A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 268 A Comeback on the Green: From "Dreadhawk" to King

Chapter 268 A Comeback on the Green: From "Dreadhawk" to King

"Hey guys! Get your act together!" Liu Qicheng shouted at the top of his lungs as he stood on the training field, his signature baseball cap askew and his face radiating an undeniable air of authority.

A group of young football trainees stood sparsely in a row, responding listlessly, "Okay... Coach."

"Why are you all looking so dejected? The competition hasn't even started yet, and you're already ready to surrender?" Liu Qicheng frowned, pacing back and forth in front of the students. "We're going to participate in the National Football Tournament this time. Who's our opponent? It's the Eagle Team, who have been dominating the top spot all along! What's wrong, scared?"

Trainee Xiaoyu muttered softly, "Coach, how can we not be scared? Last year, we fought tooth and nail to get second place against them. This year..."

"What about this year?" Liu Qicheng suddenly stopped in his tracks, his eyes widening. "You're afraid to play this year? Let me tell you, nothing is impossible on the football field! We almost won last year, but we'll definitely win this year!"

“But coach, the players on the Eagles team are all tall and strong, like giants, and we…” Student Amin chimed in.

"Amin, what's wrong with you? Where's your usual drive during training?" Liu Qicheng walked up to Amin and patted him on the shoulder. "Afraid of heights and strength? Are you going to just forfeit when you run into the basketball team next time?"

Everyone couldn't help but laugh, and the atmosphere lightened up a bit.

"Coach, it's not that we don't want to win, it's just that we're not confident," Captain Xiaofeng said. "The Eagles are too strong; their tactical coordination is simply seamless."

Liu Qicheng chuckled: "Xiaofeng, you're right. The Eagles are strong, but they're not invincible. Think about it, they've always been number one, how much pressure must they be under? We've got nothing to lose, so let's play freely and maybe we can overwhelm them."

"Coach, stop trying to comfort us." Xiaoyu pouted. "Their skill level is undeniable; how can we possibly beat them?"

"Xiaoyu, don't you believe me?" Liu Qicheng's eyes lit up. "Let me tell you, I've recently studied the Eagles' game videos and found that they also have weaknesses. When they attack, their right flank defense is a bit lax. As long as we seize the opportunity, we can catch them off guard."

"Really, Coach?" Amin asked, half-believing.

"Of course it's true, would I lie to you?" Liu Qicheng patted his chest and assured him, "Over the next few days, we'll train specifically to exploit this weakness. As long as you execute the tactics well, I'm confident we can definitely get first place this time!"

"But coach, what if they find out?" Xiaofeng was still a little worried.

"So what if they found out?" Liu Qicheng said dismissively. "Even if they know we're going to attack down the right flank, they might not be able to defend against it. Football matches are unpredictable. As long as you adapt to the situation and act accordingly, there's no obstacle you can't overcome."

"Alright, Coach, we'll listen to you." Xiaofeng gritted his teeth. "We've already given it our all once, so we might as well give it another try."

"That's right!" Liu Qicheng said excitedly. "From now on, let's increase the training intensity. Does everyone have confidence?"

"Yes!" The trainees' voices finally grew louder.

In the days that followed, Liu Qicheng led his trainees in intensive training. Every day before dawn, they would arrive at the training ground and practice tactics again and again. Liu Qicheng would cheer them on from the sidelines until his voice became hoarse.

Finally, the day of the national football tournament arrived. Liu Qicheng led his students to the competition venue and spotted the Eagles team players from afar. They were wearing matching team uniforms, each one tall and imposing, exuding a powerful aura.

"Coach, look at them, they're so scary!" Xiaoyu started to get nervous again.

"What are you afraid of? They're not man-eating monsters." Liu Qicheng glared at Xiaoyu. "Remember the tactics I taught you. Don't be nervous, just play normally."

The match began, and as expected, the Eagles team came on strong, launching a fierce attack right from the start. Liu Qicheng's students, on the other hand, followed their pre-arranged tactics, solidifying their defense and looking for opportunities to launch counterattacks.

