On Monday, October 26, Willard spent another 3 skill points to increase "Inverse Foot" from 76 to 77, leaving 275 skill points in the balance.
On November 1, in the 29th round of the A-League, which was the penultimate round, Atletico Hurricanes challenged Quilmes away from home.
Quilmes has now locked in the qualification for the South American Football Confederation Cup and will not fall out of the South American Football Confederation Cup qualification area. The Copa Libertadores is still a theoretical possibility, but the possibility is very low. Therefore, Quilmes is actually in a state of having no desires or desires.
The two teams, who had no desires and desires, both used a group of substitutes to compete with each other, and finally scored a 1-2 score. As the double champions of the league and Copa Libertadores, Atlético Huracán was superior and won the away game.
In this game, Mario Binko gave Velarde more than ten minutes as a substitute in the second half. It was only after Velarde came on that the Hurricanes suddenly made a long pass from the backcourt and accurately passed the ball to the forward. The teammates on the field launched an attack and finally won the game.
Velarde failed to score goals or assists, but with more than ten minutes of substitute playing time, he was able to enjoy the experience rewards of the team's victory. Unfortunately, the current experience in the A-League is too low for Velarde, and it is a drop in the bucket.
At present, he has 700 million upgrade experience from level 42 to level 43, which is still 400 million short of it. Only by playing in the five major European leagues and European competitions next year will it be possible to upgrade.
On Monday, November 2, Willard spent another 3 skill points to increase "Inverse Foot" from 77 to 78, leaving a balance of 272 skill points.
On November 5, in the Argentine Cup final, Boca Juniors defeated Rosario Central 2-0 and won the championship.
Rosario Central reached the finals for two consecutive years, but lost to Hurricanes last season and Boca Juniors this season. It was unlucky enough to never win the championship.
On November 6, the day after the Argentina Cup final, FIFA announced the top ten candidates for the 2015 Puskas Award (Best Goal of the Year).
In the first leg of the South American Copa Libertadores 1/8 finals, Villarde defeated Sao Paulo in an away game. His ultra-long-distance goal that exceeded 80 meters and passed four people was selected into the top ten candidates and became Villa again. Germany is a bargaining chip to gain fame, reputation, and improve transfer conditions at once.
And everyone believes that this ball has a high probability of entering the final top three candidates and getting tickets to participate in the FIFA year-end awards ceremony, where the final Puskas Award winner will be announced on the spot. No matter what, the top three should be safe. As for whether he is the final winner, it depends a bit on luck.
After all, Messi's super long-distance lob in the Copa America, coupled with Messi's reputation, is not uncompetitive. Because the Puskas Award is largely determined by fans' votes, Messi's reputation will take a lot of advantage.
It doesn't matter to Velarde, Messi is his idol, it doesn't matter whether Messi wins the award or he wins the award. Anyway, he is still young and has a lot of tricks up his sleeve. Whether it is the Puskas Award or the Ballon d'Or, he will definitely be in demand in the future.
But which club you go to, where it is easier to win, win championships, win Ballon d'Ors, get higher salary and experience, and be easily promoted, you have to think carefully about it.
On Sunday, November 8, the Hurricanes’ final league game of the year, Thomas Duke Stadium was packed. Countless Hurricanes fans came from all directions, filling the home stands to the brim. There were countless people wandering outside the stadium, trying to buy tickets to enter the game, but even the scalpers had no tickets and were unable to do so.
Not only because this is the club's last game of the year, but it is also likely to be Willard's farewell game. Although it has not yet been decided, everyone knows that Willard will definitely transfer to Europe next year. Today's game is Willard's last game with the Hurricanes Athletics at Duke Thomas Stadium.
Countless Velarde fans carried banners, slogans, and spray-painted images to support Velarde outside and inside the stadium. Some fans had sad expressions and shouted slogans hoping that Velarde would stay. However, Not much support.
Anyone who is sensible knows that the center of world football is now in Europe. If you really like Velard, you should let him go to Europe, conquer Europe, and win the Ballon d'Or, instead of keeping him in Argentina and Atletico Huracán.
Mario Binco was also considerate. In this game, Velard finally did not sit on the bench anymore, but started him and put on the captain's armband.
When Velarde led his teammates on the field, tens of thousands of Hurricanes fans at the scene gave out deafening applause and cheers. Many people kept shouting Velarde's name, which made Velarde a little tearful and moved.
Although he is a time traveler and has not experienced the growth experience of his original host here, from last year to this year, he has experienced the promotion and championship of the Hurricanes Athletic Team, the miracle of the newly promoted team winning the championship, the most glorious double championship achievement in history, etc., and everything is devoted here. I learned about his feelings and got to know many people, including many familiar fans and fans in the stands.
After the game started, Belgrano played tough as they needed to compete for qualification for the Copa Libertadores next season.
As for the Hurricanes Athletics, although Velard started the game, many of his other teammates were substitutes, so they did nothing offensively. Fortunately, with the presence of Velarde, the Hurricanes didn't have much of a defensive problem. It was difficult for Belgrano to break through the Hurricanes' defense and get a shooting opportunity.
