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In the CCTV studio

The camera has switched back from the background to the studio. A beautiful, long-legged female host, wearing a red cheongsam, faces the camera:

"Welcome back to the live broadcast studio. This is CCTV Sports Channel bringing you the second half of the 2011 AFC U-19 Championship quarter-final match between China's U-19 team and the UAE's U-19 team. The first half ended in a 0-0 draw. We'll continue with commentary from commentators Huang Jianxiang and Zhan Jun for the second half."

The camera pans to the commentary booth.

Huang Jianxiang adjusted his headset:

"Ladies and gentlemen, the second half of the match is about to begin. In the first half, the Chinese youth team withstood Yi Jianlian's fierce attacks and Wu Shi even created an excellent one-on-one opportunity, but unfortunately it was cleared off the line by the opposing goalkeeper. However, this also sends a signal - Yi Jianlian's defense is not impenetrable."

Zhan Jun continued, analyzing:

"Yes. Tactically speaking, although Yi Jianlian had more possession in the first half, he didn't have many threatening shots, mostly long-range shots and set pieces. The national youth team's counter-attack took advantage of the gaps left by their high press. If Yi Jianlian gets impatient in the second half and continues to press high, similar opportunities are likely to arise again."

Huang Jianxiang nodded:

"Furthermore, we noticed that while Yi Jianlian's marking of Wu Shi was tight, it was very taxing. Suhail was almost always by his side, and he received two verbal warnings from the referee in the first half. It's questionable whether he can maintain this level of precision in close marking after his energy levels drop in the second half."

"Another point is that Yi Jianlian's attack relies too heavily on Omar's individual performance. Once he's contained, or if Yi Jianlian's form fluctuates, their attack easily gets stuck. Whether the national youth team can improve their defense in the second half and seize those fleeting counter-attack opportunities will be the key to victory," Zhan Jun said, adjusting his glasses.

"Alright, both teams' players are back on the field." Huang Jianxiang raised his voice, "The referee blows the whistle, the second half begins!"

Perth Stadium, 48th minute of the second half

After Yi Jianlian kicked off, he continued to try to control the tempo, but it was clear that their passing was more rushed than in the first half. Several forward passes were intercepted by the Chinese youth team due to excessive power or overly obvious intent.

In the 51st minute, the turning point arrived.

Yi Jianlian attempted to penetrate forward in midfield, sending a through ball to Omar.

The Chinese youth team's defensive midfielder made an accurate prediction and intercepted the ball with a quick tackle!

"Interception! Quick counter-attack!" Huang Jianxiang's voice suddenly rose.

The ball was passed to the right wing. The winger received the ball but did not blindly go down the wing. Instead, he glanced at the center and saw that Wu Shi had already started his run and was sprinting forward from the center circle!

Suhail was hot on his heels, but Wu Shi's positioning this time was very clever. He first made a fake run toward the inside, then suddenly changed direction and moved to the side, instantly creating half a body length gap.

The winger delivered a low, diagonal pass, landing five meters in front of Wu Shi.

Wu Shi chased after him with all his might, while Suhair reached out from behind to try and grab him, but couldn't reach him.

"Wu Shi has the ball! There's a wide open space ahead!" Zhan Jun said, speeding up his speech.

Wu Shi dribbled forward, while Yi Jianlian's two remaining center-backs retreated cautiously, not daring to press him too aggressively.

Their right-back is desperately chasing back.

Wu Shi dribbled the ball to the right side of the penalty area's edge. A center-back finally couldn't resist and stepped forward to block him.

At that very moment, Wu Shi gently flicked the outside of his right foot.

The ball rolled sideways towards the left side of the penalty area arc!

There, Wu Lei had already made a silent run forward! He was unmarked! Yi Jianlian's defensive attention was completely drawn to Wu Lei!

"Wu Lei! An opportunity!" Huang Jianxiang shouted, his voice almost cracking.

Wu Lei received the ball and smoothly dribbled it into the penalty area. Another center-back hurriedly covered, and the goalkeeper also moved over to block the near post.

Wu Lei looked up, not seeking credit. He had spotted Chen Liang making a high-speed run down the right flank!

A low cross found Chen Liang!

Chen Liang arrived in a flash, and facing a nearly empty goal, he took a shot!

The ball went into the net!

Goal!

Huang Jianxiang's roar echoed through the sky.

"Chen Liang! 53rd minute! China's U23 team leads Yi Jianlian 1-0! A textbook counter-attack! Wu Shi draws the defense, Wu Lei selflessly passes the ball, and Chen Liang seals the victory!"

Zhan Jun excitedly added, "The three players' teamwork was flawless! Wu Shi's pass was so calm; he made the most rational choice at the most opportune moment! Wu Lei's vision and selflessness, Chen Liang's precise strike! This is team football!"

On the Goose Sports live streaming platform, the chat exploded instantly:

"Aaaaaaah, it's in! It's in! It's in!!!"

"Wu Shi's pass was worth a hundred million!"

"Wuhan is awesome! Lei Ge has great vision!"

"Chen Liang!! Fellow Shaanxi native, I'm kneeling before you!"

