We made you the King of Prisoners, and now you've become the King of Football?

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Coach Gao sat at his desk, studying the two crucial matches to come.

"The Maldives is an easy target."

"Even when Perrin is in charge, he can beat them 3-0 away from home."

"In the past, such a small country would not have been worthy of being a rival to China."

Coach Gao couldn't help but reminisce about the era when he played football.

Back then, Asian football was dominated by China, Japan, and South Korea.

The Captain Tsubasa manga even portrays China as a formidable rival to Japan.

But now, it has actually fallen to this state.

"Why----"

Without dwelling on the past, Coach Gao continued to study tactics.

Based on Jiang Ming's position in the Monaco team.

Attacking midfielder.

This position is the best fit for him.

Run less, pass more.

Various types of artillery shells were delivered to both flanks.

Besides delivering threatening passes, he can also make runs into the box and score a goal himself.

Coach Gao nodded.

Indeed, it's better to just copy the tactics of famous European coaches.

After all, Jardim's tactics had defeated even Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.

With this in mind, Coach Gao clarified the tactics for the Chinese team in the next two games.

"Pass the ball to Jiang Ming."

The two days of training passed quickly.

Before we knew it, it was time for the competition.

2016 3 Month 24 Day.

7:30 p.m.

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The Wuhan Sports Center was packed to capacity.

More than 50,000 fans sang the national anthem in unison, creating a thunderous atmosphere.

Tonight, the World Cup qualifiers for the final round of 40 officially kick off.

The Chinese national football team will host the Maldives at home.

This is a crucial match for the Chinese national football team to qualify for the next round; they cannot afford to lose.

CCV5 will be streamed live.

"Zhuangdian'ertai! Zhuangdian'ertai!"

Good evening, everyone!

"Welcome everyone to this Round of 40 matches in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers!"

"The Chinese national football team will host the Maldives at the Wuhan Sports Center!"

"I'm commentator He Wei."

"I'm commentator Xu Yang."

"This match is crucial for the Chinese national football team to advance from the top 40."

Qatar, currently leading the group, has won all six of its matches and has accumulated 18 points.

"Hong Kong, the provincial team that played the first game, is currently ranked second in the group with 14 points."

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"Our Chinese national football team currently has 11 points and is ranked third in the group."

"If we beat the Maldives in this match, we'll be tied on points with the provincial team."

"Therefore, we need to see the result of their final match against Qatar."

"Therefore, this match against the Maldives is also crucial and cannot be lost."

"Even if we end up with the same points, we'll have to compare goal difference."

"Hopefully, the players can secure a big win in this match and improve their goal difference!"

Inside the players' tunnel.

Jiang Ming crossed his arms and leaned against the wall.

This is his first time being selected for the national team; he had never played in the domestic league before.

Even after training for several days, I still haven't been able to build good relationships with many players.

After all, everyone has their own small groups.

Just then, the familiar system voice sounded again.

[Ding! The national team's journey has begun!]

Based on your outstanding performance at the club level, you have earned the head coach's approval and been selected for the national team.

After many years, you once again donned the national team jersey, and a sense of pride made you realize that this was no trivial matter.

This time, your national team is facing difficulties in qualifying for the World Cup's final 40.

To lead the national team to the World Cup, you decide to give it your all.

[Current Stage: Top 40 to Top 12]

[Note: The tasks in this phase will be finalized after the phase ends.]

[Rewards will be distributed based on the advancement results.]

"Huh? There's a mission for this too?" Jiang Ming was taken aback.

If we had a specific mission in the previous match against Paris, that would be understandable.

That was Ronaldinho's first club in Europe, so it has special commemorative significance.

But what does the Chinese national football team have to do with Ronaldinho?

It's impossible for it to be a five-star hotel like Brazil, right?

Before Jiang Ming could study it in detail...

The players' tunnel is open.

A deafening roar of shouts filled the air.

The competition has officially begun!

"Alright, with the players from both sides entering the field, the starting lineups for this match are now announced."

"The Chinese national football team mainly uses a 4-2-3-1 formation."

Goalkeeper: Zeng Cheng.

"Defenders: Li Xuepeng, Feng Xiaoting, Ren Hang, Zhao Mingjian."

Defensive midfielders: Hao Junmin, Wu Xi.

Attacking midfielder: Jiang Ming.

"Forwards: Wu Lei, Yang Xu, Jiang Ning."

"And the Maldives' formation is—"

"It is worth mentioning that Zheng Zhi, who was among the top ten, was not selected for the roster for this competition."

"Therefore, Jiang Ming wore the number 10 jersey and stood on the field in this game."

"This demonstrates his current tactical core position within the team —"

"With the referee's whistle!"

"The competition has officially begun!"

He Wei's voice echoed throughout the live broadcast room.

Inside the Wuhan Sports Center.

More than 50,000 fans erupted in cheers at the same time.

For many fans.

They have been waiting for this moment for far too long.

What has Chinese football lacked most in recent years?

Forward? Defender?

Okay, actually we lack everything.

