Chapter 715: The Final Battle (Second Perspective)
"Brace! As the game is about to end, Huang Hu scored a brace!"
"This is his fourth brace of the season, and the most crucial one. With this goal, he once again tops the goal-scoring chart!"
After scoring, the Chinese youngster looked up to the sky and let out a long roar. Soon, his teammates rushed to him, embracing him. "Well done, kid, you deserve it," Fritz said with a smile.
"I didn't waste my efforts after all," De Bruyne also smiled. Huang Hu, very earnestly, said to the Belgian, "Thank you, Kevin."
Although the goal belonged to him, De Bruyne didn't hesitate to pass it horizontally. "What's the big deal? You were in the right position for the follow-up after the shot. You still maintained the attacking intent after the shot. You are undoubtedly the best scorer!"
"Yeah, let's keep working hard and bring the German Cup back to the Weser Stadium!"
"Good!" Everyone shouted in unison with high spirits.
Alexander Meyer had been chasing goals relentlessly. He tried his best until the very last moment, but sometimes, effort didn't guarantee success. When the final shot missed the goal and the referee blew the final whistle, Meyer sat down on the grass, panting heavily. His teammates rushed to the sidelines to inquire about the situation on the other side. In the first half, they knew that Huang Hu scored one goal, making the Golden Boot race suspenseful once again.
When he saw the shocked and concerned expressions on his teammates' faces, and their worried glances toward him, everything became clear to him: he had lost!
Surprisingly, there wasn't much disappointment. Perhaps they were just too exhausted. How long had it been since they had exerted themselves so much on the field?
Lahnech gritted his teeth and walked over. "Alexander, we lost. Huang scored two goals, and we were just one goal short. Damn it!"
Meyer smiled and extended his hand to indicate that Lahnech should help him up. "It's not a big deal. We tried our best and fought until the last minute."
At this point, the German striker's mentality had completely calmed down. He would eventually leave a mark on the history of the Bundesliga. He believed that no matter how many years later, people would still mention this season's exciting Golden Boot race.
And being able to surpass stars like Lewandowski, Robben, Aubameyang, and Dortmund's young talents, didn't it also prove his strength?
The matches between Werder Bremen and Frankfurt started and ended almost simultaneously. With the help of the developed Internet, Huang Hu and other players immediately confirmed the ownership of the Golden Boot. They laughed last!
"All Bundesliga matches have ended! It has been officially confirmed that Huang Hu has won the league's Golden Boot with 23 goals!" Huang Xiaoxi shouted excitedly in the studio.
"This is the first time a Chinese player has won the Bundesliga Golden Boot honor! He achieved what even Dongfang Zhuo couldn't do. Our 23-year-old youngster is the future and hope of the national team!"
"It can be imagined that there will be countless top clubs chasing after him in the summer. Where will Huang Hu's next destination be? Let's wait and see!"
After thanking the home fans, everyone walked through the mixed interview area back to the locker room, where Huang Hu naturally became the focus of media attention.
"Huang, congratulations on winning the league's Golden Boot," German sports TV reporter Leoni was the first to send her blessings to the Chinese youngster, then asked her own question, "How do you feel about winning the Golden Boot over Meyer?"
"To be honest, I was very nervous before the game," Huang Hu first praised his opponent, "Meyer is undoubtedly an excellent striker. We have been competing fiercely on the goal-scoring chart throughout the season."
"The more than a month I missed due to injury made me extremely anxious. The German's goal tally quickly surpassed mine, and I needed more time to recover and return."
"Here, I would like to especially thank the head coach and teammates for their full trust and help. So, I quickly regained my form on the field."
"Is your injury almost healed? Will there be any fears or hesitation about making big movements on the field in the future?" Leoni continued to ask.
"Well, how should I put it? I feel extremely healthy. I can run and jump without any problems at all. The specific details of the injury are a bit blurry, so I shouldn't have any lingering shadows."
Finally, the beautiful reporter asked about the Chinese youngster's future plans and whether he would choose to leave Werder Bremen for a bigger platform.
Huang Hu did not directly respond to this question. Instead, he said that he was very happy at the club and that no one could predict the future.
Among the group of reporters, Huang Hu saw familiar Chinese faces and deliberately accepted the interview from his compatriots. "Bundesliga top scorer, awesome!"
"Next, we have the German Cup final. Can you talk about your outlook?"
"We don't even need to talk about it," the Chinese youngster patted his chest, "We will definitely lift that trophy!"
When asked about his position in the World Cup Asian qualifiers and the national team, Huang Hu's expression was mature. He only said that he would do his best to help the team secure a spot in the World Cup and avoided discussing topics like future leadership.
"We have Wang Feng and Dongfang Zhuo, powerful predecessors, and many talented teammates. I believe we will not disappoint the fans' expectations!"
Coincidentally, Alexander Meyer was also surrounded by reporters after the match, hoping to hear some explosive content from him.
But how could this old hand let them have their way? "Yes, Huang is a very talented player. He was able to win the Golden Boot at such a young age. His future prospects are limitless."
"Regrets? Of course, there are, but there is no resentment. My teammates and I fought until the last minute, only to say that we lacked a bit of luck."
"Anyway, next season, I will continue to maintain my desire for victory and goals, even though I'm a year older. But my mentality is still young."
"Don't forget, Wang Feng and I are of the same age. He has set an example for all the veterans, haha."
The Bundesliga matches came to a close, with champions crowned and rankings settled. Bayern Munich lifted the league trophy with 25 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, totaling 79 points, while Werder Bremen finished second with 20 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses, totaling 69 points.
Next, Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayer Leverkusen secured spots in next season's Champions League, while Augsburg and Schalke 04 secured spots in the Europa League.
Freiburg performed well at the beginning of the season but faltered in the middle and was relegated, along with newly-promoted Paderborn, while Hamburg would have to participate in the relegation playoffs.
The club held a small celebration for Huang Hu, and then everyone immediately immersed themselves in the preparations for the final showdown, the German Cup final against Borussia Dortmund!
Although Werder Bremen had beaten Dortmund twice this season, the wounded Yellow and Blacks couldn't be underestimated. With a swift six-game winning streak in the late stages of the league, they quickly escaped the relegation zone, reminiscent of the youthful storm of years past, eventually rising to eighth place in the rankings.
Shaft also didn't hold back in the ultimate showdown, fielding their strongest lineup since the start of the season. Fortunately, there were occasional stumbles and injuries along the way, but now everyone was in top form.
The final would be held at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, a venue familiar to both teams as it was the home ground of Hertha Berlin.
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