The Legendary Chairman Novel - Chapter 128

128 From Being Abused to Being Abused
One to two, Leeds United pulled back a goal!

Ribery, who scored, was very excited as he roared loudly at the Sunderland fans in the stands. Then he quickly turned around and rushed towards Vermaelen at the back.

Ribery gave Vermaelen a big hug when he arrived at his side. Then he pointed his finger at Vermaelen and told everyone that the credit for the goal lay with Vermaelen.

The players from Leeds United also rushed over and surrounded Virginia Mullen, congratulating him one after another.

Vermaelen is grateful to his teammates, who he knows are helping him.

Vermaelen smiled and gave Ribery a thumbs up, praising him.

On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng excitedly waved his fists. He was not cheering for the goal, but for Vermaelen breaking through the psychological barrier.

Zhong Cheng also gave a thumbs up to Vermaelen on the sidelines, praising her.

Vermaelen happened to see Zhong Cheng’s movements. He had a sweet smile on his face.

Sunderland coach Mick McCarthy narrowed his eyes and stared at Vermaelen on the pitch. He really couldn’t understand why the difference was so big. What exactly happened during the break?

“Wow! What a surprise! Leeds United scored, Ribery scored! But it was the first half’s terrible Vermaelen who made it. What exactly did Madman Loria do in midfield to make Vermaelen suddenly rise?” Mark Lawrenson praised.

“Hmph, this is just luck. Vermaelen is still a trap. Look, the Sunderlanders will score again soon!” Eddie Gray said angrily.

–Division Line–

The Sunderland players were a little dumbfounded. They really didn’t expect the sheep-like Vermaelen in the first half to turn into a ferocious tiger in the second half. They were extremely shocked in their hearts.

However, in the following matches, the Sunderlanders still attacked Virginia Mullen.

Although Vermaelen’s performance had improved, the Sunderland players were confident that they could deal with Vermaelen, especially Michael Bridges, who had just lost the ball to Vermaelen and had launched a counterattack, causing Bridges’ expression to be extremely ugly and his heart to be filled with anger.

Bridges immediately waved his hand, signaling his teammates to pass the football to him.

Sunderland midfielder Julio Arca immediately kicked the ball straight towards Bridges, who turned around and blocked Vermaelen behind him to catch the ball.

But just as he turned around and was about to catch the ball, Vermaelen suddenly pushed Bridges forward with a force from his back. At the same time, he quickly stretched out his legs and stabbed the football between his legs.

Bridges was squeezed, his body swayed, and he almost fell down!

“Beautiful! Beautiful defense! I can see that Bridges is a little afraid of Vermaelen’s strong body!” Mark Lawrenson said loudly.

Bridges’ expression changed drastically. He turned around and glared fiercely at Vermaelen. This damned fellow actually dared to bully me like this. You brat, just wait for me! Wait!

Three minutes later, Sunderland came back. This time Julio Alca did not pass the football to Bridges. He brought the football with him.

Julio Alca was skilled and fast, and he was confident that he could get past Vermaelen.

Julio Alca looked at Vermaelen in front of him. He was about to make a breakthrough when he reached out from the back of his body and stabbed the football out. Julio Alca was shocked. He turned around and saw that Las Diarra was actually there.

Ignoring Julio Alca’s astonishment, Vermaelen rushed forward and pushed the football forward. The football quickly rolled under Albertini’s feet.

“Idol! Beautiful, Vermaelen’s defense has suddenly stabilized. Sunderland can’t really break through Leeds United’s defensive line from here!” Mark Lauren said.

–Division Line–

Sunderland attacked again and again, attacking Virginia Mullen’s position, but the result was not ideal!

Vermaelen was really like a different person. Not only was his defense much more stable, but his defense was also very fierce. However, he had a good grasp of the situation. He put you on the ground and didn’t play cards. This made the Sunderland players extremely angry and filled with anger.

Sunderland players have complained to the referee many times that they should give Vermaelen a yellow card or even a red card. But the referee ignored it, because Vermaelen’s defense looked fierce, but his movements weren’t very big.

The Sunderland fans were very dissatisfied, cursing at the referee while cursing at Vermaelen. At this moment, they were in a very bad mood. They were like clowns who were toyed with by Vermaelen. They hated Vermaelen to death.

At the same time, they were also a little afraid of Vermaelen. In the second half of the game, Vermaelen’s defense was completely impervious. Regardless of whether it was frontal defense or high-altitude defense, he did a very good job, as if he was a full-back.

