Football: Starting from the Ronaldinho template

Chapter 275 A Solo Charge with Unstoppable Momentum! The Premier League's Iron Elbow King's Decisive Strike! Victory over South Korea!

(Chinese national football team content)
In the away team's locker room, Perrin was explaining tactics. There are many variations of the 4-4-2, such as a diamond midfield, a parallel formation, and so on.

However, with the current configuration of the Chinese team, it does not meet the standard of a diamond midfield.

Because playing as a lone defensive midfielder requires extremely high skill, there are probably no more than a handful of players in the world who can play that role.

Even Kanté couldn't do it because he was short.

Zheng Zhi at his peak might have met the standard, but only in the national team; it would have been difficult for him to perform at the club level.

"Because Qin's position has moved forward, we need to reduce our control of the midfield and speed up the transition from the back to the front. Whether it's from the flanks or through balls, remember not to be too slow."

Perrin spoke and gestured.

"Also, since we're playing well on the left side, let's not change our offensive focus."

"We need to be careful with South Korea's attack. They mainly rely on their two wingers to break through and then try to combine with the attacking midfielder or center forward."

Perrin continued.

Qin Ming looked at the tactics board and pondered. During his season at Arsenal, in addition to the improvement in his abilities, his tactical thinking had also improved.

This is all thanks to Arteta and the professor's teachings and example.

The first half of the game showed that Stielike is a typical German coach, playing the same style as Rangnick.

This means that the main tactics are high-pressing and regional pressure.

If their own offensive intensity decreases, then if the South Korean team launches a full-scale attack, they might really not be able to withstand it.

Then we need to fight even harder in the second half.

Fortunately, Wenger substituted him early in the previous match against Leicester City, preserving his energy.

There is also enough time to recover while on the national team.

Today, Jang Hyun-soo, Kim Ki-hee, and Ki Sung-yueng didn't put much pressure on them.

To be honest, now that he has reached the international first-class level, when he faces Asian players head-on, it feels like he's dominating them.

Therefore, he believes that suppressing the South Korean defense throughout the entire match should not be a problem.

Of course, this is on the premise that the other striker, Zhang Yuning, must provide support.

However, this is a bit difficult for Zhang Yuning, who is not even able to get a starting position in the Dutch league for the time being.

But the Chinese team still has a center forward.

Gao Lin.

Although it has passed its peak, it is still presentable.

"Let's play around Ki Sung-yueng in the second half. He's prone to making mistakes in high-intensity situations."

Qin Ming suddenly spoke up.

As they are Premier League opponents, Arsenal's coaching staff has conducted a very detailed analysis.

It wouldn't be out of place to apply this to the national team.

“No problem, then you should move forward on your side and put enough physical pressure on him.”

Perrin readily accepted good advice.

Fifteen minutes later, the Seoul World Cup Stadium was bustling again.

Suddenly, in the distance, dazzling fireworks rose into the sky at Yeouido Hangang Park.

This is a warm-up for this year's Seoul International Fireworks Festival.

Fireworks teams from countries such as South Korea, China, and Italy will participate.

Qin Ming looked up and saw the faint point of light in the night sky, obscured by the spotlight.

He smiled.

"Keep it up, guys! Let's get one more in!"

He patted his thigh to cheer on his teammates. When the referee blew the whistle, Zhang Yuning took the kickoff and passed the ball back to Hao Junmin.

Then, according to the established plan, they besieged Ki Sung-yueng.

"This isn't like them!"

Stielike stroked his stubble on the sidelines. He had expected the away team, China, to play more conservatively after taking the lead.

But his information is outdated.

While the current Chinese national team may not have undergone a complete transformation, it boasts several players who have played abroad, including Qin Ming, Zhang Yuning, Zhang Linpeng, and Hao Junmin.

Of the starting eleven players for the South Korean team, only five are playing abroad.

"In the latest FIFA rankings, South Korea is ranked 53rd in the world, and China is ranked 48th, second only to Iran in the Asian region!"

