It was supposed to be the happiest day of Alihan's coaching career.

Needless to say, his career has been nothing short of spectacular, but his three European Cup victories are enough to look down on many of his contemporaries.

But never before in his coaching career has he achieved such an impressive achievement as he does today!

Just think about the hundreds of millions of fans in China, and his achievements are enough to make him satisfied!

In addition to the congratulatory messages sent by the Chinese Football Association and all parties of the China Sports Festival, the Chinese Football Association mainly wanted to talk to Alihan about the renewal of the contract.

Alihan put aside the renewal negotiations for the time being because the team is still in the campaign and it is not suitable to talk about the renewal of the contract, and he will not choose to renew the contract in essence, but if the news leaks at this time, the morale of the Chinese national team will not be good.

At the post-match press conference, Alihan was greeted with a standing ovation from Chinese journalists.

After sitting down, Alihan gave a speech about the game.

He smiled: "It was a really nerve-wracking match, and my heart was still beating fast and I couldn't calm down at all.

I'm sure many fans are in the same mood as me.

The hard work of the Chinese team in this game paid off, although I always thought that the Chinese team could qualify, but the moment I did it, I felt that the boys exceeded expectations, they performed fantastic, of course, this is also because the Danish team also performed beyond imagination.

The Danish team never gave up. They were fighting for victory throughout. This has caused us great difficulties. I am glad that the Chinese team has overcome difficulties.

Now that we have reached the round of 16 of the World Cup, the Chinese team has reached the round of 16 of the World Cup for the first time, this is a day worth celebrating, but we still have to stay calm and work seriously to meet the next game. ”

The Chinese reporters at the scene nodded frequently, and these reporters who have been following the Chinese team for a long time are also honored, although on the stage of the World Cup. There is no fuss about the traditional powerhouses advancing to the knockout rounds.

But the Chinese team's ability to reach the round of 16 is as joyful as winning the championship.

A reporter asked Alihan: "Will the Chinese team continue the tactical strategy of defensive counterattack in the next game?" With the premise of qualifying, will the Chinese team try to face the knockout opponent Paraguay with a new attitude? ”

Alihan shook his head.

"The success of football depends on perseverance, and I know that fans want to see the Chinese team play an offensive football, because it is a more popular football, but if Chinese football wants to improve, it still needs to recognize its own strengths and weaknesses."

At this time, some European media nitpicked: "Your so-called recognition of your own strengths and weaknesses is nothing more than letting Qin Xiong be the core of the counterattack, and other players defend or support him, it's as simple as that, right?" ”

Alihan smiled. He didn't care about the cacophony now.

He also knows that the European media is angry, and perhaps the African media is not admitting defeat.

Because they both had one team eliminated by China: Cameroon and Denmark.

"Say whatever you want. I don't think there's anything wrong with my approach, Qin Xiong is an international superstar, his ability on the pitch is superb, he has scored five goals in three games, which shows his value, in other words, if he plays mediocre, then it's my responsibility, I didn't use him well, so, I'm going to stick with it. ”

A Chinese reporter then asked: "Does the Chinese team have any hope of becoming a dark horse in this World Cup?" Just like the Greek team in 2004. ”

Alihan thought for a moment and said, "We can only promise to do our job well, not to think about the results, not to set goals, no matter whether it is difficult or not, we must strive to move forward." ”

Dark horse?

Who wouldn't want to be a dark horse?

But Alihan knows that it is impossible for the Chinese team to become a dark horse.

Just like the second game against the Netherlands, if they meet the top European teams, the Chinese team may not be able to fight back at all.

Because the gap in the overall strength of the team has exceeded a certain range, it is a gap of magnitude!

And such a gap is not absolutely lost!

But if you want to create miracles again and again, it is whimsical.

After the press conference, Alihan led the team back to the hotel where they were staying.

Outside the hotel, countless Chinese fans who came to South Africa to watch the World Cup gathered here, as if they were going to party around the hotel to celebrate the Chinese team's arrival in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Far away in various cities and regions in Chinese mainland, all places that are related to football are filled with the laughter of fans, everyone toasts to the historic breakthrough of the Chinese team!

On this night, I don't know how many fans were drunk and unconscious, and I don't know how many old fans burst into tears, and how many young football fans planted a seed called football dream in their hearts

The next day, after a night's rest, the Chinese team immediately prepared to move to the city where the 1/8 finals were held: Pretoria.

As soon as the players walked out of the hotel, everyone was shocked by the spectacular sight outside!

I saw fans wearing the jerseys of the Chinese national team standing densely outside the hotel, holding banners alof, although they were tired, they were seeing off the Chinese team with excited expressions.

When Qin Xiong appeared, the atmosphere reached its peak.

Many female fans who couldn't control their emotions wanted to rush to Qin Xiong and hug him, but they were stopped by the security guards at once.

The order at the scene was a little out of control, because the incident happened suddenly, and the hotel's security measures were somewhat unable to cope with it.

At this time, Qin Xiong took a stool from the hotel, and then walked outside to stand on the stool, and after he appeared condescendingly in everyone's field of vision, the scene suddenly fell silent.

Qin Xiong said to everyone with a sincere smile on his face: "Thank you for your support!" I know you're all rooting for us from the bottom of your heart and in action! Thank you very much, thank you very much!

But remember, we are Chinese!

I wear the jersey of the Chinese national team, I fight for the Chinese national team!

You are wearing the jersey of the Chinese national team, and you are also fighting for the country!

At this moment, we are in South Africa, and there are countless media reporters from all over the world watching us.

You've shocked the world!

Let the world know how warm the football atmosphere in China is, and how persistent and fanatical the Chinese fans are!

But if we let the scene lose order here, how will we be reported by the outside media? (To be continued.) )