100: Chapter 100 Madman Killer! Stanford Bridge Hat +10 Points Harvest, Yu Bai's Stat Allocation Madness
Stamford Bridge, the lights bright as day, the roar of the crowd like thunder, yet unable to conceal the tragic and anxious atmosphere permeating under the "Blue Sea."
The starting lineups for both sides marched onto the field to the sound of stirring music.
Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Courtois / Ivanovic, Gary Cahill, John Terry (C), Azpilicueta / Nemanja Matic, Cesc Fàbregas / Willian, Oscar, Hazard / Diego Costa.
Leicester City (4-4-2): Kasper Schmeichel / Danny Simpson, Robert Huth, Wes Morgan (C), Christian Fuchs / Riyad Mahrez, Kante, Danny Drinkwater, Yu Bai / Shinji Okazaki, Jamie Vardy.
Mourinho stood on the sidelines, hands in his Armani coat pockets, his expression grave as never before, lips tightly pursed, his gaze sweeping across the pitch like a hawk.
Claudio Ranieri was relatively calm, though his clenched fists betrayed his inner tension.
Before kickoff, Yu Bai's gaze swept over Chelsea's No. 10 again—Hazard.
The Belgian looked more silent than usual today, yet deep in his eyes, it was as if a volcano about to erupt was being suppressed.
The team's predicament, the manager's fate, personal vindication... the heavy pressure seemed to have ignited his innate desire to win.
"Beep—!"
Referee Michael Oliver blew his whistle, and this life-or-death battle, burdened with so much significance outside the pitch, officially began!
Just 37 seconds in!
The clamor at Stamford Bridge hadn't fully subsided, and some fans hadn't even found their seats, when an accident occurred!
Chelsea's midfield Passing was a bit sluggish; Fàbregas's pass to Oscar was anticipated by Kante. The little Frenchman burst out like a ghost, executing a clean and decisive interception!
After stealing the ball, Kante didn't hesitate for a second, not even looking up to observe. Relying on the near-telepathic chemistry with Yu Bai, he flicked it with the inside of his left foot, sending the ball into a seemingly empty zone to the left of center!
In that spot, Yu Bai had already started his run! He snatched the ball ahead of the rushing Matic, nudged it forward with the outside of his right foot, and accelerated instantly!
"Counterattack! A lightning counterattack from Leicester City! Yu Bai has the ball!"
The gasp from the stands had only just sounded!
Yu Bai dribbled forward; Chelsea's defensive line fell into momentary chaos due to this unexpected loss of possession.
Gary Cahill retreated while defending, and John Terry loudly directed the backline.
Yu Bai didn't choose to pass wide; he dribbled straight toward the edge of Chelsea's penalty area!
Cahill stepped up to block. Yu Bai flicked the ball to the right with his right foot, looking like he was about to change direction, causing Cahill to shift his center of gravity.
However!
This was just a simple Step-over feint!
Yu Bai quickly pulled the ball back with his left foot, while simultaneously performing an uncoordinated, seemingly stumbling twist of his body, forcibly squeezing through the gap between Cahill's extended leg and his body!
The Dribbling move couldn't be called flashy, even a bit clumsy, but it won on suddenness and that burst of explosive power!
"He's past him! Yu Bai has broken into the danger zone!"
Terry was experienced; he didn't rush up blindly but firmly held the inside line, sealing off Yu Bai's direct path to the goal.
Matic was also chasing back frantically from behind.
Just when Terry thought Yu Bai would slow down, observe, and look for a Passing option—
Yu Bai, two steps outside the arc of the penalty spot, while running, without any adjustment, swung his right foot directly!
Not a chip, not a push!
It was a powerful, low-driven Shooting aimed at the bottom right corner of the goal!
"Shooting—!!!"
The ball hugged the turf like a cannonball leaving the barrel, carrying a whistling sound, Passing through the gap where Terry had instinctively stretched his leg, and shot straight into the far corner of the goal!
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois reacted with lightning speed; he dove to the side, stretching his arms to the limit!
But the ball was too fast, the angle too tricky!
