Walker saw Donn stand up and walk towards him. He knew it was time for him to work, so he took the roster from Donn's hand, walked among the players, and explained the roster and some do's and don'ts. For the penalty final, Donn and the entire coaching staff were well prepared, having pored over footage of the penalties taken by everyone in the Middlesbrough squad – if he had played in the game – and they had studied the habits of Middlesbrough's main goalkeeper, Australian Schwartz, to save the spot-kick, which he had told his players in training and which he had only repeated to remind them to pay attention.

Don En had already walked back to the coach's seat to find water to drink, and he must have been very tired after shouting so many words in his throat. Speaking of which, Tony is now much hoarser than when they first worked together, on the sidelines, in the dressing room, on the training ground...... and other occasions for the sake of constant roaring.

Walker can clearly feel the excitement of the players when explaining the precautions to these players, who are just as hungry for championship trophies and glory as the manager. Because they're Tony. Down's tuned players.

His job went well and then the players were called on by the referee and the penalty shoot-out was about to begin. Walker did not feel even the slightest "nervousness" from these people, on the contrary, only extremely strong self-confidence. He looked at Donn, who was still gulping water, and said with a smile, "Tony, we can win!" ”

※※※ Wood, who is not good at shooting, was ranked last on the list, eleventh, goalkeeper Darren. Ward was even one place ahead of him. He wanted to stand outside the crowd and watch the penalty shoot-out, which seemed to have nothing to do with him, but Wes. Mogan pulled him in, and two hands from different subjects grabbed his shoulders - all around the shoulders of their teammates, standing side by side. In this way, they convey trust and courage to each other, proving that they are an invincible team.

Wood was in the middle of the human wall, a little overwhelmed at first. But he soon felt that it was awkward for him to hang his hands in such an environment, so he simply followed the example of others, holding his hands on the shoulders of his teammates on the left and right. Then look at the team's first penalty player, Chris. Commons stepped forward.

The 75,000-seat Millennium Stadium in Cardiff fell silent, and everyone stared nervously at the square inch in front of the South Stand.

Chris. Commons was one of the team's two best players in penalty practice, the other being Gypsy Freddy. Eastwood. So Don arranged for him and Eastwood to go one after the other, one after the other. Chris. Commons takes the first penalty, Freddy. Eastwood played fifth.

In addition to excellent penalty skills, the penalty shooters in these two positions must also have the same excellent psychological quality. Don has entrusted Cummons, who only joined the team in the winter transfer window, to show his unquestioning attitude.

Cammons carefully placed the ball on the penalty spot and then exited the penalty area, his eyes fixed on Middlesbrough goalkeeper Schwartz, who was not afraid to look at the goalkeeper because those little tricks were all ineffective for him at the moment!

He never regretted coming to Forest, and he didn't want to be a guest on this team, he wanted to write his name on Forest's honour roll and become a star of Forest. This is the perfect stage!

"The first player from Nottingham Forest to come up and take the penalty was Chris. Cummons, who just moved from Stoke City. The deal cost Tony. Coach Donn's £300,000 is now the time for everyone to see if the £300,000 is worth it. ”

"Toot!"

"Long distance...... A powerful run-up! Shot! The ball is in! Chris. Commons! He withstood the pressure of the first penalty and deceived Schwartz! A powerful volley from the middle! ”

There was a huge cheer from the stands where the Forest fans gathered, and Donn, who was on the field, did not jump up as excitedly as the people around him, but also clenched his fists and waved them hard.

Forest got off to a good start and the pressure is now on Middlesbrough. McClaren named Mendieta, the team's best penalty-taker, the team's first penalty-taker, so it seems that McClaren may have been ready to take a penalty against Forest when he was replaced.

Mendette has a lot of experience, and such a penalty is difficult for him, and he can score it with ease. This time it was the Middlesbrough people's turn to cheer. After a penalty shoot-out, they drew 1-1 with Forest.

Next, there were no mistakes from the players on both sides, and cheers rang out over the south and north stands. After four rounds of penalty kicks, the score of the two sides was 4:4.

For this penalty shoot-out, Donn was well prepared, and now it seems that Middlesbrough is not a soft persimmon to be pinched casually.

