The Godfather of Greenery

Chapter 42 Surprise victory
Deng Deng Deng Deng!

With the sound of the urban light rail whistling over the viaduct, the bus of the Ajax second team got out from under the viaduct, and the luxurious Philips Stadium in Eindhoven was oncoming.

This is the venue for this year's Dutch Cup final!
The team arrived in Eindhoven last night, stayed for one night, and went to the Philips Stadium to familiarize themselves with the venue.

In other words, they have come to this place for the second time.

After waiting for the traffic light at the intersection of the stadium, the bus turned directly into the player tunnel of the Philips Stadium. Immediately, a group of Ajax fans who came from Amsterdam, wearing the team uniforms, quickly greeted the bus. Giving extremely warm cheers to this group of young Ajax second team players who got off the bus one by one.

Outside the Philips Stadium, countless sports journalists and football practitioners from all over the world gathered.

Because half a month later, the European Cup in 2000 will ignite the flames of war on the land of the Netherlands and Belgium. At that time, the Philips Stadium in Eindhoven will become one of the venues for the European Cup. Many people have also regarded this Dutch Cup final as a warm-up before the European Cup.

Because of the European Cup, this year's Dutch Cup final has received a lot of attention, coupled with the Ajax second team, a magical dark horse, this undoubtedly made the football media all over Europe, and even the world are particularly interested.

An Ajax youth team with an average age of less than 18 years old, led by a 25-year-old Chinese coach, eliminated PSV Eindhoven, Utrecht, Heerenveen and other Eredivisie giants along the way , reached the finals, which itself is a thing full of gimmicks.

As early as before the game, many media have been reporting on this matter, especially the miraculous record against the Ajax second team.

"The group of young people we are seeing getting off the bus is the Ajax second team. The game was played in a dilapidated second-team stadium, but tonight, they will challenge the traditional Dutch team, Feyenoord, in this magnificent Philips Stadium!"

Outside the stadium, the on-site reporters of NOS, the Dutch national TV station responsible for the live broadcast of this game, are broadcasting the entry of players from the second team of Ajax, and they are the most authoritative TV organization in the Netherlands and the live broadcast partner of the Eredivisie League.

"The one who is at the forefront is the head coach of Ajax's second team. In the past period of time, he has completely become the savior of Ajax. The 25-year-old head coach from China, Ye Qiu!"

"Following Ye Qiu is the current captain of the second team, Romania's national defender, Christian Kivu, followed by the team's number one star, Rafael van der Vaart, Wesley Sneijder, Klaas Jan Huntelaar, Eric Abidal..."

"With the excellent performance of the Ajax second team this season, this group of players has already attracted the attention of some teams in the Netherlands and even some European teams. Many people think that with their outstanding performance this season , many of them will be in the first team next season, and some of them may leave Ajax!"

The live TV screen followed the second team of Ajax into the player tunnel, disappeared from the crowd of fans, and returned to the studio. All the Dutch fans were surprised to find that they were sitting on the national TV station. The one in the room was the ball saint, Johan Cruyff, whom they respected so much!

"Hello, John!" The host greeted with a smile.

"Hello!" Cruyff waved at the camera. He is a partner of the national TV station and is often responsible for relevant commentary. Especially this European Cup, he is one of the most important guests. .

"I believe that at this moment, many people are wondering whether the current Ajax second team is really that amazing? Or, is it possible for them to continue to be amazing, John?" The host smiled asked.

Cruyff is a product of Ajax's youth training and was once the head coach of Ajax. He is very familiar with and understands Ajax's traditional culture. It is undoubtedly for him to comment on the current second team. very suitable.

"I remember, there is a saying in the football world, bringing together a group of players who are not weak in skills can turn them into a strong team. There are two very important factors in this sentence. One is to have A certain technical foundation, and one that must be blended into an organic whole.”

Cruyff continued amidst the nodding of the live commentator.

"I am really surprised by the current Ajax second team. I have noticed them since the game they played against Eindhoven, and I have followed and understood every game since then. I think This team has great potential and is very, very good. They are known for their sharp offense in the league, but in the Dutch Cup, when they encounter a team that is better than themselves, they will adopt defensive tactics, or even stick to it. , this team can both attack and defend.”

"This is very, very rare!" Cruyff seems to have a very high evaluation of this team.

However, after a pause, the ball saint continued: "But this is the Dutch Cup final. We all know that Feyenoord is a very experienced team. They must have played against the Ajax second team before the game. A very detailed and in-depth understanding, then, in this case, the Ajax second team is at an absolute disadvantage in terms of strength, tactics, body, experience and other aspects."

"So, you're not optimistic about Ajax's second team going all the way?" the host asked with a smile.

