World Cup of Great Powers

Three days ago, in Beijing, there was the Zhuxie Office Building.

"Hey, one win and one draw? The French team lost both games? Then shouldn't we qualify?!"

"It has to be Xiao Zeng! If it weren't for Xiao Zeng in the past four years, our national team wouldn't have made such great progress!"

"Hey! Xiao Zeng's efforts must be taken seriously, but they can't escape the leadership of our Chairman Wang! If Wang Zhuxi hadn't been there to guide us in the general direction, we would have been able to make money even with such high taxes in the past two years. Do you also mention your strength?"

"Yes, yes, it's all Wang Zhuxi's leadership. It all depends on Wang Zhuxi's leadership!"

Looking at the supportive colleagues in the audience, Wang Junsheng finally experienced the feeling of being an emperor.

Of course, this is just his inner COS.

Don’t forget, there is a bureau above that is in charge of them!
"Don't say that, no matter how many comebacks I make by myself, it will be insignificant! What we have achieved today depends on everyone's joint efforts!" Wang Junsheng spread his hands and also said something beautiful.

With the news of two consecutive losses to Senegal and France, there was also joy inside Bamboo Shoes.

After the meeting ended, many people were ready to open champagne to celebrate.

Different from the "win a game, score a point, score a goal" plan of the last World Cup, the goal of this World Cup is to qualify from the group.

Now the Chinese team has not lost a single game in the first two games, and its biggest enemy in the same group has been eliminated early.

Everyone feels that completing the "small goal" of qualifying for the group is just within reach!

"Bamboo mat, this time the national team comes back, we have to give a good reward."

"Yes, especially those players who are willing to listen to our opinions on transfers, they can definitely award some outstanding athlete medals!"

"As for Coach Zeng, his wife is so rich, so there's no need to get a trophy, just give him a medal!"

"Also, I suggest that not only the frontline team members should be rewarded, but our logistics comrades should also be indispensable. If you ask me, Chief Liu of the logistics department is definitely the top contributor!"

"Hey, hey, not only our logistics department, but also your public relations department's contribution is not small! If you hadn't controlled the field from the front, the enemy would have infiltrated our interior."

Everyone you speak, I speak.

Although they didn't speak so directly, their words in the scene were automatically translated into the most vernacular in everyone's ears.

Those who knew it was a meeting, but those who didn’t know it thought it was a celebration banquet!

Judging from the current situation in Group A, the French team is guaranteed to be eliminated, and the Danish team will definitely qualify.

If Senegal wants to qualify, it must defeat the French team and at the same time expect the Chinese team to lose to Denmark
For the Chinese team, whose destiny is in its own hands, as long as it sticks to the last game and plays a draw, it can ensure qualifying.

With such a good situation, almost everyone believed that Zeng Zhenghui would submit the most reliable tactical plan in the third game.

However, Wang Junsheng and Xu Zhuxi, who had known the inside story for a long time, just smiled.

After all the colleagues in the audience "acknowledged" each other, the fax sent back by the front line was thrown out.

"Everyone, let's take a look."

"This is the plan for the third game of the group stage formulated by the national team coaching staff overnight."

Having said this, Wang Junsheng did not forget to add, "It also includes the joint signatures of Chi Shangbin, Jin Zhiyang, Shen Xiangfu, Xu Tao and others."

In other words, this tactical report was unanimously approved by the coaching staff.

Everyone was confused and picked up the A4 paper that secretary Xiao Zhang handed to them.

After seeing the Chinese characters in the first line clearly, many people's expressions changed.

"Bamboo, bamboo mat, what does this, this third game mean to strive for victory?" a department director of XX department asked with a trembling voice.

Before Wang Junsheng said anything, someone continued: "Bamboo mat, this is absolutely inappropriate! It's okay if we win, but if we lose, how should we explain to the fans?"

"Yes, Zhu Xi, if we lose and the fans blame us, we can't afford it!"

