Chapter 271 Lying on the Grass Tactics (Chinese National Football Team Story, Daily Transition)

2017 6 Month 13 Day.

Hang Jepat Stadium, Malacca.

Syria VS China.

The stands on all four sides were filled with Chinese fans, and red flags fluttered in the wind.

Since the home team’s country was in the midst of war, the home stadium was set in Malaysia.

“Syria, in the midst of war, can’t even afford to buy a football, but has become the victim of the Chinese national football team!”

“Syria’s geographical location means it will be the center of the conflict storm. More than 700 million people have been displaced and 400 million have become refugees. They are living in dire straits.”

“Football has united the hearts of the Syrian people again. It is a symbol of faith, spiritual sustenance and national sentiment in the midst of war.”

Away locker room.

Lippi said a lot of things with a serious face and a cold tone.

Translator Zhao conveyed the message at the same time.

There are countless swear words in between.

There are too many positive reports about the famous Italian coach. In fact, when he was coaching a Chinese Super League club a few years ago, he often used foul language to curse people.

Assistant Coach Li blew his bangs, carefully checked the shin guards, and then handed them to Gao Qi.

Followed by.

Lippi called Gao Qi aside again and waved his hand to “expel” translator Zhao who came over.

A kind smile.

Have a gentle attitude.

The famous Italian coach did not regard Gao Qi as Baggio.

Instead, they regarded him as a young Piero or Totti.

The two can communicate in Italian.

“Gao, I must emphasize again, you can kick however you want!”

“Defense?”

“When switching defense, you don’t have to rush to get into position, you just need to pressure the opponent’s passing point and delay their counterattack!”

“If you make one steal in the frontcourt, I will be very satisfied. If you make two steals, I will celebrate like I am scoring a goal. However, if you make more than three steals in the midfield, I will be very sad!”

“Leave the rest to me! I have already made targeted defensive arrangements!”

Gao Qi nodded seriously.

Previously, under Perrin and local coaches, he was positioned as a central midfielder, averaging 2.8 steals per game, but when faced with tough challenges, the Chinese national team as a whole was beaten badly, and it was all thanks to his own frisbee catches that reversed the situation.

Assistant Coach Li felt relieved when he saw this scene: He originally thought that Gao Qi would have irreconcilable conflicts with Lippi like Baggio did back then.

People often say that Lippi hates Baggio because he doesn’t defend.

Actually.

Judging from the average data of that year, Baggio’s number of steals was not lower than that of young Piero?

Hang Jelapat Stadium.

Chinese fans sang in unison.

The red color permeates, tainting the beams of lighting.

“Zhuangdianertai! Zhuangdianertai! Good evening, audience friends!”

“Now we are broadcasting live for you the 2018 World Cup Asian qualifiers.”

“Syria vs. China!”

“Once we win this game, the Chinese national football team will accumulate 19 points and advance to the 2018 World Cup!”

The commentator’s tone was excited.

Coach Zhang was overwhelmed with emotion.

More than ten years of waiting, more than ten years of dreams, will be fulfilled tonight.

Studio.

Barrage flying.
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[After watching football for decades, every time it comes to this time, the Chinese national football team always fails. ]
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[Syria has the ability to break through the Chinese team’s goal and score more than one goal! ]
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[I think we can qualify with 16 points, but let’s make it happen in this game! Otherwise, we have to count the points at the end.]
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[Gao Qi, please take us to the World Cup in Russia. ]
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[The veteran said Lippi could solve the national football team’s defensive problems, but I didn’t expect Lippi to give Gao Qi more freedom, just like Piero back then, haha. ]
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[I just don’t understand, how could Syria become a strong rival for the Chinese national football team? The logistics conditions, treatment, and medical team are not on the same level. ]
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[It’s no wonder that the fans have high expectations for the national football team. Gao Qi is like a cheat code for passing the level. Can’t they win beautifully even if they cheat? ]
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[Don’t worry, this game is very stable. Lippi said before the game that the tactics have been polished. The combination of a world-famous coach and a world-famous superstar will not fail! ]

Player tunnel.

Gao Qi didn’t know the players in the Syrian team.

Although they had fought before, there was not much communication.

One is born, the second is cooked.

The expressions of the Syrian young players at this moment are like lively little girls about to bloom.

I took the initiative to greet him enthusiastically, speaking in broken English: “Gao, you are my idol.”

“I’ve loved watching your games since I was a kid.”

“It starts in Rome.”

“Asian pride!”

“We hid in the air-raid shelter that year and watched you play in the Champions League final.”

Since childhood?

think carefully.

Gao Qi has been in the industry for many years, and Syria has many young players.

The referee team led the players from both teams out of the line.

The stands on all sides were suddenly boiling with excitement.

“Gao Qi!!!”

“Gao Qi!”

Countless fans excitedly shouted the name of the Chinese star.

Pre-match ceremony.

Gao Qi had a serious expression on his face. He and his teammates raised the five-star red flag and sang the national anthem.

One of the reasons why he rejected the naturalization invitations from Italy and Germany was that as a Chinese, he did not want to sing the national anthems of other countries and he had a deep resistance to it.

Accompanied by the referee’s whistle.

The game officially begins.

The Chinese momentum at Hang Jebat Stadium reached its climax.

The Syrian players were not nervous. They had already been tempered by the artillery fire both physically and psychologically.

“The following introduces you to the starting lineups of both sides.”

“Syria’s formation is 4-4-2!”

“Goalkeeper: Alema.”

“Defenders: Saleh, Midani, Jeniat, Ajan.”

“Midfield: Mawas, Yusuf, Mohammed, Jafar.”

“Forwards: Khatib, Khalid.”

“The star player Saleh was assigned to the full-back position.”

Coach Zhang really doesn’t want to explain too much about the opponent’s lineup deployment.

In the past, there was no need to conduct detailed research when playing against an opponent of Syria’s level.

“The formation deployed by China is 4-4-2!”

“Goalkeeper: Zeng Cheng.”

“Defenders: Wang Shenchao, Feng Xiaoting, Deng Hanwen, Zhang Linpeng.”

“Midfielders: Wu Xi, Hao Junmin, Huang Bowen, Yu Hanchao.”

“Forwards: Gao Qi, Gao Lin.”

“We can see the changes in Lippi’s starting lineup in this game. He dares to use technical players and does not pursue power players.”

“The combination on the front line is one tall and one fast.”

“Gao Qi, high and fast!”

Syria possession.

The ball is not passed quickly.

The game was interrupted shortly after it started.

“what happened?”

“Did the referee stop the game?”

“Oh! The Syrian goalkeeper looks painful? There was no physical contact. What happened?”

Alema sat on the grass with a “painful” expression.

Take off shoes, socks, shin guards, and gloves.

Then, he lay down on the grass.

The Syrian team’s ultimate secret: lying on the grass tactic!

Courtside.

Syria’s head coach Hakim also pretended to be “anxious” and urged the team doctor.

This is part of the tactics.

Delaying time is also a form of defense.

Hakim is a very proud and conceited person, but now facing the combination of Lippi and Gao Qi, he decisively used the grass-lying tactic in advance.

The other side.

Lippi used foul language and denounced his opponent’s shamelessness.

Zhao the translator conveyed the message at the same time, removed the foul language, and then complained to the fourth official with gestures of his hands.

(End of this chapter)