"Guangdong fans send their congratulations!"

"Our brothers from Sichuan are moved to tears!"

"Let's get this Tianjin men hyped up!"

"Shibao, I love you! You're the best!"

"At this moment, there are no geographical boundaries, only the color red of China!"

The rapid refresh rate of the live chat caused the backend data curve to surge to its peak for the month, even causing a brief server lag.

On the field, the national youth team players embraced each other wildly.

Chen Liang excitedly rushed towards the corner flag area, slid to his knees, and roared to the sky.

Wu Lei and Wu Shi ran to his side at the same time, and the three of them hugged each other tightly.

The stands erupted in a sea of ​​red. International students waved national flags, and many Chinese fans had tears in their eyes.

Omar stood with his hands on his hips, looking down at the grass. The expression on his face was no longer nonchalant.

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Huang Jianxiang calmed himself down, but his voice was still trembling slightly:

"1-0! The Chinese youth team is in the lead! I believe that millions of fans across the country, like myself, have waited and hoped for this goal for far too long! Fans are always the most lovable. They can criticize, they can be angry at their lack of competitiveness, but as long as the players on the field give their all and play with such teamwork and score such a goal, all barriers will disappear, and everyone will become simply the four words—Chinese fans!"

Zhan Jun nodded deeply:

"Yes. That's football, that's how amazing football is. Miracles really happen! How can you not love football!"

The game continues

Yi Jianlian panicked completely after conceding the goal.

Their coach was waving his arms excitedly and shouting something on the sidelines.

In the 55th minute, Yi Jianlian made a substitution, taking off a midfielder and bringing on a striker, changing the formation to a more attacking 4-2-4.

At the same time, their defensive strategy against the "two Wus" has also changed. Instead of committing two or three players to press them, they have switched to a zone-based man-marking system. Once Wu Shi or Wu Lei gets the ball, the nearest defender will not hesitate to commit a tactical foul.

The movement began to increase in size.

In the 58th minute, Wu Shi received the ball in midfield and had just turned around when Yi Jianlian's number 6, Suhair, brought him down with a sweeping leg kick.

The referee blows his whistle, and a yellow card is issued.

In the 62nd minute, Wu Lei received the ball with his back to goal when a defender from Yi Jianlian bumped into him from the side and behind, making a clear additional movement with his elbow.

Wu Lei fell to the ground, and the referee showed him another yellow card.

In the 67th minute, Wu Shi attempted a breakthrough but was pulled down; in the 71st minute, Wu Lei was tackled...

Within just twenty minutes, four defenders from the Yi Jianlian team each received a yellow card. But they didn't care. After receiving a card, they would switch to another player to continue committing fouls. Their goal was clear: to use yellow cards as a price to disrupt the Chinese youth team's counter-attack rhythm, especially to cut off the connection between the two Wu players.

The brutal tactics worked.

The national youth team struggled to mount any effective fast attacks. The game gradually descended into a chaotic melee.

In the 75th minute, Yi Jianlian's relentless attack finally paid off.

An opportunity that wasn't really an opportunity. Omar received the ball in a scramble outside the penalty area, swung his leg from a standstill, and sent a cross-shot/shot-like pass into the box.

The Chinese youth team's goalkeeper misjudged the situation, hesitated halfway out of the goal, and retreated. The ball flew past his fingertips and into the far corner of the goal.

1:1.

"Goal... Omar, a world-class goal." Huang Jianxiang's voice was tinged with regret. "There was an element of luck in this goal, but Yi Jianlian's continuous pressure ultimately translated into a goal."

Zhan Jun analyzed: "The national youth team has been playing too passively lately. Although the opponent's fouling tactics are dishonorable, they are indeed effective. After being fouled repeatedly, some of our players became hesitant to make any moves. Moreover, their physical fitness has also declined significantly."

With the score tied, Yi Jianlian's morale soared. The Chinese youth team, on the other hand, became somewhat flustered, and their passing errors began to increase.

Time ticked by, and the game entered its final ten minutes.

The tension was escalating. Players from both sides continued to engage in petty fouls and verbal altercations. The referee blew his whistle frequently in an attempt to control the situation, but with little success.

87 minutes.

The Chinese youth team cleared the ball with a long ball from their own half. Wu Lei fought hard with the opposing defender near the halfway line and eventually won the header, flicking the ball to his side.

Wu Shi ran towards the ball, and the system's notification sound in his mind rang out almost in sync with the trajectory of the football:

[An opportunity for a high-level counterattack has been detected]

[Ball possession: Receiving the ball with back to goal]

[Current defender: Suhail (close marking, right-handed pull)]

[Suggestion: Before receiving the ball, feint with your left shoulder to induce movement. At the moment of receiving the ball, pivot on your left foot and use a pull-back turn (Messi template basic action library - number 007) to get rid of the defender. Success rate: 68%]

Suhail had already closed in, and his hand grabbed the hem of Wu Shi's jersey again.

Without time to think, Wu Shi followed the system prompts and made a slight feint to the left with his left shoulder before receiving the ball. Suhair's center of gravity subconsciously shifted to the left by a fraction of an inch.