"Most bookmakers offered a one-goal handicap for the Chinese team before the match!"

"This shows that the outside world has higher expectations for us, so I'm not surprised that we were able to achieve this result!"

ESPN's commentator made this assessment.

South Korean broadcaster KBS N Sports commentator Lee Park-chan said:

"We lack a defensive midfielder like Park Ji-sung right now. His sweeping ability can support the team's midfield and defense, just like Arsenal's Kanté!"

"But Han Guorong doesn't have that ability; he can only watch as Ki Sung-yueng is besieged!"

"The situation is very unfavorable for us. Among the six teams in Group A, there are us, Iran, Syria, China, Qatar, and Uzbekistan. Only the top two teams can qualify directly for the World Cup!"

"If our goal is third place, then we'll have to compete with the third-place team in Group B for a playoff spot!"

"The winner will then play a playoff against the fourth-placed team from the CONCACAF qualifiers to determine who advances!"

"Siba!"

In the footage, Li Puchan saw Zhang Xianxiu step on Qin Ming's shin guard, and Qin Ming accidentally stepped on Zhang Xianxiu's ankle while falling to the ground.

Guangzhou R&F's full-back was in so much pain he was grimacing, but he didn't dare to commit any malicious fouls.

why?
His salary was paid by Chinese companies and fans.

Moreover, Qin Ming, as a native of Pengcheng, is extremely well-known throughout Guangdong Province, and his club, R&F, is sponsored by R&F Guangdong.

Although national team matches shouldn't involve these things, it's really unfair to make him go with the mindset of a useless person.

He dare not.

"Those Koreans really went all out!" Qin Ming lifted up his socks and looked inside; there were several scratches on his shin guards.

However, his foot landed quite firmly.

The referee from the UAE pulled out a yellow card, saying, "Don't lift your foot again, and make sure your studs are facing upwards, or you'll be sent off!"

"No! He stepped on me too, which is even worse!" Zhang Xianxiu's eyes widened in disbelief.

"That was an unconscious action that occurred after losing balance!"

The referee shook his head.

As Qin Ming listened, he walked behind the head referee and gave Zhang Xianxiu a very irritating smile.

Do you really think the Premier League has no seasoned veterans?
In this top league, any one of the opponents he encountered was more difficult to deal with than Zhang Xianxiu.

How could he get away with this without some tricks up his sleeve?

Zhang Xianxiu was so angry that he fell silent and ran back to his seat.

China had a free kick on the left side, and Qin Ming opted for a direct chip shot, aiming for the top right corner of the goal.

"Bad angle!"

Seeing the goalkeeper catch the ball without a clearance, Qin Ming muttered to himself and immediately called his teammates back to defend.

South Korea's counter-attacks failed to materialize.

If it were the Zhang Linpeng of the past, he probably would have been outmaneuvered by Son Heung-min several times, but today, apart from his initial mistake, his performance remained very stable throughout.

With the addition of the experienced Zheng Zhi to fill in, the Chinese team's defense has been completely transformed.

The 65th minute of the game.

Stielike couldn't sit still any longer and made the first substitution.

Replacing Koo Ja-cheol with a young player born in 95 is an attempt to strengthen the attacking force and create more opportunities.

Perrin remained inactive.

He was waiting for a better opportunity. In the 20 minutes of the second half, the South Korean team's defense on the flanks had already exposed several weaknesses.

Stielike doesn't want to replace Ki Sung-yueng yet, so as to utilize his organizational and planning abilities.

This is purely playing with fire.

"China's left-sided attack is very strong. Hao Junmin is different from the others. He knows how to cooperate with Qin Ming. No wonder he played in the Bundesliga!"

"Hey! Just give me this spot, why don't you take me a few more steps forward?"

"Isn't Qin Ming positioned too far out? It's making it difficult for him to break into the South Korean penalty area!"

He Wei realized he was completely wrong as soon as he finished speaking.

His theory only applies to ordinary players and is completely inapplicable to Qin Ming.

One-to-many relationship in a localized area!

