Green Dragon

Chapter 678 The brightest star in the night sky

Can a sport that is not very popular in China really arouse the most surging emotions in the hearts of tens of thousands of people?

I do not know.

All I know is that on March 3th, at 29:22 in the middle of the night in Xi'an, in the open space outside the Shaanxi Stadium, countless people who hadn't bought tickets raised their flags and looked up at the radiant stadium in the dark night. big screen.

"Philippines won! North Korea is finished!"

I don't know who shouted hoarsely, and a huge cheer suddenly broke out in the crowd.

It was as if a thunder had exploded on Suzaku Street, and then the entire South Second Ring Road was paralyzed in an instant.

The School of Political Science and Physical Education on the west side, the School of Music on the south side, Chang'an University, University of Science and Technology on the east side... In those male dormitory buildings, unimaginable cheers erupted at this moment.

On this night, in this city, at least 10 people fell into a frenzied mood at the same time.

On this night, in this country, how many people are doing the same?
In tens of millions of families, in the speakers of tens of millions of TVs and computers, the voice of the commentator He Wei can be heard leisurely.

Even though he is hailed as a poet, at this moment, he can only say the most un-poetic commentary:

"We... have qualified!"
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The game is not over, but there is no more suspense.

Since the game between North Korea and the Philippines was 15 minutes later, when the Chinese team's game reached 80 minutes (counting the opponent's stoppage time), everyone already knew the ending.

Although the North Korean team conceded a goal first and won two consecutive cities, the Philippines completed a reversal at the last moment and locked the final score at 3-2!
The North Korean team will definitely miss the top 12, and as long as the Chinese team wins Qatar, they will definitely enter the top 12!
The Chinese team, which has the strongest captain in history, can win the second-tier team of Qatar, which has no intention of fighting, in its own Fudixi'an?
I do not know.

I only know that Long Shute has scored 80 goals in the first 6 minutes, and Huang Bowen, Zheng Zhi, Wu Lei, and Hao Junmin each scored one goal.

The score is 10-0!

10-0 is definitely not a safe score. If Qatar follows the efficiency of one goal per minute, they can equalize at the last moment, and may even complete a lead.

But now...they don't want to kick anymore!
They listened to the deafening and fierce drums, and looked at the fans who took off their shirts and looked crazy, crying and laughing. From the head coach to the players, they couldn't help shaking.

This is March, and there is still a bit of chill in Xi'an in the middle of the night. Are those fanatical fans already shirtless?

Anyway, already qualified, the Qataris now just want to go home quickly!
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"Five-star red flag, you are my pride
Five Star Red Flag, I am proud of you
Cheers to you, I bless you,

Your name is more important than my life..."

Accompanied by a familiar melody, a group of faint lights lit up in the stands.

It was someone's phone screen.

As if a boulder had been thrown down on a calm sea, the entire sea immediately set off a raging and unstoppable frenzy!

In just a few seconds, the mobile phone lights on the stands were connected together, reflecting the strong spotlights high in the sky, and the whole stadium seemed like a holy light descended!

I don't know who took the lead, and I don't know where to start. There was another burst of singing in the stands:
"……I pray,

With a transparent mind,
and eyes that weep,
Give me the courage to believe again,
oh beyond lies to hug you...

Whenever, I can't find the meaning of existence,

Whenever I get lost in the night,

oh~ the brightest star in the night sky,
Please guide me closer to you..."

At this moment, in the middle of the night that was once called "Suzaku Stadium", the stars are as bright as day!

Suzaku, Fire Phoenix, Phoenix!
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"Oh!"

Long Shute opened his bow and set his arrow 10 meters away from the restricted area, and another heavy artillery shot straight out!

From the midfielder to the goalkeeper, Qatar did not respond.

equalize?

impossible.

People here are so strong and sing so well, we don't want to go home!

11-0!
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Cai Zhonghua let out a long breath.