"Bamboo mat, be careful when sailing! We have played very well in the first two games. There is really no need to go to war with Denmark in this third game. Isn't it good to preserve our strength?"

"If Senegal turns back in the end, it will be a big sin!"

"Bamboo mat, think twice, think twice!"

Faced with colleagues who stood up one after another with objections, Wang Junsheng did not say a word, but glanced at Xu Fang who was standing aside.

In this way, plots similar to those in various ancient TV dramas emerged - when the proposal was not supported by the ministers, a certain bachelor stood up and fought with the scholars, and finally won the appreciation of the emperor.
"Everyone, have you read all the contents of Coach Zeng's report?"

"Ah this"

Many people were stunned for a moment, then lowered their heads and continued to read.

But there are still many people who stiffen their necks and retort directly: "You don't need to look down, but I don't agree with this goal!"

As soon as this remark came out, everyone responded one after another.

Do they not want to win?
Is it because they don't support the team's desire to win?
Are they really afraid of capsizing in the gutter and being eliminated?
of course not!

The translation of their objections is: This guy Zeng Zheng actually doesn’t have the same ideas as us?
Differences of opinion are not the point.

The key thing is that you have wrong ideas and you should strengthen your DZ education!

Faced with these conservatives who had no intention of absorbing other people's opinions, Deputy Zhuxi rubbed his temples and then said slowly:

"This report was sent this morning."

"Wang Zhuxi and a few of us old guys thought it was very innovative after briefly reading it."

"This is also the reason why everyone is called here to hold this meeting."

"Deputy Zhuxi, since the leaders have already made the decision, why do you ask us to do it? Just issue the announcement and we will do it!"

No one in the audience gave Xu Fang any face. After all, their department was not under Xu Fang's control.

Xu Fang ignored his statement and continued: "Sports are all about being higher, faster, and stronger."

"We must not only recognize our shortcomings, but also do our best to achieve better results."

"For the sport of football."

"We have always regarded reaching the World Cup as our ultimate goal."

"But now, we've reached two World Cups in a row."

"This shows we are making progress."

"As we make progress, of course we must also gradually raise our goals."

"Now, reaching the World Cup has become our minimum goal."

"That's fine."

"But the World Cup is another journey."

"Since we have qualified to represent Asia in the World Cup, our goals should not be set on winning a game, scoring a few goals, qualifying from the group, etc." "As a major sports country, we should set our goals In the long run, our room for progress will be greater."

"Although this is our second World Cup."

"But I think we must not regard qualifying from the group as our ultimate mission."

"Perhaps some people think that it's okay if our group qualified, but isn't sports competition about pursuing higher and more outstanding goals?"

"Why can't we set our goals higher? Is participating in the World Cup just to complete the task?"

Xu Fang's speech was resounding, but soon, opposition voices also sounded.

"Deputy Bamboo Mat Xu, you are taking big steps, be careful to pull the egg!" Deputy Bamboo Mat on the side wiped the wall of the cup with the lid of the teapot, and then took a sip of tea.

There was silence in the conference room.

There is never anything right or wrong in this kind of meeting.

In the end, we can only let the results judge whether it is right or wrong.

But looking at it now, it is obvious that Xu and Wang want to confront the "big guy" and "support" Zeng Zheng.

As for "delegating power to the national team coach", that is just a lie to the fans.

In the meetings of this group of people, I never felt that the head coach had the "right to speak."

So, why does Zeng Zheng insist on winning in a game where "tacit understanding" can be played?
"If we want to get better results, we must avoid the Brazilian team!"

Zeng Zheng's speech was resounding.

Because this World Cup is divided into two divisions, after the team advances to the top 16, the knockout draws for each division are drawn separately in advance.

According to the results of the draw, the second place team in Group A will go to the Xiaoli Division until reaching the finals.

If the Chinese team wins second place in Group A, it will meet the first place in Group B in the Xiaotian Division.

