Ye Chen ignored Bayern and got up, clapping his hands and shouting, "Guys, keep your spirits up! We are the ones in the lead!"
"Yeah, we are the ones in the lead!"
"That's right! We just conceded one goal, that's all!"
"Everyone, stay focused!"
Ye Chen's words were like a shot of adrenaline, and the team quickly regained their morale.
Team A had only scored one goal, but Team B had scored two!
Ye Chen understood Bayern's strategy—he was deliberately provoking him, trying to make him lose his cool and act recklessly.
An opponent who loses his rationality is nothing more than a raging bull.
But Bayern had underestimated Ye Chen!
In the first half, they had scored twice through counterattacks and long-range shots, which involved a bit of luck. Now, if they wanted to score against Team A again, there were only two ways: either through set-pieces or waiting until Team A was exhausted.
The players of Team A kept sprinting and crossing in their attempts to break through Team B's defense. This style of attack consumed a huge amount of energy.
Just like in Chelsea's 2012 match against Barcelona—when Barcelona could no longer defend, Torres, who was practically playing as a left-back, stole a last-minute goal!
That moment became one of football's legendary scenes.
There was already a gap in strength between Team A and Team B. A reckless attack would only throw them into disarray.
So Ye Chen called over Januzaj. "Adnan, we need to slow the game down, keep the ball near the sidelines, and draw fouls from them!"
"But isn't it too early to waste time?"
"Trust me, this is the only way we can beat Team A!" Ye Chen said firmly.
"Alright!" Januzaj nodded. After seeing Ye Chen score twice, he trusted him.
Meanwhile, Solskjær, watching from the sidelines, showed a look of admiration and couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder China has developed so fast; their brains are just different! This kid is a natural leader!"
Football requires physical ability, but intelligence is the most important thing.
To put it simply, physical ability determines the floor, but intelligence determines the ceiling.
As the match resumed, Banks passed the ball to Ye Chen. Instead of pushing forward, Ye Chen retreated into his own half.
Seeing this, Bayern immediately pressed forward.
But Ye Chen had already passed the ball to left-back Taylor.
Taylor played a horizontal pass, shifting the play from the left to the right, before the ball returned to Ye Chen's feet.
Unconsciously, Ye Chen had become the brain of Team B!
At that moment, Bayern charged again, but Ye Chen sent a long pass to the right flank, finding Januzaj.
Though only 16 years old, Januzaj's technique and dribbling were outstanding for his age. His biggest weakness was his lack of physical strength, which kept him from securing a starting position.
Ye Chen chose him for a reason—his dribbling and ball control could help waste time.
If they could keep the ball in Team A's half, they would have a chance to win!
Januzaj controlled the ball with his chest and quickly brought it down, but Grimshaw immediately pressed forward.
After his first-half mistake had led to a goal, Grimshaw was now especially focused.
Januzaj attempted a step-over dribble, but Grimshaw wasn't fooled and blocked his path down the wing.
"Pass it to me!" Ye Chen called out as he ran to support.
Januzaj played a diagonal pass to Ye Chen and immediately made a forward run.
"If there's a chance, push forward!" Ye Chen had instructed Januzaj earlier.
As Januzaj sprinted forward, Ye Chen sent a perfectly timed pass!
"Brilliant one-two!" Solskjær praised from the sidelines. The match was starting to get interesting!
The ball rolled into Januzaj's path.
Januzaj sped past Grimshaw and got to the ball first. But instead of cutting inside or crossing, he stopped in the corner area.
The coaches were stunned!
The players of Team A were also in shock!
What was going on?
Shouldn't he cut inside and shoot? Or at least send in a cross?
Sure, there was a Team B player in the box—Ye Chen's partner, Banks, who stood at 171 cm.
But he was completely dwarfed by Luke (186 cm) and McGinty (188 cm).
Januzaj's reason for not taking a shot was simple—he lacked confidence in his finishing ability.
He was a classic winger—fast, skilled, and great at crossing, but not a clinical finisher.
Of course, he didn't know his exact shooting stats, but he knew he couldn't compare to Ye Chen's rating of 75.
While everyone was confused, Grimshaw recovered and rushed in, trying to steal the ball. But Januzaj shielded it with his back and forced a corner kick for Team B!
Ye Chen knew—this was another scoring opportunity!
A weaker team must capitalize on every set-piece!
He quickly signaled for his teammates to push forward while leaving two fullbacks and a defensive midfielder behind to guard against counterattacks.
Then, he rushed to the corner area and whispered a few instructions to Januzaj before heading into the penalty box.
Team A had already set up their defense. Even Bayern was marking Declan Dalley—both players were about the same height.
"Beep!"
The referee signaled for the corner kick to be taken.
Januzaj glanced at the positioning inside the box and delivered the cross.
"Boom!"
The ball curled beautifully toward the near post.
Most players had crowded the center, but at the moment Januzaj kicked the ball, Ye Chen sprinted toward the near post.
It was a pre-planned move.
But just as Ye Chen arrived, Team A's midfielder Tom was already in position and cleared the ball.
Team B earned another corner, while Ye Chen was knocked to the ground.
To be honest, with his physical attributes, he wouldn't survive in the Premier League—maybe not even in La Liga!
But Ye Chen didn't stay down long. He quickly got up, retrieved the ball, and handed it to Januzaj, giving new instructions.
This time, instead of fighting for a header, Ye Chen positioned himself outside the box, waiting for a chance.
Although he no longer had the effects of an S-rank skill card, his long-range shooting had become his strongest weapon.
Most importantly, his weak physique made aerial duels inside the box too difficult.
So he decided to take a wild shot!
"Boom!"
The ball curled again.
Januzaj's delivery was remarkably accurate.
No wonder he often took corners after being promoted to the first team.
Ye Chen anticipated the ball's trajectory and swung his leg before it even hit the ground.
"Boom!"
His foot struck the bottom of the ball.
As the ball flew toward goal, Rosewell rushed in to block it!
But Ye Chen's shot was faster—his strike soared toward the top right corner!
Jonathan, the goalkeeper, reacted instantly and attempted to punch the ball away. But once again, the ball slipped past his fingertips!
"Swish!"
The ball struck the net, making a crisp sound.
It was as beautiful as a perfect swish in basketball!
"Hiss—"
The players gasped in shock!
They couldn't believe Ye Chen, of all people, had just scored such a stunning volley!
After spending so much time with him, they knew his skill level well.
Even though he had scored twice, many thought it was just luck.
But now—
Was his luck really that good today?
Stereotypes can be terrifying!
Team B's players followed Ye Chen's instructions simply because they had a common goal.
But after completing a hat-trick, Ye Chen's reputation was beginning to change.
It was like watching a cartoon monster suddenly evolve into a demon king!
"Wow, that was an amazing goal!"
A blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl appeared on the sidelines.
She had an enchanting figure and bright, lively eyes—like a mythical elf from European folklore. She wore a red Manchester United jersey, white shorts with the number 7, and had strikingly fair legs.
Lina.
"Lina, what brings you here?" Solskjær asked with a kind smile.
"This Chinese Ye Chen seems much stronger than before! That volley was incredible!"
"Maybe it was just luck," Solskjær chuckled. "He's never hit such a beautiful shot in over a year here!"
"Really…?" Lina seemed to understand. "Wait, isn't the red team the starters? How are they losing 3-1? Am I seeing things?"
"This match is special," Solskjær admitted. "That kid Ye just scored a hat-trick! Unbelievable!"
And with that, Solskjær made his decision—Ye Chen would be included in the squad for the match against Liverpool.
If things got tough, he might just need Ye Chen's 'luck'!