Forest's fifth appearance was Freddy. Eastwood, if he can't get in, then the pressure will be all on goalkeeper Darren. Ward's head would be dangerous for the Forest. He had to score that penalty so that the pressure could be transferred to the opposition, not his team-mates.

"Freddie. Eastwood ...... Three months ago he was just an amateur selling used cars, but now he stands in front of the penalty spot at the Millennium Stadium, ready to take what is a crucial penalty. ”

Martin. Taylor said what was on Eastwood's mind at the moment. Three months ago he didn't know if he would be able to play professional football again, but now he has not only been offered a professional contract from Nottingham Forest, but he has also been on the pitch in the Carabao Cup final as a key player to take the crucial penalty.

He thought about the future that Coach Don had promised him. Ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final, he said he would win that game as proof that he wasn't lying. They won the game and made it all the way to the final.

It sounds like a story, but it really happened. From that game onwards, Eastwood no longer doubted the manager's words and he always seemed to have a mysterious power to really see the future.

He said, "We can win!" Sure to win! ”

So...... We can really win, we can win!

Don didn't know what Eastwood was thinking right now, he stared at the gypsy's back, his fists clenched. The body even trembled slightly involuntarily. It was a critical moment, and his heart was beating faster and faster...... Damn it! Why hasn't the referee blown the whistle?!

Just as Donn was complaining, the referee finally blew the whistle to allow the penalty, and Eastwood, who was standing in front of the ball, ran in two steps, and then volleyed with his legs!

Schwartz was right, but Eastwood's shot was even more tricky than he had imagined! The football stuck to the turf, grazed the goalpost and rolled into the net!

"Beautiful! Corner! Freddy. Eastwood! He scored the crucial goal! "Andy. Gray shouted, louder than he was the Forest fans at Millennium Stadium. It was an emotional goal, and Eastwood knew it, as he leaned back and roared with his head held high, prompting the Forest fans in the stands to follow suit, all screaming at the same time. That momentum...... Enough to make any opponent scared!

Unlike the excited players and fans, Donn was very, very nervous even before the ball went in. But when Eastwood actually kicked the ball in, he still just swung his fists hard, and there was no more exaggerated performance. Because he knows that there is one more person in Middlesbrough...... The game is not over yet, if the opponent also scores, the penalty shootout will continue, but the rule becomes a one-goal winner, which is more cruel and has greater psychological pressure on the players on both sides.

In his favour now, Eastwood withstood the pressure from the fifth penalty player and kicked the ball into the opposition's goal. Now the pressure is on Middlesbrough to be the last player to make his appearance, Massimo. Macaroni.

Italian...... They've never been good at penalty kicks...... Forest fans made loud noises in the hope of putting more pressure on Macaroni. But will they be able to do so?

This is the moment of truth...... This is the moment when fate is truly decided, although the key to the decision is not in Donn's own hands. So...... That's when he's most nervous. He felt as if time had stood still, all sounds were gone, only the heartbeat, only the sound of the heartbeat reminded him that he was still alive, not in some void. And the sound of his heart beating was getting faster and faster, almost in unison, making him unable to withstand the tremendous pressure from his left ribcage.

He can't even complain about the other party's delay in kicking, because he is afraid that if he opens his mouth, it will explode because of the pressure!

Will this be my first title? Could this be the beginning of a road full of glory and trophies? This...... Will it be my own fate?

Suddenly, a crisp whistle sounded, and in his ears, it seemed like a heavenly sound. He then saw Macaroni sprint quickly and then hit the ball with a powerful volley...... Hit the ball into the sky!! Over the beam!! Straight-fly-look-platform!!

The stadium, which seemed to be quiet just now, was like a powder keg that had been detonated, and a huge cheer broke out in an instant, overwhelmingly attacking Donn.

"Boom-"

"Macaroni shoots this penalty! Nottingham Forest from the First Division won the title! They are the winners of the English League Cup in 03-04!! Fourteen years later, the Red Forest is back in the way they were best at it! Welcome back, Nottingham Forest! Congratulations, League Cup winners!! ”

(To be continued)