amazing coach

Chapter 28 Fierce Battle with Ajax

After the quarter-finals, the Dutch Cup is already full of wealthy and powerful teams. There is not even an Eredivisie B team. The only exception is the Oriental Dragons. They stand in Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord.

It looks very funny and eye-catching among other giants.

The draw for the top eight to advance to the semi-finals was held the day after the game. Unfortunately, the Oriental Dragons drew the giant Ajax of Dutch football. A month ago, everyone would have thought that there was no suspense.

, Ajax almost passed without examination, but after Alkmaar and Cambour fell, reporters, players, coaches, and fans were all frightened. No one dared to make this assertion. Jiang

Mu's Oriental Dragon has created two miracles, and it is definitely not impossible to overthrow Ajax.

The Telegraph of the Netherlands said: "The magical amateur team has finally met a real opponent, and the great Ajax is their best touchstone. If they can pass Ajax, they will become

One of the most amazing teams in the world."

"Tiantian Sports" said: "Ajax must be prepared to lose, otherwise, they may become Jiang Mu's third and biggest sacrifice on the altar."

Because of Ajax, even many European media have mentioned the name of the Oriental Dragons. Even the Chinese media have begun to discuss the battle between the Oriental Dragons and Ajax. In China, Jiang Mu

He magically emerged almost overnight and became a talented coach, winning dignity and honor for Chinese football in the Netherlands.

After Brendan was eliminated, the winter break of the Dutch League began. The Dutch Cup eight-to-four match started after the winter break. The professional teams disbanded and went home to rest. In order to play well in this game that almost the whole world is paying attention to

, the players of the Eastern Dragons did not rest and continued to train and compete twice a week.

Soon the one-month winter break passed, and the knockout rounds of the Dutch Cup began.

The game was still held at the home court of the Oriental Dragons. In January, there are often cold spells in the Netherlands, and the temperature is often below zero. It snowed just the day before the game, and part of the snow melted and turned into ice. Although it has been treated

Although there was ice and snow, the field was still very slippery, which made Ajax head coach Olsen very dissatisfied.

After the game started, the amateur players of the Oriental Dragons finally understood what a top team is and what a star is. Compared with AZ Alkmaar, Brendan and Ajax, they are obviously not on the same level as a whole or individually.

Not to mention the Oriental Dragons, they were unable to compete at all and were completely in a passive situation. Although Jiang Mu described every detail of the Ajax players before the game as before,

The huge gap between individual players makes tactics completely unable to play their intended role. This is like the Boxers fighting the Yankees. No matter how good the tactics are, the Boxers with equal numbers cannot defeat the Yankees.

Jiang Mu stood on the sidelines with a calm expression. He had already anticipated the situation on the court. "Chang'e 1" had already helped him deduce the outcome of the game. No matter what tactics he used, as long as they followed the rules of football, they

There is only a 5% chance of winning. Even with the help of "Chang'e No. 1", no one can defeat Ajax with this group of amateur players in such a short period of time, unless Jiang Mu is a god.

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Although the approximate results were calculated in advance, Jiang Mu still did everything he should and could do. His football belief is victory, and football is about winning or losing, even if there is only one percent hope.

He will also make 100% effort. Surrendering without a fight is definitely not Jiang Mu's life creed.

On the court, the game is still going on fiercely.

Even at an absolute disadvantage, the Eastern Dragons did not collapse. After experiencing the battles with Alkmaar and Brendan, their confidence and nerves became very strong. All players gathered around their penalty area tenaciously.

Continuously block the opponent's attacks.

Ten minutes have passed, and the shaky Eastern Dragons are still standing.

Twenty minutes passed. Ajax, who completely controlled the rhythm of the game, still couldn't score.

Half an hour passed, and Ajax shot thirty times, but still couldn't score a goal.

The applause outside the stadium was thunderous. Except for the Ajax fans, all the fans were cheering for the Oriental Dragons' tenacity and tenacity, and were overwhelmed by their warrior-like fighting spirit.

Ajax head coach Olsen became a little anxious when he saw that he still couldn't score after half an hour of beating. He looked at Jiang Mu who looked calm. Olsen was even more uneasy. He was worried that this mysterious Chinese had something.

What kind of conspiracy? The fallen Alkmaar and Brendan teams in front are typical examples.

The Ajax players on the court also became anxious, and their attacks became more and more risky. Just as their attacks became more and more unscrupulous, the Oriental Dragons, who had not had a counterattack or shot in more than 30 minutes, were attacked by Jiang Mu.

Under the command, he suddenly launched a counterattack from the wing. Winger Li Feng quickly formed a tendency to go to the meeting alone. However, Ajax goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar was not comparable to the goalkeepers of Alkmaar and Brendan. He was the next generation of goalkeepers, Van der Sar.

He struck out quickly and blocked Li Feng's single-handed ball at the moment Li Feng shot, saving Ajax.

This counterattack by the Oriental Dragons scared Ajax into a cold sweat. Head coach Olsen quickly stepped forward to calm the players and asked them not to attack aggressively. He retracted the three lines back and tried his best to ensure the safety of his backcourt.

