Lin Feng felt a powerful surge of energy enter his body; his eyes became firm and cold, and his entire being exuded an indomitable aura.
After awakening the Nesta template, Lin Feng's defensive performance reached a new height. He was like an experienced veteran, displaying extraordinary skill and judgment on the field.
In a confrontation with Holle, Holle tried to use speed and skill to break through Lin Feng's defense. But Lin Feng gave him no chance; with Nesta-like keen intuition, he anticipated Holle's movements. He followed Holle like a shadow, standing firmly on the ground with strong legs, giving Holle no opportunity to break through.
When Holle tried to feint past Lin Feng, Lin Feng calmly saw through his intention and quickly adjusted his defensive stance. He stuck close to Holle, giving him no chance to turn or shoot. His movements were precise and decisive, fully comparable to a world-class defender.
In an intense duel, Holle tried to use his strong body to push Lin Feng away. But Lin Feng did not back down; with Nesta-like tenacity and perseverance, he withstood Holle's charge. He clamped Holle tightly with powerful arms, not letting him easily shake off his defense.
Lin Feng's excellent performance amazed the fans; they chanted his name and cheered him on. Every time Lin Feng successfully defended, the entire stadium erupted in enthusiastic applause and cheers.
At a critical moment in the match, Lin Feng further displayed Nesta-like leadership. In a corner kick defense, he accurately anticipated the opponent's attacking route, quickly moved to the edge of the penalty area, and successfully blocked the opponent's shot. At this moment, all the fans stood up and applauded, cheering for Lin Feng's excellent performance.
Lin Feng's dominant performance left Rivaldo on the sidelines stunned. He was dumbfounded by Lin Feng's repeated defensive displays. Was this really the youngster who had been released by Manchester United two weeks ago? Wasn't this truly another Nesta?
Pau Torres on the field also showed a shocked expression; he was stunned by Lin Feng's dominant defensive performance. He secretly thought to himself, "Has he really improved so quickly?"
Snyder, far away in the stands, was even more excited. His face was flushed as he shouted loudly to the surrounding fans, "This is my player! Haha, a talented new star I just signed two days ago!"
Another fan in the stands joked, "Snyder, don't let this one fall through your hands again."
Hearing the fan's skepticism, Snyder's face turned even redder. He excitedly said, "How could that be! Lin Feng's talent is visible to the naked eye. Villarreal's next world-class player will definitely be him!"
The first half of the match ended, and both teams returned to the locker rooms. The moment Lin Feng entered the locker room, all his teammates stood up and applauded him. Clearly, Lin Feng's performance had not only won over the fans but also his teammates.
Head Coach Rivaldo patted Lin Feng's shoulder with great admiration and said, "Very good! I really don't know how Manchester United's scouts work; to let you leave after terminating your contract, they lost a gold mine!"
After receiving the coach's praise, Lin Feng felt a little embarrassed. He had never been so valued and recognized, and he instantly felt that his efforts had not been in vain. His heart felt warm.
After praising Lin Feng, Rivaldo's expression suddenly turned very serious. He continued, "Guys, we didn't play well enough in the first half. In the second half, we're going to show them what we're made of!"
The second half of the match began, and Lin Feng eagerly watched the Sandhausen players emerge from the player tunnel. He couldn't wait to prove himself in the second half.
Early in the second half, Villarreal B Team forward Lopez's shot from the edge of the penalty area earned the team its first corner kick of the half.
As the corner kick was taken, Lin Feng stood at the corner of the big penalty area, his eyes fixed firmly on the goal. His heart raced, and all his muscles tensed; he knew the importance of this opportunity for the match.
As the corner kick was delivered, Lin Feng, like a panther poised to strike, instantly launched himself, leaping high. His head, like a precise missile, shot directly towards the ball. In front of the goal, the goalkeeper tried to leap and intercept, but Lin Feng's power and height were superior.
With a 'bang,' the ball was powerfully struck by Lin Feng's Powerful Header and flew towards the goal. The goalkeeper tried to save it, but it was too late. The ball, like a meteor, passed through the goalkeeper's fingertips and into the net.
The entire stadium instantly erupted, standing up and cheering for Lin Feng's brilliant performance. Teammates rushed over to embrace Lin Feng, celebrating this valuable goal.
In Lin Feng's mind, the Star Template System emitted a pleasant prompt: "Congratulations! You have obtained the skill card — Powerful Header!" This was one of the key skills in the Nesta template and an important reason why Lin Feng was able to score in the match.
The entire stadium instantly erupted, cheering enthusiastically for Lin Feng's brilliant performance. Teammates rushed over to embrace him, celebrating this valuable goal. Meanwhile, the Sandhausen players who had once provoked him were dumbfounded. They hadn't expected Lin Feng to actually score in the match, and at such a critical moment.
Lin Feng smiled as he looked at his astonished opponents, a strong sense of satisfaction welling up in his heart. He proved his worth with his strength and performance, and he silenced those who had underestimated him. He knew that his hard work and struggle had paid off, and he had brought important points to the team.
When Lin Feng scored, the roar of cheers from the entire stadium was deafening, and his figure shone exceptionally brightly on the field. In a corner of the stands, a lean, white-haired old man quietly watched Lin Feng, his eyes flashing with an unusual light.
The old man wore a baseball cap that covered most of his face, giving him a mysterious aura. His gaze was deep and sharp, as if it could penetrate all appearances and reach the essence of things. He was none other than Escribá, the Head Coach of the Villarreal First Team.
This match was originally arranged by Escribá specifically to observe Pau Torres. As the main defender of the B Team, Pau Torres's performance had always attracted much attention. However, Escribá had not expected that in this match, he would be attracted by an unknown defender.
Lin Feng's excellent performance caught Escribá's eye. He saw Lin Feng's composure and decisiveness in defense, and his keenness and boldness in attack. Even more remarkably, Lin Feng displayed a composure and calmness in the match that was uncharacteristic of his age, as if he were a seasoned veteran.