Judging from the current situation in Group B, Spain has ensured qualifying, South Africa has a great advantage, Paraguay is fighting hard, and Slovenia has already been eliminated.

"Paraguay and Senegal are in exactly the same situation. If they want to qualify, they must beat Slovenia and look forward to Spain beating South Africa."

"And only South Africa's victory over Spain will make the Matador lose the top spot in Group B."

"To sum up, if we finish second in Group A, the top 16 will go head-to-head with Spain, which is not a good choice."

"On the contrary, if we win first place in Group A, based on the principle of first place in the group VS second place in the group, we will stay in South Korea and compete with the second place in Group B."

"At that time, there will be no need to mention the benefits of staying here and not having to worry about it."

"The most important thing is that we are not afraid of South Africa or Paraguay!"

Zeng Zheng's words were unanimously recognized by everyone.

In the last World Cup, the Chinese team eliminated South Africa; and Zeng Zheng is most familiar with the playing style of South American teams. Except for Brazil and Argentina, Zeng Zheng is sure of victory against any other team.

Looking at it this way, the benefits of first place in the group and second place in the group are self-evident.

However, Zeng Zheng looked further ahead.

"In addition, the opponents after advancing to the quarterfinals are also worthy of discussion."

Zeng Zheng swallowed and pointed at the tree diagram on the small blackboard and continued: "If we advance to the quarterfinals in the South Korean Division, our quarter opponents will be the first in Group D and the second in Group G. .”

"Currently the top two in Group D are the United States and South Korea with 4 points, the third is Portugal which has only won one game; the first in Group G is Mexico with 6 points, the second and third are Italy and Croatia with 3 points. "

"From the perspective of international rankings and overall strength, the worst outcome for us in the quarter-finals is to encounter Portugal or Italy."

"Portugal's level was also seen in HK a few days ago. Italy is another team known for its defense."

"No matter who we meet, we have the possibility and advantage to advance to the semi-finals."

"I think everyone has no doubts about this, right?"

Everyone nodded after hearing this.

"Then let's see, what if we go to the Xiaolili Division?"

"Even if we are lucky enough to defeat Spain in the top 16, then we will meet the first place in Group C and the second place in Group E in the quarter-finals."

"The top three in Group C are Brazil, Costa Rica and Turkey, and the top three in Group E are Germany, Uruguay and Ireland."

"Judging from the current points situation, the Brazilian team is very likely to become the first in Group C; and the German team, despite scoring so many goals in the first two games, has the same points as Uruguay. In other words, the German team is also likely to win the E Second in the group.”

"Looking at it this way, we are very likely to encounter Brazil or Germany in the quarter-finals."

“Will we encounter Portugal or Italy, or Brazil or Germany?”

Although Zeng Zheng was asking a question, everyone already knew the answer.

Of course I choose the former!
"To sum up, if we can win the first place in Group A, we will have a chance to advance to the semi-finals!"

At this point, even Zeng Zheng became a little excited.

"This is the fundamental reason why we have to play the last group match well!"

"When I led the team to the World Cup, I didn't just finish three group matches or advance to the top [-]!"

"If we can plan a step forward, we will take a step forward to achieve it!"

"Now, there is an opportunity to advance to the semi-finals right in front of us. Do we have to give up just for the so-called 'guaranteed group qualifying'?"

“I’m the first to disagree!!!”

"I don't agree either!"

"Me too!"

"Me too"

Zeng Zheng's rational and in-depth analysis awakened the passion of the coaching staff that had been dormant for many years.

Under the temptation and planning of the World Cup semi-finals, no one present could remain rational.

The World Cup only comes once every four years.

If you catch up this time, can you ensure that you can catch up next time?
When they think that this may be the last World Cup they will participate in, these "old scholars" are even crazier than Zeng Zheng.

"Xiao Zeng, don't worry. I've signed the signature. Over there with the bamboo shoes, I'll speak for you."

"You just plan the game well, arrange tactics and players."

"Whether we can advance to the semi-finals is up to you!"