A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 296 Participating in the Football Match Again

On the sun-baked, warm football field, a group of energetic teenagers were following Coach Liu Qicheng, like a pack of tireless little cheetahs, galloping freely across the green. Coach Liu stood by the field, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Hey, kids! Be smarter when you pass the ball, don't just stand there like wooden blocks!" His voice echoed across the field like a powerful little whirlwind.

Just then, Coach Zhang rushed over, his face a mixture of excitement and nervousness, as if he had just discovered a treasure and was afraid it would grow legs and run away. "Old Liu! Old Liu!" Coach Zhang called out, waving his hand, as if Coach Liu were a million miles away.

Coach Liu Qicheng turned his head, raised an eyebrow, and joked, "Hey, Lao Zhang, what's wrong with you? Are you in such a hurry?

Coach Zhang ran up to him, panting, and said, "Old Liu, big news! We're going to Beijing in a few months to participate in the national football competition!"

"What? A national competition?" Liu Qicheng's eyes widened instantly, his face showing surprise as if he had seen an alien descend. "Really? You're not kidding me."

"How could I dare lie to you!" Coach Zhang patted his chest and assured him, "Besides, the Eagle Brother delegation that we defeated before will also participate, as well as the world delegation! This is going to be a tough battle!"

"Wow!" Liu Qicheng whistled. "This is really going to be interesting. Brother Ying and his gang are still not giving up. They were beaten badly by us last time, so they're probably here for revenge. And then there's the world delegation. They've really stirred up a den of experts."

"So, we need to step up our game!" Coach Zhang frowned, looking serious. "Those world-class teams are all elites among elites; we can't afford to falter."

Liu Qicheng stroked his chin, his eyes darting around, and said with a smile, "What's there to be afraid of! These guys of ours may be mischievous and naughty at times, but once they're on the court, they're all workaholics. With our grueling training, how could we possibly lose to them?"

Coach Zhang rolled his eyes at him. "Don't be blindly optimistic. The training methods and tactical systems of the world's top teams might be much more advanced than ours. We need to come up with some new tricks."

"A new idea?" Liu Qicheng stroked his chin. "Let me think... I've got it! Let's come up with a 'secret weapon' plan."

"What secret weapon?" Coach Zhang asked curiously.

"It'll be a secret for now, hehe." Liu Qicheng kept it a secret for a moment, "But just you wait and see, it will definitely surprise those opponents."

At this moment, the young players on the field noticed the two coaches and gathered around them.

"Coach, what happened?" asked a player named Xiaohu, his face still covered in sweat and his eyes full of curiosity.

Liu Qicheng looked at the group of kids, cleared his throat, and said loudly, "Kids, I have some good news for you! We're going to Beijing to participate in the National Football Tournament! And there will be world-class teams participating too!"

"Wow! That's awesome!" The team members cheered, jumping and shouting with excitement, as if the championship was already theirs.

"However," Coach Zhang continued, "this competition won't be easy. We need to train even harder than before. Does everyone have confidence?"

"Yes!" the team members shouted in unison, their voices so loud they almost shook the sky.

"Well done!" Liu Qicheng nodded in satisfaction. "Starting today, our training intensity will double! Anyone who slacks off, hehe, will be punished by running ten laps around the court!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of fear flashed across the team members' faces, but it was quickly replaced by excitement and fighting spirit.

"Coach, I promise I won't slack off!" Xiao Hu said, patting his chest.

"Me too!" "Me too!" Other team members chimed in.

In the days that followed, the team began intensive training. Every day before dawn, the players were already running, passing, and shooting on the field. Coach Liu Qicheng personally demonstrated various difficult moves, shouting as he demonstrated, "Watch closely, this is the legendary 'Dragon Tail Swing' pass, learn it!" His exaggerated movements and humorous commentary often made the players burst into laughter.

During one training session, Xiao Hu made a mistake while passing the ball, and it flew directly into the bushes next to him.

"Hey, Little Tiger, that pass was really 'skilled'! It could have flown out of Earth's orbit," Liu Qicheng teased with a smile.

Xiao Hu scratched his head sheepishly, "Coach, I just slipped."

"Slipped?" Liu Qicheng raised an eyebrow. "Did you put lubricant on your hand? Go find the ball. If you make another mistake, I'll have to perform a 'bicycle kick' for you."

The team members laughed so hard they almost fell over, while Xiao Hu blushed and quickly ran to the bushes to find the ball.

As the match date drew closer, training intensified. Liu Qicheng's "secret weapon" plan was also quietly underway. He invited a mysterious guest—a former football star now a tactical analysis expert. This expert explained various advanced tactics to the players daily and developed customized training plans based on each player's individual characteristics.

