop the ball, his kicking posture was enough for Cao Baming to anticipate.
Soon, the ball's landing spot became clear. Sané and Havertz both ran over. Sané, being slightly stronger, was responsible for contesting the ball's landing.
Although the pass wasn't with much power and didn't result in a direct one-on-one, the surrounding Tang Kingdom players had no height advantage.
Sané could easily receive the ball!
However, the Tang Kingdom's defensive line instantly swarmed around him like a pack of wolves, surrounding him heavily with three players. Even though he could receive the ball, he couldn't stop it!
In desperation, he headed the ball to the side, passing it to Müller, who had moved up the wing.
Sané couldn't hide the smile on his face.
"Three players are defending me, so who's left to defend others?"
Li Gang, on the sidelines, had actually seen the problem earlier. "How can these defenders play like this!"
He covered his face in frustration, realizing it would likely be a test for the goalkeeper again!
However, at this moment, Cao Baming wasn't intercepting. He neither went for Sané nor blocked the free man on the wing, Müller. Instead, he ran behind Havertz?
Just as the fans in the stands were filled with confusion, Müller suddenly sent a cross, which surprisingly went directly towards Havertz!
Cao Baming suddenly accelerated, covering the distance to Havertz in a few steps. He leaped high and successfully received the cross!
Everyone watching the game was greatly surprised.
"Doesn't Müller have eyes? And Havertz, can't they see Cao Baming's movement?"
At this moment, Müller shook his head regretfully.
A hint of surprise flashed across both their faces!
They really didn't know when Cao Baming had appeared in that position!
Li Gang clapped his hands excitedly, letting out hearty laughter.
"Cao Baming! He seemed to have predicted the pass!"
"A god-like intuition, a movement like a dark assassin!"
Then, Cao Baming didn't clear the ball. Instead, he calmly controlled it at his feet. He himself was still inside the penalty area!
The German players rushed forward unwillingly, but Cao Baming remained calm, waiting for his teammates to make runs and gesturing with his hand.
Seeing Huang Jiahui too close to the center, he specifically told him to move back to the wing.
Seeing Havertz clumsily chasing and extending his leg to tackle for the ball again, Cao Baming calmly pushed the ball with both feet, causing Havertz to lunge and miss.
The fans watched with bated breath!
"Is this the confidence of a superstar!"
Then, Cao Baming passed the ball and jogged towards the midfield.
A few meters after he started running, several burly men surrounded him, like left and right protectors!
"I didn't even receive the ball, it's not that serious, is it!"
Cao Baming spread his hands helplessly, swayed his body slightly, and stomped on the grass in front of him. Götze, without a word, fell down and tried to intercept with his body!
But he didn't even look at the ball...
Cao Baming helplessly reached out to help Götze up, his heart filled with complex emotions.
"This guy is too dedicated. He falls down just from a tease?"