The ball grazed his fingertips and smashed violently into the side netting in the bottom right corner of the goal!
"Swish—!!!!"
1:0!!!
Only 52 seconds in! Yu Bai scored a flash goal! Leicester City leads away from home!
"Gooooooooooooooooooooooal!!!!!!"
"Unbelievable! A flash goal at the start! Yu Bai! He has broken the deadlock!"
"Stamford Bridge instantly fell into dead silence! Leicester City has achieved a dream start!"
The entire Stamford Bridge stadium was deathly silent, leaving only the extremely frantic cheers of the three thousand Leicester City traveling fans!
Yu Bai rushed to the corner flag, performed his signature "telescope" celebration, a smile of excitement bordering on brazenness on his face!
[Holy crap! Scoring at the start?! Little Bai has gone crazy!]
[This low-driven Shooting! Fast and tricky! Courtois tried his best!]
[The Madman's face... is already black as the bottom of a pot!]
On the sidelines, Mourinho's face instantly turned ashen. He kicked a water bottle by his feet hard, then turned and roared something angrily toward the bench.
Claudio Ranieri waved his fists in celebration excitedly, but there was a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
This start was too dreamy, and too cruel. Especially for Chelsea and Mourinho on the edge of a cliff.
However, this was just the beginning of Yu Bai's "one-man show" tonight, and even more so, the prologue to his "farming" of Dribbling stats.
After conceding, Chelsea, like an enraged lion, launched a frantic counter-attack.
Hazard began to drop back more to receive the ball, attempting to open up the situation with individual skill.
The 7th minute.
Hazard used a series of flashy Step-overs on the left to get past Simpson, cut inside, and took a long shot, which went narrowly wide.
But Yu Bai's "King of Dribbling" mission was also proceeding simultaneously, and it was even more "utilitarian" and "efficient."
The 10th minute.
Yu Bai received the ball with his back to the goal on the left; Azpilicueta was marking him closely.
Yu Bai leaned against his opponent, pulled the ball back with his right foot, and simultaneously half-turned, attempting to wipe past him.
AZP was experienced, using both hands and feet, secretly pulling Yu Bai's jersey while using his knee to nudge his thigh.
The movement wasn't big, but it was enough to make Yu Bai lose his balance and fall to the ground.
"Beep!" Oliver blew his whistle, a foul.
Yu Bai sat on the ground, rubbing his painful thigh, his face showing not pain or anger, but... a suppressed, heartfelt, even slightly "perverted" smile!
Another one down!
Although this dribble wasn't completely successful (interrupted by a foul), it should count as a successful Dribbling, right? And it attracted the defense, winning a set-piece for the team in the front court. More importantly...
He calculated rapidly in his heart: the initial breakthrough against Cahill counted as one successful Dribbling. This one just now, although fouled, the move was executed, so it should also count as an effective Dribbling.
As for Hazard... his Dribbling just now was beautiful, but was interfered with by Simpson at the end, and he took a shot; does that count? Whatever, keep going!
His desire for "point-adding" had turned into a nearly paranoid "mad" motivation.
Every time he was fouled, every time he fell, in his eyes, it was no longer pain, but a solid "step" toward the 10 free definition points! He even hoped the opponent would double-mark him more, giving him more of these "stat-farming" opportunities!
"What the f*** are you laughing at?!"
Azpilicueta looked at Yu Bai, who was sitting on the ground smiling inexplicably, frowned, and cursed in Spanish.
He wondered if this kid had been bumped stupid.
Yu Bai ignored him, climbed up himself, patted the grass clippings off his butt, his eyes even brighter.
He looked at Hazard in the distance, chanting in his heart: "Eden, sorry about this, I'm taking the Dribbling list tonight, and I'm going to... the more the better compared to you!"
[Little Bai's smile... is creepy! Still smiling after getting kicked?]
[Azpilicueta: Does this guy have a brain problem?]
["About the Young Master laughing out loud after being fouled"]
...
The 18th minute.
Yu Bai dropped back to the midfield to receive, facing Fàbregas's defense, he used a simple La Croqueta to easily wipe past!
