Chapter XXII: The Victory over the International
"Wu, your jersey. Pen, Fun, Pavilion www.biquge.info" The team leader handed the team uniform to Wu Qi.
Wu Qi couldn't hide the joy in his heart, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. He spread out his jersey and carefully studied every piece of color, every stripe on the jersey. Finally, keep your eyes on the team crest.
If it weren't for the union of Paulista and Athletic Palmeiras, the team that struggled in the 30s of the last century could have disappeared into history.
The São Paulo emblem means a lot to Wu Qi, and he gives Wu Qi a strong sense of belonging.
"It's still 442 today. Pay attention, Wu Qi, your position is on the left side. There will be two waists at the back to support you and what you need to do is create chances for the strikers. Of course, you can shoot if you have a better chance. "Mario is laying out the tactics.
Wu Qi listened carefully.
"Let's not take the initiative for the first 30 minutes, everyone look at my gestures, understand?" Mario said to make sure everyone understood the tactical thinking.
This is the first time Wu Qi has played a game on behalf of the club's first team, and it is also the first time he has listened to the coach's on-site layout of techniques and tactics. Mario is a very cautious old man, and he explains the main points to everyone in every position.
"Alright, boys!" Mario encouraged.
It's game on!
Although there were not many spectators in the game of the junior team, Wu Qi became even more nervous after stepping onto the court.
Wu Qi tried his best to adjust his breathing, maintaining his full concentration and observing the movement of the whole game. After a few touches of the ball, Wu Qi's condition became much better.
The players on the international team are on the strong side, and everyone doesn't look like a teenager of fourteen or fifteen.
"These people didn't lie about their age, did they?" Wu Qi muttered.
"Wu !!" At this moment, the back of the side gave the ball to Wu Qi.
Wu Qi held the ball with his back.
The other party stuck to Wu Qi, extremely aggressive, and Wu Qi didn't have any chance.
At this point, Sintani retreated. Wu Qiyu swept it and dialed it horizontally to Sintani.
Sintani didn't stop the ball, and went straight to a ping-pong match and shoved the ball forward a few steps.
Wu Qi had already understood, shook off the defenders, and received the ball.
At this time, Wu Qi finally didn't have to turn his back to the goal, and was temporarily undefended in front of him. However, the opponents on the side all gathered and prepared to press.
"There's no chance of that. If I dribble the ball, I can't stand up to two or three people, but I still have to cooperate with my teammates. Wu Qi chose to pass the ball back, and he was still cruising in front.
It has to be said that the overall strength of the international team is very balanced. Although it is a junior team, every player in the team is very solid. Therefore, when fighting against such an opponent, attacking without purpose is futile and will consume one's physical strength.
Wu Qi also kept in mind the coach's arrangement and patiently did the work of threading the needle in the first half.
However, gradually, Wu Qi discovered a problem with the other party. The international team played solidly, but lacked creativity. They couldn't keep the ball for long, but after conceding the ball, they did whatever it took to get around and regain control of the ball. The two teams just spent like this, and the scene was a little dull.
Mario had already observed this detail on the sidelines. He gestured to the players in a six-hand gesture and motioned for them to execute the tactic.
In fact, Mario had already figured out a countermeasure before the game. In the face of an opponent like the international team, infiltrating from the middle is tantamount to attacking the fortification. Therefore, the attack on the flanks should be strengthened.
McCaw and Rodriguez, the two bitter masters who once embarrassed Wu Qi during training, are now the team's main breakthrough points. As soon as they received the coach's instructions, they let go of their hands and feet.
Soon, Sao Paulo intercepted the ball in the second half, and the ball passed to Wu Qi's feet.
Wu Qi changed the norm and accelerated the breakthrough.
Due to the blockage of the attack in the frontcourt, the players of the international team hurriedly retreated and maintained their formation.
Wu Qi dribbled the ball and quickly pushed it across the half. He saw that both wings were waving in unison.
However, Wu Qi felt that McCaw on the right side had more space. Wu Qi raised his right foot and made a long pass.
The ball goes over the opposing defence. McCaw plugged in well and successfully offloaded the ball. By this point, McCaw had completely crossed the defence, and he observed the situation in front of goal and opted for a cross.
Sintani grabbed the spot, but the ball was confiscated by the goalkeeper because it was too high.
With just one attack, Sao Paulo almost scored.
In the ensuing game, the Sao Paulo team gradually mastered the rhythm.
Sintany, McCaw, Rodriguez and Wu Qi disrupted the opposition defense in the front court. In the first half, he also forced the ferocious international team, and at this time there was a problem with his physical strength.
Wu Qi once again got the response of his teammates and pushed forward with the ball. He kept watching everyone's movements.
"They're all guarding McCaw and Rodriguez, so ......"
Wu Qi drove the ball straight away, and the ball flew over the central defender.
Just as the centre-back turned, Sintani made a detour behind the defender.
However, the ball was too high and floating, and the Sintani ball was not well received, and the opposing defenders quickly surrounded it.
"Sintani, hurry up and !!"
At this time, Wu enabled the speed of nearly 100 meters of sprint and stepped forward at high speed.
Sintani didn't look up, just gently shoved the ball out of the defender's crotch.
Wu Qi led the ball almost at the same time as Sintani's pass.
Since everyone didn't pay attention to Wu Qi, Wu Qi's sudden start made him instantly form a single knife.
Look at the position of the goalkeeper and push the far corner!
The game was coming to an end, and Wu Qi's goal made the whole team excited.
Sintani was the first to run forward to congratulate Wu Qi on his goal!
"Damn, I scored in the first game!" I didn't do it!" Sintani slapped Wu Qi on the shoulder.
With Wu Qi's goal, the São Paulo Junior Team successfully entered the semi-finals.
"Well done!" Mario said to Wu Qi with a smile.
At dinner time, everyone was eating, only Wu Qi was still calling in the phone booth.
"Dad, Dad, can you hear me? I scored today, it was a first-team game. What about Mom and the old man? Tell them ......."