"Challenge Road."
"Sixtieth Battle: The Anfield Tragedy."
"Clearance Condition: Defeat the opponent by 7 or more goals."
"Match Time: 90 minutes."
"Clearance Reward: Hidden."
"Please select the formation and tactics for this match."
"In 2023, Liverpool swept Manchester United 7-0 at Anfield, creating the largest ever margin in the history of the Northwest Derby."
Defeat the 2023 Manchester United by 7 or more goals!
This was the 60th stage of Challenge Road that had troubled Gao Nuo for five months.
The opponents were his former teammates, whom Gao Nuo knew intimately.
Although a bit strange, they had often competed against each other in practice matches, so this didn't bother Gao Nuo.
What truly frustrated him was Virtual Gao Nuo!!!
With the system updating real-time data, Virtual Gao Nuo was no longer the rookie from 2023.
In over 100 challenges, Gao Nuo, cooperating with his virtual teammates and under the command of Virtual Mourinho, had a sharp attacking line.
Under full attack, he could score at least 4 goals in almost every match.
However, Virtual Gao Nuo was no pushover; he also performed brilliantly in every game, making it difficult to completely shut him down, at least scoring 1 goal.
Thus, in Gao Nuo's closest attempt to clear the stage, he scored 4 goals himself.
Virtual Messi scored 2 goals.
Virtual Zaniolo at left-wing and Virtual Stones each scored 1 goal.
The overwhelming attack brought 8 goals, but it also allowed Virtual Gao Nuo to exploit the gaps and complete a hat-trick.
Besides this 8:3 match, there were also 5:1, 6:1, 7:2, and so on.
The demanding clearance conditions had put Gao Nuo through immense torment.
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Starting another challenge, Gao Nuo made adjustments.
He removed Virtual Mourinho, deciding to command the match himself this time.
The formation was adjusted to 4-2-3-1.
He placed himself in the attacking midfielder position and brought out the purple card Romelu Lukaku, which had been gathering dust.
Gao Nuo was not unfamiliar with this big black man.
The 32-year-old Belgian international had excellent physical attributes and good technical ability.
Affected by his weight, Lukaku was no longer at his peak, but he was already the most well-rounded striker Gao Nuo had.
Virtual Zaniolo on the left, Virtual Lukaku in the middle, Virtual Messi on the right.
With Virtual Gavi supporting him from behind, Gao Nuo planned to control the overall situation from the attacking midfielder position.
Defense?
Why bother?
Attack is the best defense!
After arranging the lineup, it was time to adjust the tactics.
Counter-attack?
Possession-based football?
Wing play?
Long ball?
No need for any of that!
High press, narrow attacking width, fastest pace, focus on the center, and wing-backs making runs up the flanks.
In transition, immediately counter-press after losing the ball, and immediately attack after winning it back.
On the defensive end, the line of engagement was pushed as far forward as possible, pressing from the moment the defender touched the ball, with the defensive line also pushing up, and the offside trap also selected.
After finalizing the tactics and adjusting the responsibilities for each position, half an hour had already passed.
Everything was ready, Gao Nuo took a deep breath and selected confirm!
Virtual Gao Nuo kicked off, and a new round of challenges began.
In the 5th minute of the match, Virtual Gavi intercepted the ball and quickly passed it to Gao Nuo.
A simple step-over and change of direction while advancing, he got past Virtual Eriksen, then, with Virtual Casemiro on his back, he made a through pass into the box.
Virtual Lukaku held off Virtual Lima, received the ball, turned, and shot directly from the edge of the box.
The ball went out for a goal kick, and the lifelike Virtual Lukaku turned around, gave a thumbs-up, and delivered the first "like" of the match to Gao Nuo.
Gao Nuo almost broke character; it was all Wang Qing's fault for showing him those short videos.
The inherent humor of the Northeastern dialect combined with the funny editing made the image of "Officer Lu" deeply ingrained in his mind.
Shaking his head, he cleared the absurd thoughts from his mind, and Gao Nuo became focused again.
In the 12th minute of the match, a corner kick opportunity, Gao Nuo started from the edge of the box.
Using the momentum from his speed, he leaped high.
Virtual Messi's corner kick was extremely precise, and Gao Nuo headed the ball into the goal.
Virtual De Gea was helpless.
1:0!
In the 18th minute of the match, Virtual Gavi initiated a counter-attack, passing to Virtual Messi on the right.
Gao Nuo's only ace carried the ball, dribbled past two opponents consecutively, and then laid the ball off to the middle.
Gao Nuo, receiving the ball, instantly attracted defenders and then passed diagonally to the right.
A simple one-two helped Virtual Messi break into the penalty area.
A left-footed shot into the bottom corner, goal.
2:0!
In the 25th minute of the match, Gao Nuo organized an attack.
Virtual Eriksen was the weak point Gao Nuo had identified.
The inspiration from the FA Cup final was still there; Gao Nuo and Virtual Lukaku combined continuously.
Once again, he got past Virtual Eriksen and passed to Virtual Lukaku in the box.
This time, Officer Lu did not waste the opportunity.
A powerful shot left Virtual De Gea watching in despair.
3:0!
In the 33rd minute of the match, Virtual Messi took a direct free-kick.
A magnificent low shot curled under the wall.
It arced into the bottom left corner of the goal.
4:0!
Today's challenge was unusually smooth, Gao Nuo was extremely aggressive in the attacking midfielder position.
His ball protection was also more stable, controlling the midfield and relieving a lot of pressure on the defense.
Gao Nuo's happiness didn't last long, as Virtual Gao Nuo began to fight magic with magic.
In the 39th minute of the match, Virtual Gavi's pass was intercepted by Virtual Casemiro.
Gao Nuo quickly counter-pressed.
"Not good!"
A feeling of unease rose in his heart.
Not having an advantage in strength, Gao Nuo prepared to commit a tactical foul.
"Boom!"
Just as he grabbed the opponent's shirt, he heard a loud bang.
From the sound, he knew that the pass was powerful.
Watching the ball fly towards Virtual Gao Nuo in the attacking third, this scene was all too familiar.
In 2023 Manchester United, the most telepathic duo was Casemiro and Gao Nuo.
The two had used this method to contribute greatly to the team.
Now the virtual duo was using this trick against the original.
Virtual Gao Nuo used his speed to shake off the defense and caught up with the ball.
There was no surprise in the one-on-one with the goalkeeper, an easy goal.
4:1!
In the 43rd minute of the match, Gao Nuo dribbled the ball in the attacking third, weaving through two virtual opponents.
He continued with a through pass to Virtual Lukaku.
Another powerful shot, the ball hit the post and rebounded to Virtual Varane's feet.
Virtual Lukaku gave his second thumbs-up of the match.
Before his thumb was lowered, the situation on the field changed dramatically.
Again, two simple passes, followed by a long pass.
Virtual Gao Nuo once again broke through alone.
A delicate chip shot in front of the goal, another goal.
4:2!
The first half of the match ended.
Gao Nuo was not in a hurry, fully utilizing the 15-minute break to relax his mind.
"First half 4:2, still acceptable. Fighting myself every day is really damn uncomfortable."
Giving up defense, this situation was not unexpected.
Gao Nuo felt more familiar in the attacking midfielder position, and there was still a chance in the second half.
While resting, he made slight adjustments on the tactics board.
Challenge Road Sixtieth Battle, the second half is about to begin.
