Fox in the Penalty Area

In the end, Leeds City defeated North London Wanderers 2-0 at home.

It is rare that they did not concede a goal in a game-the last time Leeds City had a clean sheet in a game dates back to September 13th, the fifth round of the league, when they defeated Northumbria 2-0 away.

Since then until the last round of the league, Leeds conceded goals in every game.

In games where they score four goals, they concede three goals.

In a game where five goals are scored, two goals can be conceded.

As for scoring two goals and losing one goal, that is simply a routine operation-Leeds City have won as many as six games with a score of 2:1 this season.

In the early days of the league, the media once praised Tony Clark for finally knowing how to defend when the team was ahead.

But the good times didn't last long, and Leeds City only had three zero-block opponents in the early stages of the league.

Now the local media in Leeds can see that Leeds City, coached by Tony Clark, is extremely passionate in offense, but it is really difficult for them to have a solid defense. So they don't criticize Leeds City's defensive hips anymore.

Anyway, as long as you can win in the end.

Moreover, Leeds City is now ranked second in the league, and it can be said that there is no suspense about their successful relegation.

With such a result, if the media still insists on the issue of defense, it is really a bit too harsh.

In an interview after the game, Hu Lai was surrounded by reporters. A Chinese reporter asked: "Hu Lai, Hu Lai, some people said that you were in a scoring drought..."

"Scoring shortage?" Hu Lai froze when he heard the term. "What goal shortage?"

"It's because you didn't score in three consecutive rounds of the league. Some Korean media said you were in a scoring drought..." The Chinese reporter also specifically said the word "Korea" very clearly and loudly.

"Korean media?" Hu Lai suddenly realized, and then his face changed, and he said with a serious face: "Oh, yes, yes. I fell into a scoring drought and couldn't extricate myself. Let me tell you that this scoring drought is terrible. People lose self-confidence, will sink, and have no intention of playing. It is simply a gentle hometown hero... Uh, no... In short, the goal shortage is so terrifying! I finally had a goal shortage in my career, and I suddenly felt complete... ..."

Among the reporters who interviewed Hu Lai were not only Chinese journalists, but also English counterparts, but Hu Lai answered in Mandarin Chinese. The English reporters could not understand him at all, so they could only guess from Hu Lai’s expression. what.

It is a very happy thing to win the game, but why is his expression so serious?

Although the Chinese reporters could understand what Hu Lai said, they felt that they didn't understand what Hu Lai was saying, and looked at him with puzzled faces.

After Hu Lai finished speaking, he confirmed to a group of doubtful people: "I say that, Koreans are satisfied?"

After a group of Chinese reporters looked at each other in blank dismay, they were speechless, not knowing how to answer Hu Lai.

In fact, Hu Lai didn't need them to answer anything, he just waved his hand, regained his smile on his face, turned and left.

The English reporters saw that Hu Lai was serious and smiling at times, and they didn't understand what he had exchanged with the Chinese reporters. So I had to turn to those Chinese counterparts for help, and they asked one after another: "What questions did you ask Hu?"

The Chinese reporters looked at the puzzled and curious looks of these English colleagues, and wondered whether they should tell them the truth...

In the end, some Chinese journalists told the truth.

After hearing this, the English reporters showed surprise on their faces: "What? If you don't score in three rounds, it's considered a scoring shortage?"

"Is this how Koreans understand football?"

"If this is a scoring drought, isn't it true that almost all professional players have been in the process of scoring shortages in their football career?"

"Honestly, if I didn't know about your football grievances between China and South Korea, I would definitely think that you are just showing off in front of us in the name of Koreans, what the hell!"

But while talking, the topic turned in an embarrassing direction.

"Hu really thinks he's finally out of the scoring drought? My god...does Hu have such high demands on himself?"

Facing the wide-eyed English reporters, the Chinese reporters looked at each other—they have looked at each other a lot today—and didn’t know how to explain this matter to them.

Can it be said that Bangzi is cheap and Hu Lai is cheap?