"Stay calm, stay calm! Don't panic!" Liu Qicheng shouted from the sidelines. "Pay attention to their passing lanes, intercept them!"

The trainees defended tenaciously, successfully thwarting the Eagles' attacks time and time again. However, as the game progressed, the Eagles gradually gained control of the game, and Liu Qicheng's trainees began to struggle.

"Coach, what should we do? Their offensive is too fierce." Xiaofeng looked anxiously at Liu Qicheng on the sidelines.

"Don't rush, keep defending, and look for opportunities to attack down the right flank," Liu Qicheng said calmly. "They're eager to score now, so their defense will definitely have gaps. Let's wait patiently."

Just then, one of the Eagles' players made a mistake while passing the ball, and Liu Qicheng's student, Amin, reacted quickly and intercepted it.

"Amin, hurry, attack the right flank!" Liu Qicheng shouted.

Amin sprinted with the ball towards the right flank of the Eagles. The Eagles' defenders quickly retreated, but Amin, with his excellent technique, successfully broke through their defense and passed the ball to Xiaofeng inside the penalty area.

Xiaofeng took a shot, and the ball went in!

"Great job!" Liu Qicheng jumped up excitedly. "Well done, guys! Keep it up!"

The trainees' morale soared, and they continued their tenacious defense. The Eagles, on the other hand, intensified their attack, attempting to tie the score. The two sides traded blows, and the game entered a heated phase.

In the second half, the Eagles adjusted their tactics, strengthening their defense on the right flank. Upon seeing this, Liu Qicheng immediately gave new instructions from the sidelines.

"Stop attacking the right flank, switch to the left! They definitely didn't expect us to change tactics," Liu Qicheng shouted.

The trainees quickly adjusted and began attacking from the left flank. This tactic worked, throwing the Eagles' defense into disarray and giving Liu Qicheng's trainees several more excellent opportunities.

However, the Eagles, being the stronger team they were, quickly regained their composure and took control of the game again. With little time remaining, the score remained a 1-1 draw.

"Coach, what should we do? Time is running out." Xiaofeng was extremely anxious.

"Don't worry, we still have a chance." Liu Qicheng looked firmly at the field. "Everyone, pay attention to teamwork and seize this last opportunity."

Just as the game was about to end, Liu Qicheng's student, Xiaoyu, intercepted the ball in midfield. He looked up and noticed that the Eagles' defensive players were all concentrated on the left flank, leaving a large gap on the right.

"Xiaoyu, pass to the right flank!" Liu Qicheng shouted.

Xiao Yu understood immediately and delivered a long pass, accurately sending the ball to the right wing. Amin made a high-speed run forward, received the ball, and broke through all the way to reach the penalty area again.

Facing the Eagles' defenders, Amin didn't hesitate for a moment and unleashed a powerful shot. The ball flew into the top corner of the goal like lightning.

"Goal!" Liu Qicheng and his students cheered wildly. "We won! We are the champions!"

As the final whistle blew, Liu Qicheng's students excitedly embraced each other. They had finally defeated the formidable Eagle Team and won the national football championship.

The Eagles' team members stood on the court looking dejected. They never expected that they would lose to this team they had once defeated.

"Haha, how about that, guys? I told you we could do it!" Liu Qicheng ran onto the court and hugged each of the students. "You guys are amazing! I'm so proud of you!"

"Coach, thanks to you! If it weren't for your tactics, we definitely wouldn't have won," Xiaofeng said excitedly.

"No, this is the result of everyone's joint efforts," Liu Qicheng said with a smile. "The sweat you've put in on the training field has paid off today. Remember, as long as we have confidence and perseverance, no difficulty can defeat us."

"Coach, we've got it!" the trainees said in unison.

"Let's go celebrate today! I'll treat everyone to a big meal!" Liu Qicheng waved his hand and led the students away from the stadium.

The setting sun cast its golden rays upon them, illuminating their vibrant figures. This victory was not only a milestone in their football careers but also a valuable experience in their lives. And Liu Qicheng, this humorous and wise coach, will forever be remembered by his students.