Chapter 25 Goodbye Wang Peng
On October 23, all members of the Jade City Team flew back to Beijing from Tokyo.
As soon as he left the Capital International Airport, he naturally received a triumphant treatment of heroes.
Club CEO Bai Huijun not only came to pick him up in person, but also brought Gao Qiang, vice chairman of the Chinese Football Association.
Compared to the meeting five days ago, today's meeting atmosphere was even more lively. Even they themselves were not sure what the prospects were for this match to visit Japan;
Unexpectedly, this group of Guangxi people who are not afraid of death actually beat the Japanese and qualified for the AFC Champions League final, pushing China's participation record in this competition to a new level.
Although Mo Huaqiang was reluctant to waste the team's precious time on those unnecessary social receptions;
But in the end, Bai Huijun couldn't help but speak out and could only agree to the official dinner.
It's already Thursday, and there are two days left to be the 24th round of the Chinese Super League. Although the Football Association has specially adjusted Yucheng's game to next Monday for the purpose of care;
But in Mo Huaqiang's view, time is already very tight, and domestic leagues need to be prepared, and the AFC finals cannot be missed;
The problems exposed by the team during the game still need to be solved through stricter training.
However, living in a society that emphasizes humanity, some rules must be followed, and Mo Huaqiang could only accept them helplessly.
At the banquet, Gao Qiang was very happy and praised the team's heroic performance. He frequently interacted with the coaches and players. The atmosphere at the venue was very warm.
After halfway through the banquet, Vice Chairman Gao, who was still awake, gave a sincere message: "The Americans have said that Guangxi soldiers are the best soldiers in the world. Now it seems that what they say is true. They have played these Japanese people with no temper at all. You are indeed worthy of being descendants of the "Wolf Soldiers"! Keep doing this, it will be up to you to the finals!"
Bai Huijun, who was very glamorous, also expressed his opinion to the Football Association on behalf of the team: "Thank you Chairman Gao for your love! I know that our Yucheng is now responsible and represents the entire country. We will definitely not let everyone down, turn pressure into motivation, and resolutely play these two games to win glory for the country!"
The guests and hosts talked and the banquet continued, and the wines were closed until late at night.
Mo Huaqiang returned to the room and was already midnight when he lay down to rest. Although his body was getting tired, his brain was very excited and he couldn't sleep even after tossing and turning.
Although a day has passed, he feels trembling all over when he thinks of the fierce battle in Urawa yesterday;
The powerful Japanese football has long become a nightmare for the Chinese people, but now he and his players have become a nightmare for the Japanese with their own efforts. This experience is magical but also very real.
It should be particularly unforgettable to recall this experience many years later. Mo Hua couldn't help but grin.
When I came to Beijing again, Mo Huaqiang was excited and did not forget the touching that remained deep in his heart.
In a blink of an eye, nine years have passed. When I think of it now, I feel like it happened yesterday;
I was once a middle school teacher, and because of my interest and enthusiasm, he came to Beijing;
It started an incredible experience, and finally, I grew up as a professional football coach as I wish and gained what I have today.
Beijing is the capital of the great motherland, and it is also the city of miracles and dreams in his heart. How could Mo Huaqiang not be moved when he recalls this?
He has just started his journey, and the road ahead is still long, so he has to work harder to move forward;
With a beautiful vision of the future, Mo Huaqiang gradually fell asleep.
On October 27, with a heroic mood to advance to the AFC final, Yucheng Yuchai won Henan Laojiao with a score of 2:1 at home, and the league ranking rose to seventh.
Four days later, in the 25th round of the Chinese Super League league held a day ahead of schedule, Yucheng, who was expeditioning to Wuhan, lost to Nanyi Guanggu with a score of 0:2.
In order to better deal with the first leg away game of the upcoming AFC Champions League final, Mo Huaqiang left most of the main players in Yucheng for training, and he took a set of substitutes to the away game;
Seeing the substitute and the young players having fun on the court, he actually lost only two goals, and he was quite satisfied.
Because of this loss, the team's ranking dropped by two more places, but in Mo Huaqiang's opinion, this is nothing.
Yucheng's only goal is the AFC Champions League final. If he can win the championship successfully, he will not only win great honors, but also be able to qualify for the AFC Champions League next season.
The Asian Champions League reform begins next season, and China can win 4 seats, which means that the top four Chinese Super League are eligible to participate;
Yucheng is now ranked 9th. With five rounds left in the league, it is very difficult for them to squeeze into the top four;
Since there is no hope for progress in the league, as long as you ensure that the team does not relegate from the league, you will have met the standards.
Based on the sober understanding of these two aspects, Mo Huaqiang's choice is understandable, and he is a firm executor of the club's guiding ideology of "fighting outside and stability inside";
As the end of the year approaches, Yucheng can still engage in a two-line battle. From this, it can be seen that the club that is down-to-earth and makes the best use of the people has achieved unprecedented success;
As the founder of the club, Bai Huijun, a middle-aged man in his early forties, has continued to rise as the team grows year by year, and this year is destined to be a brilliant year for him.
In the eyes of the outside world, the Yucheng Yuchai team is simply an extremely huge treasure house. Not only his players are treasures, but his coach is also valuable. Even his boss is also a business wizard.
