The God of Football starts with passive skills

Chapter 37 Achievement: Turning the Tide!
"Match Summary: Passive Value Gained: 10 points."

"Congratulations! You led your team to victory against the odds in a crucial decisive battle. Achievement: Turning the tide. You have gained one passive skill card. Would you like to use it now?"

When the final whistle blew, Wang Shuo received two system notifications in quick succession.

The first one isn't so bad.

I receive them after each match, but this time there are quite a lot.

10 passive points?
They did make quite a bit of money.

Although he suffered a lot of underhanded tactics, Wang Shuo didn't mind because he could earn passive points.

Moreover, there's now a damage reduction buff.

However, the achievement "Achievement: Turning the Tide" surprised Wang Shuo.

Before the competition, he guessed that there would be a reward for winning a major competition, and he was right.

It's a passive skill card, which is great!
Of course, this is just a reward for this match.

Theoretically speaking, Mainz has not yet qualified for the Bundesliga.

In this round of matches, Borussia Mönchengladbach lost 2-3 to Freiburg at home.

Of course, Borussia Mönchengladbach doesn't care.

They are now far ahead and have secured their Bundesliga qualification, so losing is no big deal.

What was truly surprising this round was that Rangnick's Hoffenheim failed to secure a victory against Offenbach away from home.

The score was tied at 1-1.

Both goals were penalties, and both came in the second half.

The reason is simple: Offenbach is determined to avoid relegation.

Kaiserslautern drew 2-2 with Jena away from home in this round.

Therefore, Offenbach, currently ranked 12th with 38 points, is only 2 points behind Kaiserslautern, ranked 15th and in the relegation zone, with 36 points.

Augsburg and Osnabrück are also in the middle with 37 points.

Therefore, Offenbach truly fought hard for a crucial point at home.

All that's left is the final round.

Hoffenheim's experience also shows just how ruthless the relegation teams in the 2. Bundesliga can be.

Mainz defeated Cologne 3-2, and Hoffenheim drew 1-1 with Offenbach, giving Mainz 58 points and propelling them from 4th to 2nd in the league standings.

Five points behind Borussia Mönchengladbach.

Cologne lost, Hoffenheim drew, and both teams now have 57 points.

However, due to goal difference, Cologne ranked third, ahead of Hoffenheim.

Freiburg secured 55 points after defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach.

In theory, Freiburg would only have a chance to be promoted to the Bundesliga if all three teams ahead of them suffered unexpected defeats.

Because they don't have an advantage in goal difference either.

Mainz currently only has a slight advantage in Bundesliga qualification, but they haven't secured it yet.

If we can beat St. Pauli at home in the final round, we should be fine.

Therefore, the reward Wang Shuo is receiving is only for this one match.

……

"guys!"

Klopp walked into the locker room with a big smile.

This is completely different from the boxer who wanted to eat people during halftime.

A hint of friendliness appeared on his fierce face.

Of course, the most important thing is his smile.

"I want to say that although there is still one round left in the league, I am extremely satisfied with your performance today!"

"I, all the coaches, and all the fans of Mainz are proud of you!"

A burst of cheerful laughter immediately filled the locker room.

Everyone felt relieved after winning the game.

"Here, I would also like to give special praise to our heroes."

Klopp pointed at Wang Shuo.

Captain Nowitzki led the applause.

Then, the other players also joined in clapping.

Even Borja, his biggest rival, had to join in the applause.

"Wang, do you know what? Promoting you from the U19 team to the first team ahead of schedule was the wisest decision I've made this season, no, in recent years!"

"From you, we see the boundless potential of young players, and we see the future of Mainz!"

Judging from this tone, Mainz will definitely increase its efforts to develop its own young players.

This is actually understandable.

Because Mainz is poor; they simply don't have any money.

Before this match, when Klopp praised Wang Shuo in this way, many players in the locker room felt resentful.

But after today, no one will object.

If it weren't for Wang Shuo stepping forward today, Mainz wouldn't have been able to get past Cologne at all.

Then returning to the Bundesliga is completely hopeless.

"Everyone, I believe that after today's game, you are all full of expectations for the next season."

"but……"

Klopp then changed the subject, and his expression became serious once again.

"We cannot let our guard down yet; there is still one last round to go."

"Only by beating St. Pauli at home can we truly secure our qualification for next season's Bundesliga!"

Everyone nodded in agreement.

The competition is so fierce now, it's like heaven one day and hell the next.

If we slack off even slightly, we could face utter ruin at any moment.

Hoffenheim is the best proof. "Of course."

Klopp suddenly laughed again.

"After this match, I have even more confidence in you. I believe you will definitely be able to defeat St. Pauli."

"And next season, we will definitely make all the Bundesliga teams feel the strength of Mainz once again!"

Wang Shuo clapped enthusiastically along with everyone else.

He wondered if Klopp had studied face-changing techniques.

