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The rebellious Gao Bo quickly composed himself.

As Scolari emerged from the tunnel, Gao Bo took the initiative to approach him, extending his right hand in respect for the veteran Brazilian coach, who had once led a team to World Cup glory.

Unexpectedly, Scolari snorted coldly, ignored Gao Bo's outstretched hand, and walked straight past him.

Gao Bo awkwardly withdrew his hand and touched his nose.

It seemed his pre-match remarks had indeed offended the old Brazilian coach...

However, Gao Bo didn't dwell on the snub. On the football field, the best way to retaliate against humiliation is to defeat your opponent!

He was determined to show Scolari that his methods were outdated and prove that modern tactics could outshine rigid philosophies.

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In the commentary box, Letkinson chuckled mischievously.

"Haha! Scolari ignored Gao Bo!"

"It seems the pre-match comments really got under the Brazilian coach's skin. Luton needs to tread carefully today; Chelsea's lineup looks strong," he added.

"I wouldn't say it's their strongest lineup," Redknapp Jr. chimed in. "Drogba is still on the bench. What's your take on Drogba's future at Chelsea, Jamie?"

"It's hard to say," Redknapp replied. "Scolari's position isn't exactly stable. Drogba might still be waiting to see how things play out."

As the commentators analyzed the situation, the players had already taken their positions on the pitch.

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In the broadcast room back home, commentator He Hongfa noted Scolari's snub.

"It was a wise decision to broadcast this game live. Although it's past midnight, the viewership is much higher than expected!"

He explained the tension between Gao Bo and Scolari, recounting how Gao Bo had criticized Scolari's tactics and Chelsea's transformation in the media, which clearly irked the Brazilian coach.

"Now, let's take a look at the starting lineups.

"Chelsea's lineup features Cech in goal, a backline of Bosingwa, Ivanovic, Alex, and Ashley Cole. In midfield, Deco partners Mikel and Lampard, with Malouda on the left, Joe Cole on the right, and Anelka up front.

"As for Luton, Coach Gao Bo has fielded his best league lineup: goalkeeper Claude Rondo; defenders Mitchell Piran, George Parker, Dutch youngster Jeffrey, and Solo Davis; midfielders Kevin Keane (captain), Lewis Emanuel, Kante, and Drinkwater; and forwards Jamie Vardy and Charlie Austin.

"If I'm not mistaken, Gao Bo is the only Chinese coach to have appeared in European football. Let's hope he performs well and gets a bit of luck tonight," He Hongfa concluded, speaking directly to a camera.

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The match began, and as expected, Luton immediately fell back into a defensive posture, with almost everyone behind the ball.

"In the opening minutes, Luton has opted to defend deep," Letkinson observed.

"It's a sensible approach," Redknapp Jr. agreed. "The strength gap between the two teams is significant. If Luton doesn't prioritize defense, Chelsea will break through easily."

Scolari sat on the bench with a sneer. He had anticipated Gao Bo might try some clever tricks or unconventional tactics, but what he saw was merely defensive counterattacking—hardly groundbreaking.

Defend first? Scolari thought with disdain. Let's see how long you can hold out.

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In the VIP box, Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich watched the game with a stoic expression. Although he hadn't initially planned to attend, Gao Bo's pre-match comments had riled him up. He wanted to see if the Chinese coach's bold claims held any merit.

Meanwhile, in the away fan section, Luton's owner David Morton sat among the supporters, blending in with his bright orange Luton shirt. The fans treated the game as a celebration. Despite being vastly outnumbered and their cheers drowned out by Chelsea fans, they sang and cheered enthusiastically.

For many of them, just playing at Stamford Bridge was a dream come true. Winning seemed like an impossibility, and few dared to hope for such an outcome.

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Chelsea dominated possession, frequently funneling the ball through Deco to orchestrate attacks. The Portuguese playmaker had the most touches on the ball, even more than Lampard.

However, Luton's defense proved to be more resilient than expected, frustrating Chelsea's players.

Deco glanced at Gao Bo, who stood composed on the sidelines.

So, this guy knows a thing or two after all, Deco thought begrudgingly. But tactics alone can't bridge the gap in strength.

Fueled by frustration, Deco vowed to prove his worth.

Let's see how you handle this, Chinese coach.

Receiving the ball again, Deco looked up and began organizing Chelsea's next attack.