All-around substitute

Chapter 64 Dumplings
The 27th of the first month is the 28th of the twelfth lunar month in the Chinese lunar calendar, and there is one day before New Year's Eve (I checked the calendar, and there is indeed no New Year's Eve).After five days of training at the Hanoi base, the National Youth Team faced the first opponent of the group stage, the Thai National Youth Team, at the Hanoi University Stadium at 19:35 pm Hanoi time.

"There is a national youth game tonight, don't you want to watch it? I know this place, there are so many beautiful women!" A male employee in the office kicked his feet vigorously, and the office swivel chair slid obliquely to the corner of the opposite office area.

"Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year, and I haven't bought the New Year's goods yet! How can I have time!" The man pushed his glasses and said resentfully.

"Cut~ Isn't your guy at home full-time? Why don't you prepare for the New Year?"

"Oh~ don't mention it, you don't do anything at home, just like Miss Qianjin! When you go at night, buy 500 yuan for me."

"Hey, hello! I never dreamed that there is an invisible rich man by my side, yes! There are a lot of year-end bonuses! Do you want to buy Guoqing?"

"What kind of national youth to buy! Press the monster to make a draw!"

"Hehe, you are quite bold! If you draw a goal, then your 500 yuan will be in vain."

"Cut! It's only in vain if you press Guoqing!"

"Okay! In this way, if Guoqing wins, I will give you 500 yuan, and if Guoqing loses, I will give you 500 yuan! How about it? Do you dare to bet?"

"It's a deal! Who is afraid of who!"

"If the national youth team can't even win against Thailand, I won't watch Chinese football anymore in this lifetime!"

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At [-] o'clock in the evening, the national youth team members came to the Hanoi University Stadium from the hotel where they stayed, and made final preparations in the locker room.

The locker room of Hanoi University is a semi-elliptical structure. Because it is the home field of Hanoi University, the school emblem of Hanoi University is hung on the roof of the locker room, and there are many decorations of Hanoi University logo around the walls.The national youth team only played one game, and the Chinese team elements had no other signs except the national flag and team emblem hanging at the door.

The state of mind of the national youth players in the locker room is not bad, sitting in their seats or chatting or playing games, and there is no tension and anxiety because of the upcoming game.Behind the players is a row of neat red jerseys, which are waiting for the owner's call in the closet.

Kerry knows that the period before the start of the game is the most difficult, and tension and depression can easily affect the performance of players.After Kerry finished talking about the tactics and announced the starting roster, he asked the players to relax, play games and bicker, and in short, not let the players think too much about the game.

Xu Zangyi's position was in the middle of the closet. At this time, he was sitting in front of the closet very quietly, holding a psychological book called "How to Manage Your Emotions".The noise from his teammates didn't affect him at all. After reading a page and then turning a page, his mind was as calm as water.The No. 52 jersey hangs quietly behind him, and a pair of Nike bee stings are placed on the bench. These are the sneakers that Li Yi gave Xu Zangyi before the training camp, and he has not been willing to take them out before.

Xu Xin on the side seemed to have a special liking for tidying up her hair. After applying hairspray, she kept changing her hairstyle, sometimes wild and sometimes restrained. She was extremely busy.

Liu Bingwang is the same pair of bad friends, for them playing games is the best way to relax.The two would taunt each other from time to time, as if they could only coexist if they hurt each other, and Jin Jingdao kept his usual silly smile by the side of the two. …

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"Come here! Come here!" Sun Xuhai walked in from the dressing room, holding a stainless steel basin in his hand.

"Director Sun! What are you? It smells so good!" The team members' eyes were attracted by the pot in Sun Xuhai's hand, because they didn't know what was in it when the pot was covered, but the smell wafted out, which made the foodies in the team Instinctively close.

"Humph! Dumplings!" Sun Xuhai put the pot on the long table, smiled and lifted the lid.Immediately, the water vapor filled the air and the fragrance was tangy.

These are the dumplings that Sun Xuhai rushed to make with several logistics staff in the hotel, and they brought them here to boost the morale of the team members.

"Wow~ Dumplings! Guidance Sun, you are so good!" The foodie yelled, and the team members gathered around, looking at the crystal clear dumplings, couldn't help swallowing.

“I thought I wouldn’t be able to eat dumplings this year”

"It looks like it's stuffed with celery and pork! My favorite!"

"I think it's leek eggs!"

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"Tomorrow is New Year's Eve, a day for Chinese people to reunite. Everyone should be at home with their parents and family. It is a pity that you appeared in the Asian Youth Championship. Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been difficult. You chose to put on the national team jersey. It means losing the opportunity to reunite with your family on New Year’s Eve, but this is your mission and responsibility! It is our greatest honor to win honor for the motherland! Tonight is the last battle of the Guozihao team, we must show our spirit! Show momentum ! Send a new year gift to the people of the whole country! Beat the Thai team! Do you have confidence!"

"Have!!!"

Sun Xuhai's impassioned words greatly mobilized the enthusiasm of the team members.For athletes, the national team is the highest stage, and nothing else can compare with it.

"Good! The morale is good! I made this dumpling in vain! Serve them in bowls, two for each person! Don't eat too much, and you will have to compete later." Two for one person is not because of Sun Xuhai's stinginess, but because of the consideration that the athletes Eating will affect body functions, of course, eating two will not affect it.

"Try it, Mr. Kerry! This is a dumpling, a must-eat food during the Chinese New Year. It is said that it will bring good luck." Sun Xuhai brought a bowl of dumplings and put it in Kerry's hand.

"Sun! You are not only a football coach, but also a passionate speaker. Under your encouragement, the little guys seem to have endless energy!" Kerry took the bowl and praised.

"I hope my speech can have a good result!"

"You have good luck! I believe tonight will be a sleepless night!" Kerry picked up a dumpling and waved it in front of Sun Xuhai, showing a very confident smile.

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In the locker room of the Thai National Youth Team next door, the head coach Peng Song gathered the players together and formed a circle to cheer.At this time of preparation, any tactical language pales in comparison to mobilization.

"Don't be nervous! The Chinese team has nothing to be afraid of! Now their strength is as vulnerable as you can see in the video. They are not our opponents at all. Tonight we will write a new chapter in Thai football. Defeating the Chinese team in the game, you are the pride of Thailand, the darling of the people, and the idol in the hearts of girls!" Thailand's coach Pong Song glanced at each player, and finally stretched out his right hand and placed it in the middle of the crowd.

"Thailand must win!"

"We must win! We must win! We must win!!!" The Thai players put their hands on Pengsong's back one by one, shouting three times with the belief of victory.

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"Athletes from both sides are invited to enter the field!" The announcement of the appearance sounded in the locker room.

"Okay! Let's go!"

"It's time for you to perform! Pull yourself together!"

Players from both sides came out of the locker room, entered the player tunnel, and headed towards the football field.

(End of this chapter)