"Only one more goal to completely tie this record, and this one is too easy for Cao Baming."
Everyone began to look forward to it.
Henry, lying on the sofa, sat up abruptly upon seeing the recent goal.
This was precisely why he had high hopes for Cao Baming. From the moment he witnessed him play on the training ground, Henry was utterly convinced that this person's future achievements would be immeasurable!
Perhaps even past legends like Maradona, Pele, Beckenbauer, and Cruyff would pale in comparison to his brilliance.
Look at ourselves and Messi now. Messi only managed three assists in this match, and I wasn't even on the field. Cao Baming doesn't need us!
...
The game reached the seventy-seventh minute. Messi weaved past two players and carried the ball forward. With exquisite teamwork, Chelsea's defense was finally broken, and Cao Baming sealed it with a header!
At this point, the fans were no longer surprised. Everything was as expected, as it should be!
Yet, they still cheered and screamed for this goal, completely tying the Premier League's single-match scoring record. With time still remaining, surpassing it was a foregone conclusion!
However, Cao Baming had already planned everything, while the fans were still immersed in the shock of this record, marveling at themselves as witnesses to new Premier League history.
But just a minute later, Cao Baming suddenly accelerated from the halfway line, embarking on a solo run that took him all the way into the penalty area. He rounded the goalkeeper and scored another goal!
The assist came from Messi, who laid a perfect pass to Cao Baming near the halfway line.
Messi could never have imagined he would witness this day.
History was rewritten, at this very moment!
The entire stadium erupted in cheers. The atmosphere was unprecedented; the whole stadium reached its climax!
This also signaled the complete failure of Kanté's bold pronouncements before coming onto the field!
But one couldn't blame him, nor could one blame any player on the Chelsea team.
They had given their absolute best, pushing themselves to their very last ounce of strength. Even though they knew the game was irrevocably lost, they still gave their all for every minute.
This kind of attitude is not something every football team can achieve!
Cao Baming was finally satisfied, his mood becoming much more relaxed and pleasant.
Undeniably, after Kanté came on in the second half, Chelsea did change significantly, at least in terms of their defensive intensity.
Otherwise, if they had simply given up, especially with their morale completely shattered, the goal difference at this point would have been far more astonishing!
Eight to two! The final score was set at this number!
As the referee's whistle blew, this thrilling match came to an end.
On the faces of the Chelsea players, more than disappointment and helplessness, there was a sense of relief!
The match was finally over!
They no longer cared about the outcome; their mentality had been honed to a state of detachment.
Close their eyes, and the outside world ceased to exist.
A massive victory for Arsenal!
Cao Baming was not only the absolute hero but also the man of the hour. All the players passed him the ball, celebrating his birthday, which was two days away.
However, inadvertently, Arteta also discovered a new tactic.
Compared to normal, although this match wasn't played by the book, the players continuously passing gifts to Cao Baming resulted in surprising scorelines!
This was far more effective than their usual approach, by a significant margin!
Could it be that the greatest principles are the simplest? No need to ponder complex, flashy tactics, no need to prepare for different opponents, just pass the ball to Cao Baming!
If tactics could be this simple in the future, would his role as head coach even be necessary?
Cao Baming's eyes gleamed, a sense of anticipation stirring within him.
The rewards for breaking records would be substantial, but what he wanted most at this moment was points!
Everything was geared towards upgrading his system skills; his talent attributes were already more than sufficient!
With the support of the entire Arsenal team, including Messi, Henry, Martinelli, Ødegaard, Vieira, and others, there were hardly any threatening opponents left in the Premier League.
It was unlikely they would encounter formidable opponents even in the Champions League!
After all, Manchester City was considered the biggest favorite for the Champions League, and now they too were defeated by Arsenal!
While his current strength might not be enough to lead the Tangguo team to the World Cup, it was more than enough to lead this Arsenal team to win the Champions League!
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the upcoming Champions League would likely be even easier than the league.
The system's voice chimed in.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the season mission..."
Cao Baming's heart surged with joy, eagerly awaiting the rewards.
Wait, season mission?
"Participated in over 300 ball touches in a single match, rewarded with 5 million points!"
The system made no mention of the record-breaking feat, but it brought up a previous season mission, which was entirely unexpected!
Cao Baming's heart soared with joy. The best things were unexpected surprises, and it was the most needed reward: points!
A full 5 million, 5 million!
Upon closer reflection, it wasn't surprising that he had broken the touching record today; he had simply forgotten about this mission!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a hidden season mission. Being fouled more than 20 times in a single match, rewarded with 2 million points and unlocking a new talent card."
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing a hidden season mission. Scoring three goals within five minutes after being taunted by an opposing player, rewarded with 5 million points and a physical enhancement potion x5..."
Cao Baming listened, his pace slowing.
He had completed so many tasks in one go? Had he stumbled upon a celestial treasure chest?
He was rich!
Wait, being taunted by an opposing player?
Cao Baming suddenly felt a surge of confusion. He tried to recall, but he had no memory of it!
Who on earth dared to taunt him so recklessly? This matter was far from over, certainly not over.
If not for the system's hidden mission reminder, he would have almost let it slide, completely unaware.
The reward for breaking the record was naturally the last to be announced.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for breaking the Premier League's highest single-match individual goal-scoring record and setting a new benchmark, rewarded with 10 million points and a comprehensive upgrade of system skills!"