The South Korean team players displayed high professionalism, quickly establishing multiple layers of defense.

Ji Sung-yong is leading the charge!

Qin Ming glanced coldly at the group, his nimble figure swaying.

Speed ​​up, flick the ball!
Under the spotlight, every step he took seemed to be full of charm.

This is a rare individual style in the era of industrialized football.

Ki Sung-yueng was easily shaken off, Kim Ki-hee was thrown off balance, and Han Kwon-young crashed into him wildly.

Bang! A muffled sound came from the close-up sound recording system. Qin Ming's body swayed slightly, and he quickly regained his balance.

In contrast, Han Guorong seemed to have hit a wall!

Their physical strength is on par with the Premier League, far surpassing that of the J-League!

South Korean fans clutched their heads in despair.

You just let them cross like that, as easily as crossing the street in the early morning!
"Whoosh!!!" The Chinese fans lowered their voices, raised their hands slightly, and placed them at their sides, ready to wave at any moment.

The camera faithfully follows Qin Ming.

After breaking through Ki Sung-yueng, Kim Ki-hee, and Han Kwon-young in succession, Jung Sung-ryong's voice distorted in front of the goal.

"destroy!"

Zhang Xiuxian had no time to pay attention to Zheng Chenglong, and stared at Qin Ming with trepidation.

What's your next step?
The contest between the two ended in an instant. Without thinking, Qin Ming spiked the ball directly into the open space on his left.

It's a bit big!
The 60,000 fans at the Seoul World Cup Stadium had the same thought.

Zheng Chenglong did the same, using both hands and feet to pounce on him frantically.

The calmest player on the field was Qin Ming. He stepped his right foot into his left foot and poked the ball at the last second before Zheng Chenglong!

Bang! The football flew out and into the South Korean goal!
0-2! ! !

The Seoul World Cup Stadium erupted in cheers.

Amidst the noise, the fans in the stadium seemed to hear a clear and lively melody.

Even the fireworks rising in the distant night sky were not as dazzling as the scene we had just seen.

"Very beautiful!"

"Qin Ming! He dribbled past one player, two players, three players, four players!"

"A fancy backhand! Goal!"

"Qin Ming has completed a magnificent solo challenge!"

"China's journey to the top 12, a dreamlike journey of destiny, continues!"

He Wei shouted excitedly.

He felt that even with his abundant vocabulary, he couldn't describe the beauty of that goal.

He only revealed one or two tenths of it!
Look, even the proud South Korean fans stood up and applauded.

Doesn’t this mean something?

On the court, Qin Ming seemed like a higher and more dazzling firework, standing atop this kite-like court.

The consequences of that goal were too great.

The South Korean and Chinese players were stunned.

One team was fully engaged, while the other did almost nothing, and the score was changed as a result.

Son Heung-min let out a long sigh.

He discovered that Qin Ming seemed to possess a magical power, captivating both opponents and teammates with his skills.

Anyway, he was convinced.

"Holy crap! Where am I? What am I doing?!"

Zhang Yuning asked in an incredulous tone.

"Don't ask me!" Hao Junmin also had mixed feelings, being teammates with such a genius.

No, he's a genius among geniuses; he puts a lot of pressure on people.

Because it makes you unconsciously examine yourself.

"Awesome!" Qin Ming laughed and hugged his teammate, sharing his joy.

Scoring such a brilliant goal means even more to him.

why?

Because in a very small space, they use a variety of fancy moves to get past their markers and then score a goal.

Isn't it something that brings joy?

Courtside.

Perrin delivered a series of punches to thin air.

"Watching other technically gifted players play, like Paul Pogba of Manchester United, you might feel like, what's that called again?"

After finishing his punches, Perrin took a few breaths. "It's an idiom that describes someone who is meticulous and attentive in their work."

"Exquisite craftsmanship?"

"I asked the translator from Northeast China."

"Yes, yes, yes! That's the idiom. You can still sense the orderly coordination, but watching Qin play football, I can only say I never would have guessed!"

Perrin was deeply moved.

