Ch. 81What Maradona?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Thuram provokes Huang Kaiwen (Kevin), leading to a heated exchange between players and fans.
  • Kevin scores his second goal, completing a brace and assisting in four goals in total.
  • Juventus tries to waste time in the final minutes, but Kevin continues to dominate the pitch.
  • Kevin scores his third goal, completing his hat-trick and securing a 5-3 victory for AC Milan.

Character Developments

  • Kevin: Shows growth and determination, proving his worth on the pitch after being provoked. His skills and confidence improve throughout the chapter.
  • Thuram: Struggles to keep up with Kevin's skills and becomes increasingly frustrated, leading to a desperate tackle.

Significant Themes

  • Redemption and Growth: Kevin seeks to prove himself and redeem his earlier mistakes, growing in confidence and skill throughout the chapter.
  • Provocation and Response: The chapter explores how provocation can bring out the best or worst in individuals, with Kevin choosing to respond with skill and determination rather than violence.
  • Teamwork and Loyalty: Kevin's teammates support him, showing loyalty and faith in his abilities.

Character Interactions

  • Kevin and Thuram: Their rivalry intensifies, with Thuram's provocation leading to Kevin's impressive display of skills and goals.
  • Kevin and Milan Teammates: They show solidarity and support for Kevin, encouraging him and looking for opportunities to pass to him.
  • Fans and Players: The fans' reactions and support for Kevin create a tense atmosphere, with Juventus players feeling the pressure.

Ch. 82The Milan Brotherhood

Key Plot Points & Events

  • Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) delivers an unprecedented performance in a Milan-Juventus match, scoring a hat-trick and providing three assists, breaking records, and leading Milan to a historic victory.
  • The match is broadcasted live, with Crudeli, the commentator, highlighting Kevin's greatness and breaking records.
  • Kevin fakes an injury in the last minute to waste time, further provoking Juventus fans.

Character Developments

  • Kevin's dominance and confidence grow, as he celebrates his victory by mimicking Eric Cantona's celebration and intimidating opponents and fans alike.
  • Ancelotti revises his understanding of Kevin's "injury pattern," realizing Kevin's unpredictability.
  • Kaka expresses interest in social media, particularly Facebook, and Kevin warns him about its complexities.

Significant Themes

  • Dominance & Power: Kevin's overwhelming performance and celebration emphasize his dominance over opponents and his desire to assert power.
  • Unpredictability: Kevin's behavior, both on and off the pitch, shows his unpredictable nature, making it difficult for others to understand or predict him.
  • Brotherhood & Alliances: Kevin starts considering forming a "Milan Brotherhood" with his teammates, aiming to create powerful alliances through marriage with influential families.

Character Interactions

  • Kevin & Kaka: The two share a friendly bond, with Kaka excited about social media and Kevin warning him about its potential pitfalls.
  • Kevin & Barbara: Barbara introduces Kevin to Beatrice, a potential match for Kaka, and Kevin seems interested in the idea of forming a brotherhood through strategic marriages.
  • Kevin & Juventus Fans/Players: Kevin's celebration and actions provoke Juventus fans and players, further intensifying the rivalry between the two teams.

Ch. 83A Gift from Kaká

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen receives 2,500 Fate Points for changing Kaka's fate, enabling him to win multiple Ballon d'Ors and become one of Brazil's greatest players.
  • Huang Kaiwen gains the skill 'Long-distance Dribbling' from Kaka.
  • Huang Kaiwen decides to play in the upcoming match against Palermo despite his injury concerns to avoid jeopardizing the UEFA Champions League final.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen demonstrates his commitment to the team and his responsibility, deciding to play despite his injuries.
  • Kaka's future is significantly improved due to Huang Kaiwen's influence, leading to multiple Ballon d'Or wins.

Significant Themes

  • The power of influence and friendship on one's fate and success, as seen in Kaka's transformation.
  • Huang Kaiwen's dedication to his team and responsibility, even in the face of personal risk.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen and Kaka's friendship deepens, with Kaka gifting Huang Kaiwen a skill and expressing gratitude for his influence.
  • Ancelotti shows concern for Huang Kaiwen's health and urges him to play, highlighting his trust in Huang Kaiwen's abilities.
  • Kaka advises Huang Kaiwen not to play if he's unwell, showing his care and understanding of Huang Kaiwen's situation.