Sitting on the rostrum, he suddenly felt an indescribable exhaustion.

There are nearly 20 sports officials sitting around him, as well as a large number of Shaanxi local officials. As No.1 in the Football Association, the pressure on his shoulders is not easy at all.

"Ju Cai, I didn't lose a minute in these two games, and I played really beautifully!"

A standing committee member in Shaanxi said with a smile.

Cai Zhonghua also had a smile on his face:
"The three armies use their lives to save their lives. The strong support of the host country is also an important factor. Xi'an is really a blessed place!"

A local person in charge in Xi'an immediately picked up:

"Since Bureau Cai has said so, I have an idea, how about putting the national team's home games in Xi'an in the future?"

"Yes, yes, yes," the former boss also agreed, "Ju Cai, although we are in the western region, we have a great advantage..."

Cai Zhonghua was a little embarrassed at first, but suddenly nodded:

"It's all put in Xi'an, and other provinces and cities will definitely have opinions, but I guarantee that as long as I haven't retired, at least half of the national team's games will be arranged here every year in the future!"

He paused for a while:
"By the way, Secretary, can you arrange for me these few days? The Football Association is going to do several educational projects in Fuping County, and the government needs to give a lot of support..."

"That's being polite, it's all for the cause of the party and the people! It should be, it should be."

Everyone on the high platform smiled knowingly.

Then they all heard three loud whistles:
"Drip, drip, drip!"
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"We're out!"

In the middle of the night that day, many people posted the obviously aged photo on various online platforms—including the author who watched the live broadcast.

That was a photo taken in 2001, the first time the Chinese team was confirmed to qualify for the World Cup.

Fifteen years later, in 15, that precious photo with a certain historical significance was used to celebrate the Chinese team's entry into the top 2016, which even aroused the joy of the whole country.

Should I be happy, or should I be a little sad? -
The game is over, but the Shaanxi Stadium is still brightly lit.

Almost none of the more than 4 fans left the stadium, and the singing still echoed over the stadium for a long time.

Gao Hongbo led the coaching staff and players to go around the field for three weeks, expressing his thanks to the lovely fans who came to the scene to support him.

There are many middle-aged men and young girls in tears in the stands, and there are even gray-haired grandparents fans who still cry like children.

Zheng Zhi and a few people found a huge national flag from nowhere, and with the help of the running wind, they spread out the bright five-star red flag flatly, causing the camera to follow it endlessly.

As the captain of the team, how could Long Shute let others steal the limelight?

In two games, one as a substitute and one as a starter, he scored a total of 24 goals and contributed 2 assists. The No. 8 captain who returned to the national team is undoubtedly the biggest contributor to the Chinese team's advancement to the top 12.

After taking over the wireless microphone from the staff, Long Shute jumped onto one side of the stand, and then said to the muscular Shaanxi man in front of him who was beating drums crazily:
"Brother, can you stop for a moment?"
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A few seconds later, a slightly unfamiliar voice sounded from above the stadium:

"Everyone be quiet, I am Long Shute, I have something to say."

If it wasn't for being there, no one would believe that this crazy stadium would really quiet down within a few seconds.

"Hehe, this kid..."

The senior officials on the rostrum smiled and shook their heads, but no one was ready to leave.

They want to hear, that guy who never knew what it means to be low-key... what kind of speech is he going to make this time!
I saw Long Shute standing on a big drum at the moment, his naked upper body seemed to be exuding the heat after intense exercise—his jersey was given to the drummer under his feet as a thank you gift.

"Long time no see, I'm back."

Countless speakers at the scene transmitted a sound, and there were waves of echoes in the stadium.

"What happened with the World Cup in Brazil, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

But that's over.

At one point we came to the edge of the cliff, but luckily we got over it.

I promise, this is the last time to make all fans fearful, and it is also the last time to see other people's faces to advance to the game!
See you in Russia in 2018! "

(End of this chapter)