After 9 hours and 5,000 kilometers of flight, the plane finally landed in Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan.

Coming to the airport to meet the plane was the deputy president and secretary general of the Turkmenistan Football Federation, who looked very young, only about twenty-eight or nineteen years old. Compared with Wang Junsheng and others, his chubby face exudes a little childishness, almost 1.85 meters tall, with curly brown hair.

"Haizi, look, he's just as natural as you!" Zhang Xiaorui complained behind him, and subconsciously reached out to brush Sun Jihai's hair.

Sun Jihai tilted his head and dodged it, then stomped back with his right foot and stepped on Zhang Xiaorui's instep. Zhang Xiaorui's black face suddenly turned red, and he wanted to scream but didn't dare to scream.

"What is he talking about?" After listening to a series of local words from the other party, Wang Junsheng asked Xie Qiang, the translator on the side.

"He was asking us if we had brought the advertisements from the capital. A number of Chinese companies have signed contracts with Turkey to advertise during the competition, and he is asking if the advertising cloth is complete. ”

"Oh, then you'll be in charge of that." Wang Junsheng nodded, this kind of private contract of a private company, their Football Association does not pay attention to it.

Later, when a large number of Chinese words and advertisements appeared on Turkmenistan's television broadcasts, Wang Junsheng couldn't help but sigh at the global vision of Chinese companies.

"I've heard that China is making rapid progress, and the fact that you can advertise in Turkmenistan has proven that, at least you haven't done it in the past. In the away game, I will personally lead the team to the capital of China to see how your country works miracles. ”

After listening to the translation, Wang Junsheng clasped the secretary-general's hand and said sincerely: "China welcomes you!" If you can come, we will definitely welcome you. By the way, can your father come? ”

The secretary-general's father is the Deputy Prime Minister of Turkmenistan and the president of the Football Association.

The other party shook his head, "Football is represented by me, but my father will pay a state visit to China soon." ”

Hearing this, Wang Junsheng also nodded, and did not ask any more questions.

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After the Chinese team settled in the Platinum Hotel, heavy rain began to fall in Turkmenistan.

He leaned on the windowsill and looked at the rain outside, and there was some complaint in his voice: "What the hell is this place?" It's hot and full of mosquitoes! It was quite dry when I came, but now it's raining again! If you want to go out and play football, you don't even have a decent field! ”

The small body of the discussion was like a "resentful woman" in front of the window, and when the window was opened, the rain from outside blew in. Another gust of wind blew, and Sun Jihai couldn't hold back anymore in the corner of the room, and sneezed a lot.

Ou Chuliang stood up and came to the window, pulled the discussion aside, and then closed the window, "You can't open the window when it's boring here!" It's no joke to catch a cold! ”

The discussion was actually blown by the wind and rain very badly, but when he saw Sun Jihai shrunk into a ball in the corner, he couldn't help but be proud of his method of "hurting the enemy by 800 and harming himself by 1,000".

Even if it rains, not only the players are annoyed, but the leaders are also annoyed.

"Rest assured, leaders! We were prepared before we set off. I assure the leaders that not a single non-combat attrition will appear before the game! ”

Yin Yuhua is from Sichuan and is the team doctor of the national team.

Hearing his assurance, Wang Junsheng was a little relieved.

After the rain stopped, Wang Junsheng asked for a car and went to see the venue with Chen Chengda.

When the tattered stadium came into view, Wang Junsheng really felt that the AFC should fulfill an acceptance procedure for hosting the World Cup qualifiers, otherwise the impact on the play of skills and tactics would be too great!

While the leaders were dissatisfied with the venue, they also began to believe that the Chinese team would definitely be able to defeat the opponent.

The officials accompanying the organizing committee also knew that the venue did not meet FIFA's requirements, "Please rest assured, we will definitely repair the venue before the game!" They said earnestly.

"In the competition between us, we must not only win the championship, but also care for and love the athletes on both sides, and not let them get hurt!" Wang Junsheng looked serious.

"Please put more soil on the floor and press it as flat as possible, especially in potholes." Chen Chengda also demanded.

After the earthwork personnel agreed, Wang Junsheng and Chen Chengda chatted.

"If this is in the capital, I'm afraid a campus football field is better than this! Our players have been professional for three years, and we haven't played on such a field for many years, so I don't know if we can still do it! ”

"So make it clear to the athletes and be prepared for all kinds of difficulties!" Chen Chengda said. "Especially young athletes, they are too young to suffer like this..."

"Hahahahaha!" Without waiting for Chen Chengda to finish speaking, Wang Junsheng took the lead in laughing.