Ch. 84Kevin Is in the Hospital

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen hosts dinner for the Maldini family.
  • Christian Maldini confides in Huang Kaiwen about a problem at school.
  • Huang Kaiwen fakes illness to avoid playing against Palermo.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen shows concern for Christian's well-being and gives him advice on taking responsibility.
  • Christian demonstrates maturity and understanding beyond his years.
  • Huang Kaiwen's determination to avoid playing against Palermo highlights his strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

  • Friendship and Mentorship: Huang Kaiwen's bond with Christian Maldini deepens as he offers guidance.
  • Responsibility: Christian learns about taking responsibility for his actions.
  • Strategic Thinking: Huang Kaiwen's actions show his ability to plan and execute strategies to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen interacts with the Maldini family, showing a friendly and playful demeanor.
  • Huang Kaiwen's conversation with Christian reveals the young master's intelligence and Huang Kaiwen's mentoring role.
  • Huang Kaiwen's interaction with his teammates shows his concern for their well-being and his determination to avoid playing.

Ch. 85No Weaknesses

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liverpool's coaching staff discusses Milan's potential tactics and key players for the Champions League final.
  • They analyze Milan's star player, Kaka, and study his strengths and weaknesses.
  • Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) is introduced as Milan's secret weapon, with exceptional speed, technique, and goal-scoring ability.
  • Liverpool's staff reviews Kevin's performances, including his double hat trick against Juventus and his impressive statistics.
  • They conclude that Kevin has no weaknesses in attack, with outstanding dribbling, passing, and shooting abilities.

Character Developments

  • Rafa Benitez, Liverpool's manager, is cautious and strategic, warning his staff not to underestimate Milan's coach, Ancelotti.
  • Data analyst Alessandro is thorough and detailed in his analysis, highlighting Kevin's strengths and the threat he poses to Liverpool.
  • The coaching staff is increasingly concerned about Kevin's abilities and the challenge he presents to their team.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of thorough analysis and preparation in football strategy.
  • The impact of a single exceptional player on a team's performance.
  • The challenge of facing an opponent with seemingly no weaknesses.

Character Interactions

  • Benitez and Alessandro collaborate to analyze Milan's strengths and weaknesses, with Benitez providing strategic guidance and Alessandro presenting detailed data.
  • The coaching staff discusses and reacts to Kevin's impressive performances and statistics, expressing concern and awe at his abilities.
  • There's a sense of camaraderie and shared concern among the coaching staff as they prepare to face Milan and Kevin.

Ch. 86007: A View to a Kill

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liverpool's manager, Benitez, seeks help from a wizard to counter Kevin, Liverpool's star player, who is cursed.
  • Ancelotti, Milan's coach, is enraged when he learns about Benitez's actions and decides to retaliate.
  • Barbara Berlusconi, Milan's COO and the boss's daughter, plans to seek help from the Pope to lift the curse on Kevin.

Character Developments

  • Benitez is shown to be desperate and willing to use unconventional methods to win.
  • Ancelotti's obsession with Kevin and his hatred for Benitez are further emphasized.
  • Barbara's determination to protect Kevin and her growing hatred for Benitez are revealed.

Significant Themes

  • The curse and the desperation it causes in those who care for Kevin.
  • The lengths to which coaches will go to win, even resorting to supernatural means.
  • The power dynamics and rivalries between football clubs and their management.

Character Interactions

  • Benitez interacts with his coaching staff, seeking help to find a wizard.
  • Ancelotti interacts with his assistant coach, expressing his fury and determination to strike back.
  • Barbara interacts with Ancelotti and then the Pope, planning to lift the curse on Kevin.

Ch. 87Ancelotti: An Eastern Crusade, We Must Launch an Eastern Crusade

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Barbara returns home and finds Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) playing video games with Kaka.
  • News reports suggest Liverpool manager Benitez is plotting against Kevin with the help of witches.
  • Barbara, Kevin, and Kaka travel to Vatican City to seek the Pope's blessing and remove the supposed curse on Kevin.
  • The Pope provides relics and holy water but declines to travel to Istanbul for the UEFA Champions League final.
  • Ancelotti, desperate for a solution, asks a fan to deliver several witches to the team before their departure to Istanbul.

Character Developments

  • Kevin remains calm and dismissive of the curse rumors, but Barbara is worried.
  • Kaka, as a devout Catholic, is hopeful that the Pope's blessing will help Kevin.
  • Ancelotti is determined to find a solution and goes to great lengths, even asking a fan to deliver witches to the team.

