Can a sport, which is not very popular in China, really arouse the most surging feelings in the hearts of tens of thousands of people?

I do not know.

I only know that on March 29, in Xi'an at 22 o'clock in the middle of the night, in the open space outside the Shaanxi Stadium, there were countless people who had not bought tickets holding high the flags and looking up at the big screen that shone alone in the dark night.

"The Philippines won! North Korea is finished! ”

I don't know who shouted hoarsely, and a huge cheer suddenly erupted in the crowd.

It was as if a thunderclap exploded on Suzaku Street, and then the entire South Second Ring Road was paralyzed in an instant.

The School of Political Science and the School of Physical Education on the west side, the School of Music on the south side, and the Chang'an University and University of Science and Technology on the east side...... In those boys' dormitory buildings, there was also an unimaginable cheer at this moment.

On this night, at least hundreds of thousands of people in the city fell into a madness at the same time.

How many people are doing the same on this night, in this country?

In tens of millions of homes, in the speakers of tens of millions of televisions and computers, the voice of the narrator He Wei was heard leisurely.

Even though he is known as a poet, at this moment, he can only say the most unpoetic commentary:

"We ...... It's out! ”

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The game is not over, but there is no more suspense.

Since it was 15 minutes later than the match between North Korea and the Philippines, by the time the Chinese team played 80 minutes (counting the opponent's stoppage time), everyone already knew the outcome.

Although the North Korean team conceded two goals in a row, the Philippines completed the comeback at the last moment and locked the final score at 3-2!

The North Korean team will definitely miss the top 12, and as long as the Chinese team wins Qatar, it will definitely enter the top 12!

The Chinese team, which has the strongest captain in history, is in its own blessed land of Xi'an...... Can you win the Qatari second-tier team that has no intention of fighting?

I do not know.

I only know that Long Shute has scored 6 goals in the first 80 minutes, and Huang Bowen, Zheng Zhi, Wu Lei, and Hao Junmin have scored one goal each.

The score is 10-0!

10-0 is definitely not a safe scoreline, and if Qatar were to follow the one-minute-a-minute efficiency, they could have equalised at the last minute and might even complete the comeback.

But now...... They don't want to play for a long time!

They listened to the deafening drumming of the stadium, looked at the fans who took off their shirts, looked like crazy, seemed to cry and laughed, from the manager to the players, they couldn't help but tremble.

This is March, and there is still a hint of chill in Xi'an late at night, are those fanatical fans already shirtless?

Anyway, they have already qualified, and the Qataris now just want to hurry home!

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"Five-star red flag, you are my pride

Five-star red flag, I am proud of you

Cheers for you, I bless you,

Your name is more important than my life......"

Accompanied by a familiar melody, a faint light lit up in the stands.

That's someone's phone screen.

It was like smashing a boulder on the calm sea, and the whole sea suddenly set off a raging frenzy!

It only took a few seconds for the mobile phone lights in the stands to be connected, reflecting the strong spotlights in the sky, and the whole stadium seemed to be a holy light!

I don't know who took the lead, I don't know where to start, and another burst of singing sounded in the stands:

“…… I pray,

With a transparent mind,

and tearful eyes,

Give me the courage to believe again,

oh go over the lie to hug you......

Whenever I can't find the meaning of existence,

Whenever I get lost in the night,

oh ~ the brightest star in the night sky,

Please guide me near to you......"

At this moment, in the middle of the night in this once called "Suzaku Stadium", the stars are shining brightly, like day!

Vermilion Bird, Fire Phoenix, Immortal Bird!

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"Bang!"

Long Shute stretched out his bow and arrows 10 meters away from the forbidden area, and another heavy cannon shot straight out!

Qatar, from the midfielders to the goalkeeper, did not react.

Equalizer?

Impossible.

The people here are so strong and sing so well, we don't want to go home!

11-0！

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Cai Zhonghua let out a sigh of relief.

