A brutal slap in the face

After obtaining the long-range guaranteed goal card, he could try many things!

He knew that as long as the ball was in the opponent's half, even a free kick counted as a long-range shot.

That was why he took that astonishing 35-meter free kick!

To be honest, scoring such a goal again would be incredibly difficult.

Now, he wanted to test whether a corner kick counted as a long-range shot.

Shinji Kagawa was a bit surprised. "But if you take the corner, there won't be a striker to go for the header!"

"You know my heading ability, don't you?" Ye Chen laughed. "Instead of me going for a header, why not let me try something different?"

Kagawa was still hesitant. After all, at this crucial stage of the match, such opportunities were rare!

On the sidelines, Klopp frowned. "Ye, what are you up to?"

But at this moment, the Weser Stadium echoed with Werder Bremen's anthem, "Wir sind Werder Bremen!"

They sang loudly: "Was für ein Jahr, wir waren immer voll da…"

Clearly, they were using their voices to cheer for the team.

If they could hold on for the last few minutes, they would secure this victory.

This was the highlight match of the round!

Both Bremen and Dortmund were forces to be reckoned with in the Bundesliga.

Ye Chen looked at the crowded penalty area and raised four fingers.

However, Dortmund's players were confused.

There were only three standard corner kick tactics—aiming for the center, near post, or far post.

What did "four" mean?

"Beep!"

The referee ignored their confusion and blew the whistle.

Ye Chen took a deep breath.

Scoring directly from a corner required incredible skill!

Even though he hadn't received the system's "Beckham Curve" reward, he had been training according to the system's instructions. His curve shot ability had improved from 59 to 63 points.

Ye Chen started his run-up.

"Boom…"

Using the inner front part of his foot, he struck the ball slightly below the center. The ball spun sharply to the upper right, curving dramatically in mid-air!

On CCTV Sports Channel 5.

Commentator Zhan Jun was broadcasting:

"Huh? Ye Chen personally asked Kagawa for this corner kick. It seems like Kagawa was hesitant, but he still gave it up. This shows their good relationship within the team!"

"Hummels and Subotić have both pushed forward. The match is entering stoppage time—Dortmund must seize every attacking opportunity to equalize!"

"Ye Chen raised four fingers! He takes the corner… let's see where he aims!"

"Wait… something's off!" Suddenly, Zhan Jun realized. "This isn't a cross—it's a shot! My god, can a Chinese player really curve the ball like that?!"

Gasps filled living rooms across the country!

Then, Huang Jianxiang's voice erupted: "It's in! It's in! IT'S IN!!!"

"Our Chinese youngster has just equalized with an unbelievable corner kick goal! And he used a 'banana shot' to do it!"

"Wait… he held up four fingers before taking the shot. Could it mean… he just climbed to fourth place on the scoring leaderboard?" Zhan Jun suddenly connected the dots, his voice filled with shock.

TV audiences exploded in excitement!

Just a moment ago, they were admiring Kagawa's curve shot, thinking it was unmatched. But Ye Chen's shot wasn't just equal—it was even better!

The massive Weser Stadium fell into a stunned silence.

A second later, the silence shattered under the deafening cheers of Dortmund fans.

The stadium had become Dortmund's paradise!

Meanwhile, Bremen fans clutched their heads in disbelief.

Goalkeeper Mielitz stood frozen, staring blankly at the ball inside his net.

He knew Ye Chen had powerful shots, so he assumed Ye Chen's target would be the center or far post. He even considered a cross.

But the ball had curled in a way visible to the naked eye…

By the time he reacted, it was already too late!

It wasn't that he lacked focus or underestimated Ye Chen. In fact, because Ye Chen was taking the corner, he was extra alert!

Who could've expected this guy to shoot directly?!

Dortmund's players swarmed him in celebration.

Ye Chen raised his hands, forming a four and an eight with his fingers.

That was Marin's signature celebration move!

By doing it himself, wasn't Ye Chen slapping Marin in the face?

Three matches, eight goals—Ye Chen now ranked fourth on the top scorer list!

First place: Klaas-Jan Huntelaar (10 goals).

Second and third: Mario Gómez and Lukas Podolski (9 goals each).

But now, Ye Chen had climbed to fourth—alone.

Fifth and sixth were Bremen players: Marin (7 goals) and Pizarro (6 goals).

But their goals had been scored over seven, eight, or even nine matches—whereas Ye Chen had played only three.

Actually, his third match wasn't even over yet!

Marin's expression turned fierce.

With less than ten minutes of stoppage time left, one more goal was enough!

Marin gathered his teammates.

"Guys, are you really going to let this academy kid dominate the Bundesliga?"

"I refuse to accept it! Our fans won't accept it either!" Marin shouted.

"We still have time. Stay sharp—let's score again!"

"Yes! One more goal!" Several players clenched their fists, filled with fighting spirit!

As a team leader, his job was to rally the squad in difficult moments.

Bremen's players immediately refocused.

Meanwhile, Ye Chen and his teammates walked toward the center circle.

Seeing Bremen's determination, Ye Chen pulled Kagawa aside.

"Kagawa, these next ten minutes will be tough, but I can't drop back to defend. If I do, they'll attack recklessly!"

Kagawa nodded. "Just put pressure on them up front!"

"If we win possession, look at the open space in front and pass it there!" Ye Chen said firmly. "Leave the rest to me."

"Do you have the stamina?"

"Of course! I only came on in the second half!" Ye Chen said confidently.

By now, his stamina was close to 90—he could run all he wanted!

Kagawa nodded. "Got it!"

Speed was Ye Chen's greatest weapon, and as the midfield playmaker, Kagawa had a good sense of his pace.

The match resumed.

Bremen launched their final all-out attack!

89:24 – Marin cut inside and passed back to the middle. Rosenberg's shot went wide.

91:53 – Pizarro found a chance to shoot from range. With only three minutes of stoppage time left, he had to take it!

But his shot was straight at Weidenfeller, who caught it easily.

At first, Weidenfeller considered wasting time—after all, a draw was already a great result for Dortmund away from home.

This was second-place Werder Bremen!

But then he saw Kagawa waving, signaling for a quick release.

In an instant, Weidenfeller threw the ball to Kagawa, who had dropped deep to receive it.

Kagawa turned without hesitation and launched a long pass to the left flank!

The ball flew quickly and sharply.

At the same moment Kagawa dropped back, Ye Chen sprinted forward at full speed!

Racing alongside him—Brazilian international Naldo!

Charge, charge, charge!!!