Fàbregas was slow to turn and could only watch him go.
[Dribbling + 1]
The 25th minute.
Chelsea's attack was cleared; Kante sent the ball to Yu Bai's feet again.
Yu Bai dribbled forward; Matic stood like a wall in front.
Yu Bai performed two rapid Step-overs, suddenly flicked the ball to the right, looking like he was going to change direction, causing Matic to shift his center of gravity.
Yu Bai flicked his ankle, pulled the ball back to the left with the outside of his right foot, and accelerated at the same time!
Matic was shaken off and had to reach out to pull him. Yu Bai stumbled, but relied on his momentum to forcibly break free!
[Dribbling + 1, although not beautiful, it's effective]
"This kid... his Dribbling is a bit unreasonable!"
Matic looked at Yu Bai's back and cursed in a low voice.
He felt that Yu Bai's Dribbling was very similar to Hazard's extreme sense of rhythm and elegance, but it was more direct; that burst and change of direction, combined with body Strength, was very cunning and very hard to defend.
The 33rd minute.
Hazard exerted power on the left again; he used a signature shoulder drop and change of direction to get past Fuchs, cut into the penalty area, and crossed. Costa's shot was blocked by Morgan with his body!
[Hazard Dribbling + 1]
Yu Bai watched, estimating in his heart: "He's had at least two... I have to work harder."
The 40th minute.
Yu Bai cooperated with Mahrez on the right, facing Ivanovic's defense.
The Serbian was physically strong but slow to turn.
Yu Bai poked the ball lightly, passed it through, and tried to use speed to force his way through!
Ivanovic was experienced; he committed a tactical foul directly, knocking Yu Bai down.
"Beep!" Yellow card!
Ivanovic received the first yellow card of the game.
Yu Bai lay on the ground, looking at the infuriated Ivan, and smiled again. Although he didn't get past completely, he caused a yellow card and broke Chelsea's rhythm; it was worth it!
He felt his understanding of "stat-farming" had deepened another layer—you don't have to have a perfect Dribbling every time; causing a foul and disrupting the opponent's defensive system is also a success, and maybe even more "profitable."
"F*** you, kid!" Ivanovic looked at Yu Bai's "scheme succeeded" smile, furious, almost rushed up to kick him again, but was pulled away by his teammates.
In the stoppage time of the first half, Chelsea won a corner kick.
The corner was cleared, and Yu Bai controlled the second ball at the edge of his own penalty area. He looked up—Chelsea's half was wide open!
A perfect counter-attacking opportunity!
Yu Bai knocked the ball forward and began to sprint with all his might!
His 94 Dribbling gave him steady ball control even at high speed, while his 78 Acceleration and 70 Speed gave him decent pace as he surged past the midfield!
"Yu Bai! A long-distance run!"
"Only two players left in Chelsea's backline!"
Azpilicueta retreated while defending. As Yu Bai approached with the ball and Azpilicueta moved in to tackle, Yu Bai nudged the ball to the right with his right foot, seemingly about to change direction, causing Azpilicueta to shift.
Yu Bai quickly pulled the ball back with his left foot, and with a light skip, slipped past Azpilicueta! A perfect combination of elegance and practicality!
[Dribble + 1]
Having beaten Azpilicueta, Yu Bai was now face-to-face with Willian!
The Brazilian utility player retreated while defending, tightly blocking the inside line.
Yu Bai drove the ball into the right side of the penalty area. He glanced at Vardy, who was following up on the far side, and feinted a cross!
Willian instinctively stuck out his leg to block the Passing lane!
However, with a flick of his ankle, Yu Bai faked the pass and cut inside! He cut the ball towards the byline, dodging Willian's interception and creating a very tight Shooting angle!
Yu Bai didn't hesitate, and from the tight angle, he curled a bending shot with his right foot!
The ball traced a strange arc, sailing over the sliding Willian and the desperately rushing Courtois, grazing the inside of the far post, and burying itself in the back of the net!
2:0!!! Yu Bai scores a brace! A solo run goal!