Seeing Chen Chengda's puzzled face, Wang Junsheng explained, "Old Chen, you just said the opposite!" It is precisely some veteran players who should pay more attention and be psychologically prepared! ”

"They're so comfortable in A-League play, almost everywhere they go is green, fake turf. But what about the children of Jianlibao on the team? ”

"When they first arrived in Brazil, they even opened up the football field with their own spades, and in the past few years, except for friendly matches with big teams, they have basically played on the red soil without grass. Compared to adapting to a worse venue environment, these young people are much better than those old fritters! ”

Hearing this, Chen Chengda also suddenly realized that Jianlibao's poverty and simplicity in Brazil had been satirized by the media for a period of time. But now that I think about it, these experiences are a valuable asset for this group of young people, and with such experiences, I think they will cherish life for the better.

"But don't take it lightly." On the return car, Wang Junsheng said solemnly, "The conditions are equal for the players on both sides, and the opponent is also facing such a venue." Therefore, we can't take this objective condition as a reason for failure, and being able to stay stunned on such a venue is the most important thing! ”

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That night, at the pre-match preparation meeting, Qi Zhuosheng presided over the meeting on behalf of the Chinese and foreign coaching staff and the leaders of the Football Association.

"Tomorrow afternoon, we're going to have an official game."

"We have been preparing for this competition for three years."

"In this regard, what kind of mentality should everyone use to participate in tomorrow's and future competitions? I think it's eight words: self-confidence, openness, calmness, unity! ”

After a brief explanation of eight words, Qi Zhuosheng won the applause of everyone who was doing it.

"Depending on the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, we should maintain a good overall formation during the game and highlight the defensive system in the transition between attack and defence. Watch out for looting, protecting, and moving. Focusing on the side attack, combined with the penetration of the middle, the opponent's defense line will be broken through in one fell swoop! And pay attention to the basic essentials of attack and defense of free kicks and corner kicks, and I believe that for the attack and defense of set-pieces, the main players here will not disappoint everyone. ”

Speaking of this, everyone turned their attention to Ou Chuliang and Peng Weiguo. One of the two is the core of the offensive end and the other is the core of the defensive end. Both Ladd and Qi Tongsheng unanimously demanded that when attacking and defending set-pieces, the other players on the field must follow the opinions of the two.

Ou Chuliang wrote in the remarks next to the record book: "The reason why the emphasis on defense in the offensive and defensive system is because if you play away from home, if you lose points first, it will bring unnecessary psychological pressure to the team. It is easy to cause the situation of "overturning the boat in the gutter" and "not weak when it is strong, not strong when it is weak". ”

"When playing away from home, the expectations and requirements for the players should not be too high, and it is very important to emphasize the consolidation of the defensive system ideologically when the players are less adaptable. Even if it is a draw, it will still be advantageous when it comes back to home. ”

Since the notes would be borrowed by other players after the meeting, Ou Chuliangduo would write his own notes next to some key questions to reach a consensus with his teammates.

On the stage, Qi Miaosheng continued to introduce the style of play.

“... When defending, we should focus on the opponent's number 9 center forward and pay attention to the protection of free kicks. ”

"The midfielder should pay attention to three aspects, one is to run more, run up, and the number of contact points will increase; the second is to transfer decisively, use the space of the stadium, and mobilize the opponent to move in a wide range; The third is to always remember the principle of attack and defense, the moment of attack and defense conversion, everyone must pay attention! ”

"And..."Qi Zhuosheng looked at Xie Hui, Su Maozhen, Qu Shengqing, Shang Yi and other forwards, "You must well complete the basic play requirements based on the wing, and the side players must be able to let go, run well, and be active!" The more active you are, the more tactical you usually train. Shooting, crossing, receiving, and passing must be steady, and you must not be impatient, do you understand? ”

"Got it!" All the players who have a little connection with the striker nod in response.

"Now, is there anything you'd like to ask?"

As soon as Qi Miaosheng's words fell, midfielders such as Ma Mingyu and Peng Weiguo raised their hands and asked: "If No. 9 returns to the midfield and suddenly reverses, who will defend?" ”

General Fan also raised his hand, "For a free kick 30 meters away, shouldn't the defensive position also be clarified?" At such a distance, Liangzi may not be able to take care of it! ”

In the questions of the players, the coaching staff of both sides took turns to answer the questions of the players.

After explaining the tactics, Qi Zhaosheng gave up the position of the podium to Wang Junsheng.

"The 'battle plan' arranged by Coach Qi is refined after repeated consideration by the two coaching staffs, which is very important, and I hope you can complete it in practice after understanding!"

"I hope everyone can unify their thoughts and pace on the premise that they have no doubts about the tactical arrangement of the game, and discipline on the court is the most important!"

In the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Zhuge Liang wrote a sixteen-character secret book to Zhou Yu: If you want to break Cao Gong, you should attack with fire. Everything is ready, only the east wind is owed! ”

"I think we've done everything so far, and we just owe the east wind of victory! You say, "Oh!?" ”

"Whoop!!

The audience immediately burst into long-lasting applause.