It's now!

Wu Shi used the inside of his left foot to pull the incoming ball backward, and at the same time, he turned his body to the right halfway using his left foot as a fulcrum! The turning skills that Messi had practiced thousands of times became muscle instincts at this moment.

Suhail was deceived by that small feint and caught off guard by the decisive pull and turn. The force of the pull in his hand became the leverage point for Wu Shi's turn, and his center of gravity was completely shaken off!

Half a step of space was enough for Wu Shi at this moment. He completed his turn, facing the goal and the back line of defense head-on!

[Successfully escaped!]

[Situation ahead: Open space, last center-back As (with a yellow card), goalkeeper positioned slightly to the left.]

[Suggestion: Accelerate straight ahead to force As to make a choice. He has a yellow card, which may limit his defensive actions; a direct dribble past him has a 55% success rate. If he hesitates, enter the penalty area and look for a shot.]

Without hesitation, Wu Shi pushed the ball forward and accelerated with all his might! His eyes were fixed on the goal ahead and the retreating As.

As was also torn internally. A yellow card acted like a shackle, preventing him from making a clean tackle. He could only retreat as Wu Shi advanced, trying to force Wu Shi into a tighter position. The UAE goalkeeper had also begun moving towards the near post to block shooting angles.

However, when I stepped back, I lost my footing, which was a small accident that caused my center of gravity to shift slightly!

Wu Shi seized the opportunity and pretended to cut inside – this was the system's suggestion and also his next step in the plan. Once completed, he would completely shake off As and have the opportunity to face the goalkeeper directly.

However, just as Wu Shi's left foot was about to touch the ball and change direction, the last shred of reason and hope in As's eyes vanished. He knew he was out of position and what letting Wu Shi pass meant.

He abandoned all attempts to block the ball's path, lunging sideways with a sliding tackle, but his target—

Aiming directly at the outside of Wu Shi's left shin, where he used his leg as support and power axis! The kick landed solidly on his shin!

"Snap—!"

"ah--!!"

Wu Shi lost his balance in mid-air and crashed heavily onto the grass, clutching his left leg and curling up in pain.

"Beep—!!!!!"

The referee blew his whistle.

All the national youth team members rushed over instantly.

"I'll f*** you!" Chen Liang was the first to rush to As and shove him aside. The other team members also surrounded him, their emotions running high.

Yi Jianlian players quickly surrounded the area, and the situation briefly spiraled out of control.

The referee pushed through the crowd, pulled out a red card, and raised it directly at As!

As didn't argue, and walked to the sidelines with his head down.

The team doctor rushed onto the field carrying a medical kit. Wu Lei squatted down next to Wu Shi and asked anxiously:

"Stone, how are you? Where does it hurt?"

Wu Shi's face turned deathly pale, and he managed to utter a few words: "My legs... I can't move..."

After a preliminary examination, the team doctor looked grave and gestured to the sidelines for a substitution.

Old Li was furious on the sidelines and kicked a water bottle away, but he could only make a substitution immediately.

Wu Shi was carefully lifted onto a stretcher. As he was carried onto the field, a unified and angry chorus of drums and shouts erupted from the away stands:

"Knock knock knock, damn it, knock knock knock, damn it....."

As the stretcher crossed the sideline, Wu Shi looked at his teammates on the field and then glanced at the scoreboard: 1-1, 87 minutes.

He closed his eyes.

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Huang Jianxiang's voice was heavy: "This is an extremely egregious and unsportsmanlike foul! As was clearly aiming to injure someone! Wu Shi was carried off the field; hopefully he's alright... but this red card is absolutely not enough! This kind of action must warrant an additional suspension!"

Zhan Jun said sternly, "This is no longer a football move. Knowing that you can't touch the ball, directly kicking the opponent's supporting leg in the groin is extremely dangerous and could lead to serious injury."

The footage shows Wu Shi being carried into the players' tunnel, where the team doctor is urgently treating his left leg, spraying a large amount of cooling spray.

On the field, due to this malicious foul and subsequent conflict, the referee issued two more yellow cards (one for each side, plus one for the previous conflict). So far in the second half, the total number of yellow cards for both sides has reached 9, and 1 red card.

The match didn't restart until the 92nd minute. The Chinese youth team was awarded a free kick in a good position. Wu Lei took the kick, but he was clearly affected by his emotions, and his shot went high.

The added time is as long as 10 minutes.

With a one-man advantage, the national youth team launched a final, fierce attack, but the players were exhausted and their emotions had not yet calmed down, and several crosses were cleared.

The UAE retreated entirely to a defensive posture, setting up a solid defensive line.

The final whistle blew amidst the chaos and tension.

1:1.

The match will go into overtime.

In the locker room, the team doctor made a preliminary assessment that Wu Shi's injury to his left fibula was very serious, at least a severe contusion, and he needed to be sent to the hospital immediately for a detailed examination.

Old Li slammed his fist on the locker in the locker room, making a dull thud.

"Everyone followed my instructions. Did they think they were safe just because it went into overtime?"

"In overtime, I want you guys to crush them!!!!"