In this period of time, Vermaelen’s limelight had completely surpassed his partner Pick’s!

“Wow! I want to take back what I said in the first half. Vermaelen is also a genius. Look at how tight his defense is. Although he is young, he looks very mature and steady. My God, where did Madman Loria dig up these geniuses? This guy is simply a genius excavator! He has dug up so many geniuses! I admire Madman Loria’s vision! “Mark Lawrenson exclaimed.

On the pitch, Ville Mullen sliced down the football beneath Bridges’ feet once again. Bridges was completely fierce.

Zhong Cheng kept applauding and praising Vermaelen loudly.

–Division Line–

Sunderland coach Mick McCarthy’s heart skipped a beat.

Sunderland have been attacking ferociously, but there are few opportunities to threaten Leeds United fans. Leeds United’s defenses are getting more and more stable, so we can’t continue like this.

Mick McCarthy naturally saw that his players were getting closer and closer. The defence was a bit empty and could not continue like this. Otherwise, it would give the Leeds United a chance to retaliate.

Right now, they were two to one, still leading.

At this time, scoring wasn’t the first place. Keeping victory was the first place. Now, there were still 20 minutes left until the end of the match. At this time, there shouldn’t be any more risks.

The advantage of one goal is enough to ensure three points.

Mick McCarthy is ready to signal Sunderland players to pull back their defenses. He doesn’t want to fall into the trap of the Leeds United and doesn’t want to give them another chance to counterattack.

Mick McCarthy immediately walked to the sidelines and waved his hand.

However, at this moment, a strange change occurred on the court!

Julio Alca noticed a gap behind Vermaelen and saw Bridges stuck in front of him. He immediately stretched out his leg and shoved the football away.

However, when Vermaelu suddenly rushed out and stopped the football halfway, Julio Alca was shocked.

“Steal! Vermaelen steals again. Julio Alca falls into the trap that Vermaelen has set up. It’s dangerous. The Sunderlanders are dangerous!” Mark Lawrenson exclaimed.

On the sidelines, Mick McCarthy was so angry that he slapped his thigh!

Vermaelen was the first to pass the football to Albertini in front of him, and Sunderland’s back quickly rushed up to grab it. Albertini was ready to gently throw the ball sideways and roll it towards Las Diarra. He continued to turn around and insert himself.

Russ Diarra quickly moved the ball diagonally forward and the ball rolled quickly to Albertini’s home in front of him, and Leeds United counterattacked.

“Defend! Retreat, stop him!” Mick McCarthy was really shocked, shouting from the sidelines.

Zhong Cheng seemed very quiet. He crossed his chest and watched all of this quietly. He was very confident in his team.

Albertini saw Huntelaar with the help of the football, but he did not pass the football to Huntelaar. Instead, he quickly sent the football to the side and the football quickly rolled towards Ribery.

Against Sunderland’s full-back, Ribery unexpectedly chose not to break through with the ball and suddenly crossed the ball in the middle. Olich pushed the ball into the penalty area and the ball quickly rolled past Gary Brin, right at the feet of Leeds United striker Huntelaar.

Olich’s direct pass was so exquisite that it pierced through Sunderland’s defensive line.

The Sunderland fans in the stands watched all of this with pale faces and were speechless. Mick McCarthy’s expression was even uglier. Why was he a little late? He should have signaled his players to recycle earlier.

The regret in Mick McCarthy’s heart.

Huntelaar, who had caught the ball, immediately retreated with a kick and fiercely slammed the ball into the far corner of the goal. Sunderland goalkeeper Thomas Merry immediately threw himself sideways, his hands stretched out, but he could not stop the cannonball, which flew into Sunderland’s goal.

“Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal” Mark Lawrenson roared excitedly as the passion in his heart surged like waves. “Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!

On the sidelines, Zhong Cheng directly jumped up and knelt down crazily, leaving deep sliding marks on the sidelines.

“Huntelaar! The goal was Huntelaar, a beautiful goal! But this attack came from Ville Mullen. Ville Mullen’s defense in the back was simply too brutal. Bridges was about to be tortured by Ville Mullen. Who knows what happened to Ville Mullen? He was completely reborn in the second half!”

Mark Lawrenson roared excitedly.

Beside Mark Lawrenson, Eddie Gray stared blankly at the stadium, speechless.

Two to two!

Leeds United equalised with a steal from Vermaelen, an assist from Olic and a goal from Huntelaar.