To some extent, Lin Fan felt that the Yun City Team seemed to have taken on the script of Senegal in the 2002 World Cup.

After the Yun City Team cleared an opponent's rather threatening shot, the referee blew the whistle, marking the end of the first half.

The Yun City Team's players and Wu Da returned to the locker room, and Lin Fan followed them in.

Wu Da was speaking to the players: "We performed well in the first half, following my instructions, which is crucial. We've gradually taken control of the game's pace, but don't let your guard down, as the opponent will surely notice the issues and adjust their strategy. So, in the second half, we need to quickly seize the initiative."

The players nodded in agreement with a look of understanding.

Noticing Lin Fan's arrival, Wu Da smiled and said, "The boss is here!"

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

Everyone greeted Lin Fan warmly.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Thanks for your hard work, everyone."

Wu Da asked, "Boss, do you have any instructions for us?"

Wu Da wasn't just being polite; he was genuinely seeking advice. In Wu Da's eyes, Lin Fan was the true football genius.

Lin Fan said, "What Uncle Da just mentioned is quite right. In the second half, we should maintain our initiative. I have a little addition to make our tactics more flexible; that is, to continue luring the opponent deeper. What does this mean? We need to have patience in football, allowing the opponent to completely lose their advantage. By the time they realize something's wrong, they won't have time to respond..."

Lin Fan gave the players a detailed explanation.

The players listened intently, nodding continuously.

Wu Da, beside him, looked at Lin Fan with admiring eyes. The boss was truly amazing, and he himself was in awe of Lin Fan.

After concluding the tactical briefing, Lin Fan smiled and said, "That's all for now. Thanks for your hard work, keep it up. For now, just relax and don't pressure yourselves."

So, the players went off to unwind.

Wu Da walked over to Lin Fan and smiled, saying, "Boss, I'm considering whether we should keep a low profile tonight?"

Lin Fan asked, "What do you mean?"

Wu Da said, "I'm considering the mindset of these young folks, worried they might get carried away. If we score too many goals later, I'm afraid they'll get arrogant, so I'm thinking of holding back a bit."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Your concern is reasonable, but it also depends on the opponent. The Yecheng Team doesn't even qualify for us to hold back."

Wu Da wiped his cold sweat: "Alright, boss."

At this moment, a player was playing with his phone nearby. Because everyone was chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was lively. This player wanted to record this warm moment. In doing so, he accidentally recorded the playful conversation between Lin Fan and Wu Da...

Meanwhile, in the live broadcast room. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

The host started chatting with Lu Dong.

"Teacher Lu, how would you evaluate the performance of both teams?" the host asked.

Lu Dong retorted, "What do you think?"

The host said, "Personally, the 1-1 result surprised me a bit. After all, before the match began, everyone thought there was a significant disparity in both teams' strength. But after the match began, we saw the Yun City Team's performance wasn't as bad as imagined—at least that's what I think."

Lu Dong immediately showed a disdainful expression, saying, "I don't think so. One should say, Yun City Team's poor performance was completely expected. They lack organization and defense, and their players seem to be sleepwalking."

The host said, "But they still scored one against the opponent."

Lu Dong said, "That's just luck!"

The host said, "We'll agree with Teacher Lu's opinion for now, though I think the Yecheng Team played a bit lazily; otherwise, they wouldn't have allowed the Yun City Team to get lucky. What does Teacher Lu think?"

Evidently, the host was a bit displeased with Lu Dong but remained restrained.

Lu Dong said, "Well, when facing a trash team like the Yun City Team, anyone would slack off."

Lu Dong's words brought laughter throughout.

"Teacher Lu strikes with another golden phrase!"

"666!"

"I'm dying of laughter!"

"Haha, Teacher Lu's sarcasm is so spot on."

Lu Dong chuckled and said, "I believe Coach Antonio will remind the Yecheng Team's players to adjust their mindset in the second half, and they will surely thrash the Yun City Team hard. The Yun City Team's luck is up!"

The host said, "That's Teacher Lu's judgment. Alright, let's wait and see."

In Hang City, Wangu Mansion.

The Wei Family's father and son sat in front of the TV, watching the screen.

"Father, hearing Lu Dong saying this, it seems Yun City Team will lose very badly in the second half," Wei Jiansheng said with a grin.

Wei Tiansheng frowned, feeling a bit uncertain.

Wei Jiansheng asked, "Father, what do you think?"

Wei Tiansheng said, "I don't understand football, but I can see the attitude of the Yecheng Team. I don't like their slack attitude, do you understand what I mean?"

Wei Jiansheng said, "I understand."

Wei Tiansheng meant he didn't want any surprises in the game, and the Yecheng Team should thoroughly thrash the Yun City Team without giving them any chances. That's what Wei Tiansheng wanted to see.

Thus, Wei Tiansheng disliked the Yecheng Team's attitude.

"Who's the owner of the Yecheng Team?" Wei Tiansheng asked.

Wei Jiansheng said, "Looks like it's the Yecheng Fragrance Group."

Wei Tiansheng oh-ed: "Ah, the Xiangxue Group; the chairman is Wang Jian. I know him. Pass me the phone, I'll call Old Wang."

Wei Jiansheng went to fetch the phone.

Wei Tiansheng quickly dialed a number.

"Little Wang, it's me," Wei Tiansheng said with a smile.

The person on the other end seemed thrilled: "Oh, Elder Wei, how do you have time to call me?"

Wei Tiansheng said, "It's nothing major. I'm watching the Yecheng Team's game against the Yun City Team. You're the Yecheng Team's owner, right?"

The person on the other end replied, "Yes, indeed. It's an honor to know Elder Wei is watching our game!"

Wei Tiansheng said, "Here's the thing. I think your Yecheng Team's strength can completely crush the Yun City Team. But... I'm straightforward, so I'll just say it—I feel your players are a bit lazy, and this attitude isn't right. They've already conceded a goal; don't let Yun City Team take advantage anymore."

The person on the other end chuckled awkwardly: "Elder Wei's advice is correct. I'll personally go reprimand them!"

Wei Tiansheng said, "That's good. I'm a fan of your Yecheng Team and don't want any surprises."

The person on the other end gratefully said, "Thank you, Elder Wei, for your attention. I'm truly moved. I'll head over right away."

He hung up the phone.

Only then did Wei Tiansheng reveal a relieved expression, feeling that undoubtedly, the Yecheng Team could crush the Yun City Team this time.

The halftime break passed quickly, and with the referee blowing the whistle, the second half began.

Whether it was due to Wei Tiansheng's call or not, the Yecheng Team's players visibly became more active, starting an organized aggressive attack right at the beginning.

Seeing this, Wei Tiansheng smiled contently: "Lin Fan, get ready to face defeat!"