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On the second day after the game, some British media really reported the matter, and they commented on it like this:

"...In the past period of time, Hu has not scored in three consecutive league rounds. This is not something to be too concerned about. But in the eyes of the Korean media, three consecutive league rounds without scoring can be called It could be called a 'scoring shortage'. To be honest, I didn't understand why there was a scoring shortage... But it is obvious that Hu Lai is a player who is very strict with himself. In our opinion, it is something we are accustomed to. He It is unacceptable. So he did not score in the three rounds of the league, and he himself thought it was a very serious matter-when he was interviewed after the game and talked about this matter, the expression on his face was very serious...

"Now he finally scored against North London Wanderers, breaking the so-called 'scoring drought'... I must say why this young Chinese player is the top scorer this season , it is entirely because he has almost paranoid strict requirements for himself!

"May I ask how many forwards think they have fallen into a 'scoring drought' after failing to score in three consecutive league rounds? Korean reporters may not understand football, but Hu must understand. He must know that in fact three consecutive league rounds Not scoring a goal is nothing. But he still used this as a reason to force himself to keep chasing goals in the game. The reason why Leeds City was able to beat the opponent 2-0 in this game is due to Hu. As expected, he He was also voted the best player of the game after the game...

"With Hu's outstanding performances this season, there is always a voice asking: 'Why? Why is a player like Hu leading the league scorer list in Leeds City?' Now maybe we can get an answer: a top scorer in the league. The player at the top of the list is still eager to score goals like a child who has just stepped on the pitch, so why can't he lead the scorer list?"

This article was reported in English, and was quickly translated into Chinese and spread back to China.

Then the Chinese fans took a look...

There was a roar of laughter.

Bangzi originally used the "scoring shortage" to blackmail Hu Lai, but he did not expect to create a reason for the British to praise Hu Lai...

In particular, the British media specifically named the stick media when reporting, saying that they did not understand football.

This time the stick really hit himself in the foot.

If you don't want to admit that you don't understand football, then honestly say that it is unreasonable for you to use "goal shortage" to blackmail Hu Lai, so as not to make you laugh.

But it doesn't matter if they don't admit their mistakes. Anyway, the "three rounds of goal drought" they invented has become the best example to prove Hu Lai's awesomeness.

Immediately, many Chinese fans jumped over the wall and went to the topic of Korean fans to make fun of them, reposted the original report of the British media, and specially marked the sentence "Korean reporters may not understand football" in red:

"Ah, I finally understand why Hu Lai can rank first in the scorer list, but Park Chun-tae can't. Obviously, Hu Lai has high demands on himself. If he doesn't score in three rounds of the league, he will become a scoring drought. The requirements are too low, and I don’t work hard, even if I don’t score in six consecutive league rounds, I don’t think it’s a big deal, I have no shame at all!”

"Yes, yes, yes! Hu Lai always maintains a naive desire to score goals! And Pu Chuntai scored five goals and got so carried away that he lost his face!"

These Chinese fans seemed to be afraid that Koreans would not understand them, so they thoughtfully provided English and Korean translations.

It's not just Chinese fans who are talking about it. In England and Leeds, fans are also talking about it.

"I can attest that what is said in this report is true! Hu Zhen is the most eager player I have ever seen! No matter what difficulties he encountered on the court, he never gave up. That's why he scored so many goals ...There are always people who criticize Hu as a player who can do nothing but score goals, but I say this is not amazing? Some people are born to score goals! This is simply crazy! You know how many players are right What Hu is good at can't be dreamed of?"

"Ah... In this way, I finally understand why Hu can score goals so well... He is so strict with himself! It is a 'scoring shortage' if he does not score for three consecutive rounds? I am not a fan of Leeds City, I really envy them now, they have a natural shooter!"

"Why does the Korean media pay so much attention to whether Chinese players score goals? I understand, maybe it's because they are not satisfied with Park's performance, and they want to use Hu's performance to stimulate and spur Park..."

A few years later, when the fans in the media recognized that Hu Lai's successful characteristics were fully reflected in the "three-round goal shortage", not many people knew the original purpose of this "classic case" up...

This wave of Korean media, this wave is simply the best assist!

In addition, everyone was discussing Hu Lai's "three-round scoring shortage" after the game, so that Sean Barnett returned to the Flanders Stadium, but failed to get a chance to play, and no one paid attention.

I don't know whether this indifference is a bad thing or a good thing for Barnett...

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PS, from today to the 5th, there will be single changes, so I won't beg for monthly tickets...