My Girlfriend Wants Victory

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[David De Gea’s Super Save! He blocks Frank Ribery’s shot!]

[The ball flows to Son Jinho! Manchester United launches a counterattack!]

[Son Jinho pushes forward! Son Jinho! He’s fast! Son Jinho!]

[Cristiano Ronaldo is on the left, but he takes it himself! Son Jinho bursts through at high speed! Son Jinho! Shoots!]

[Gooooooal! It’s in! Son Jinho!!!! A fantastic wonder goal that heats up the Dream Theater, Old Trafford!!]

[Look at the home fans cheering for Son Jinho! They seem as if they’re in a dream with dazed expressions.]

[Yes, witnessing a goal like that up close makes it hard to stay sane even for those who aren’t fond of football.]

[At that moment, Son Jinho who scored is having a serious conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo.]

└ Wow, isn’t he being too calm after scoring a wonder goal?

└ For real haha, while the Man U fans are going wild, Son Jinho-naldo is casually chatting away.

└ Is he so relaxed because he can score whenever?

└ As expected, a player who scores wonder goals like it’s a meal ㄷㄷ

***

“I stirred up confusion among those Munich guys with my voice.”

I was reflexively inclined to oppose Ronaldo’s statement but after thinking it over, I nodded, believing his claim was right.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s voice effectively distracted the Bayern Munich players’ attention.

‘Isn’t saying I scored 0.9 goals a bit much?’

Well, it seems like he’s exaggerating his contribution, but some consideration is reasonable.

‘0.9 goals is over the top…’

How about… 0.1 goals?

With that, I think I can agree.

Even if Ronaldo drew the attention, it was I who dribbled into Bayern Munich’s defense and finished it.

Anyway.

It’s a fact that I got at least some help from Ronaldo for that 0.1 goal.

Having received help, I had to offer a suitable reward to Ronaldo.

If my nationality were still Korean, I would have crossed into the Korean sentiment of ‘We are one.’

But now, my nationality is British, pursuing free and fair trade.

Not to compare myself to ancestors who loved freedom so much they engaged in free opium trade.

I had to settle my mental debt in my own way and I extended my index finger toward Ronaldo to offer a reward.

“Alright. Next pass is a one-time pass.”

“SIUUUUUU─!”

Seeing him so happy over just a single pass made me feel proud.

“Robin, I received a one-time pass from Son Jinho.”

“What’s that? Jinho has always distributed passes evenly.”

“No, it means the pass meant for you came to me.”

“…!!”

While Ronaldo was proudly boasting to Robin van Persie with a beaming expression.

I started thinking about how to pass the ball to Cristiano Ronaldo.

‘It’s better to give it to him at ground level rather than a cross.’

The Serge jump is Ronaldo’s most powerful weapon, but frequent heading impacts his intelligence due to all the hits to the head.

In the future, Cristiano Ronaldo’s downfall might have been greatly influenced by his inferiority complex towards Lionel Messi, but there certainly was an issue with a decline in intelligence from heading.

I kept nudging Robin van Persie, then eventually nodded while watching Ronaldo get kicked away.

‘I’ll do everything to keep it from getting ugly. Just do it all.’

I repeatedly etched in his mind that he’s below Messi.

I passed the ball in a way that requires minimal brainpower.

At this rate, I think it’s safe to say I’ve successfully normalized Ronaldo.

***

With Bayern Munich’s kickoff, the game resumed.

After Son Jinho’s opening goal, Manchester United aggressively pressed Bayern Munich.

Manchester United’s forwards constantly moved inside the penalty box, torturing Bayern’s defenders.

“Son Jinho is right here! You have to keep your promise with me, so pass to me! A man’s promise must be kept!”

And the most impressive performance among Manchester United’s forwards was Cristiano Ronaldo.

“Ronaldo, you piece of trash! Just shut up already!”

Ronaldo’s very existence instinctively agitated Bayern Munich players.

“Scheiße! (Shit!) Someone shut that bastard up!”

If he were just a loud player, the Bayern players would have ignored him.

But it was Cristiano Ronaldo asking for a pass from Son Jinho, making the Munich player’s minds spiral.

If they let their guard down even a little, it could lead to another goal, so Bayern’s players couldn’t help but be concerned about everything Ronaldo did.

While Cristiano Ronaldo was already a nuisance for Bayern Munich’s ears.

Their suffering didn’t end there.

“Son Jinho, my inner child says he wants a pass!”

As Ronaldo monopolized Bayern players’ attention, envy bubbled up in Robin van Persie, who also started to imitate Ronaldo.

“Maouuuuu!”