Safety.

The first half passed quickly, and Ajax and the Oriental Dragons were tied.

After the start of the second half, Ajax wanted to bully the inexperienced Oriental Dragons and launched a surprise attack. However, the Oriental Dragons were well prepared and tightly defended all fronts from the first second.

Launched a counterattack by taking advantage of the gaps in Ajax's defense.

After 20 minutes of the second half, Ajax did not dare to attack again, fearing that the Oriental Dragons would score one and they would not have time to recover, so they were very careful to leave five people in the frontcourt.

Offensively, six were left in the midfield and backcourt, and they began to slow down the pace and fight a war of attrition with the Eastern Dragons. This was the tactic Olson formulated before the game. It would be better if he could score an early goal, but if he could not score an early goal, it would be better.

If they are dragged into a penalty shootout without being scored by their opponents, then they will win for sure. Amateur players and professional players compete with penalty kicks and goalkeepers one by one. This is a 100% loss, with no possibility of winning.

Jiang Mu is very smart, but he understood Ajax's intention after a brief thought. However, he did not want to change. In the game with Ajax, the Oriental Dragons had no possibility of attacking. Attacking could only seek death.

They were so dead that their bodies could not even be found.

Jiang Mu waved his hands to the eager players, indicating that they should continue to play according to their own tactics and not be moved by their opponents. It was not the Oriental Dragons' fault that the game was not exciting. As the leader of Dutch football, Ajax must do it.

He is responsible for the quality of the game. He believes that the fans around him will put pressure on Ajax instead of asking a fourth-level amateur team to attack well.

Jiang Mu's prediction was good. Ajax did not dare to invest offensive power. The Oriental Dragons stayed behind and the game became very boring. Several Ajax players harassed them in the frontcourt, but the Oriental Dragons

The whole team returned to defense, with almost two people taking care of each of them. No matter how good the skills and cooperation of Ajax's offensive players were, they could not break the goal guarded by eleven people.

The neutral fans on the sidelines soon got fed up and booed Ajax loudly. Then Ajax's own fans were also angry. How could it be that a team playing in a fourth-level amateur league was so timid?

Ajax, the team that dominates Europe, has no image of being the hegemon of the Eredivisie. They also booed along with them. Originally, Ajax fans came around the stadium the most, but now almost all of them have turned into Oriental Dragons.

The fans are cheering for Ajax.

Under the pressure of their own fans defecting, Ajax could no longer bear it. Especially Olsen, who was pointed at the back and sarcastically yelled at by the fans. The foul language was unbearable. He had to continue to invest in attacking power at the last moment.

Try to defeat the Oriental Dragons within ninety minutes and save some face.

Ajax's adventure brought them many opportunities. At the last moment, the Oriental Dragons' physical strength and concentration were declining, making it even more difficult to withstand the pressure of Ajax, constantly giving Ajax opportunities in the penalty area.

Nearby shot opportunity.

But eager to seize the opportunity, the highly nervous Ajax did not seize the opportunity. Between 80 and 85 points, they hit the goal post twice in a row, and one shot hit their partner's arm.

, otherwise they would have scored at least three goals.

At this time, we can see the discipline and tenacity of the Oriental Dragons. They are busy but not chaotic. They can correct in time after making mistakes and always keep the goal.

At the 88th minute of the game, a low-level error occurred in the pass between Ajax's center back and midfielder. The midfielder stepped on a piece of ice when passing back, slipped under his feet, and sent the ball directly to the goalkeeper.

At the feet of Ke Liang, the number one killer of the Eastern Dragons.

Ke Liang was so happy that he received this great gift. He smoothed the ball and went straight to the penalty area.

At this moment, both central defenders still had their backs to the goal. By the time they turned around, Ke Liang was facing goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar alone.

This is a single sword that determines victory or defeat!

At this time, the entire stadium was silent, no one spoke, only the thumping of the heartbeat and the rapid breathing when one could not hold his breath were heard.

Ajax head coach Olsen's eyes were as straight as a clay sculpture, and despair almost made the muscles on his face twitch.

Jiang Mu's expression was not much better. He clenched his hands tightly, his nails dug into his flesh, his teeth were gritted tightly, and his eyes were staring at Ke Liang who was dribbling the ball. He couldn't help praying in his heart that he would win.

Ball, hold it! Ke Liang! You must hold it! This is a sure win!

"Based on various data analysis, it is impossible for Ke Liang to beat Ajax goalkeeper Van der Sar. This goalkeeper is quite outstanding." At this time, the voice of "Chang'e No. 1" sounded in Jiang Mu's mind.

"Data is not everything! Maybe Van der Sar slipped." Jiang Mu growled angrily. Now he found that having a smart computer was not always a good thing. Knowing the results in advance was almost as annoying as a movie spoiler.

"Only one percent luck." "Chang'e 1" seemed to sense Jiang Mu's emotions, and after saying this, he stopped refuting.