Despite the chaotic situation on the field, Blue Lock's offense appeared incredibly swift in the eyes of the fans.
However, they were well aware of the U20 National Team's strong defense, and it wasn't the first time they had witnessed such a scene. What surprised them was that Blue Lock, a team composed of high school students, could push the U20 National Team to such an extent.
Many even fell into deep thought.
The Football Association had always disparaged Blue Lock, calling it an unbelievable project, a disruptive force to the football world's balance, and a place that would cause some players to lose confidence and hope.
But now... Blue Lock, in their eyes, seemed to be quietly changing.
Because the admiration of strength is human nature.
Whether in life or on the football field, people will only look up to those stronger than themselves, learn from them, observe them, and finally imitate them. For example, why do some football players love playing football?
You can't say they were born knowing football, can you?
That's impossible. All players have a guide, and this role can be anyone, but that person must absolutely love football.
Now, Blue Lock's first appearance before the world, and everything it has shown, has gradually changed the perceptions of many.
Many have even started to cheer for Blue Lock.
It's worth noting that if a group of high school students truly defeats these U20 veterans, it will usher in a new era, and the players currently on the field will be the first pioneers of this new era.
At that time, who would remember that this was an utterly absurd idea?
There would only be a world-shocking match.
At this moment, the atmosphere on the field was incredibly tense. Although less than half an hour had passed in the match, the players' stamina was rapidly depleting.
Especially Ye Liangqiu, as the core of the entire team, even with S-rank physique, this kind of stamina consumption made his lungs feel as if a flame was burning within them, and even some of his movements seemed to accelerate under this stimulation...
He knew what was happening...
His body had completely entered the zone...
Bachira, dribbling the ball, faced Buddha Head, who, like Otoya Eita, possessed an eerie physique. The tattoos on this guy didn't look like they belonged to a decent person, yet his speed was surprisingly fluid.
"Want to stop me? Impossible!" Bachira laughed, the ball under his feet already creating afterimages. To Buddha Head's surprise, he quickly performed a Hocus Pocus, creating a gap, and then continued to sprint towards the inner field.
Although Buddha Head was momentarily faked out, his body quickly chased after him, extending his hand to block Bachira's shoulder.
"Too late!" Bachira grinned, and the next second.
With a "thump" sound.
The ball arced, passed into the penalty area.
And in that spot, a figure was already approaching.
It wasn't Ye Liangqiu, nor Itoshi Rin, but Yukimiya Kenyu. As one of the wingers with formidable one-on-one ability, he had been circling to reach this penalty area.
But the moment he saw Bachira using the defender to draw fire.
He clearly knew his chance to play had come.
So, in an instant, he accelerated into the penalty area. Seeing the incoming ball, Yukimiya Kenyu displayed a satisfied smile, then said, "My principle is to resolve all problems peacefully."
"Thanks, Bachira!"
With a "thud" sound.
The ball arced towards the dead corner of the goal.
But the next second, Yukimiya Kenyu was incredibly surprised. He saw a figure rapidly approaching, like a giant python coiling in the sky, its roaring fangs seemingly ready to devour everything. The next moment, it actually used a header to knock away the ball that was about to steadily shoot into the goal.
Aiku's tone was somewhat provocative, his aura sharp and full of killing intent, "If strikers are thieves, then defenders are the police who catch thieves."
"I won't let you thieves score."
After he flew up and headed the ball away, the ball's landing spot didn't scatter randomly like others, but accurately landed beside a U20 National Team player.
With a "thump" sound.
With a powerful shot, the ball arced low and flew out.
No one expected Aiku, as captain, to defend so quickly, and most importantly, he caught the ball with his head!
Immediately, the crowd cheered.
"Damn, that was really cool!"
"Although the positions are different, Aiku's header was indeed cool. Now it's the U20 National Team's counterattack. Is this professional football? Until the moment of despair, anything unpredictable can happen at any time."
"Yukimiya is stunned... After all, it's a pity that this goal didn't go in."
At this moment, Yoichi Isagi, as a defender, had just reached the midfield. Seeing this scene, he immediately fell back to defend, but his mind was pondering what had just happened...
The previous attack was flawless...
Ye Liangqiu and Itoshi Rin had been freed up, everyone in the front field participated in the attack, and Bachira's final pass fooled everyone. But this U20 National Team captain seemed to have seen through everything; he clearly knew that this ball would be passed to Yukimiya Kenyu, not to Ye Liangqiu, who brought immense pressure to the entire field.
Why was he so certain... that Bachira would pass the ball like that?
Was it reflection replacing thought?
Or perhaps... he had entered the Flow state.
Yoichi Isagi was somewhat surprised, and it was the first time he understood the pressure on the attackers. After all, facing such an impregnable penalty area, if he were to shoot, he would probably be somewhat disheartened if the goal didn't go in, right?
But there was no time for excessive thought.
Yoichi Isagi quickly fell back to defend.
And those in the penalty area were also sprinting towards the midfield.
Itoshi Sae also seemed to be eyeing Ye Liangqiu; their positions were very close, as if two monsters were constantly clashing between them.
Ye Liangqiu slowly spoke, "Mr. Arrogant, your vision seems quite broad... How about we compete?"
"Let's see who gets to this ball first?"
"Boring." Itoshi Sae rarely spoke, but his words made Ye Liangqiu realize that this guy was exactly like Itoshi Rin, completely identical, both extremely arrogant and conceited players.
Ye Liangqiu wasn't angry, "Is that so?"
"I hope you'll still have that arrogance later... After all, I really hope to keep your team at zero. I wonder if there's a chance?"
At this moment, Itoshi Sae's movements seemed even swifter. He sprinted towards the front field.
Suddenly, a shout.
A ball flew towards his direction.
Itoshi Sae steadily received it. He seemed to look back at Ye Liangqiu with a hint of provocation, saying, "In the face of a huge gap in strength, all struggles are meaningless."
"Your team is already making me lose interest."