The translator nodded in agreement and added an idiom: "Incredible!"

On South Korean broadcaster KBS N Sports, commentator Lee Park-chan holds his forehead.

"Damn! Qin Ming gives me the feeling that the court is too big! Give him a tiny bit of space, and it's like he could dance!"

"Look at our players, Ki Sung-yueng, Han Kuo-young, Kim Ki-hee, Jang Hyun-soo, what's the difference between them and wooden dummy?"

"Qin Ming is truly a football genius! He perfectly combines ball control, flair, football intelligence, vision, shooting skills, and imagination!"

"You can play football like that?"

Li Puchan was completely impressed.

"Bang bang bang bang! China will win!"

"Bang bang bang bang! Qin Ming is awesome!"

The Seoul World Cup Stadium was filled with cheers from Chinese fans.

"Since 1978, over the past 38 years, we have only beaten South Korea in the 2010 East Asian Cup and the 2015 Asian Cup. In all other matches, we either drew or lost!"

"However, the Chinese national football team's record in away games against South Korea is not bad, with 5 draws and no losses in 5 away games against South Korea!"

"With 20 minutes left in regulation time, I believe that with the national team's momentum, securing a winning start is not a problem!"

After the match began, He Wei continued his commentary.

"By the way, because the South Korean team has abandoned the traditional red and blue combination for this match, they are wearing a full set of red jerseys, shorts and socks!"

"Therefore, playing away from home, we had no choice but to give up our yellow jerseys, red shorts, and red socks, and instead wear a full set of yellow jerseys!"

"And this is also the first time in Chinese football history that players have played in all-yellow jerseys!" After scoring two goals, Qin Ming regained his form from his time in the Premier League.

This caused Zhang Xianxiu and Jin Jixi great distress.

When Perrin substituted Wu Lei for Hao Junmin and Gao Lin for Zhang Yuning, Qin Ming switched positions with Wu Lei again, returning to the left wing.

This led to different playing styles.

The main focus is on breakthroughs.

The target of the attack changed from Ki Sung-yueng to Jang Hyun-soo.

Left with no other option, Stielike had to make a substitution, bringing on Kim Young-kwon to face Qin Ming once again.

As a result, he was elbowed not long after he came up.

"So vengeful?!"

Kim Young-kwon clutched his ribs and gasped for breath, thinking of complaining to the referee.

But Qin Ming was very clever. When he turned to protect the ball, he took advantage of the referee's blind spot, exerted a small amount of force quickly, and immediately made an innocent expression after making contact.

This is his most treasured possession!

Of course, that's not all; there are a few more techniques.

When jumping to contest the top, the arms are naturally spread out to maintain balance, and the elbows are slightly bent to form a protective posture. At the moment of contact, the body rotates to dissipate the force.

Another tactic is to use other players' bodies to create the illusion of "unintentional contact" during set-piece scrambles, and then choose a contact angle that is difficult for the referee to judge before swinging the elbow.

This is the infamous "Burning Strike" of the Bundesliga and Premier League's uncrowned iron elbow king!

Drawing on the experience of other players and imitating the skills of seasoned veterans, he has evolved his elbow strikes through repeated practice, eventually reaching the highest level of skill.

Even if we brought Kobe over, he would probably still be at a disadvantage in terms of how to use the iron elbow.

Kim Young-kwon could only swallow his bitterness in silence.

Shortly after, Ki Sung-yueng was also substituted by Jung Woo-young to strengthen the defense on the flanks.

The South Korean team barely managed to hold on.

Time was ticking away, and Son Heung-min was giving it his all, but he didn't have many opportunities to attack.

"Qin Ming's ox tail passes Kim Young-kwon!"

"It's so easy!"

"Another cross with a fancy footwork, and Gao Lin gets a touch on it!"

"Oops! Too bad, I didn't aim well and hit the stands directly!"

"South Korea is about to counterattack!"

"Wow! Zhang Linpeng's foul was decisive. Seeing Son Heung-min about to break through, he directly grabbed and pulled him!"

