Football: Start with the Kaka template, dominate the football field!

The Sochi dusk carried a hint of seaside dampness, as well as the solemnity unique to the competition.

Fisht Olympic Stadium.

Round of 16. China vs. Uruguay.

This was a match widely considered a losing proposition. Uruguay, two-time World Cup champions, a powerhouse in South America. They boast the formidable attacking duo of Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, as well as the ironclad defense of Godin and Jimenez, products of Atletico Madrid.

Before the match, Uruguay's coach Tabárez appeared very relaxed at the press conference. "The Chinese team created a miracle, but the miracle ends here."

On the Chinese team's side, the atmosphere was somewhat somber.

"beep--!"

The whistle blows! The game begins!

Uruguay immediately displayed their ferocity. The world-class center-back pairing of Godin and Jimenez relentlessly suffocated Qin Feng. The moment Qin Feng received the ball, two players would close in, using their strength and subtle tactics to make even turning difficult for him.

Twelfth minute.

A nightmare has begun. Cavani unleashes an incredible long pass from the right wing! The ball finds Suarez perfectly at the far post!

"Suarez!!! Unmarked!!!"

This Barcelona striker displayed his terrifying striker instincts. He met the incoming ball head-on, and before it even hit the ground, unleashed a powerful volley!

The ball shot out like a cannonball, flying straight into the top corner of the goal!

1: 0!

After conceding a goal, the Chinese team struggled. Qin Feng was isolated in the attacking third, facing two or three defenders every time he received the ball. The young Wei Shihao's attempts to break through were repeatedly intercepted, and he became somewhat impatient.

"Stay calm! Don't panic!" Qin Feng ran back to half the court, patting Wei Shihao on the shoulder. "There's still time!"

……

Halftime, in the locker room.

Perrin held the tactics board, beads of sweat forming on his forehead. "We have to change our tactics. Their center-backs are too strong; we can't create opportunities by trying to break through."

"Coach," Qin Feng said, wiping his sweat and looking at the tactics board, "Godin and Jimenez are used to pressing high, and they are slow to turn."

He pointed to the center circle: "I'm retreating. Bring Godin out. Lei, you push forward, use your speed to attack behind Jimenez!"

"Use running to create space!"

……

The second half began with the teams switching sides.

Qin Feng began frequently dropping back to midfield to receive the ball, sometimes even moving back to the defensive midfield position to support the attack. Although Godin was experienced, he dared not be careless when facing the Ballon d'Or winner and could only follow him out.

Uruguay's defenses were slowly being breached.

Sixty-fifth minute.

The opportunity is coming!

Qin Feng received the ball in the center circle, closely marked by Godin. Instead of turning, Qin Feng used his back to shield Godin, and sensing the shift in Godin's weight, he deftly flicked the ball with his heel to the onrushing Hao Junmin!

At the same time, Wu Lei suddenly started moving, cutting behind Jimenez!

Hao Junmin understood immediately and delivered a long, overhead pass!

"Offside break!!!"

Wu Lei went one-on-one with the goalkeeper! Facing the onrushing Muslera, he calmly slotted the ball into the far corner!

1: 1!

China has tied the score!

After scoring, Wu Lei rushed towards Qin Feng, and the two embraced tightly! This was a tactical victory!

……

The match that followed turned into a brutal hand-to-hand combat.

Uruguay launched a furious counterattack, with Suarez and Cavani taking turns bombarding the Chinese goal.

In the 85th minute, Cavani's header hit the post! It gave Zeng Cheng a real scare!

In the 90th minute, Zeng Cheng made a brilliant save against Suarez's one-on-one chance!

The two sides tied 1-1 in regulation time.

……

Overtime.

The limits of physical fitness.

Qin Feng's thigh muscles began to twitch, but he continued running. Each sprint was accompanied by excruciating pain.

In the 115th minute, the Chinese team had an excellent opportunity! Qin Feng dribbled past two players in the penalty area, but his final shot was blocked by Godin's body!

"Beep! Beep! Beep—!"

Overtime is over.

The brutal penalty shootout has begun.

……

Under the Sochi night sky, the atmosphere was frozen solid. Fans in the stands, whether Chinese or Uruguayan, all stood up; some were even too afraid to look at the pitch.

In the center circle, the players from both teams stood side by side, and many closed their eyes in prayer.

Round 1.

Suarez takes the penalty. He scores easily.

Qin Feng stepped up to the penalty spot. He was the captain and the first penalty taker. He took a deep breath, looking at Muslera. Run-up, shot! The corner!

1: 1.

second round.

Cavani takes the penalty. A powerful shot finds the back of the net.

Hao Junmin takes the penalty. He calmly slots the ball home.

2: 2.

……

The fourth round.

Uruguay's Vecino scores the penalty.

Wu Lei of the Chinese team withstood immense pressure and scored the penalty.

4: 4.

The fifth round. The decisive round.

Uruguayan center-back Jiménez steps up to the penalty spot.

He looked very nervous, and even avoided looking Zeng Cheng in the eye. He set up the ball, took a few steps back, and kept taking deep breaths.

Run-up! Shot!

So perfect!

Zeng Cheng made the right judgment, lunged to the right, and punched the ball with both fists!

"He lunged forward!!! Zeng Cheng lunged forward!!!" He Wei's voice was trembling!

An opportunity! An opportunity for the Chinese team!

If China scores this one goal, they will make history!

The player stepping up to take the penalty kick was veteran Zheng Zhi.

The 38-year-old captain walked with heavy steps. This was the most important shot of his career.

He placed the ball and stepped back.

The entire room was deathly silent. You could hear a pin drop.

Qin Feng, standing in the center circle, tightly gripped the hand of his teammate beside him, his palms sweaty.

"beep--!"

Zheng Zhi's starting run!

He used his left foot to push the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal!

Muslera lunged in the wrong direction!

The ball rolled into the net!

"Goal!!! We won!!! We won!!!"

"China!!! 5-4 in the penalty shootout!!! 6-5 on aggregate!!! Uruguay eliminated!!!"

"We've made it to the World Cup quarterfinals!!!"

At that moment, all the repression, tension, and fear were released with that whistle!

The players rushed towards Zheng Zhi and Zeng Cheng like madmen!

Qin Feng knelt on the grass, covering his face and weeping.

The top eight.

This is the dream of generations of Chinese football players. Today, in Sochi, it has come true.

……

After the match, Qin Feng found Suarez.

The Uruguayan striker is currently squatting on the ground, shedding tears.

"Louis." Qin Feng patted him on the shoulder.

Suarez looked up, wiped away his tears, stood up, and took off his jersey. His eyes held both resentment and admiration.

"good luck."

Qin Feng took the jersey and hugged him tightly.

"Thanks."

Turning around, Qin Feng looked at the sea of ​​red in the stands.

The top eight.

But this is not the end.

Because their next opponent is...

Brazil.

The Kingdom of Football.

Brazil, a five-star team.

That will be... the true Ragnarok.