Significant Themes

  • Faith and Superstition: The characters' belief in divine intervention and curses is a central theme, with Kaka's faith being highlighted.
  • Desperation: Ancelotti's desperation to find a solution to Kevin's supposed curse drives him to take extreme measures.
  • Power and Influence: The Pope's influence and the church's power are demonstrated through their ability to provide blessings and relics.

Character Interactions

  • Barbara and Kevin share a caring, protective relationship.
  • Kaka and Kevin's friendship is strengthened by their shared faith and determination to win the final.
  • Ancelotti's concern for Kevin's well-being leads him to seek extraordinary solutions, even involving a fan in the process.

Ch. 88Huang Kaiwen: This Is Too Hard for Me

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Milan's team photo before departure includes a diverse group of players, with an Indian player claiming to be from Wakanda.
  • Huang Kaiwen greets Digao on the plane and plays video games with Kaka.
  • The next day, Huang Kaiwen reads newspapers filled with hype and warnings about the upcoming UEFA Champions League final.
  • Huang Kaiwen decides to skip training due to his high risk of injury from his [Injury Immunity Cards].

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen shows concern for his high injury risk and seeks to skip training.
  • Kaka is portrayed as childish and more interested in playing games than preparing for the match.
  • Barbara is shown to be supportive of Huang Kaiwen, even if it means he might skip training.

Significant Themes

  • The pressure and media hype surrounding the UEFA Champions League final.
  • The consequences of Huang Kaiwen's [Injury Immunity Cards] and his concern for his health.
  • The contrast between Kaka's and Huang Kaiwen's attitudes towards preparation for the match.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen interacts with Digao and Kaka on the plane, showing camaraderie.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Barbara share a moment of understanding, with Barbara supporting Huang Kaiwen's decision to skip training.
  • Ancelotti shows understanding and sympathy towards Huang Kaiwen's situation.

Ch. 89Jujutsu Kaisen, Round Three

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen stays behind to prepare for the upcoming match, while his teammates familiarize themselves with the venue.
  • He discovers the heated discussions about his performance in the final on a Chinese forum, Tieba.
  • Huang Kaiwen decides to use the impending Calciopoli scandal to create a TV series accusing Juventus of referee manipulation.
  • He gives an exclusive interview to a Chinese journalist, Liang Ximing, and gifts him a jersey to maintain a positive image.
  • The media reveals that Liverpool has invited influential figures like J.K. Rowling and Stephen King, while AC Milan has hired wizards for support.
  • The final day arrives, and Huang Kaiwen wakes up to find Barbara preparing him for the match. He scratches a lottery ticket and finds he's won the grand prize.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen shows his strategic thinking by planning to use the Calciopoli scandal to create a TV series, demonstrating his cunning and ambition.
  • Barbara continues to support and care for Huang Kaiwen, showing her dedication and commitment to his success.
  • Liang Ximing, the journalist, is initially portrayed as unscrupulous but later shows interest in Huang Kaiwen's writing, hinting at a possible change in his character.

Significant Themes

  • The power of public opinion and media influence, as seen through Huang Kaiwen's interview and the discussions on the Tieba forum.
  • The use of strategy and planning in achieving success, as demonstrated by Huang Kaiwen's idea to create a TV series.
  • The importance of image and reputation, as shown by Huang Kaiwen's gift to Liang Ximing.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen interacts with his teammates briefly, showing camaraderie and support.
  • Huang Kaiwen's conversation with Liang Ximing reveals his diplomatic skills and ability to handle the media.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Barbara's morning interaction showcases their close relationship and mutual support.

Ch. 90Thoughts on Going Premium

  • Key Plot Points and Events: The author reflects on their writing journey, from previous football novels to their current work, which has gained significant popularity and been recommended on Sanjiang. They announce that the book will go premium the next day at noon, with a massive update planned.
  • Character Developments: This chapter focuses on the author's personal growth and reflection, rather than character development in the story itself.
  • Significant Themes: The themes revolve around the author's writing journey, the support of readers and editors, and the importance of subscriptions for the book's future.
  • Character Interactions: As this is a personal reflection by the author, there are no character interactions in the traditional sense. However, the author mentions the support and encouragement they've received from readers and editors.