Paying the price of a yellow card, they stopped the South Korean team's counterattack.

Not bad!

Perrin clapped enthusiastically in the command area.

The South Korean team took a free kick from midfield, and the ball came to Hwang Hee-chan's feet.

Hwang Hee-chan, who plays for Red Bull Salzburg, is teammates with Takumi Minamino, and the two form a two-striker partnership.

His ability to break through defenses is excellent!

However, Zheng Zhi used his experience and confrontation to disrupt Hwang Hee-chan's dribbling skills.

"Pretty!"

Qin Ming gave a thumbs up.

To be able to play the entire game at this age and still have such a strong performance.

Zheng Zhi has had a tough time.

"Move forward!"

Zhang Xizhe dribbled the ball to the side.

He saw Wu Lei making a forward run in the distance, creating a good position between Kim Ki-hee and Kim Young-gwon.

*Thud!* With a crisp sound, the football was passed directly to the other side.

Wu Lei has made great progress in ball control during his six months at Augsburg, but his shooting in front of goal still has some flaws.

The football was kicked right into Jung Sung-ryong's arms.

"Mine!" Wu Lei rubbed his face vigorously. He didn't start today, so his form wasn't very good.

Otherwise, this ball would definitely have gone in.

However, after several offensive and defensive transitions, the regular time had already ended.

"This should be the last attack!"

"Son Heung-min ignored Hwang Hee-chan, cut inside and shot himself!"

Zeng Cheng, who had little opportunity to perform throughout the game, easily won the pick!

Beep-beep-beep!
With the UAE referee's whistle, South Korea lost 0-2 to China in the World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 12!
"The five-star red flag flutters in the wind!"

"How resounding is the song of victory!"

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Thirty thousand Chinese fans at the scene sang along.

Qin Ming hummed along to the melody, skipping excitedly towards his teammates, and together they thanked the fans.

This is a standard part of the post-match routine.

Regardless of the final outcome, whether we win or lose, since they have come from afar to support us, we should show our support.

Qin Ming saw his parents and waved with a smile.

Now, his elderly father doesn't attend every single one of his matches.

But national team matches are no exception.

Hoping your son will become a dragon?

Qin Zhihong looked down at Qin Ming, who was wearing a yellow national team jersey with the five-star red flag on his chest.

It seems they want to imprint everything in their eyes.

For a middle-aged man who loves football, what could be more prideful than seeing his son don the jersey and fight for his country?

He couldn't have come up with that.

Tian Man patted Qin Zhihong on the shoulder with satisfaction.

How much pressure must Qin Ming's parents have felt when they sent him abroad at the age of 11 or 2?
But Qin Zhihong still made the decision, just for that one sentence: "I love it."

"I'll be satisfied if my son is even half as good as you in the future."

Zheng Zhi smiled.

I feel like you're taking advantage of me!

Qin Ming curled his lips.

"I want a son like that too!"

The other teammates joined in the commotion.

The group finished their thank-you speech with smiles, hugged their teammates on the bench, and then returned to the locker room.

They need to return home as soon as possible to prepare for the match against Iran.

In the FIFA world rankings, Iran is ranked first in Asia, and they are ranked second in Asia.

Therefore, the Persian cavalry is the biggest rival in Group A.

Not to be underestimated.

It would be best to be fully prepared and win against Iran at home to establish an early advantage.

Perrin and Qin Ming attended the post-match press conference.

Qin Ming is now gradually coming into the media spotlight at both the club and national team levels, a consensus reached by Wenger and Perrin.

"Our two-goal victory away from home is a result I expected."

"But I didn't expect the way those two goals came about."

"Qin is sitting right next to me now, and I'm not quite used to praising him. You should ask him instead."

Perrin humorously shifted people's focus.

"Qin Ming, the next match against Iran is not only a home game, but also in Shenyang, a place considered lucky for you!"