"Everyone, pay attention! This tactic is called the 'Iron Bucket Formation.' It's like an iron bucket, protecting our goal completely and making it impossible for the opponent to score," the expert explained earnestly, holding up the tactical board.

The players listened intently, nodding as they listened, as if they had already grasped the ultimate secret of the football world.

Finally, the day of the competition arrived. The team arrived in Beijing, and as soon as they got off the bus, they felt the tense atmosphere of the competition. Everywhere they looked, there were teams from all over the country, as well as players from world-class teams with blond hair and blue eyes, all of them looking fierce.

"Wow, coach, these foreign players are so tall and strong," one player whispered, a hint of nervousness on his face.

Liu Qicheng patted him on the shoulder, "What are you afraid of? They're tall, so their center of gravity is unstable. We can take advantage of that and catch them off guard."

Before the match began, Liu Qicheng gathered his team together and shouted, "Kids, our months of hard work are all going to happen today! No matter who our opponent is, don't be afraid. Show your strength and spirit. Remember, we are a team. As long as we are united, nothing can defeat us! Do you have confidence?"

"Yes!" The team members' voices resounded through the sky, filled with fighting spirit.

In their first match, their opponents were the Eagle Brother delegation. Eagle Brother saw Liu Qicheng and a cold smile appeared on his lips. "Yo, Coach Liu, long time no see. Don't let us crush you again this time."

Liu Qicheng replied with a smile, "Brother Ying, don't speak too soon. I could beat you last time, and I can do it again this time!"

The match began with a fierce battle between the two sides. The Eagles' team launched a relentless attack, the ball flying back and forth across the field like cannonballs. But Coach Liu Qicheng's team was equally determined, their close coordination and impenetrable defense proving formidable.

"Hey, Xiao Hu, watch your defense, don't let him break through!" Liu Qicheng shouted from the sidelines.

Like a nimble little monkey, Xiao Hu closely followed the opposing attacker and successfully intercepted the ball. Then, with a beautiful pass, he sent the ball to his teammate.

"Well done, Little Tiger!" the team members cheered.

At a crucial moment in the game, Coach Liu Qicheng unleashed his secret tactic. The players swiftly changed formation, their coordination as seamless as a group of highly trained special forces. This caught the Eagles' delegation completely off guard, leading to a series of mistakes.

In the end, Coach Liu Qicheng's team won the game with a score of 3-2. The players excitedly hugged each other, jumping and skipping.

"Coach, we won! We won!" Xiao Hu shouted excitedly.

Liu Qicheng laughed and said, "Good job, guys! This is just the beginning; there are even stronger opponents waiting for us!"

In the following matches, the team fought their way through the competition and finally reached the final against the world delegation. This match attracted the attention of countless spectators, and the entire stadium was packed.

As soon as the match began, the world delegation demonstrated its formidable strength. Their precise passing and excellent teamwork immediately put immense pressure on Coach Liu Qicheng's team.

"Stay calm, stay calm! Don't panic!" Liu Qicheng shouted from the sidelines. "Follow our trained tactics, don't make any mistakes!"

The players gritted their teeth and fought back tenaciously. During a counter-attack, Xiao Hu received a pass from his teammate and charged towards the opponent's goal like a gust of wind. Facing the opposing goalkeeper, he feinted past him and then took a shot.

"Goal!" The entire stadium erupted in deafening cheers.

The world team members clearly hadn't expected to be defeated by this relatively unknown team. They quickly adjusted their tactics and launched an even more aggressive attack. The match entered a heated phase, with both sides exchanging blows and refusing to give an inch.

Just as the match was nearing its end, the World Cup team was awarded a penalty kick. If the penalty was converted, the match would go into extra time.

"Oh no, what if this penalty kick goes in?" a player whispered, his face full of anxiety.

Looking at his teammates, Liu Qicheng shouted, "Don't be afraid! Our goalkeeper is no pushover! Trust him, and trust ourselves!"

The goalkeeper stood in front of the goal, his eyes resolute. He stared intently at the opposing player taking the penalty kick, as if he could read his mind. The moment the ball came flying towards him, the goalkeeper, like an eagle spreading its wings, leaped and pounced on the football.

"Got it! Got it!" the team members cheered.

With the referee's whistle, the match ended. Coach Liu Qicheng's team defeated the world delegation 1-0 to win the national football championship.

The entire stadium erupted in cheers, and the team members were moved to tears. Liu Qicheng and Coach Zhang also embraced tightly; their months of hard work had finally paid off.

"Old Liu, we did it!" Coach Zhang said excitedly.

Liu Qicheng smiled and said, "Yes, we did it! It's all thanks to these kids, they are the real heroes!"

On their way home, the team was still basking in the joy of victory. They chatted and laughed all the way, as if telling a legendary story. Coach Liu Qicheng knew that this victory was not just an honor, but also a new beginning for their football dreams.