Shooting Trajectory is Visible - Chapter 157
Only Krnovel
German uplift
* * *
Hannover’s counterattack, which had been beaten throughout the game, hit Dortmund’s weak points with a fatal blow, and the score is now 0:1.
It’s Dortmund’s home, so Dortmund 0, Hannover 1.
Dortmund, who had been hit hard with an uppercut to the jaw, was momentarily dazed and almost lost consciousness, but quickly took out a substitution card and tried to regroup, and in the meantime, Hannover also changed their clothes like a chameleon.
A shift from extreme offensive tactics to extreme defensive tactics.
Hannover had no middle ground in this game.
Either you can’t breathe and keep getting hit, or you hit each other like you’re going to die.
Fortunately, one of the shots went in and the score went up, so Hannover’s colors returned to the Hannover of the first half.
Keep getting hit (avoiding vital points) and hold on until the game ends!
Hannover, who chose to be tough, played so frustratingly that Dortmund fans sighed, and Dortmund used every means at their disposal but were ultimately unable to break through Hannover’s goal.
And, in the end.
As with most teams that take an aggressive approach against Hannover.
Beep— beep— beep!
He was defeated after being hit by a sudden blow.
Hoffenheim manager Matarazzo, who was secretly watching the game, nodded his head and whispered.
“As expected, I was not wrong.”
I wasn’t wrong.
Hanover was just nonsense.
What’s the point of attacking if you can block any attack?
Of course, Matarazzo also saw Dortmund’s offensive as being very sluggish.
There were a few scenes where it seemed like the goal would actually go in, but in the end, Hannover’s goal held out like a mountain.
[Hannover returns proudly from the Signal Iduna Park, the graveyard of away teams! Edin Terzic, the gravedigger who had pushed Hannover to the brink of burying them, eventually lets Hannover slip from his grasp!]
Dortmund manager Edin Terzic with a bitter expression. Matarazzo looked on with a grin.
“I bet my expression was like that too.”
No, it’s not.
After that, the pictures of his face that were circulating on the Internet were even more rotten than that.
And it was worth it.
There’s a big difference between losing against Hannover while only defending and losing while only attacking.
[With Hannover taking down giants Dortmund, there will be a change in the rankings! Hannover and Dortmund, who were tied for 5th and 4th, even with the same number of points, have their rankings completely reversed!]
The first half of the Bundesliga has officially ended. Hannover, who had been at the bottom of the standings despite their high performance, has dropped down the rankings by beating Dortmund, one of the four emperors.
Hannover are now fourth, while Dortmund, who lost at home, are fifth.
Leverkusen is still in first place with 44 points, followed by Bayern Munich, whose ranking has also changed, in second place with 39 points. Below them, Leipzig is ranked third with 37 points.
“This… … Hanover might really be able to do it.”
Matarazzo scratched his bearded chin as he checked the changed league standings on the screen.
A 3 point difference from 5th place. A 1 point difference from 3rd place. A 3 point difference from 2nd place. An 8 point difference from 1st place… … In any case, most of the high-ranking teams were still together.
There is no reason why the fairy tale that took place in the Premier League eight years ago cannot be repeated in the Bundesliga as well.
Because before the league even started, no one predicted that Hannover would be ranked 4th at the end of the first half.
The second half is even 18 games, two more games, so if Hannover keeps up the current form, especially if Kim can go all the way to the end of the league without getting injured, a real German-style fairy tale could come out.
“I don’t know if there’s ever been a precedent of winning the first division right after coming up from the second division….”
I don’t know if there is a precedent, but Matarazzo thought it would be more difficult than starting a dynasty that wins a league year after year.
So, if Hannover really wins the championship like Kim dreams of… … .
“The whole of Germany will be in an uproar.”
Of course, this also assumes that Kim does not leave Hanover.
As soon as the transfer market opened, there were vague reports in the media that Kim would leave Hannover.
[… … This winter’s transfer market will be very exciting. It’s called the Stove League, right? The whole world, not just Germany, will be interested in the future of the young Hannover goalkeeper.]
Matarazzo turned off the TV.
Personally, I wanted to witness the consecutive championships in the promotion/relegation league, which is hard to see in one’s lifetime, but I was half-hearted about meeting that little Hannover again, as it was really annoying.