戴着《中国青年报》牌子的记者问道：“2001年十强赛国家队把主场放在沈阳，3-0完胜阿联酋、2-0击败乌兹别克、1-0力克阿曼、3-0轻取卡塔尔！”

"Four wins without conceding a single goal, fulfilling our World Cup dream two rounds early!"

Are you confident about the next match?

Qin Ming adjusted the microphone, coughed twice, and said with a smile, "Of course! Actually, I don't think the gap between us and Iran is that big. They may have more experience, but that's not a reason for us to lose."

The confidence he displayed was different from Bendtner's; it stemmed from his confidence in his own abilities.

"What would you like to say to the 30,000 Chinese fans who are here today?"

Another reporter from Pengcheng Daily asked a question.

"2001 is a year that Chinese football fans will remember for a lifetime!"

"I hope that when the 12 qualifiers end, I can see you waving the national flag and basking in happiness, just like you did 15 years ago!"

"We will do everything in our power to achieve this!"

Qin Ming spoke with great conviction.

That's his goal, but it's not just that; he wants to lead the Chinese team even further.

"Did your dirty tricks against Jang Soo-hyun, Kim Young-gwon, and others in this match violate the spirit of sportsmanship?!"

A sharp question posed by a reporter from the South Korean magazine Footballist drew angry stares from Chinese media reporters.

"I remember you had a report about the 2002 World Cup. Why don't you do a comparison after the game and see who committed more fouls?"

Qin Ming retaliated without hesitation.

Other players would most likely choose to avoid discussing similar issues.

But he is different.

Perrin sat there with a smile.

In his view, Qin Ming is already capable of standing on his own and is a qualified professional player.

Perhaps when the baton is handed over, Qin Ming will be able to wear the captain's armband.

How would you rate your two goals?

Another South Korean media outlet, Best Eleven, raised the issue of easing tensions.

"it's beautiful!"

“Mr. Wenger once told me that I wanted the fans to wake up in the morning and say, ‘Oh, Qin Ming is playing today, what kind of performance will he have?’ I wanted them to look forward to beautiful moments.”

“And I have been working toward this goal since the beginning of my career.”

"I think my fans should not be disappointed today."

Qin Ming concealed his sharp edge and smiled.

The South Korean football scene exploded after September 1st, while the Chinese football scene was filled with jubilation.

Daum Sports is a live news and fan community in South Korea.
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[Damn it! Qin Ming plays incredibly dirty! Look at Footballist's statistics, he elbowed Kim Young-gwon and Jang Soo-hyun three times!]
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FIFA should impose a ban on him!
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[He elbowed Kim Young-gwon off the field during the last Asian Cup knockout stage!]
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[Completely lacking in sportsmanship!]
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Professional athletes should focus on improving their actual technical skills!
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Using such underhanded techniques, he'll get his legs broken sooner or later!
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[Stielike should also be sacked! Throughout the entire match, they had a pitifully small number of effective attacks, and were completely shut out by the Chinese team on home soil – something that hasn't happened in many years!]
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【.】

China Youth Daily: Hey! This is real Chinese football! Passionate, joyful, and full of dreams, let's march together towards the 2018 Russia World Cup!
Dongqiudi: The Premier League's top scorer returns to Asia, topping the scoring charts in one match! Congratulations to the Chinese team for their 2-0 away victory over South Korea, achieving a winning start in the World Cup qualifiers!

What is football?
This is a frequently discussed issue.

Former Liverpool manager Shankly said: "Football is not about life or death, but it is more important than life or death."

Mourinho said: Football is a game.

Wenger said: Football is an art, an art for the masses.

On the second night's "Football Night" program, He Wei quoted Christian Eichler.

"Football is one of the languages ​​that transcends barriers, enabling strangers to connect!"

"It is a dream in a child's heart, symbolizing simplicity and sincerity!"

"It is also a fire within an adult, burning with intense heat to reveal the purity that comes with maturity!"

It's a bit sentimental.

But you're not wrong.

“When I used to go to the World Cup to broadcast live, I would see children playing football everywhere in the streets of Europe and South America. They would run around and shout because it was their life.”

