Godfather of national football

Chapter 117 Tonga Football
Olympic men's football gold medal coach, in the hearts of amateur players like Palu, Li Guo is a god!
Palu rubbed his hands on his body and wanted to shake Li Guo's hand, but he didn't dare, that's the most common situation when seeing an idol.

Li Guo stretched out his hand without saying a word, and said, "I'm hungry."

Palu smiled, a hearty laugh, "Go to my house."

After depositing the seaplane at the pier, Li Guo and his party boarded Palu's pickup truck, and soon the four of them arrived at Palu's home. Palu is 4 years old, married and has children. His wife, like him, is an aborigine.

After dinner, Li Guo, Palu, and Atani chatted in the yard. Li Guo could clearly feel that this country is not as prosperous as Tahiti, but it also has its own peace and tranquility, which may be the happiness of a small country.

"Sorry Palu, I don't know anything about Tongan football, even a month ago, I didn't know there was a Tongan country."

Palu laughed, "Yes, China is so big, with 13 billion people, while Tonga has only 10 people."

"Well, how about your country's football, can you enter the second stage of the Oceania World Cup qualifier?"

Speaking of this, Palu's face was covered with worry, "Our football level in Tonga, Samoa, American Samoa, and Cook Islands is about the same. Generally, either Tonga or Samoa will advance to the second stage. If we borrow an Asian term, it will be the quarterfinals."

"But in recent years, Samoa has naturalized a Spanish player named Martinez, and as a result, their level has left us behind."

As soon as this remark came out, Li Guo also knew how bad the football level of the four countries was. Football is a team sport. If one person can change everything, it basically proves that the other 4 people are worthless.

"Martinez?"

Li Guo knew that the surname Martinez in Spain is like the surname Li and Wang in China. It is estimated that the surname is everywhere. Maybe this Martinez did not do well in Spain, so he came to Samoa to mix it up.

"Then you Tonga can also naturalize players," Li Guo said.

Palu shook his head, "It's too late this time, the qualifiers have already started, and we won't be able to find a suitable one for a while."

After chatting for a few more words, Li Guo found that he and Palu had nothing to talk about about football. The difference between professional and amateur was too great. For Palu, football was just a game, but even though it was a game, Palu cared a lot.

"Our Tonga and Samoa have scored enough points against the other two teams. Tomorrow's PK will decide who can go to the quarter-finals."

Atani patted Palu, "My friend, if Samoa advances, I will beat them hard in the quarterfinals."

"Screw you!"

All three of them laughed, and after laughing, Li Guo thought to himself, "Maybe only football in this world can mobilize the passion of the whole country every four years."

Great football!
Li Guo picked up the beer in front of him and said to Palu: "My friend, I will go to watch the match tomorrow. I wish you beat Samoa. Go to the quarter-finals."

Palu was very excited, and he also picked up the beer and drank it in one gulp. It seems that in any country, a "dry" glass is a way to express emotions.

*****
Palu's home is a small two-story building, but because Tonga is a hot and rainy country, there are basically no people on the first floor, which is usually used as a kitchen and receiving guests.

As a result, Palu's family was not well-off, Li Guo could only share a room with Atani, and when he was sleeping at night, Li Guo asked, "Do you think Tonga will have fun in tomorrow's match?"

Atani let out a heck, but everything was kept silent. It was probably useless. This is like two teams of college players playing, and the first team suddenly came to a professional player to help. The difference is very big.

"I want to help Palu," Li Guo said.

"How?" Atani asked curiously.

"Like helping them formulate tactics,"

Atani laughed louder this time, "Tactics? They don't even have a formation."

"There is no formation when playing football? Then how do you play?"

Atani said: "Go for the ball when it is at the opponent's feet, run forward when the ball is at your own feet, and shoot when you can shoot. Football here is as simple as that."

Li Guo was stunned and thought: "That's worse than college football. It seems that there is really no way to help, and I don't even have the most basic foundation."

"Then will they juggle the ball?"

"Not necessarily, some will. For example, Palu can bounce the ball. It's no problem to bounce the ball a dozen times."

"Damn," Li Guo almost vomited blood.

"What about the opponent, doesn't he have a formation?"

"No,"

Li Guo suddenly felt very curious, "What would this kind of football be like? It is also a realm."

"Then why did you bring me here, your purpose?"

Atani suddenly felt embarrassed.

"Speak,"

"After this game is the quarter-finals, when Tahiti will play, I think...you...can help us."

It turned out that Li Guo understood that this was a warm-up, and Atani wanted Li Guo to take a look at the level of football in Oceania.

"Atani, all I can say is that you are a thief."

Atani smiled awkwardly, "This is my idea, it may be unreliable, I know that there is still a big difference between professional football and amateur football, even if you teach us some advanced things, we may not be able to achieve it."

"Don't say that, football is the common belief of mankind."

Atani was very moved by Li Guo's use of the word "faith". He really regarded football as his belief, "Li Guo, you are great."

"Haha, you just know."

*****
The next day was the match day, and Palu left home early. His wife was in charge of bringing Li Guo and his team to the stadium. When they arrived at the stadium, they found that the size of the stadium was about the same as that of a junior high school in China.

Although the sparrow is small and well-equipped, the entrance and national anthem ceremony before the game was very solemn. When the Tongan national anthem was played, the audience was very excited, and Li Guo also stood up to show respect for the home team.

After the national anthem was played, the game officially began. Under the leadership of the referee, the players of the two teams took sides. In the end, Tonga got the kick-off in the first half.

After the kick-off, an unimaginable scene appeared. The Tongan player took the ball and ran for two steps, and then kicked with a "bang".

"What, this guy shoots in the middle of the field?"

Although Li Guo was well prepared, at this moment, he was still struck by lightning.

(End of this chapter)