But regarding truly important positions—

He is a midfield maestro capable of controlling the game.

Nowadays.

The young man who rose to fame in Europe finally donned the national team jersey.

After the start, the game quickly settled into the rhythm of the Chinese team.

The Maldives retreated across the board.

Almost all eleven players retreated to their own half.

Facing the Chinese team, whose strength far surpasses their own.

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Their only goal is to concede as few goals as possible.

This was Jiang Ming's first time receiving the ball in the national team.

Cheers erupted from the stands.

The young Chinese man merely looked up and glanced at the scene.

Then, he gently pushed with his right foot.

The football instantly passed through two defenders.

It was precisely delivered to the edge of the restricted area.

Wu Lei immediately started.

Unfortunately, we were a step too late.

The ball was caught by the Maldives goalkeeper.

"Beautiful!" He Wei's eyes lit up.

"That play was executed with exceptional clarity of thought!"

Xu Yang nodded.

"Jiang Ming has already seen the opening."

"This type of ball is very common in European competitions."

"The problem is that our national team players still need some time to adapt."

The camera focuses on Wu Lei.

The latter also smiled and gave Jiang Ming a thumbs up.

This indicates that the pass was correct.

Let's continue.

11 minutes.

Jiang Ming broke free of the defense in midfield.

Dribble forward.

Facing pressure from opposing players, he suddenly delivered a long diagonal pass.

The football swept past the entire Maldives defense.

Accurately locate Jiang Ning, who has moved up the flank.

The latter crossed the ball without stopping it.

Inside the restricted area.

Yang Xu leaped high into the air.

A header!

Unfortunately, it went slightly off target.

"oops!"

"So close!"

A sigh of regret came from the stands.

However, the fans quickly applauded again.

Because they discovered it.

China Fortune's attack today seems different from the past.

The ball can be smoothly moved from the backfield to the frontfield.

Moreover, each step forward was carried out in a well-organized manner.

20 minutes.

The goal has finally come.

Jiang Ming received the ball near the center circle.

Turn around.

get rid of.

He then delivered a low, through ball.

The football tore through the Maldives' entire defense like a scalpel.

Wu Lei successfully beat the offside trap.

One-on-one!

Facing the onrushing goalkeeper.

Calmly push the shot.

The football rolled into the bottom right corner of the goal.

1 is better than 0!

Goal!

"Wu Lei!!!"

"An assist from Jiang Ming!"

"First assist in his national team debut!"

The Wuhan Sports Center was in complete jubilation.

Wu Lei charged towards the sidelines.

He then turned and pointed at Jiang Ming.

In the stands.

Countless fans stood up and applauded at the same time.

But what happens next?

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The match then entered a strange phase.

The Chinese team began to squander their opportunities recklessly.

27 minutes.

Jiang Ming delivered a lob pass.

Yang Xu has a one-on-one opportunity.

The shot went directly over the crossbar.

32 minutes.

They played a tactical move on the corner kick.

Jiang Ming delivered a triangular back pass from the left wing.

An unmarked teammate unleashed a powerful shot from inside the penalty area.

Shoot it away.

37 minutes.

China's corner kick attack.

Yang Xu heads the ball into the goal.

The football went wide of the post.

41 minutes.

Jiang Ming dribbled past three players in quick succession just outside the penalty area.

Send out a through ball.

Wu Lei pounced on the opportunity and slotted the ball home.

The ball hit the side netting.

He Wei had lost count of how many times he had covered his head in his hands.

"What a pity!"

"That ball didn't go in!"

Xu Yang was at a loss for words, both amused and exasperated.

"The opportunity has already been created."

"Jiang Ming's passing quality was very high today."

"It's just that we were a little unlucky at the last minute."

Halftime is over.

The halftime statistics are displayed on the big screen in the stadium.

China Fortune had 74% possession.

18 shots on goal.

Seven shots on target.

They only managed to take the lead by one goal.

Even the fans at the stadium couldn't help but laugh.

This data is so characteristic of the Chinese national football team.

The two sides switched sides for the second half.

The Maldivian players' physical condition is beginning to decline.

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53 minutes.

Jiang Ming took the corner kick.

Yang Xu flicked the ball on with his head at the near post.

Jiang Ning easily slotted the ball home from the far post.

2 to 0!!

61 minutes.

Jiang Ming delivered another accurate long pass.

Wu Lei broke through on the wing and crossed the ball.

Inside the restricted area.

Yang Xu leaped high into the air.

A header finds the net.

3 to 0!!

The outcome of the match has been completely decided.

Their opponent, the Maldives, is a weak team.

The current goal of the Chinese national football team is to increase their goal difference against them.

In this way, even in the final tie-breaking stage, they can still win.

The Chinese national football team can also gain an advantage and successfully qualify.

The cheers at the Wuhan Sports Center grew louder and louder.

Because everyone is waiting for one thing.

First goal for the national team.

This was Jiang Ming's first goal for the national team.

This young Chinese player, who is playing abroad, has scored goals against both Borussia Dortmund and Paris Saint-Germain.