Cruyff shook his head, "I don't have much hope, but I think they have a chance. The key lies in how to win by surprise, just like in the fight against Eindhoven. I will defend to the death. If you fail, I will counterattack. This is to win by surprise! "

"But you also said that Feyenoord must have a very in-depth understanding of the second team of Ajax, and how to disintegrate the defense of the second team of Ajax must be the focus of their tactics!" The host Said.

"Yes!" Cruyff nodded, "So this is the real difficulty for the Ajax second team in this game."

"It should be said that almost every game of this team has shown me something different, which proves that the head coach Ye Qiu and his team are always improving. Then I think that if this game If they can continue to shine, then they have a chance to beat their opponents!"

The host added with a smile, "That is to say, we will continue to surprise and win!"

"Yes, other than that, there is no other way!" Cruyff nodded.

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On the rostrum of the Philips Stadium, Ajax chairman Van Prager returned to his seat with a bad face after meeting the chairmen of PSV, Feyenoord and other teams. Hams and Leo Benhak were sitting beside him. Seeing him like this, they didn't dare to ask more questions. They could guess what was going on.

Eindhoven has just won the league championship, and Feyenoord has also qualified for the Champions League. Therefore, for the second team of Ajax in this game, there is no difference in fundamental interests, because no matter whether they lose or win If they win, they will all be able to participate in the UEFA Cup next season.

However, for Ajax, a championship will bring a completely different change to the team's current predicament.

"Don't worry, Ye Qiu should be prepared!" Bobby Harms persuaded.

Originally, Van Prager was not at ease with Ye Qiu and planned to ask Bobby Harms to help him, but Bobby Harms rejected the proposal, because in his opinion, going to the coaching bench by himself was not only If he couldn't help Ye Qiu, it might bring him unnecessary psychological pressure and disturbance.

"Feyenoord also attaches great importance to this game. I heard that they have been following the second team for more than a month!" Van Prager sighed, Ajax still has too little support for the second team Yes, whether in intelligence or in other fields.

This can't be blamed on anyone, after all, Feyenoord is the first team, and Ajax is the second team, which is different.

"It's important to pay attention to it, but sometimes, many things are subtle, and Feyenoord may not even be aware of it, so you see, the full-back they deployed on the left is Dzongsar!"

Dzongsar is a Polish international with excellent offensive ability and fast speed, but defensive positioning is a problem.

"Van Marwijk obviously has enough confidence in his own strength, so he will arrange Dzongsa, otherwise, he should consider Graf, who has better defensive ability, but Ge Yang on the right, obviously to target Van der Vaart, and there is Bosvelt in the midfield, it is clear that he wants to defend from the right and attack from the left!"

Leo Benhak didn't know Ye Qiu's arrangement, so after seeing Feyenoord's targeted arrangement, his first impression was that the match of Ajax's second team hadn't started yet. Already lost more than half.

But in the view of Bobby? Harms, it is not necessarily.

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"We've got the starting lineups for both teams!"

"Feyenoord's starting goalkeeper is Dudek, the defense is Zonza, De Haan, Van Underen and Gojan, and the midfield three players are Van Gastel, Contemann and Bosvelt. , Thomasson plays the attacking midfielder, Cruz and Carew form a double forward, which is still Feyenoord's usual 442 tactics!"

"The starting lineup of Ajax's second team for this game has been adjusted to a certain extent. The goalkeeper is Stekelenburg, and Ye Qiu has played five defenders in one breath, namely Abidal, Kivu, and Van Du. Yin, Heitinga and van der Rohe, the specific position arrangement is not very clear, the midfielder is Van der Vaart, Sneijder, De Jong and Krul, the forward is Huntelaar, it should be a 541 tactic!"

"John, after seeing the roster of Ajax's second team, what do you think personally?" The host asked Cruyff.

Cruyff is seriously studying this list, five defenders, it seems that they should continue to stick to it, and it is clear from the beginning that the horses and horses will stick to it, but will it be a kind of smoke bomb? ?
"I can't figure it out!" Cruyff shook his head. He didn't know exactly what Ye Qiu was planning. If he was really clever, then it might be a smoke bomb. But with five defenders on board, what is his attack plan? beat?
Of course, it is also possible that Ye Qiuji is poorer than this. After all, he is only 25 years old, and it is not easy to get to this point.

"Even John can't see through?" The host asked with a smile.

Cruyff still shook his head, "Feyenoord's tactics are very simple and clear. They have obvious advantages in strength. The trident offensive combination of Thomason, Cruz and Carew is also very tacit, especially the lagging Thomas. Mason has performed very well this season, so they should continue to use their usual tactics, Dzongsa, who is more aggressive on the left, and the purpose is also to open up the situation on the side."