Sitting on the podium, he suddenly felt an indescribable tiredness.

He is surrounded by nearly 20 sports officials, as well as a large number of local officials in Shaanxi, and as the first person in the Football Association, the pressure on his shoulders is not easy at all.

"Cai Ju, I didn't lose a minute in these two games, and I played really beautifully!"

A member of the Standing Committee of Shaanxi said with a smile.

Cai Zhonghua also smiled:

"The lives of the three armies are ruined, and the host's strong support is also an important factor, Xi'an is really a blessed land!"

A local person in charge in Xi'an immediately picked it up:

"Since Cai Ju has said so, I have an idea, why don't you put the home stadium of the national team in Xi'an in the future, how about it?"

"Yes, yes," the previous big guy also agreed, "Cai Ju, although we are in the western region, we have a big advantage......

Cai Zhonghua was originally a little embarrassed, but suddenly nodded:

"All in Xi'an, other provinces and cities will definitely have opinions, but I promise that as long as I haven't retired, at least half of the national team's games will be arranged here every year in the future!"

He paused slightly:

"By the way, secretary, can you help me arrange it these days, the Football Association is going to do several education projects in Fuping County, and the government needs to give a strong boost......"

That's just a polite remark, it's all for the cause of the party and the people! It should be, it should be. ”

Everyone on the high platform smiled knowingly.

Then they all heard three loud whistles:

"Drip, drip, drip!"

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"We're out!"

Late that night, many people posted the photo on various online platforms that clearly showed signs of time, including the author who watched the live broadcast.

It was a photo from 2001, and it was the first time that the Chinese team had qualified for the World Cup.

Fifteen years later, in 2016, that precious photo with certain historical significance was used to celebrate the Chinese team's entry into the top 12, and it even attracted the whole country to jubilant.

Should I be happy, or should I be a little sad?

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The game is over, but the Shaanxi Stadium is still brightly lit.

Hardly any of the more than 40,000 fans left the stadium, and the singing echoed over the stadium for a long time.

Gao Hongbo led the members of the coaching staff and players around the field for three weeks, and repeatedly thanked these lovely fans who came to the scene to support him.

There was no shortage of middle-aged men and little girls in tears in the stands, and even grandpa fans with gray hair who still cried like children.

Zheng Zhi and a few others didn't know where to find a huge national flag, and with the help of the running wind, the bright five-star red flag was unfolded flatly, which provoked the camera to follow.

As the captain of the team, how could Lonshit let others steal the limelight?

With two games, one substitute and one start, with a total of 24 goals and two assists, the No. 8 captain who returned to the national team is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the Chinese team's entry into the top 12.

Taking over the wireless microphone from the staff, Long Shute jumped into the stands on the side, and then said to the Shaanxi man in front of him who was struggling with muscles and drumming wildly:

"Brother, can you stop?"

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A few seconds later, a slightly unfamiliar voice rang out over the court:

"Everyone, be quiet, I'm Long Shute, I have something to say."

If it weren't for the immersive scene, I'm afraid no one would believe that this already crazy stadium would really be quiet in a matter of seconds.

"Hehe, this kid ......"

The high-ranking officials on the rostrum smiled and shook their heads, but no one was ready to leave.

They wanted to hear about it, the guy who never knew what it meant to be low-key...... What to say this time!

I saw that Long Shute was standing on a big drum at the moment, and his naked upper body seemed to exude the heat after a fierce workout - his jersey was given to the drummer at his feet as a thank you gift.

"Long time no see, I'm back."

Countless loudspeakers at the scene transmitted a sound, and there were echoes in the stadium.

"I'm sorry and sorry about the World Cup in Brazil.

But that's in the past.

We reached the edge of a cliff at one point, but luckily we were able to get through it.

I promise, this is the last time to make all the fans scared, and the last time to see someone's face to qualify for the game!

See you in Russia in 2018! ”