The match between Sporting de Gijón and Salamanca was over. With the emergence of a 35-year-old veteran, Maiquel Pihra, the away team won the match with a 3: 1 reversal and did not fall behind Leganés in the rankings.
At night, in Gijón, the northernmost port city of Spain, a few hundred kilometers away from Salamanca, became a city that never sleeps. All the bars were full, and there were drunk and screaming fans everywhere.
This match was the team's first victory in the league in the last three months. Including the 3: 0 victory over Aravés in the Copa del Rey, the team had won two matches in a row. This was a "great achievement" that Sporting de Gijón had never achieved in this season!
Most importantly, when they saw Maiquel Pihra come on as a substitute and score, he scored again and again, and he scored a third goal, everyone was excited, and many people shed tears!
Maiquel Pihra's story could be said to be well-known in Gijón. The attitude of the local fans towards Maiquel had changed from mockery to silence, then to respect and finally to being moved!
In the eyes of many Gijón people, this veteran who did not have much talent was themselves. When they were young, they were also like this. They wanted to become star players, to wear the Sporting de Gijón jersey and play for their beloved team.
However, as they grew older, they did not have much talent in football. They could only give up on their dreams and start to run for their lives, get married, and have children. On every match day, they would drink with their old friends in the bar and cheer or curse for the team's victory or defeat. This was their current life.
Only Maiquel Pihra, this "fool" guy, did not give up.
More and more people were moved by Michael's persistence. They couldn't persist in their dreams, and they weren't as foolish as Michael. However, this didn't stop them from respecting Michael from the bottom of their hearts. They were moved by the fact that someone was still persisting in their dreams. This was the desire and unwillingness from the bottom of their hearts!
Now, seeing Maiquel succeed, seeing Maiquel score a hat-trick in the match, they all went crazy!
"To Maiquel! Cheers! "
"To Li! Cheers! "
These two lines of cheers and toasts rang out one after another in the bar.
Happy for Michael's success!
They were happy for the coach, Li Ang, who had a discerning eye for talent!
At night, Xi Hong was a city that never slept!
Another thing worth mentioning was that for Mr. Garcia, the owner of the northern bar, this night was even more unforgettable. The fans in the bar were having a great time, and their alcohol tolerance had increased by more than twice the amount they usually drank … free drinks. At such a happy moment, if they didn't drink to their heart's content, when would they?
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After the match, almost all the media in Spain reported on the match. All the Sporting de Gijón players became heroes. This was especially true for Michael Pihra, who had become the focus of media reports.
Becoming famous after a single battle was the media's favorite story. Many young talents were called "Little Raul" or "Little Vicente" after becoming famous after a single battle.
However, the situation this time was a little special. The one who became famous in one match was a 35-year-old veteran, an amateur player! He was an amateur player who had been ridiculed by the media and was deemed to have no ability to play in the Professional League!
Would the media who spoke ill of him before the game be embarrassed? Of course not.
Never underestimate the thickness of the media's skin. They acted as if nothing bad had been said and nothing had happened. In the latest report, they praised Michael Pihra, praising the veteran to the skies. They began to tell a long story about Michael Pihra's touching story, then paired it with Michael Pihra's wonderful performance in the competition. Finally, they added a moving caption and title to the story: The Success of an Admirable Veteran Who Chased His Dream for 20 Years!
The titles were different, but most of them had the same meaning.
The media molded Michael Pihra into the image of an old hero!
Almost overnight, the old player, who was unknown for the first 35 years of his life, became popular throughout half of Spain!
Michael Pihra became famous overnight after a single battle!
And what about Li Ang, who directed all this?
After Michael Pihra scored the second goal, he ran to the sidelines and hugged Li Ang enthusiastically. This photo was used by many media after the match.
After the match, the media interviewed the hero of the match, Michael Pihra.
It was Michael Pihra's first interview with a reporter, and it was a "joint interview" with so many microphones handed to him. Although he looked a little nervous, he answered the questions with style.
The media reporter asked Michael Pihra what had happened to him in the past few days. How did a veteran who was about to terminate his contract suddenly stay in the team and even get the chance to play? Then he scored a goal and even scored a hat-trick!
Michael Pihra smiled and said, "The boss told me that I was a real center forward. He said I was made to play as a center forward! Then he let me play in my current position. I saw a completely different world. "
"You've played as a midfielder all your life. Now the coach suddenly let you play as a center forward? Didn't you think it was ridiculous at the time? "
"No! I believe in the boss. He has the ability to turn something rotten into something magical! "
"Can you talk about how you felt when you scored the goal?"
"When I scored the first goal, my mind was blank! When I scored the second goal, there was only one thought in my mind. I want to thank the boss. I want to thank him … "Michael Pihra said.
"What about the third goal?" The reporter asked.
"When I scored the third goal, my heart was unusually excited. The boss was right. I'm a center forward. I can play in this position well! I want to thank him. I want to buy him a drink! "Michael Pihra said with a hearty smile.
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The Spanish pay-per-view television station, SECT7, was broadcasting the scene of Michael Pihra being surrounded and interviewed after the match. At the end of the scene, there was a crossover and another scene appeared on the screen. Not far away, Li Ang was hugging his disciples. He hugged each of the players and patted them on the shoulder. The players' eyes were filled with excitement and pride. It was like a soldier who returned from a victory and was praised by the general.
"This is Li Ang. This Chinese coach seems to have the ability to turn something rotten into something magical. The local newspaper in Gijón said that he is a magician. I strongly agree with this. Look at Sporting de Gijón, then look at Li Ang's Sporting de Gijón. The players are still the same. Of course, two players have been demoted and three young guys have been transferred from Team B. That is the only change. The team, however, was completely different. They have obtained the crucial three points. The great performance of the veteran, Michael Pihra, is just one manifestation of the changes that are taking place in Sporting de Gijón. Under the leadership of this Chinese coach, Sporting de Gijón, the red and white team that was once an important force in La Liga, is slowly waking up! " The host of the Spanish pay-per-view television station, SECT7, said at the end of the program. Then, the TV screen changed and began to show some 'old' footage. It was a wonderful shot of Sporting de Gijón, nicknamed the 'red and white team,' galloping in the La Liga in the 1980s and 1990s. The red and white battle flag swayed in the air. Twenty years of dominance, we will plant the battle flag all over the Iberian Peninsula!
PS: First update. Update for the league leader, Fire Demon and Water God.
Thank you everyone for your support.
I beg for monthly tickets and subscriptions. I beg for tips. Come, come, let the passion come more fiercely.
Congratulations to the women's volleyball team for winning the championship. Long live the great women's volleyball team! Girls, you are the best!
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