Star Card System

A-level Nicky Butt is a member of Manchester United's Class of 92.

He is one of the founders of Manchester United's golden age and has won many honors in his career. As a midfielder, he was even called Robson's successor. But because of bad luck, he met Roy Keane and Gerrard who were in good form, so he lost his main position in both the club and the national team, and ultimately failed to fully realize his talent. Even so, his strong style and tenacious defense are still commendable.

S-level Gabriel Batistuta is one of the most powerful center forwards in the world.

He is a representative of Argentina's golden generation, the absolute spearhead of two Copa America champions, South American Footballer of the Year, World Cup Silver Boot, and World Footballer of the Year third place. One by one, these dazzling honors have long made him an Argentine legend. In his club career, his loyalty to Fiorentina and his perseverance after relegation made him a miracle of the Purple Lilies; and after moving to Rome, he finally won the league championship, which also made this world-class striker get what he wanted. With comprehensive skills, strong breakthrough ability, and excellent aerial and footwork, especially his violent shooting, he is known as "BATIGOL" and is world-renowned.

Patrick Vieira, who is S-level, is a representative of the golden generation of the French national team and the captain of Arsenal at his peak.

He is the mainstay of the golden generation of France and was once one of the best B2B midfielders in the world. The 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Cup were his most dazzling national team honors. At the club level, he was the mainstay and core captain of the Gunners' unbeaten season, the creator of the glorious Arsenal, and after switching to Serie A, he also won four Serie A championship trophies. Due to unreasonable career planning, he ultimately failed to turn from a star into a superstar, but even so, his excellent offense and defense and strong body are still praised.

These three stars are all stars that Xia Xing likes very much. Xia Xing is very happy to have the opportunity to obtain their exclusive cards.

And the mission goal is not difficult to achieve.

Playing in the Championship, starting in the Championship, scoring in the Championship, winning, shutting out opponents...

It shouldn't be a big problem.

Xia Xing was looking forward to it!

But two days later, Xia Xing realized the cruelty of the competition.

Not to mention starting, scoring, winning, shutting out, even wanting to get into the team's roster was very difficult...

On August 3, the first round of the Championship this season arrived as scheduled.

Leicester City visited the Riverside Stadium to challenge the strong opponent Middlesbrough.

Last season, Middlesbrough ranked high, and they had a pretty good record against strong teams.

But because the team was not stable enough, they ultimately failed to make it to the promotion play-offs.

This season, they are back at home again, and they are full of desire for victory.

Leicester City played with all their main players, still in a 4-4-2 formation.

The goalkeeper is Schmeichel.

The four defenders from left to right are De Laet, Konchesky, Wes Morgan, and Liam Moore.

The four midfielders from left to right are Lloyd Dyer, Andy King, Drinkwater, and Matthew James.

The two forwards are Vardy and Chris Wood.

As expected by the fans, Pearson really changed the starting forward in this game.

Just like in the previous friendly match, Vardy and Chris Wood became the starters of the new season.

Last season's forward combination of Knocket and Nugent sat on the bench.

And there was no sign of Xia Xing on the bench.

For this young man who came on loan temporarily, Pearson still didn't give him a chance.

From the first minute of this game, the two sides started a desperate fight.

Middlesbrough is not good at offense, their biggest reliance is defense.

Hoyt, a talented defender from Arsenal Youth Training, is the iron gate of Middlesbrough.

Gibson, a 20-year-old Middlesbrough Youth Training player, has a strong sense of defense.

Parnaby, a 31-year-old left back who also came from Middlesbrough, has a solid defense.

The most dazzling star in this team is their captain Woodgate.

He is 33 years old this year and is still active in the English Championship.

He was once a representative of the platinum generation of Leeds United and was even regarded as a future star by Real Madrid and wore the Galacticos jersey.

But due to injuries, he was ultimately unable to fulfill his talent. After playing around in Middlesbrough, Tottenham, Stoke City and other teams, he finally returned to Middlesbrough.

When he was young, he was the synonym of a bad boy.

As time goes by, he is no longer as immature as he was back then.

The top defensive talent appeared in the English Championship, which was simply a crushing existence.

Even if he is no longer fierce, he is still fierce.

At the beginning of the game, he used a fierce tackle to shovel Dale, who was dribbling on the left side, out of the sideline.

"This is a foul!"

The away fans in the stands shouted loudly!

But the referee did not respond.

Woodgate snorted and looked at the away team's stands with disdain: "Is this group of guys watching the Championship game for the first time? Is this level of tackle still considered a foul?"

Yes, this level of tackle is indeed too common in the Championship.

Someone once said that the Championship is one of the most special leagues in the world.

It is the second-tier league in England, but the number of fans in the UK is not inferior to the Premier League.

Even the Premier League, which is known by fans all over the world for its fiercest physical confrontation, cannot compare with the Championship.

In terms of confrontation, the Premier League is just a little brother in front of the Championship.

The penalty scale is loose, and the confrontation on the field is full of sparks, which makes the Championship very enjoyable to watch.

Woodgate's tackle is just a microcosm of countless collisions.

Next, countless physical confrontations made the fans' shouts unable to stop.

In the 15th minute of the game, Middlesbrough took advantage of a corner kick opportunity, and striker Jukiewicz headed the ball!

The ball was punched out by Schmeichel!

The ball flew to Middlesbrough's No. 10 player Karayol!

Shot without stopping on the penalty area line!

His shot was deflected twice in the penalty area and rolled into the net!

Schmeichel was powerless!

The ball went in!

1-0!

Middlesbrough opened the scoring!

This goal made the Riverside Stadium boil!

The home team fans shouted loudly, deafening!

For a defensive counterattack team, opening the scoring is equivalent to winning half the battle!

But then, they were not so lucky.

In the 31st minute of the game, Vardy received a direct pass from Drinkwater and successfully beat the offside!

He rushed into the goal with a single shot and pushed the ball into the far corner!

The ball went in!

1 to 1!

The score was tied!

In the injury time of the first half, this time it was Leicester City's corner kick opportunity.

Andy King's corner kick accurately found the center forward Chris Wood!

Wood overpowered the defender, jumped high, and headed the ball into the goal!

The ball hit the net hard!

2 to 1!

Leicester City overtook the score!

At the last moment of the first half, Leicester City tenaciously overtook the score!