How could he possibly fail to score against the Maldives in such a crucial match?

at last.

The 71th minute of the match.

The opportunity is here.

The edge of the penalty area in the Maldives.

Jiang Ming received a pass back from the striker.

No one attempted to rob the Maldives.

All eleven people were crouching inside the restricted area.

Jiang Ming immediately took a long-range shot.

None of the fans in the stadium could see what happened.

A white streak flashed across the field.

next second.

A soccer ball suddenly appeared in the net.

The Maldives goalkeeper didn't even attempt a save.

4 to 0!!

The entire Wuhan Sports Center exploded instantly.

"Goal!!"

"Jiang Ming!!"

"A goal on his national team debut!"

"Jiang Ming has scored his first goal for the national team!"

"Jiang Ming!"

"Jiang Ming!"

More than 50,000 people chanted that name at the same time.

The sound echoed through the night sky.

The final stage of the competition.

The Maldives' defenses have completely collapsed.

Hebei China Fortune scored again.

The final score was set.

5 to 0!!

The final whistle blew.

The audience erupted in applause.

Jiang Ming scored one goal and provided two assists.

He was undoubtedly chosen as the best player of the game.

Post-match press conference.

The reporters bombarded Coach Gao with almost all their questions.

How would you rate Jiang Ming's debut for the national team?

Coach Gao had a smile on his face.

"excellent."

"Excellent."

"He made the team more creative."

"It also makes it easier for my teammates to play."

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The reporter pressed for more information.

"So, what about the next match against Qatar?"

The words fell.

The scene suddenly fell silent.

Everyone knows that the Maldives is just the beginning.

The game that truly decides fate.

This is the final round.

Qatar.

The post-match press conference has concluded.

News about this match swept across the country almost immediately.

Trending topic.

Post it.

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Short video platform.

The same name is being discussed everywhere.

— "One goal and two assists in his national team debut! Jiang Ming leads his team to a 5-0 victory over the Maldives"

"Monaco's Core Players Unleash a Decisive Attack on the Asian Arena!"

—"Chinese football finally has its own midfield commander!"

From Paris to Wuhan, Jiang Ming continues his hot streak!

The comments section was equally lively.

"That was fantastic! Jiang Ming's pass was amazing!"

"I used to feel that the Chinese national football team couldn't control the ball in midfield, but now finally someone can control the ball and organize the attack."

"Wu Lei wasted at least two one-on-one opportunities today."

"Two? I feel like there are three!"

"To be honest, Jiang Ming could have added two or three more assists to his stats."

"The Maldives goalkeeper is almost numb from all the shots."

"Didn't you guys notice? We've had over thirty shots on goal today!"

"Finally, they've shown what it's like for a strong team to play against a weak team."

"Don't make me laugh, they've been firing anti-aircraft guns most of the time on the field."

"Anyone who didn't know better would think the Chinese national football team was the first to join the war to defend Earth, bombarding aliens in the sky."

"Our next match is against Qatar, right?"

"Hopefully, the Chinese national football team won't falter at the last minute."

at the same time.

Media outlets in several Asian countries have also begun reporting on the match.

The South Korean media gave it a headline.

Monaco's prodigy makes his national team debut! The Taeguk Warriors face a formidable Asian rival!

Japanese media, on the other hand, were even more direct.

"The Core of Chinese Football at Eighteen: The Future of the Nation"

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The particularly meticulous Xiao Rizi even edited together a highlight reel of all of Jiang Ming's touches during the match.

For other Asian teams...

Qatar has already qualified.

Meanwhile, the Chinese team still retains a theoretical hope of advancing.

If China can take Qatar, they will advance smoothly.

Then the competitive landscape of the final twelve-team tournament will undergo new changes.

And the key figure in all of this.

It was that young Chinese player who rose to fame in Monaco.

late at night.

The national team's hotel.

The coaching staff meeting room was brightly lit.

Staff projected the latest standings onto a screen.

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Coach Gao crossed his arms and quietly watched the screen.

China Fortune team has a record of four wins, two draws, and one loss in seven matches.

Fourteen points.

In the final round, they will host Qatar at home.

The second-place teams from the other groups are also competing for qualification.

Every point, every goal scored, every goal difference.

All of these can determine the final fate.

The assistant coach spoke up, "Theoretically, we still have a chance."

"But the initiative is not entirely in our own hands."

Coach Gao nodded slowly.

This is the most troublesome part.

They not only need to win, but also need to hope for good news from other competitions.

After a while.

His gaze fell on another document.

Qatar secured first place in their group with a perfect record of seven wins.

They've already qualified and there's no need to worry.

But the more this is the case, the more likely it is to happen.

The more unpredictable it becomes, the harder it is to guess what lineup the opponent will field in the final round.

What if these West Asians are up to no good?

Why park the bus when the team's overall strength is superior to that of the Chinese national football team?

no one knows.

Coach Gao could only silently recite it in his heart.

"This is the last game we'll see —"