"I really can't see that in China."

"But now when I drive past those stadiums after get off work, there are more children, and they are slowly developing a big dream around that little football."

"They may not eventually become professional players, but what matters is whether they can learn something in this sport that helps them grow?"

"Teamwork, an indomitable fighting spirit, and fair competition."

"Even a little bit can make a big difference in their lives."

"This may be the true meaning of promoting football."

He Wei spoke fluently and confidently in front of the camera.

"Someone once asked me a question: What does football have to do with us?"

"Indeed, there are many sports in the world, and football is not the special one. Trying to say that it has any significance will only attract countless objections."

"This is a matter of opinion."

"But what I want to say is that we are not investing in football, but in a kind of joy, a culture, a passion."

He Wei concluded tonight's program with a few words.

"Chinese football faces significant challenges and needs to achieve substantial breakthroughs in all aspects."

"Whether it's player development, league management, or infrastructure construction, Chinese football needs comprehensive improvement to meet the expectations of hundreds of millions of fans."

"Now that it has made a good start, let's wait and see."

Chinese fans felt a mix of emotions upon seeing this, including a deep sense of sadness.
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【Tears! 】
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[This is nothing yet; the final round of 12 has only just begun. If they qualify for the World Cup and then advance from the group stage, wouldn't that be even more emotional?]
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We don't care about all that, as long as we enjoy watching!
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[The Koreans are even turning the tables, ignoring the fact that those guys fouled first and Son Heung-min's dirty tricks!]
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They're the ones who got elbowed!
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[A powerful elbow strike!]
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[You know what, besides his great ball skills, Qin Ming's elbow technique is pretty good too.]
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Of course!
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[Speaking of the next round against Iran, I'm feeling a little nervous.]
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I remember when Iran played on our home turf, we were leading by two goals, but they scored four goals in a row. That's when I got to know Ali Daei and Mahdavikia, who later became part of Iran's golden generation.
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[Jinzhou doesn't believe that tears come from this.]
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[Madawikia is known as the "Asian Beckham," he really turned our flanks into a sieve.]
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【.】

Once the first round of Asian qualifiers is completed.

Inside the Shenyang training base.

“日本1-2输给了阿联酋，澳大利亚2-0伊拉克，伊朗2-0卡塔尔.”

Qin Ming looked at the battle report on his phone and said.

"Let's start with Iran!"

Perrin opened the PowerPoint presentation.

"In the previous Asian Qualifiers for the World Cup, Iran was drawn into Group D with Oman, Turkmenistan, Guam and India. They advanced with an undefeated record of 6 wins and 2 draws in 8 matches, scoring 26 goals and conceding only 3, demonstrating a clear advantage in strength."

"Although the match against Qatar was a bit of a struggle, it doesn't diminish their overall strength. In Iran's usual 4-2-3-1 formation, the defense is led by the experienced Hosseini, a veteran who enjoys the trust of coach Queiroz."

"Haisafi, who rose to fame at a young age, is also worth noting. This attacking full-back excels in both offense and defense and is an important part of Iran's attacking system. Beiranvand, the goalkeeper who can throw the ball across the halfway line, often becomes the starting point for Iran's counter-attacks."

"But whether we can successfully withstand Iran's attack group is not the key to our victory."

Perrin circled the left winger position with a red pen, signifying, "Attack is the way to go!"

As the head coach, he knew all too well the Chinese team's defensive capabilities; perhaps a full-fledged defensive effort could secure a point.

But what he wanted was three points.

If you don't build your attack around Qin Ming, you might as well not play at all.

Qin Ming listened silently, then opened the details of Iran's roster and looked at the head coach section.

Guiross.

Wow, quite an impressive resume. He's coached top teams like Portugal, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, and has won honors such as the Spanish Super Cup, the Portuguese Cup, and the U20 World Cup.

I spent four days relaxing in Shenyang.

The Shenyang Olympic Sports Center Stadium was surrounded by Chinese fans.

The second high-profile match of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Round 12 is about to begin!
(End of this chapter)