One hopes that Kim will stay in Hannover and keep the romance alive, and the other wants to move to another league and beat up Hannover like a dog without Kim.
No matter what choice that kid makes, his future will be decided sooner or later.
* * *
It was a day like war.
It’s been a while since I told Hanover the value of 6 billion.
Some players don’t get their paychecks, some make just enough to get what they’re paid for, and some make more than they’re paid for, but I can confidently say I was in that third category today.
“It’s hard. It’s hard.”
As I was walking down the aisle to board the team bus, exhausted, reporters came rushing to me like they always did, asking for interviews.
Today was so hard that I was going to decline and just let it go, but I couldn’t leave without an interview on this good day where I had won rather than lost, so I nodded and accepted the interview.
As it was a post-victory interview, the questions were naturally mild.
In fact, I don’t remember being asked sharp questions since my pro debut. Or maybe I forgot about it. … Did I?
“You were practically the MVP of today’s game, but the POTM award went to your teammate Cedric Theuichert, who scored a goal. Aren’t you disappointed?”
“… I think it’s appropriate, because soccer is ultimately about winning by scoring goals.”
“Oh, really? Cedric Teutchert, who was selected as POTM, said, ‘I don’t know why I was selected as POTM. The MOM today was clearly Kim, no matter who looked at it.’”
Did Toyhert really say that?
I felt strangely happy and covered my mouth with one hand.
“Thank you for saying that. It’s true that I blocked a lot of Dortmund’s attacks, and it’s true that I was involved in Teutchert’s goal, but in the end, it was Teutchert who scored the goal, and that’s because of his outstanding ability―”
I roughly turned around and muttered some words of respect to Toyhert.
But inside.
‘Yeah, yeah. I guess I should get POTM.’
Well, if I were European, I might be able to speak my mind without holding back.
But I’m Korean.
And in Korea, there is a saying that the more rice ripens, the more it bows its head.
Even Asia’s number one player, Son Heung-min, maintains humility, so what can I say…?
“In today’s game, there were countless saves, but Kim’s arm strength stood out. It was clear that Kim… … .”
That was the gist of the question.
You couldn’t do that before, right?
How did you suddenly gain such power? I’ve seen you do it a few times, but you’re doing too well these days.
I answered this question with a smile, adding a little bit of humor.
“Well, I should take this opportunity to thank my parents.”
Then the reporters burst into gentle smiles.
“Manager Jan Lytl said in his post-match interview today that Kim deserves to be a greater player than Messi, and that scoring against Kim would make a player famous in his own right. Also… … .”
I listened to what the reporter said in silence.
Listening to the reporter, I had this thought.
‘Isn’t it just that the reporter wants to worship it and create it himself?’
Jan said that? I can’t believe it.
If you dismiss the reporter’s words, it would be like this.
If Jan had to choose between you and Messi, he would choose you.
And I’m sure you’ll be next to Yasin to win the Ballon d’Or.
I feel a lot less stressed as a director when I hire you, because you never give up on anything.
‘Considering Jan’s personality, I don’t think he’d be the type of person to say something like that…’
Well, I was so impressed by this match that I might even be able to respect him on official occasions.
The reporter finished speaking and looked at me with his doe-like eyes.
It seemed like he wanted my reaction.
People are so embarrassing.
If I end this with just one word, ‘thank you’, my expression will rot.
“Uh, um… I would like to highly praise the coach’s vision. It was the coach, of all people, who chose me, a nobody, as the starting goalkeeper.”
“Oh… .”
The German reporters were left smiling in rapture, unable to come to their senses at the Korean’s humble answer.
How about putting up with Germans in front of Germans? Isn’t the Confucian taste of Koreans very strong?
There is a saying in Korea that you don’t even step on your teacher’s shadow. … Although it has faded a lot.
After finishing the interview, I was finally able to board the team bus.
On the team bus, my teammates were waiting for me, and as soon as I got on, they started dancing and raising their voices.
“Kim! Kim! Kim! Kim! Kim!”
The players looked very excited after achieving a victory that seemed impossible.
Well, it was a victory worth it.
As the players danced and got excited, I felt like I couldn’t stay still, so I shook my hips.
