98: Chapter 98 The Director Returns! Two World-Class Goals + Director's Reversal, Hart Once Again Becomes a Background Character

After equalizing, the morale of Leicester City soared!

Meanwhile, Manchester City, spurred on by the cheers of their home fans, launched an even crazier counterattack.

The match descended into a white-hot tug-of-war; physical confrontations intensified, and the air was thick with tension.

The 81st minute.

The decisive moment arrived.

Yu Bai was in possession on the left flank of the attacking third, about 28 meters from the goal. He attempted to cut inside, but the experienced Martín Demichelis, spotting the opportunity, executed a clean sliding tackle, taking down both Yu Bai and the ball.

"Tweet—!" Referee Anthony Taylor blew his whistle and pointed to the spot of the foul.

A prime location for a Free kick!

On the left side of the penalty arc, the classic starting point for "Yus Curve"!

The Manchester City fans grew instantly nervous; they hadn't forgotten the screamer Yu Bai had used to blast past Joe Hart in the first half.

The Manchester City players nervously formed a wall, and Joe Hart loudly directed their positioning with an incredibly serious expression.

Yu Bai held the ball, walked to the spot, bent down, carefully placed the ball, and then stepped back, measuring his run-up.

His expression was terrifyingly calm, his eyes fixed intently on the top right corner of the goal, as if something there was drawing him in.

"This position... it's too comfortable for Yu Bai."

"Joe Hart needs to be careful. Yu Bai's Banana Kick is his signature!"

The wall was set, and Referee Anthony Taylor blew his whistle.

Yu Bai began his run-up. After a few steps, he planted his left foot, tilted his body slightly to the left, and swung his right leg like a whip, curling the ball with the inside of his foot in a perfect arc!

"Beckhams Curve! No, it's Yus Curve!"

The ball soared into the air, spinning violently, carving out a magnificent parabola that precisely cleared the heads of the jumping wall!

Joe Hart judged it accurately; he moved quickly to the right side of the goal and then leaped with all his might, slapping at the ball with one hand!

His fingertips seemed to graze it!

But!

This Free kick from Yu Bai not only had a perfect curve, but it also dipped rapidly! After crossing Joe Hart's fingertips, the ball seemed to be imbued with life, plummeting sharply!

"Swish—!!!!"

3:2!!! Yu Bai scores directly from the Free kick! A brace! Leicester City has turned the score around!

"Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooal!!!!!!"

"Banana Kick! A textbook Free kick! Yu Bai! He did it! A brace!"

"Joe Hart touched it! But he couldn't stop it! This shot is unstoppable!"

"Worldie! Another worldie! Yu Bai has gone crazy today!"

Joe Hart knelt on the goal line, slapping the turf in frustration, his face etched with despair and disbelief.

Another fucking worldie! Can a guy catch a break?!

He had already made several brilliant saves today, but facing these "god-tier shots" that went straight into the top corner, he felt a deep sense of helplessness.

If heaven has feelings, it will grow old; seeing Joe Hart, you're bound to get lucky. The ancients did not deceive me!

[Banana Kick! So cool!]

[Joe Hart: I touched it! I really touched it! But it still went in! (Crying)]

["About the time the goal I guarded was blasted apart by the same person using two different worldies today"]

[Director + Lead Actor = Self-directed and performed! Little Bai is the only god at the Etihad Stadium today!]

After the goal, Yu Bai didn't sprint to the corner flag this time. Instead, he stood in place, spread his arms, tilted his head back, and closed his eyes, savoring the momentary silence of the Etihad Stadium and the subsequent roar erupting from the away stands!

The "binoculars" celebration? No need. This goal itself was the best declaration!

Claudio Ranieri jumped up excitedly on the sidelines and hugged his assistant coach tightly!

Guardiola, on the other hand, sighed helplessly and shook his head.

Comeback!

And in the last ten minutes of the match!

The 85th minute.

Claudio Ranieri made a substitution, bringing on defender Wasilewski for the hero Yu Bai, switching to a 5-4-1 formation. The intention was clear—defend to the death! Hold onto the victory!

Yu Bai limped off the pitch. The Etihad Stadium rang with boos, though mixed within them were quite a few complex applauses from the Manchester City fans.

This was "respect" for the strong, for the conqueror.

The final few minutes turned into a half-court attack and defense drill.

Manchester City pressed forward with everything they had, bombarding Leicester City's penalty area.

But the Blue Foxes stood united, using their bodies, their roars, and desperate blocks to build a blue iron wall!

Kasper Schmeichel made save after save, while Wes Morgan and Robert Huth used their heads, feet, and bodies to neutralize danger time and time again.

Even Vardy and Mahrez frequently tracked back to the edge of the penalty area.

"Beep—Beep—Beep—!!!"

The final whistle finally sounded amidst the chaos and the wild celebrations of the Leicester City players!

3:2!

Leicester City, away from home, pulled off a desperate comeback, eliminated the powerful Manchester City, and marched proudly into the League Cup semi-finals!

"A miracle! An incredible comeback! Leicester City did it! Yu Bai did it!"

"A brace, orchestrating the comeback, Yu Bai is the undisputed Man of the Match!"

"From 0:1 to 1:1, from 1:2 to 2:2, then to 3:2! This is football! This is Leicester City!"

The Man of the Match award after the game was awarded to Yu Bai without any suspense. He held the trophy, his face covered in sweat, grass clippings, and a brilliant smile.

[We won! We beat Manchester City! The young master is awesome!]

[Man of the Match well-deserved! Director + Brace Mr.!]

[Joe Hart will likely be the biggest victim tonight...]

[Leicester City is really going to make big news this season!]

...

["Worldie" mission complete!]

[Scored worldies × 2, received reward: Choose 2 "Free Definition-Breaking Points" or 10 normal Free Definition Points.]

Yu Bai didn't hesitate to choose the former.

2 "Free Definition-Breaking Points" acquired!

This meant he could push his key attributes, which were already above 90, one step further!

Sitting on the bus returning to Leicester City, Yu Bai looked at the Manchester nightscape flashing by outside the window, his heart filled with heroic spirit.

The Etihad Stadium had been conquered.

Old Trafford had been conquered.

What kind of challenges and rewards would be waiting for him at the next big club's home ground?

He closed his eyes, feeling the fatigue of his body and the lingering rhythm of the goals, the corners of his mouth curling upward slightly.

This feeling, it's not bad.