"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!!!"
"A world-class goal! The ultimate display of individual ability! Yu Bai! He has destroyed Chelsea's defense!"
"From the backcourt to the front, beating two players in a row, and a calm finish! Unparalleled!"
The entire Stamford Bridge fell into an icy silence and despair. Only the cheers of the Leicester City fans, like a final death knell, rang in the hearts of every Chelsea supporter.
Mourinho stood on the sidelines, hands in his pockets, looking up at the sky. His expression was one of ashen numbness and resignation.
2:0, at halftime, and at home... He knew, it was all over.
Yu Bai didn't celebrate this time; he just stood where he was, clenched his fist, and gave it a forceful pump.
The advantage is mine!
[Solo run! So cool! The Young Master is on a rampage!]
[Even Terry couldn't catch him at full speed! The times have changed!]
[The Special One... feels like his soul is gone.]
...
Halftime, in the dressing room.
Claudio Ranieri praised the whole team, especially Yu Bai. But he also reminded everyone that Chelsea might fight like cornered beasts in the second half, playing more aggressively, so they needed to be careful.
"Yu," Claudio Ranieri walked over to Yu Bai and asked with concern, "How are you feeling? Can your Stamina hold up? Their defensive intensity might increase in the second half."
In the past, Yu Bai would have answered truthfully, such as "I can push for another 30 minutes" or "I feel a bit tired." But today—
Yu Bai looked up at Claudio Ranieri, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination, even carrying a hint of imperceptible obsession.
He licked his slightly chapped lips and said clearly and forcefully:
"Boss, I'm fine."
"No problem at all."
He paused, meeting Claudio Ranieri's slightly puzzled gaze, and added, his tone almost pleading, yet filled with unquestionable resolve:
"I want to play the full match."
"Can I, Boss?"
Claudio Ranieri was stunned for a moment.
In his impression, Yu Bai, though competitive, had always been sensible about Stamina management and knew how to communicate with the coach.
This was the first time he had seen Yu Bai actively ask to play the full match, with eyes full of an almost "greedy" fighting spirit.
But looking at Yu Bai's eyes, which showed no trace of fatigue and instead burned with raging flames, Claudio Ranieri hesitated for a moment, then nodded: "Okay, if you feel something is wrong, tell me anytime."
"Thank you, Boss!"
Yu Bai nodded vigorously, but in his heart, he was screaming: "10 points! Still need a few more dribbles! I must stay on the pitch! Not a single minute less!"
...
In the second half, the match completely entered Yu Bai's "personal stat-padding zone" and Chelsea's "desperate struggle zone."
55th minute.
On the left flank, facing a double-team from Azpilicueta and Willian, Yu Bai used a Cruyff turn to skillfully shake off Azpilicueta, then flicked the ball with his heel through Willian's legs. Although it was eventually cleared by the covering Cahill, the sequence of movements was fluid and drew gasps from the commentators.
60th minute.
Hazard finally shone again; he changed direction repeatedly in the midfield, dribbled past Danny Drinkwater, and was then dispossessed by a precise tackle from Kante.
After winning the ball, Kante immediately passed it to Yu Bai.
"Thanks, NGolo Kanté!"
Yu Bai received the ball and gave Kante a mental thumbs-up.
This best partner was simply the perfect executor and guardian for his "stat-padding" plan.
In the 65th minute, Chelsea brought on Pedro for Oscar, attempting to strengthen their attack. But the midfield was completely controlled by Kante, and Leicester City's defense was as solid as a rock.
In the 70th minute, Claudio Ranieri brought on Marc Albrighton for Shinji Okazaki to strengthen midfield control and defense.
75th minute, the climax returned!
Leicester City won the ball in the backcourt, and after three simple and quick passes between Kante, Danny Drinkwater, and Mahrez, the ball reached Yu Bai on the left side of the frontcourt.
Facing Ivanovic, who was already on a yellow card and didn't dare to make any aggressive moves, he used a simple shoulder drop and acceleration to leave him behind!