Sadio Mané cried out, making his presence known.

“SIUUUUUUUUUUU─!”

“Roouuuuuuu─!”

“Maouuuuu!”

During the continuous noise pollution of the Manchester United attack line, Bayern Munich’s defense gradually began to understand the agony of upstairs noise.

Son Jinho finally started to move.

Already past the point of struggle from being tormented by Robin van Persie and Cristiano Ronaldo last season, Son Jinho lightly ignored the desperate pleas of the forwards and attempted a long-range shot.

But Son Jinho’s long-range shot missed the net by a lot more than expected.

“…”

“…”

“…”

The Manchester United attackers causing noise pollution in Bayern Munich’s territory fell silent as if they had honey in their mouths.

“Nice aggro.”

Son Jinho gave a thumbs up towards the three attackers staring at him.

***

With Son Jinho’s long-range shot, the first half concluded, and the second half began.

[Only 45 minutes remain. Which team will head to Berlin? The second half of Manchester United and Bayern Munich starts now!]

Bayern Munich, starting the second half, pushed Manchester United fiercely by pushing up their lines.

With a combined score of 3-1, Manchester United, not in a hurry, decided to drop their line, taking a moment to avoid the storm and started defending against Bayern Munich’s attacks.

In a hurry, Bayern Munich desperately pounded Manchester United.

Manchester United skillfully broke through the space behind Bayern Munich’s elevated defense.

If it weren’t for Manuel Neuer’s quick saves, they could have easily conceded and ended up losing.

“Whether we lose 3-1 or 5-1, it’s no different to elimination!! Keep pressing!”

Bayern Munich, with no place to back down anymore, continued their aggressive play.

In the 42nd minute of the second half.

[Toni Kroos to Arjen Robben!]

[Robben strikes!]

The shot from Arjen Robben after receiving a pass from Toni Kroos found the top left corner, and Bayern Munich successfully scored a goal to stay in the game.

[Gooooooal! The aging assassin Arjen Robben ignites the flame of Bayern Munich’s semifinal hopes!!]

After scoring, Arjen Robben and the Bayern players skipped the celebration and ran towards the half line.

Manchester United’s kickoff resumed the game.

As Manchester United defended against the barrage from Bayern Munich in all-out assault mode.

Before long, regular time was up.

The game was left with only stoppage time.

[Oh? Michael Carrick’s pass miss!!]

Schweinsteiger blocked Michael Carrick’s pass, who was substituted in.

[Schweinsteiger passes to Ribery! Ribery shoots!]

Schweinsteiger quickly connected a pass to Frank Ribery.

[Ooooh… In this moment of crisis, Son Jinho successfully blocks it with no regard for his body!!]

Frank Ribery’s shot hit Son Jinho and went out of the goal line.

The referee declared a corner kick for Bayern Munich.

[Ah! Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper Neuer leaves the goal to join for the corner kick.]

Bayern’s coach Jupp Heynckes had Neuer, the goalkeeper, join for the corner kick.

The ensuing corner kick for Bayern Munich.

Toni Kroos’s corner kick precisely flew to Manuel Neuer’s forehead.

The ball deflected off Neuer’s head and headed toward Manchester United’s goal.

Bayern Munich fans, sensing a score, raised their arms excitedly and stood up.

Thud─.

But Manuel Neuer’s header was blocked by David De Gea’s incredible save.

The ball that fell in front of the goal was swiftly cleared by Son Jinho.

The ball cleared by Son Jinho reached Cristiano Ronaldo on the left side.

[Oh?! There’s no Neuer!]

Cristiano Ronaldo, who grabbed the ball near the touchline, checked Manuel Neuer’s position returning to the goal and calmly shot towards the empty net.

[Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo! Ronaldo!!!! Shoot!]

Ronaldo’s shot headed straight for the goal.

[Go….]

At the moment the commentators were ready to shout Ronaldo’s goal.

[Huh…?]

I saw a red jersey rushing towards the ball.

[Son… Son Jinho!!!]

In the chaotic situation in front of the goal, Son Jinho, who had delivered a pass to the rushing Ronaldo, dashed with all his might and reached Bayern Munich’s penalty box.

“Oh no! Son Jinhooo─!! Not like Nani!”

Recall the notorious Luis Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo panicked and yelled.

Thud─!

Son Jinho kept his eyes on the ball, attempting a full-powered shot right in front of the goal.

The Bayern Munich net shook as if it was about to tear.

Son Jinho, who had just stolen Ronaldo’s goal, quickly ran to the corner flag to celebrate.

“I stole the goal! SIUUUU─!”