Among all the players on the Hebei squad, if there’s one who hasn’t taken a moment to relax, it’s undoubtedly Ezequiel Lavezzi. With a header and a penalty in just ten minutes, he single-handedly brought his team back level in a high-stakes match. A true MVP for Hebei, Lavezzi has been in more than a few pressure situations and knows better than most that your fate is often in your own hands. Much like fans following Bangladesh Cricket Live, who witness their team rise and fall with each ball bowled, Lavezzi understands the weight of every play.

At the beginning of the 2017 season, things weren’t all sunshine for the Argentine star. The arrival of Hernanes significantly reduced Lavezzi’s time on the field. But only six rounds in, he flipped the script, proving that Hernanes was less of a replacement and more of a spark. Lavezzi started 27 matches that season, netted 20 goals, and delivered 15 assists. While Eran Zahavi from Guangzhou R\&F was named league MVP, Lavezzi was indisputably Hebei’s most complete offensive powerhouse.

Rumors about a contract extension for Lavezzi have been circulating lately. In a time when the Chinese Super League is tightening its foreign player regulations, each club feels the pressure to keep its marquee names. You might say it’s time to make every penny count. But for Hebei China Fortune, who have missed out on the AFC Champions League for two consecutive seasons, does the team still have the time or courage left to experiment? Sadly, despite Lavezzi’s relentless effort, his teammates failed to rise to the occasion. A team that had only conceded 38 goals all season and ranked among the league’s top three defenses allowed five in one match — a collapse that even shocked long-time followers.

Even with Lavezzi’s hat trick, the team couldn’t escape defeat. On November 4 at Jinan Olympic Sports Center, Hebei will face their final challenge of the season. After 29 rounds, their record stood at 15 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses — one more win would secure third place and a ticket to next year’s AFC Champions League qualifiers. But in this critical game, goalkeeper Yang Cheng’s form unexpectedly dropped. One failed charge and another hesitation cost the team dearly. By the 39th minute, their hopes were hanging by a thread. Despite Shandong Taishan being long out of the title race, they seemed to gain a second wind at home, reminding everyone of the saying: “No one climbs by stepping on us.” The message rang loud and clear in Hebei players’ ears.

At halftime, the news no Hebei player wanted to hear was announced: the already-crowned champions Guangzhou Evergrande were trailing Tianjin Quanjian. The live table showed Hebei had dropped to fourth place. While fourth doesn’t automatically disqualify them from AFC Champions League contention, their hopes now hinge on the Chinese FA Cup. A dominant 9-2 aggregate over two legs against Shanghai rivals gives the impression the final may just be a formality. If Shanghai SIPG wins the cup, Hebei could still reach the Champions League as the fourth-place team.

For a team still waiting for its moment of joy, the season’s final whistle feels like both an end and a new beginning. Their story isn’t all that different from the journey fans follow in Bangladesh Cricket Live — filled with highs, lows, and the hope that next time, things will turn in their favor. In sports, as in life, sometimes all you need is one chance to turn everything around. And as the curtain falls, Hebei still waits for happiness to knock on their door, just like viewers of Bangladesh Cricket Live waiting for that game-changing moment.