Ch. 91An Evening on the Outskirts of Moscow

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen visits Ancelotti, who wants to perform an exorcism ritual to counter Benitez's move.
  • Huang Kaiwen draws an Experience Card for Lev Yashin, the legendary goalkeeper.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Inzaghi have a penalty shootout, with Huang Kaiwen displaying exceptional goalkeeping skills.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen shows growth in his goalkeeping skills, hinting at a potential new position.
  • Ancelotti demonstrates his eccentricity and resourcefulness in preparing for the exorcism.
  • Inzaghi shows his competitive nature and stubbornness, refusing to believe Huang Kaiwen's luck.

Significant Themes

  • Luck and its influence on Huang Kaiwen's abilities.
  • The power of belief and determination, as seen in Inzaghi's refusal to accept defeat.
  • The exploration of new roles and positions for Huang Kaiwen.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen and Ancelotti: Huang seeks Ancelotti's help, and Ancelotti shows concern for Huang's well-being.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Inzaghi: They engage in a friendly competition, with Inzaghi initially underestimating Huang's skills.
  • The Milan players: They show camaraderie and interest in Huang Kaiwen's unusual abilities.

Ch. 92Both Managers Prepare Their Tactics

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Inzaghi struggles with penalties, losing face and Milan's confidence.
  • Ancelotti forgets to announce the starting lineup and reveals Inzaghi will start instead of Crespo.
  • Huang Kaiwen worries about the impact of Inzaghi's inclusion and the hostile atmosphere in Istanbul.
  • Ancelotti and Benitez clash in the pre-match press conference, with Ancelotti accusing Benitez of using underhanded methods.
  • Ataturk Olympic Stadium is filled with Liverpool fans, creating a hostile environment for Milan.

Character Developments

  • Inzaghi's poor penalty performance leads to a loss of confidence and face.
  • Huang Kaiwen becomes increasingly worried about the potential impact of Inzaghi's inclusion and the hostile atmosphere.
  • Ancelotti shows rare firmness and anger, trying to motivate his team.
  • Benitez maintains a calm demeanor despite Ancelotti's accusations.

Significant Themes

  • The pressure and expectations surrounding the UEFA Champions League final.
  • The impact of underhanded methods and hostile environments on a team's performance.
  • The importance of maintaining calm and focus under pressure.

Character Interactions

  • Inzaghi and Ancelotti clash over the starting lineup, with Inzaghi teasing Ancelotti for forgetting to announce it.
  • Ancelotti and Benitez engage in a heated argument during the pre-match press conference.
  • Huang Kaiwen tries to motivate his teammates, emphasizing the importance of fighting for love and their families.

Ch. 93An Assist from Yashin

Key Plot Points and Events

  • AC Milan scores the opening goal within the first minute through Maldini's precise shot, assisted by Huang Kaiwen's drawing of defenders' attention.
  • Huang Kaiwen demonstrates exceptional defensive pressure, surprising Benitez with his willingness to defend.
  • Milan scores a second goal through Kaka's header, assisted by Huang Kaiwen's precise long pass and dribbling skills.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen overcomes his initial nervousness and plays with renewed confidence, drawing praise from Maldini and Benitez.
  • Kaka maintains his composure despite the high-stakes final, contributing to Milan's second goal.
  • Benitez gains a newfound appreciation for Huang Kaiwen's professionalism and defensive commitment.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of teamwork and understanding one's role in a team sport.
  • The pressure and expectations that come with high-stakes matches and the ability to overcome nervousness.
  • The respect and admiration that can develop between rival players and managers.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen and Maldini celebrate their first goal together, with Maldini praising Huang Kaiwen's contributions.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Kaka work together to create Milan's second goal, showcasing their understanding and coordination on the pitch.
  • Benitez and Ancelotti engage in a ritualistic competition on the touchline, with Ancelotti using a voodoo doll to curse Huang Kaiwen's opponents.

Ch. 94So You’re Playing Frisbee Without Me?

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Kaka scores a header, his first in a long time, provoking the local Istanbul fans.
  • Liverpool struggles to keep up with Milan's combination play between Kaka and Kevin Huang.
  • Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) struggles with Liverpool's Finnan, an unusual occurrence given his skill level.
  • Liverpool scores a powerful shot from Riise that Milan's Dida barely tips over the crossbar.
  • Huang Kaiwen uses a "frisbee" tactic, lofting long balls into the box, with mixed success.

Character Developments

  • Kaka gains confidence and scores a header, celebrating despite the hostile crowd.
  • Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) struggles with his performance, unusually dispossessed by a lesser player, Finnan.
  • Ancelotti notices Kevin's unusual performance and suspects external interference.