"And judging from the cards of Ajax's second team, Van der Rohe should also intend to strengthen the attack on the right. The combination of Van der Rohe and Kurul once performed well, but Ye Qiu didn't want to be too risky and aggressive. So we went to the back five and replaced Maduro, Sneijder and De Jong performed very well and are worthy of entrustment!"

After listening to the host, he laughed, "You mean, Feyenoord attack from the left and defend from the right, while Ajax attack from the right and defend from the left?"

If that's the case, then it's really a good show.

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"Upper Dzongsa?"

In the home team locker room at the Philips Stadium, Ye Qiu was not too surprised when he got Feyenoord's starting lineup, because it didn't matter whether Van Marwijk was on Dzongsar or Graf, he still decided You must continue to follow the tactics you have practiced for a long time before the game.

Because he knew very well that this was the only chance for himself and the second team of Ajax.

"Okay, everyone, put away your envy and jealousy, wipe off the drool around your mouth, and don't dirty Eindhoven's dressing room!" Ye Qiu shouted, turning the group to Eindhoven. The attention of the country bumpkins who were amazed by Wen Kuan's spacious and luxurious dressing room all called out.

He has finally seen what it means that Grandma Liu has entered the Grand View Garden, isn't it just to enjoy it with style?As for?

Ye Qiu was standing in the head coach area of ​​PSV Eindhoven's home locker room. In front of him was a clean white lacquered table with a series of pre-match reports and Feyenoord's starting roster just obtained. He put one hand on the table, looking at the players in front of him who were paying attention to him.

"It's the Dutch Cup final soon! Everyone, it's the Dutch Cup final!" Ye Qiu emphasized again, reminding him again.

"I hope all of you can understand what kind of game this is, and I believe you all should be very clear about how much this game will have an impact on your career, so I never Doubt your fighting spirit and desire to win."

There is absolutely no need to mobilize for such a game, because everyone will not have the slightest hesitation in winning, otherwise, wouldn't their efforts for such a long time in the past be in vain?
"But what I want to remind everyone is that our opponent knows us very well. He knows how we will play. They have an absolute advantage in strength. They just want to use this advantage. Your understanding will completely kill us on this highly anticipated stage!"

"But I also want to remind you that we have defeated so many opponents in the past, and we were able to make the arrogant Eindhoven fall at our feet. The reason why we were able to defeat one after another opponents who were far stronger than us , it depends not only on our hard work, but also because we maintain an unbreakable organic whole at all times, each of us can abide by the team's tactical discipline and serve the team!"

"So, I believe that today, on this stadium, whether we can beat our opponents depends on whether you can abide by our team's overall tactics. I want each of you to spend every minute and every second of the game. We always keep in mind that we are a whole, and only teamwork can help us defeat our opponents!"

After a pause, Ye Qiu looked at the stern faces of each player that were a bit out of line with their age, "Finally, I absolutely believe that you have the strength to make everyone think we are on the field outside." Those who are sure to lose will be shocked, and will regret their own stupidity and mistakes!"

"I absolutely believe that you have enough willpower to withstand the pressure of this difficult game!"

"I believe even more that no matter how difficult the game is, no matter how bad the game environment is, you will be able to use your actions and performances to interpret the spirit and tradition of Ajax and tell the world fans, we also represent the tenacious and invincible Ajax!"

"I, will fight side by side with you!"

Following Ye Qiu's last words, the players all stood up together, clenched their fists excitedly and shouted, "Good!"

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When the players of the second team of Ajax and Feyenoord, led by the referee, walked out of the player channel of the Philips Stadium one after another, there was a burst of thunder from the fans of the two teams. applause and cheers.

Even many fans couldn't help standing up and cheering excitedly for the team they supported.

Ye Qiu followed the team out of the player tunnel. When he saw Van Marwijk walking towards him, he also walked over.

This is a kind of etiquette on both sides of the war.

The two shook hands politely, said a few polite words to each other, and then returned to their coaching areas.

The live TV footage gave Ye Qiu and Van Marwijk a close-up of each, and the subtitles were also introduced in the live broadcast.

"If you look at the head coach's personal image, the young and handsome Ye Qiu is undoubtedly more popular than Van Marwijk. I just hope that Ye Qiu and his Ajax second team can withstand the pressure of Feyenoord. Pressure is good!" The on-site commentator couldn't help laughing and teasing the two head coaches.

Almost as soon as he finished speaking, the referee looked at the time and blew the whistle for the Holland Cup final, which attracted the attention of the whole Netherlands, officially igniting the final battle!
(End of this chapter)