Also, when it comes to setting the mood, you have to do it.
As I turned around, the cheers inside the team bus grew louder. The coaches also smiled brightly and joined the dance.
“Kim! We’re thinking of having a party at our house to celebrate this victory. What do you think? Do you want to come?”
It was Corsic.
“party?”
“huh!”
Hmm. Is this your first time making a suggestion like this?
For unity… … at least once.
“You’re not drinking, are you?”
“If you don’t want to eat it, you don’t have to!”
“…good.”
It’s a European party. What are they doing? Are they all playing FIFA at home?
* * *
The party at Corsic’s house was more informative than expected.
It was a pretty good way to get together and bond, with delicious food, drinks (I had Fanta), a dark room, and dancing to the beat (among dark-skinned men).
After that, we talked and played games with each other as colleagues.
I played a football game with Henrik Fischer, Fischer played as Hannover because he was the captain, and I played for Munich, Dortmund, Leipzig, etc., taking turns beating Fischer.
No matter what, the best way to play a game is to just grind out stats.
“Hmm, you’ve never played for Hannover? Does this mean you’re planning on leaving Hannover in the winter transfer window, Kim?”
“No, there’s something wrong with this game. There’s no way Hanover, where I am, can be penetrated. I was just testing it out.”
“…yes?”
“sure.”
Of course, this game only recognizes stats up to last year, and even then, despite keeping a clean sheet in the second division, the stats weren’t that high.
I would say the stats are just like those of a promising prospect.
After that, I had many conversations with my colleagues.
Most of the conversation was about soccer.
It was such a deep conversation that I wondered if this was really a party. Discussions of tactics. The difference between the length and moisture of the grass. The difference between having an audience and not. Talk about whether or not you can get through me with a promised fake play.
Stories that aren’t funny but are fun.
There was also talk about transfers, player value, and other factors.
After the party broke up, I got into Corsic’s car and returned home safely.
My mom asked me in detail about what happened at the party, wondering if there had been any problems, and I tried to pretend that something serious had happened, but I just told her the truth.
I feel like if I say something like this wrong, I might never be able to go to a get-together party again.
So, when I was lying in bed, I was finally able to check KakaoTalk on my phone.
[Kim Shin-ah] [Now, very…] (99)
While I wasn’t seeing her, Kim Shin-ah sent me a lot of KakaoTalk messages.
I opened it to check, wondering what it was, and at first it was a KakaoTalk message saying that I had a good game. Then it was a sarcastic KakaoTalk message saying that he heard that I was going to a party. And at the end, it was a KakaoTalk message expressing concern, which is unusual for Kim Shin-ah.
[Kim Shin-ah: Should I report this to Interpol?]
[Kim Shin-ah: Are you doing anything weird?]
[Kim Shin-ah: Ah, look at KakaoTalk, seriously;]
[Kim Shin-ah: The monthly salary is over]
[Kim Shin-ah: Now I’m going to a European party~ Next time I’m going to a club too~]
… Is this something to be worried about?
Kim Shin-Ara is fidgeting.
When I first saw Kim Shin-ah, I thought she was cute but also dumbfounded, so I sent her a KakaoTalk message.
[Kim Min-woo: lol]
[Kim Min-woo: Are you scared of what will happen to you, oppa? Haha]
Then immediately 1 disappears.
The following answer follows.
[Kim Shin-ah: Yeah, we can’t cut off the money supply.]
[Kim Shin-ah: Ten-Tang-ah]
[Kim Min-woo: Haha …
I could tell for sure through that KakaoTalk message.
This kid is currently being treated unfairly, but he’s pretending like it’s not true.
[Kim Shin-ah: So what did you do when you went there?]
[Kim Shin-ah: Did you do what I thought you did?]
[Kim Min-woo: What do you think that is?]
[Kim Shin-ah: No, well… there is something like that]
[Kim Min-woo: Something like that]
[Kim Shin-ah: Haha]
[Kim Shin-ah: Okay, just do it]
[Kim Min-woo: lol]
[Kim Min-woo: Cute lol]
If I told you that I went to a party and discussed tactics, you wouldn’t believe me and would be angry. Who am I kidding? But here in this boring country of Germany, that’s actually what happened.
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