The coach said to Su Luo, "That was amazing, Su Luo! That goal you just scored was beautiful! You're our core player—we're all counting on you."
Though the coach's praise was brief, it warmed Su Luo's heart and filled him with pride.
In that moment, he felt all his hard work had been worthwhile.
At the same time, Lukaku and Javier walked over to Su Luo.
Lukaku gave him a firm pat on the shoulder and said, "Brother, you were incredible today! If you keep playing like this, we're definitely going to win!"
Javier added enthusiastically, "Yeah! We've still got the second half. We have to stay focused, hold our positions, and give Barcelona absolutely no openings! We can do it!"
Su Luo felt a bit uneasy as he listened to the encouragement and praise from his teammates.
He knew the second half would be even tougher. Barcelona would definitely increase the pressure in an effort to claw back the score.
He could feel cold sweat on the back of his neck, but he also understood that in this crucial moment, he couldn't afford to lose confidence.
The coach's voice pulled Su Luo from his thoughts.
"All right, break's over. We need to hold onto our current advantage and tighten up our defense. Chelsea's glory is in your hands!"
These words lifted the team's spirits.
Everyone patted each other on the shoulders and nodded silently to show their determination. The second half began, and Su Luo and his teammates returned to the pitch.
Their opponents, Barcelona, were determined to turn things around and launched an even fiercer offensive.
Su Luo felt the pressure from behind and quickly adjusted his position to prepare for a possible breakthrough by the Barcelona players.
The ball was passed to a Barcelona attacker, who rushed at Su Luo like a bolt of lightning.
Su Luo showed no sign of backing down. Amid constant tussling and physical challenges, he gave his all to hold his defensive ground.
The Barcelona players managed to turn and drive into the penalty area—but Su Luo stood in their path like an immovable fortress.
He used his strength and positioning to block the attackers, absorbing wave after wave of aggressive assaults.
Behind him, Lukaku and Javier stayed alert and didn't hesitate to join the defensive effort with full intensity.
Though Su Luo was the team's core and spiritual leader, his teammates proved through action that they were just as dependable.
The atmosphere on the field was tense and electric. With each attack and counterattack, Su Luo held his ground, directing teammates with sharp eye contact and clear gestures.
Every move he made reaffirmed his leadership on the pitch.
Throughout the second half, Su Luo was everywhere—chasing aerial balls, shaking off opponents, intercepting sudden shots. He attacked with fire and defended with steel.
Every action he took carried both strength and intelligence. He and his teammates held their positions without fail.
The pressure on the pitch was like a tightly wound spring, stretching everyone's nerves to the limit.
Barcelona was clearly preparing for one final, desperate offensive push, determined to equalize the score.
They passed the ball rapidly, probing Chelsea's defensive lines, looking for an opening.
But Su Luo and his teammates remained firm, intercepting their passes and cutting off every attempt to enter the penalty area.
Su Luo stood like an unshakable mountain, using his powerful frame to repel Barcelona's advances again and again.
Behind him, Lukaku and Javier fought with unwavering determination, challenging every ball and giving no quarter.
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