His expression changed in an instant, quickly and naturally.

However, it must be said that Klopp's imposing physique, unique aura, and the image of a middle-aged man with a full beard gave his words a special kind of infectiousness.

how to say?

He just makes people feel that he's a real man!

……

As this was a crucial match for promotion from the 2. Bundesliga to the Bundesliga, the game at the RheinEnergieStadion quickly sparked heated discussions across Germany after it ended.

Bild immediately published a commentary titled: Mainz's genius shines on the banks of the Rhine!

A photo of Wang Shuo scoring the winning goal in the final moments of the match earned him his first appearance on the cover of a bibliography.

In the photo, Wang Shuo used a feint to fool Cologne goalkeeper Mondragón, and then shot at an empty net with a very determined look in his eyes.

As a backdrop, goalkeeper Mondragón, despite his blurred expression, still conveys a sense of utter despair and helplessness.

It has to be said that the German media's ability to capture the moment of a goal is truly remarkable!
The whole photo has a great atmosphere and speaks for the players.

In this report, Bild also praised Wang Shuo's performance.

With two assists and one goal, one man orchestrated Mainz's comeback victory.

Bild newspaper described Wang Shuo as Mainz's most threatening player and the leader of Mainz's recent rebound.

The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung also gave extensive coverage to the match.

They even wrote a separate personal report on Wang Shuo, which helped readers to better understand this young Chinese player.

At the post-match press conference, head coach Klopp stated for the first time that Wang Shuo has become Mainz's most important player!
“Although he is only 17 years old, and although we all don’t want to put pressure on him, I feel that he should take on more responsibility!”

"I believe he has that ability too!"

It was also at this press conference that Klopp admitted for the first time that he had been in contact with Borussia Dortmund.

But he did not promise the other party anything.

"I only told them that I would only consider other options if Mainz failed to get promoted to the Bundesliga."

Klopp then added, "I am now full of confidence that the team will return to the Bundesliga!"

The team traveled by bus from Cologne southwards back to Mainz, with German radio programs playing on the bus.

Most of the commentators believed that after Mainz's comeback victory against Cologne, they would most likely secure their second Bundesliga spot.

"I don't think Klopp's team will lose to St. Pauli when they have such a good chance."

As for Cologne and Hoffenheim, the commentators disagree on who will play the tragic role.

If Mainz is a county team, then Hoffenheim is a village team.

Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, with abundant financial resources and the backing of a world-renowned institution like the Cologne Sport University. It is also a very strong city in itself, and Daum is one of Germany's top coaches.

But who could have imagined that Cologne would lose to Mainz at home?
In the next round, facing Kaiserslautern, who are fighting to avoid relegation, and playing away from home, Cologne, under immense pressure, is sure to win.
It's hard to say for Hoffenheim either.

Interestingly, during the interactive segment of the radio program, many fans who called in asked the same question.

Who is Wang Shuo?

The radio hosts and guests clearly didn't have much information on hand, and they gave vague introductions to some basic things.

It has been repeatedly mentioned that Wang Shuo had trials with 18 teams in Germany starting in January.

Hearing this, the teammates on the bus were all very curious.

"Wang, have you really tried out for so many teams?" Feulner stood up from the front, looking curious.

Wang Shuo nodded with a smile, "It is indeed 18."

Everyone around was surprised.

Given Wang Shuo's current strength and talent, are all 18 teams blind?
Sure enough, the fans who called the radio station to inquire thought the same thing.

The host and guests were even less able to say anything.

Finally, only one thing was mentioned: "According to our intelligence, Frankfurt dismissed U19 head coach Oscar Korotchano because Korotchano abused his power during Wang Shuo's trial, causing Frankfurt to miss out on this talented striker."

Wang Shuo was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

This was the first time he had heard the reason why Korotzano was fired.

It was because of me?

No way?
As the team bus entered Mainz city, fans began to follow in their cars.

They made their way to Bruchweg Stadium in a grand procession.

By the time the team arrived at their home stadium, the roads were already blocked by hordes of fans.

When the enthusiastic Mainz fans saw the team bus, they all went wild.

They chased after the bus, shouting slogans: some for the Bundesliga, some for Mainz, and others for the fans' names.

Wang Shuo could clearly hear many fans calling his name.

This touched him somewhat.

Wang Shuo didn't know about other countries, but the football atmosphere in Germany was really good!

The players were so blocked by enthusiastic fans that they couldn't move. Chairman Struts and General Manager Heidel personally came out to appease the fans and also arranged for the players to come out and meet and interact with them.

Klopp and captain Nowitzki both made statements on behalf of the team.

A week later, the team vowed to defeat St. Pauli at home.

Klopp clenched his fists excitedly, veins bulging, and shouted with all his might.

"We're going to fight our way back to the Bundesliga!"

"Come back to the Bundesliga!"

The fans cheered deafeningly.

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