The fans arriving at the scene cheered enthusiastically, already feeling fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in such a true visual feast!
Screaming, dancing, and shouting the names of their favorite teams!
On the field, a towering figure had unknowingly become the primary focus of everyone's attention: Arsenal's Emperor Henry.
"Another major highlight of this match is the return debut of Arsenal's renowned star, Henry!"
The commentator excitedly announced this as the game just kicked off.
For a moment, Henry even stole Cao Baming's thunder!
"Henry grew up at Arsenal and gradually became a top player in the world. We all know how strong Henry's finishing ability is. Now, with Cao Baming, who has even stronger finishing abilities, on the same team, can Tottenham endure?"
"Everyone knows how difficult it is to invite a god to a temple. Only by possessing both talent and effort, coupled with absolute luck, can one obtain such an opportunity. Those who succeed will naturally not be weak; they will undoubtedly be the chosen ones!"
"Subtly, all emotional biases have been discarded, and the truly best player has been selected for us!"
On the field, the players began to move. Harry Kane kicked off the ball, which was passed back to Tottenham's defense. At the same time, Henry positioned himself between the two defensive lines.
According to Arteta's tactical arrangement, Henry would partner with Martinelli and Nelson on the frontline, forming the attacking trio. Cao Baming, on the other hand, would act as a wall in the defensive area, capable of finishing with his signature long-range shots at crucial moments.
As the commentators analyzed, Arsenal's squad certainly had no shortage of finishing ability. Fans were already predicting a total of over seven goals!
Seeing Henry on the front line and players like Vieira and Odegaard in midfield, Cao Baming felt relatively at ease.
If that's the case, then I'll just play my defender role well, and no one will get past me!
With his "god's perspective," Cao Baming's defensive vision and positioning were at their absolute peak. He would notice even a fly suddenly appearing near the offside line.
However, the two individuals he faced today, Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, could be described with one word: "unpredictable."
They could often unexpectedly create new opportunities, making the defense more complex than against any previous frontline.
However, Kane, playing in this match, had already watched highlights of Cao Baming single-handedly defending against Salah. His legs were trembling on the way here.
The midfield battle was fierce. Both teams were driven by a strong spirit, unwilling to concede defeat directly.
In the initial period, both teams were full of energy. But as time went on, Arsenal's midfield pressing increased, and Tottenham gradually became hesitant to pass the ball around in their own half.
In the first 15 minutes, there were a total of two shots, one from Henry and another from Henry.
Unfortunately, neither resulted in a goal. However, the high quality of the shots earned Henry a round of warm applause, a special treatment for a star player.
Meanwhile, in Arsenal's half, with Cao Baming present, it seemed that several top forwards had been silenced.
"The situation on the field is very tense, with both teams constantly exchanging possession..."
"It looks like Tottenham's players are a bit off form!"
As soon as the words were spoken, a long pass soared across more than half the field towards Henry!
"Great ball!"
"One pass, one run, the timing is impeccable!"
Before they could even see where the ball came from, it had already reached Henry's feet, demonstrating its incredible speed!
The speed of this pass was definitely too fast for a typical pass.
A fast pass naturally had its advantages, making it difficult for defending players to react and creating more breakthrough opportunities for teammates.
However, a fast pass also had its drawbacks. If it was difficult for opponents to receive, it was naturally also difficult for teammates. Greater benefit naturally came with greater risk.
But with Henry receiving this ball, such a problem would not arise. The football, traveling a long distance, even carried a certain momentum. As it reached Henry, he merely nudged it with his thigh, and it obediently stopped!
One touch to control, the second touch saw the ball land perfectly at his feet. Then, with his other foot, he nudged it forward, and the ball remained steadily at his feet, showing no signs of slowing down!
In an instant, Henry was on a clear run, with defenders unable to catch up even as he carried the ball!
"Artistry!"
"Masterful control!"
Facing Henry's one-on-one situation, the goalkeeper stood firm, concentrating, his mind already starting to panic.
As he entered the penalty area, the goalkeeper suddenly rushed out!
At the last moment before making contact with the goalkeeper, Henry gently scooped the ball with the top of his foot, executing a beautiful lob!
This subtle arc was like a work of art appearing on the field! 138 Reading Network
The entire stadium, including the commentators, immediately erupted in cheers!
"Beautiful!!"
"Beautiful!!!"
"Artistic control, artistic dribbling, artistic shot! Truly worthy of being called the Emperor, an unparalleled existence!"
The commentator, while reviewing the replay, also marveled.
"Henry's 350th goal for Arsenal, and also his first goal since his return!"
After the celebrations concluded, everyone finally noticed the person who had made the pass in the replay. Due to the distance, the camera hadn't captured him well, so a special close-up was made!
As expected, it was Cao Baming who delivered the pass!
Facing Son Heung-min's pressure, Cao Baming didn't pass back but instead made a feint and unexpectedly used his weaker foot to deliver a brilliant pass!
"It was him after all!"
"The connection between Cao Baming and Henry, one dares to pass, the other can receive. It's unlikely any other team could execute this play!"
"Before this match, we thought these two would produce some unexpected plays, but we didn't expect to see it so soon!"
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Two more minutes passed by almost unnoticed, every second precious!
Cao Baming loudly urged his teammates to return to their positions quickly and restart the game.
This match, he felt, should at least result in three goals or more; otherwise, it would be a significant and unacceptable failure!
With this goal, Cao Baming began to proactively try to move away from his defensive position. His teammates were accustomed to this. Once Cao Baming moved forward, the two wing-backs would cover.
Gradually, Cao Baming transitioned from a defender to a pivot in the defensive midfield. As the player with the clearest vision for the team, whenever such a change was made in training matches, the team's attacking ideas would be completely refreshed.
Arteta, on the sidelines, rubbed his forehead helplessly.