There are people constantly making news. Some people in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and other places are willing to hire Bai Huijun at a high price, and want to copy the "Yuchai model" in another place. They have a strong desire to build a second Yucheng team, which makes the Yuchai Club's limelight over their parent company's diesel engines.
Regardless of the outside world's wind direction, the entire Yucheng team is still under the leadership of head coach Mo Huaqiang, with the upcoming AFC final opponents, and carry out training in a planned and targeted manner.
On November 1, with the hope of the whole village, the Yucheng team arrived in Shanghai, took the plane from Pudong International Airport to Sydney, and then transferred to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, where the competition was located.
After breaking through the unfavorable schedule of hosting first and then away in the semi-finals, Yucheng also obtained a favorable schedule of hosting first and then to go.
Against the clear weather in Shanghai, every Yucheng player has a good mood and is happily communicating with each other, and is optimistic about the game four days later.
While in the waiting room, Long Tian saw an old friend who had been missing for a long time, which made his away trip even happier.
"Guide Wang, why are you?" When he suddenly met Wang Peng, the mentor of the National Youth Team, Long Tian instantly became a big boy who met his parents.
An incident broke out before the Olympics, and coach Lu Juren was kicked out of the coaching staff. Although Wang Peng, as an assistant coach, was able to stay, he was not treated well;
After the Olympic team was eliminated, the National Olympic Team announced its dissolution, and overseas returnee Wang Peng was neglected. Without any arrangements, he had to return to Shanghai and join the local Chinese Super League team to continue to do some auxiliary work in coaching.
Wang Peng is very pleased to see that his former favorite player Long Tian performed well and now he has entered the AFC final as the club enters the AFC final;
This time, he saw that the entire Yucheng team would fly from Shanghai to Australia. After asking about the specific time, he came to visit and see him off.
"If you don't come to see me as your master, you won't let me see you as your disciple?" Wang Peng said with a smile, and then opened his arms to him.
Long Tian opened his hands and hugged him excitedly.
"I'm sorry, Director Wang, I've been too busy for this period of time and have never had time to see you." Long Tian heard his reproach and began to apologize.
"Silly, I'm just kidding, you didn't hear it?" Wang Peng tapped his forehead to show "punishment".
Long Tian replied seriously: "No matter whether it's a joke or not, I should indeed come to visit you."
"Well, let's talk about it when you finish your work. It's both the AFC Champions League and the Chinese Super League, which is enough for you to be busy until the end of the year. I'm just staying in Shanghai. It's not too late to come again when you have time." Wang Peng said lightly.
"Guide Wang, are you doing well?" Long Tian asked with concern.
"I, it's pretty good. Although it's not as casual as your Coach Lu, it's still pretty free." Wang Peng replied with a smile.
When Long Tian thought of Lu Juren who was working hard in the United States, he thought of the topic again and said excitedly: "You said Coach Lu, he called me the night before yesterday, saying that he would not play well in the finals, and he would kick my ass!"
Wang Peng muttered unhappily: "Old Lu is so kind of care. He has gone to the United States and he still has to pay attention to you. He doesn't see him taking care of me, the old guy!"
After saying that, both the master and the apprentice laughed out loud.
"Are you confident in this game?" Wang Peng asked with concern.
"Well, there must be something. We now represent China, with hundreds of millions of fans supporting it!" Long Tian replied proudly and proudly.
"It is good to have confidence, but don't underestimate the enemy. Don't think that Australians will be easier to deal with than the Japanese. You have made progress over the previous stage, but don't be proud. There are many things to improve." My friend Lao Lu issued an order to him, and Wang Peng couldn't help but explain a few words.
Long Tian nodded and replied, "Okay, Director Wang, I remember your words," he pointed at his forehead, "I remember it with this."
Seeing him becoming more and more cheerful and confident, Wang Peng was also relieved and began to care about his future: "What happened to your transfer? You guy has been delaying until now, probably just want to leave something for Yucheng. Now that you have achieved your goal, it's time to go out for a walk."
Long Tian laughed: "The goal has not been achieved, and there are two more games left. We have been persisting until now. It is impossible to say that we don't leave a trophy."
Wang Peng gave him a blank look: "You guy is more and more like Luo Xian. You will die if you are a little humble!"
Long Tian stuck out his tongue and began to say seriously: "My agent team has been following up on this matter. This time, it should not be delayed again. It will be announced as early as the end of the year."
"Well, that's right. The domestic environment can basically be cultivated here. If you want to make further breakthroughs, you must go to Europe to receive higher-level training." Wang Peng nodded and praised.
"Then coach Wang, you are not interested in asking, where will I go?" Long Tian couldn't help but arouse his curiosity.
Wang Peng replied disdainfully: "I care where you go, just go out. Besides, you are not the young boy in the youth team last year. Your value has increased a lot. There are more people who want to buy you, and I don't know whose family your flower can fall into!"
"Yes, yes, right, Coach Wang is really amazing, I'm convinced!" Long Tian couldn't help but give a thumbs up.
"Okay, it's getting late, I won't be poor with you. I wish you a safe and smooth journey. Come on the finals!" Wang Peng expressed his blessing.
"Okay, Director Wang, I will come to Shanghai to see you when I have time." Long Tian replied with greetings.
Chapter completed!