A reborn mother longs for her daughter's happiness.

Chapter 228 Weekend Friendly Match

Sunlight streamed across the green field, a day that should have been a leisurely and pleasant weekend. Yet, the atmosphere on the field was tense, as if a major battle was about to erupt. Liu Qicheng and his U12 football team were on high alert. Today, they faced a formidable opponent—the Galaxy Stars team. Just hearing the name exuded an air of dominance, as if they had already stood at the pinnacle of the universe.

"Kids, relax, just treat this like regular training, and give it your all!" Liu Qicheng shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice echoing across the empty stadium, much like the impassioned oath of an ancient general before going into battle.

At the start of the match, the Galaxy Stars team launched a fierce attack like a pack of tigers descending from the mountain. Their players coordinated perfectly, passing the ball like lightning, and in the blink of an eye, they broke through Liu Qicheng's team's defense and were heading straight for the goal. Liu Qicheng's players were caught off guard by this sudden onslaught, and they were like headless flies, completely disorganized on the field.

"Oh my god, how come the opponents are so fierce!" Goalkeeper Xiao Zhang's eyes widened as he watched the opposing players surge towards him like a tidal wave, his voice trembling slightly.

"Don't panic, everyone stay calm!" Captain Li shouted as he ran, trying to calm his teammates down, but fine beads of sweat appeared on his own forehead.

Liu Qicheng was so anxious on the sidelines that he kept stamping his feet, like an ant on a hot pan: "Everyone, don't panic, stay calm! Play according to the tactics we usually train. You guys are the best, don't let them intimidate you!" His expression seemed to say that if looks could kill, the opponents would have been "eliminated" long ago.

Perhaps Liu Qicheng's words had an effect, as the young players gradually calmed down. They began to coordinate with each other and organize effective counterattacks. Forward Xiao Wang, like a gust of wind, charged left and right, almost breaking through the opponent's defense several times.

"Well done, Xiao Wang, keep it up, get past him!" Liu Qicheng waved his arms and shouted loudly from the sidelines, as if he himself was running on the court.

Just then, midfielder Zhao delivered a beautiful pass, precisely finding Wang. Wang received the ball and sprinted forward with ease, seemingly about to shoot. But at this crucial moment, the opposing defender, like a black lightning bolt, suddenly appeared and kicked the ball away.

"Oh dear, what a pity!" Liu Qicheng couldn't help but slap his thigh, his face full of regret.

The first half ended with neither side scoring, and the score remained 0-0. But Liu Qicheng knew that this was just the calm before the storm, and the second half would be the real test.

During halftime, Liu Qicheng gathered the young players together and began his "tactical speech": "Kids, we played a bit passively in the first half, but that's only temporary. They may be strong, but we're not pushovers either. In the second half, we need to change our tactics, strengthen our control of the midfield, and play more ground passing combinations. Everyone should pay attention to their positioning, pass the ball to each other, and not try to do things alone. Remember, football is a team sport; we must trust our teammates as much as we trust ourselves."

The team members sat around Liu Qicheng, each one like a primary school student listening attentively, staring at him intently, afraid of missing a single word.

"Coach, don't worry, we'll definitely succeed!" Xiao Li patted his chest and assured him, his confident demeanor suggesting he had already seen the dawn of victory.

The second half began, and Liu Qicheng's team launched a fierce attack according to the new tactical arrangement. They firmly controlled possession in midfield, constantly searching for gaps in the opponent's defense through short passing combinations.

"Great pass! Beautiful pass!" Liu Qicheng shouted from the sidelines, jumping up in excitement with every beautiful pass.

The game reached a fever pitch, with the score still neck and neck. At this point, Liu Qicheng called a timeout and gathered the young players together again.

"Classmates, this match is tough, but we can't give up. We must believe in our abilities. Next, let's adjust our tactics. The forwards need to make more runs, stretching the opponent's defense and creating more passing space for the midfield. Everyone, pay attention and look for the best shooting opportunity. Remember, we are a team. As long as we are united, no difficulty can defeat us!" Liu Qicheng said, looking at each player with a determined gaze, a gaze that seemed to possess a magical power, infusing the players with endless strength.

The young players nodded in agreement, their eyes brimming with fighting spirit. Back on the field, they were like a completely different team, their offense more aggressive and their defense more tenacious.

Finally, the opportunity arrived! Midfielder Zhao received the ball, feinted past the opposing defender, and quickly passed it to striker Wang. Wang sprinted forward with the ball, closely pursued by the opposing defender. Just as the defender was about to catch up, Wang suddenly changed direction and passed the ball to Li, who had made a run down the wing. Li received the ball and, without hesitation, took a shot.

"Goal!" With a cheer, the football flew into the opponent's goal like a cannonball. The young players cheered and jumped for joy, some hugging each other, some rolling on the ground, extremely excited.

Liu Qicheng jumped up excitedly, shouting as he ran, "Well done, kids, you guys are amazing!" He seemed even happier than if he had scored the goal himself.

The final whistle blew, and Liu Qicheng's team won the game thanks to this goal. The young players surrounded Liu Qicheng, excitedly talking about every detail of the match.

"Coach Liu, thanks to your final tactical adjustments, otherwise we wouldn't have been able to win." Xiao Wang looked at Liu Qicheng with admiration, his eyes like a fan looking at their idol.

"Yes, Coach Liu, you're amazing!" The other team members echoed, their faces beaming with pride and joy.

Looking at them, Liu Qicheng felt a surge of pride. He smiled and said, "This isn't just my achievement; it's the result of everyone's hard work. Everyone performed exceptionally well in the match, showing unity and never giving up—that's the spirit of football. Today's victory is just the beginning. We'll face many more and stronger opponents in the future, but as long as we maintain this spirit, we'll definitely create even more exciting moments!"

The setting sun cast its golden rays across the pitch, elongating the shadows of Liu Qicheng and his young players. They had taken another solid step forward on their football journey. Liu Qicheng knew that many more challenges awaited them, but he would continue to support these children, helping them pursue their football dreams and write their own glorious chapter together.