Knowing that Willard will most likely end his career with the Hurricanes after this game, his teammates are also very considerate and basically give the ball to Willard when he goes forward to attack.
Although Belgrano strictly defended Velarde, Velarde's skills were so good that his back foot was now 77. Sometimes he unexpectedly dribbled the ball with his left foot, making it difficult for the opponent to guard him.
Finally, when the time came to the 36th minute of the first half, Velarde passed the interceptions of three players along the Belgrano road through his breakthrough with the ball and cooperation with his teammates, and dribbled the ball to kill. When he reached the edge of the opponent's penalty area, he spiked the ball to avoid the opponent's central defender, then suddenly kicked the ball to the lower right corner of the goal.
Although he was not fully prepared, Velarde's strong physique and shooting speed were still not low. After avoiding the tackle of the defensive player in the penalty area, he also avoided the goalkeeper's save and flew into the right corner against the post. Down the blind spot.
"Goooooooooooooooooooooooal..."
"The ball went in!!!"
"Alan Willard!"
"Willard opened the scoring for Hurricanes Athletics, taking a 1-0 lead."
"In what was likely to be Willard's farewell game, Willard scored in the 36th minute of the first half."
"With this goal, this farewell match is perfect."
"Willard left a great memory for Hurricanes fans."
"Even if he moves to Europe next year, the fans will definitely remember his last home game and his last goal today."
As the commentators said, Velarde's goal ignited the enthusiasm of Thomas Duke Stadium. Tens of thousands of Hurricanes fans all stood up, applauded, and chanted Velarde along with the stadium announcer. name, pay homage to him, and send him my most sincere blessings.
After scoring the goal, Velarde did not rush to celebrate. Instead, he walked to the sidelines and kept bowing to the fans in the stands to express his gratitude for the fans' love and support. The atmosphere was very warm and touching.
Neither side scored again in the remainder of the first half.
After a 15-minute intermission, in the 58th minute of the second half, Eduardo Dominguez grabbed the first point from a corner kick and succeeded in the goal, expanding the score to 2-0. The victory was sealed.
Even though they have won the league and Copa Libertadores double, winning or losing this game doesn't matter. But everyone is still very happy to end with a victory in the last game of the season. Therefore, after Eduardo Domingos scored to seal the victory, the fans still clapped and cheered very happily.
Before the end of the game, in the 88th minute, the fourth official raised the electronic substitution sign, and No. 8 Lucas Villaruel came on as a substitute, replacing No. 4 Alan Velarde.
As Willard walked off the field while applauding the surrounding stands, thunderous applause erupted from the stands. Many fans shouted Velarde's name, with deep emotion and reluctance in their voices.
After hugging Lucas Villaruel and completing the substitution, Velarde, who was standing on the sideline, suddenly turned around, leaned down, and kissed the turf on the court.
This scene immediately made many Hurricanes fans at the scene and in front of the TV burst into tears. People who didn't cry at first also burst into tears.
"Villade was replaced by Mario Binco."
"Obviously, it was a separate exit for him, and Willard got a huge ovation from the front of the field when he came off."
"Although he only played in the first team of Hurricanes for a short time, he brought many championships and glory to Hurricanes, even the most glorious era in the history of Hurricanes."
"When the substitution was completed, Villard leaned down and kissed the turf on the court to express his reluctance to leave Thomas Duke Stadium."
"This scene touched countless Hurricanes fans, and many of them shed tears."
"Although Velarde will definitely move to Europe next year and play football in Europe. But there is no doubt that this place will always be Velarde's home. Just like River Plate is to Maradona and Newell's Old Boys is to May. Same as the West."
"Let us wish Velarde good luck and hope that he will make a name for himself in Europe. As Velarde's home team, Hurricanes will also gain more attention."
After kissing the turf, Velarde, Mario Binco, Andres Yalin and all other coaches, team doctors, staff, substitute teammates, etc. all hugged and shook hands one by one.
Everyone sent their blessings to Willard.
Everyone knows that Willard's move to Europe next year is a foregone conclusion. As soon as today's game ends, they will part ways with Willard.
After Velarde came off the field, Belgrano got lucky and tied the score to 1-2 with an own goal that bounced off Hurricanes defender Nervo. However, it did not affect the final victory of Hurricane Athletics.
In the end, Hurricane Athletic defeated Belgrano 2-1 at home and won the last game of the season, which was also the victory of Velarde's farewell game.
After the game, Villard returned to the field, interacted with the fans for a long time and thanked them. He also went to the first row of the stands to sign autographs and take photos for many fans, thanking everyone for their long-term support.
It wasn't until more than an hour after the game ended that Willard returned to the locker room to wash up and change clothes under everyone's reluctant eyes.
In the locker room, I said goodbye to my teammates one by one.
Although his next club has not yet been decided, Willard's direction to Europe will not change. After today, many people may not meet again.
Goodbye, Argentina! Goodbye, Hurricane Athletics! Goodbye, Thomas Duke Stadium!