Significant Themes

  • The hostility of local fans and the pressure it puts on away teams.
  • The importance of team tactics and strategy in football.
  • The struggle between individual skill and team dynamics.

Character Interactions

  • Kaka and Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) celebrate their goals together.
  • Ancelotti and Huang Kaiwen (Kevin) have a tense dynamic, with Ancelotti suspecting something amiss with Kevin's performance.
  • Liverpool's Finnan gains confidence from dispossessing Kevin, provoking him.

Ch. 95Let’s Pop Some Champagne and Celebrate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen plays as a goalkeeper, using [Yashin] to loft long passes into the box.
  • Milan scores three goals in the first half, including one from Huang Kaiwen's long pass that deflects off a Liverpool player.
  • Milan scores a fourth goal just before halftime, leading 4-0 at the break.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen finds his role and improves his performance, contributing a goal and an assist despite not being at his best.
  • Inzaghi is unhappy with Huang Kaiwen stealing the spotlight but invites him to have fun during the break.
  • Benitez struggles to contain Huang Kaiwen's new playing style and suspects Ancelotti may have predicted his tactics.

Significant Themes

  • Huang Kaiwen's adaptability and ability to find his role in the team.
  • The importance of playing to one's strengths and avoiding weaknesses.
  • The resilience and adaptability of both Milan and Liverpool teams.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen and Inzaghi's friendly rivalry continues, with Inzaghi inviting Huang Kaiwen to have fun despite his jealousy.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Kaka's understanding on the pitch, with Kaka celebrating Huang Kaiwen's goal.
  • Benitez's frustration with Huang Kaiwen's playing style and suspicion of Ancelotti's tactics.

Ch. 96Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Harry is selected as a champion for the Triwizard Tournament, competing against wizards from other schools.
  • The tasks involve facing a dragon, navigating a dangerous maze, and retrieving an object from a lake filled with merpeople.
  • The climax occurs when Harry faces Voldemort in the graveyard, leading to the resurrection of Voldemort and the death of Cedric Diggory.

Character Developments

  • Harry struggles with self-doubt and the weight of his prophecy, but ultimately demonstrates courage and determination.
  • Ron and Hermione's friendship deepens, and they both show loyalty and bravery in supporting Harry.
  • Voldemort gains power and allies, becoming a more formidable threat.
  • Dumbledore's past is revealed, showing his complex history and motivations.

Significant Themes

  • Prophecy and Destiny: The theme of prophecy and its influence on characters' actions and beliefs is central to the plot.
  • Courage and Fear: Characters grapple with their fears and find the courage to face them, demonstrating the power of determination and love.
  • Power and Corruption: The story explores the corrupting influence of power and the dangers of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

  • Harry, Ron, and Hermione's friendship is tested and strengthened throughout the story.
  • Harry's relationship with Cedric Diggory evolves from rivalry to mutual respect and understanding.
  • Voldemort's interactions with his followers, such as Peter Pettigrew and Barty Crouch Jr., highlight his manipulative and cruel nature.
  • Dumbledore's interactions with Harry reveal his wisdom, compassion, and trust in Harry's abilities.

Ch. 97Kevin Takes His Place

Key Plot Points and Events

  • AC Milan's manager Ancelotti uses a cross given by the Pope as a talisman to prevent more penalties.
  • Huang Kaiwen, a midfielder, volunteers to play goalkeeper after Dida's red card, leaving AC Milan with no substitutions.
  • Liverpool is awarded a penalty in the second minute of stoppage time, putting AC Milan at risk of losing the Champions League final.

Character Developments

  • Ancelotti: Starts using superstitions to try to win, highlighting his desperation and willingness to try anything.
  • Huang Kaiwen: Volunteers to play goalkeeper, showing his bravery, adaptability, and confidence in his abilities.
  • Dida: Gets sent off, leaving AC Milan in a difficult situation.

Significant Themes

  • Superstition vs. Reality: Ancelotti's use of the cross as a talisman contrasts with the real challenges AC Milan faces.
  • Adaptability: Huang Kaiwen's willingness to play out of position showcases his ability to adapt to new situations.
  • Desperation: Both teams' actions demonstrate their desperation to win the Champions League final.

