June 21.
Dalian Barracuda Bay Stadium.
[AFC Asian Cup Round of 16: China vs. Australia]
"Wei Shihao! Mm, that was a bit unfortunate."
"But China national football team still holds a fairly significant overall advantage."
"With a 2–0 lead in hand, as long as Australia fails to score in the next thirty minutes, China national football team will advance directly to the quarterfinals. And due to the bracket arrangement, if China national football team wins, they will become the first team to reach the quarterfinals."
As the hosts, China national football team had been exceptionally dominant in this AFC Asian Cup. So far, they had only drawn one match against Uzbekistan and won every other game. That momentum had continued into today's Round of 16 match against Australia.
And China national football team would defeat Australia today as well, keeping their winning streak alive!
[They're here, they're here! He's started warming up!]
[Damn, is this the Goodwin you guys keep talking about? I looked him up—he's only worth a million euros, yet you're hyping him up like he's worth a hundred million. Is that really appropriate?]
[Sit down!]
[Goodwin, don't mess around this time! This match is crucial for us!]
"A substitution for Australia."
"Goodwin comes on from the bench to replace Fornaroli!"
"Mm, this substitution by Australia should be for... cough cough, should be their final desperate effort!"
The fans could tell the commentator was holding back laughter.
Goodwin was indeed very strong, but his gambling-related reputation was forbidden territory on CCTV5.
"Goodman, don't save me!"
"Goodwin, get off!"
The fans at Barracuda Bay seemed to be getting a little anxious.
Goodwin was Australia's star player, often scoring crucial goals late in matches and saving some fans who had already climbed onto the rooftop.
But!
Today, Goodwin's