After breaking into the left side of the penalty area, Yu Bai didn't be greedy. He saw Vardy and Marc Albrighton had already arrived in front of the goal, so he used the inside of his right foot to send a cut-back pass!
Near the penalty spot, Marc Albrighton fired a powerful shot at the ball!
"Bang!"
The ball smashed heavily against the crossbar and bounced out!
"The crossbar! Marc Albrighton!"
However, the danger was not cleared! The ball bounced back to the edge of the six-yard box!
A blue figure arrived like a phantom—it was Yu Bai! He hadn't stopped running after his pass, and now he appeared in the most lethal position!
He met the bouncing ball without any adjustment, and under the blockage of two Chelsea defenders, he fired a side-volley!
"Bang! Swish——!!!"
3:0!!! Yu Bai Hat-trick! Sealing the victory!
"Gooooooooooooooooooal!!!"
"Hat-trick! Yu Bai has scored a Hat-trick! He has completely killed off the game!"
"Unstoppable! The nightmare of Stamford Bridge!"
"Leicester City leads 3:0! Mourinho's era is over!"
Yu Bai sprinted wildly towards the corner flag, raising his "binoculars" for the second time in this match, his face filled with the ecstasy and release of a conqueror!
Hat-trick! At Stamford Bridge! Could there be a more perfect script than this?!
More importantly—he glanced at the sidelines and calculated: he had successfully dribbled past Azpilicueta again in the second half, and there were a few more attempts that drew fouls... adding those to the first half, the total should comfortably be in double digits! As for Hazard... he didn't seem to have any eye-catching performances.
10 points! My 10 free attribute points!
[Hat-trick! A Hat-trick at Stamford Bridge! The Young Master's deification match!]
[The Special One... is really gone. The camera is on him, so desolate.]
[The famous scene of "The Special One Killer" is born!]
Mourinho on the sidelines, after the third goal, actually calmed down.
He adjusted his suit and tie, turned around, didn't look at the pitch again, and walked straight back to the bench.
That back figure, proud, resolute, carried a kind of desolation of a hero at the end of his road.
80th minute.
Claudio Ranieri wanted to substitute Yu Bai again to protect him.
But Yu Bai again used firm eyes and gestures to indicate he was fine and wanted to keep playing.
Claudio Ranieri couldn't win against him and had to give up.
The last ten minutes became garbage time.
The Chelsea players had no heart to fight, and Leicester City controlled the tempo.
Yu Bai even had the leisure, in the 88th minute, to humiliate the disheartened Matic with a rainbow flick, although the ball was eventually cleared, the move was highly spectacular and drew even louder boos from the Chelsea fans.
"Beep—beep—beep—!!!"
The match is over!
Leicester City wins 3:0 away at Chelsea!
Yu Bai, having scored a Hat-trick, is undoubtedly the Man of the Match, the conqueror of Stamford Bridge!
As soon as the final whistle blew, before the players from both sides could even shake hands, on social media, Chelsea Football Club made an official announcement:
"Chelsea Football Club hereby officially announces: By mutual consent, head coach Jose Mourinho will no longer serve as the head coach of the first team effective immediately. The club thanks Jose for his immense contributions to the club and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors."
It's official!
Less than a minute after the match ended, they announced it directly!
They didn't even give Mourinho a last chance to appear in the Stamford Bridge press conference room!
Cold, efficient, leaving no room for sentiment.
At this moment, the sadness, anger, helplessness of Stamford Bridge, and the complex emotions towards Yu Bai, the "Terminator," erupted completely. Applause, boos, curses, cries... intertwined.
And Yu Bai, standing in the middle of the chaotic pitch, watching the "Special One Sacked" headline on the big screen, along with the highlights of his Hat-trick, knew that from tomorrow on, the title of "Special One Killer" would firmly follow him.
But that's not important.
He closed his eyes, and his consciousness sank into the system space.
["King of Dribbling" trial task completed!]
[Statistics: Yu Bai successful dribbles: 14. Eden Hazard successful dribbles: 4.]
[Difference: 10 times. Reached the reward limit!]
[Reward obtained: 10 free attribute points!]
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