Character Interactions

  • Ancelotti and Tassotti: The manager and assistant coach interact, with Tassotti showing doubt about the cross's effectiveness but still supporting Ancelotti.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Dida: Huang Kaiwen volunteers to play goalkeeper after Dida's red card, showing confidence in his abilities and willingness to help the team.
  • Huang Kaiwen and Gerrard: Huang Kaiwen marks Liverpool's captain, Gerrard, tightly, affecting Liverpool's attack and irritating Gerrard.

Ch. 98Is He Possessed by Yashin?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Huang Kaiwen saves a penalty from Xavi Alonso, but Liverpool scores from the rebound, making it 4:4.
  • Milan's fans and commentators are disappointed, while Liverpool's fans celebrate.
  • Milan enters extra time with Huang Kaiwen in goal, and Liverpool continues to attack.
  • Huang Kaiwen makes several crucial saves, keeping Milan in the game.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen proves himself as a makeshift goalkeeper, saving penalties and shots, and boosting Milan's morale.
  • Ancelotti takes responsibility for Milan's mistakes and apologizes to the team.
  • Dida, Maldini, and other Milan players feel guilty for their mistakes and are initially dejected.
  • Liverpool's players, especially Xavi Alonso, are shocked and disappointed by Huang Kaiwen's performance.

Significant Themes

  • Belief and Perseverance: Despite the setbacks, Milan and Huang Kaiwen refuse to give up, demonstrating the power of belief and perseverance.
  • Redemption and Second Chances: Huang Kaiwen's performance as a goalkeeper offers Milan a chance at redemption after their earlier mistakes.
  • Adaptability: Huang Kaiwen's ability to adapt to a new position highlights the importance of versatility and quick thinking in football.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen encourages and motivates his Milan teammates, taking on a leadership role.
  • Ancelotti and the Milan players support each other, taking responsibility for their mistakes and vowing to continue fighting.
  • Liverpool's players express their disbelief and frustration with Huang Kaiwen's performance in goal.

Ch. 99The Miracle of Istanbul

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • AC Milan wins the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in a dramatic penalty shootout after a 3-3 draw in extra time.
  • Huang Kaiwen, initially playing as a winger, fills in as goalkeeper after Dida's red card and penalty package, making three consecutive saves and saving three penalties in the shootout, securing AC Milan's victory.
  • Liverpool comes back from a 3-0 deficit to tie the match 3-3, but ultimately loses in the shootout.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen demonstrates exceptional goalkeeping skills, earning the respect and admiration of his teammates and fans.
  • Carlo Ancelotti shows his strategic prowess in managing the team and making tactical decisions.
  • Rafael Benitez faces a heartbreaking loss despite his team's valiant effort.

Significant Themes

  • The power of determination and belief, exemplified by Huang Kaiwen's performance as a makeshift goalkeeper.
  • The importance of teamwork and unity, as demonstrated by AC Milan's collective effort in the face of adversity.
  • The cruel nature of sports, where one team's victory comes at the expense of another's defeat.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen's bond with his AC Milan teammates strengthens as they rely on him to keep their goal intact and ultimately secure their victory.
  • The Liverpool players grapple with their disappointment and frustration after coming so close to winning the title.
  • The media and fans worldwide react with astonishment and admiration to Huang Kaiwen's miraculous performance.

Ch. 100Courtyard House: I Snatched the Title and Now I’m Coasting

Key Plot Points and Events

  • AC Milan wins the 2004-2005 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool in Istanbul.
  • Huang Kaiwen, AC Milan's striker, plays as an emergency goalkeeper and performs exceptionally well, winning the Man of the Match award.
  • After the match, Huang Kaiwen undergoes a doping test and attends a press conference, where managers Carlo Ancelotti and Rafael Benitez argue over match-fixing allegations.

Character Developments

  • Huang Kaiwen demonstrates exceptional goalkeeping skills and gains recognition as the Man of the Match.
  • Carlo Ancelotti supports Huang Kaiwen and takes responsibility for AC Milan's performance.
  • Rafael Benitez accuses AC Milan of match-fixing and creates tension between the two teams.

Significant Themes

  • The pressure and stress of high-stakes football matches.
  • The impact of match-fixing allegations on team dynamics and public perception.
  • The importance of teamwork and unity in achieving success.

Character Interactions

  • Huang Kaiwen interacts with reporters, showing humility and sportsmanship in his interviews.
  • Carlo Ancelotti and Rafael Benitez engage in a heated argument during the press conference, reflecting the tension between the two teams.
  • AC Milan players celebrate their victory together, showcasing team unity and camaraderie.
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