World's No.1 Football Manager

Chapter 355 The Advantages and Disadvantages of "Customer First, Host Later"

The format of the Sao Paulo State Championship Finals is different from before, and it has become a two-round home and away contest.

According to the rules of the competition, the winner is determined by the total score of the two games.

If the sum of the two scores is equal, the player with the most away goals wins; if still the same, overtime will be played; if the winner cannot be determined, the most brutal penalty shootout will be conducted.

Because of the superior record in the regular season, the DB team has a slight advantage in the order of home and away games, gaining the advantage of first away and then home.

In sports competitions, why is it advantageous to go first and then host?
In the FM football manager game, which is full of localization, there is a very classic saying that explains the reason.

"There is nothing better than having your own fans cheering by your side at the moment of life and death!"

The psychological advantage is that you can relax your mind in the first game, score a few more valuable away goals in the away game, and then return to the home court. In the cheering and cheering of the fans, you can have more choices.

In the actual game, once it hits overtime, it is equivalent to playing 30 minutes more at home, which is half an hour more home court advantage than the visiting team.

Not to mention, if a life-and-death penalty shootout is reached, the cheering and cheering of the home fans and the booing interference of the opponent will have a great impact on the mentality of the players.

Dialogue between strong and strong, masters fighting, maybe life and death are just a thought away.So this small advantage made DB even more emotional, how important it was to strive to get the first place in the group.

Soon, the first round will be held at Morumbi Stadium, home of Sao Paulo.

Sao Paulo football club is a powerful team in the world football.Founded in 1935, although the history is not as long as the old teams such as Ponte Preta, Corinthians, and Palmeiras, its achievements are more shining and its history is more brilliant.

The team has won the Copa Libertadores three times and the world championship three times (Toyota Cup, Club World Cup), which is the best in Brazil.As for other honors, there are countless, 21 times to win the Sao Paulo State Championship, 6 times to win the Brazilian League Championship, 2 times to win the South American Super Cup, 2 times to win the International Champions Cup...
Brazilian football master Taylor Santana injected the team with the genes of beautiful football. Since then, this red, white and black tricolor team has become one of the most entertaining teams in Brazilian football, and even in world football.

In terms of players, there are even more stars. They used to have "ancient beasts" such as Leonidas da Silva, Dario Pereira, and Silas. In the 80s and 90s, superstars such as Rai, Cafu, and Denilson emerged. Stars such as Juanfran sit in charge.

Competing with such an opponent is tantamount to a pilgrimage for the young DB team.

As a rushing "back wave", although he has been fascinated by the legendary story of "front wave" since he was a child, it is also a necessary mission for the back wave to shoot the front wave to death on the beach.

The princes and generals are kind to each other, so let us end this great dynasty with our own hands, and use their blood to usher in our era!
Before the game, Li Xiaopeng made a special trip to call Gao Yuan.

"You guys are so popular now! There are news and advertisements about you all over the country. Those who don't know think that the Chinese team has entered the World Cup again!"

Li Xiaopeng made a joke when he came up.

"It's hot! Chinese football has been a big cesspit for so many years, and everyone is covering their noses and walking around, lest they avoid it. It's a good thing that people are paying attention now! The attention has increased, and we football people are also motivated!"

"Hehe, it seems that Ye is in a good state of mind, don't be nervous, I'm still worried that too much attention from the outside world will make Yee's state of mind unbalanced!"

"Director Li, if you know me, I will be crazy alone. The more people there are, the more excited I will be. For me, the more attention the better!"

"I don't worry about that. The reason why our domestic coaches lose the chain as soon as they come to the competition is because they think too much. Haha, this includes me. I hope that this kind of alien can break the fate of domestic coaches."

Gao Yuan knew that Li Xiaopeng still couldn't let go of his defeat in the FA Cup last season.

In that game, it was because he wanted to win and was afraid of losing, and he was under too much pressure, that he lost the championship that he had held in his hands, and also lost the opportunity to coach the national team.

"By the way, this match is a two-round match, which is very different from the previous single-elimination match. Have you figured out how to deal with it?" Li Xiaopeng asked again with concern.

"Think about it, the first away game is to get more goal difference! When we return to the home court, we will eat up the opponent in one go!" Gao Yuan said carelessly.

"..."

Li Xiaopeng didn't comment on Gao Yuan's strategy right away, but was silent for a while, before he said earnestly: "The two rounds of competition, the difficulty is that he is a 180-minute match. You can't simply separate them. Any small changes may shake your original plan and tactics.

If I remember correctly, this is the first time Yee has led the team to play a two-round match since he became a coach.Ye hadn't been in this position before, so he might not feel the pressure.

In the two-round competition system, the outside world said that it is an advantage to go first and then host, but in fact, only the head coach understands that this is a disadvantage!Because there are too many choices for ye, and it is the too many choices that make people lose the courage to sink the boat and the belief that they must win.In the contest where the brave wins when we meet on a narrow road, lack of courage means failure, do you understand what I mean? "

Gao Yuan was a bit ignorant. In the end, he was just a rookie who had been coaching for less than three years. Although CA and PA were already at the top of the country, he had too few games and was far behind a veteran like Li Xiaopeng in terms of experience.

Li Xiaopeng on the other end of the phone seemed hesitant when he heard that Gao Yuan was a little hesitant, so he smiled and laughed at himself, "Don't take it too seriously, Ye. This is just a little lesson I've learned from being beaten in the professional football circle for so many years. Ye's talent is much stronger than mine, and this experience may not be suitable for Ye!"

Gao Yuan quickly expressed his attitude with a hippie smile: "Director Li, you are an old man and even my master. You have crossed more bridges than I have traveled, eaten more salt than I have eaten, and farted more than I have gasped... Haha, in short, your experience and lessons are enough for me to absorb for a lifetime"

Li Xiaopeng laughed and scolded: "You boy, you are so glib! Do you want to say that I fart more than you breathe? In the eyes of you boy, I am just a stinky fart basket!"

"Director Li, you said that, I didn't say it! Haha"

"Okay, in short, I have the same idea. It's still the same sentence, plan ahead, act with perseverance. Don't let the overall strategic deployment be affected by temporary gains and losses. Also, in the two-round contest, the second round is the key, remember!"

After hanging up the phone, Gao Yuan fell into deep thought.

Director Li said that "customer first, host second" is a disadvantage, which is contrary to the general cognitive judgment.However, this is a summary of his experience and lessons over the years.

Speaking of which, as the head coach, whether in the amateur team, the Chinese Super League reserve team, or the current DB mixed team, I have never independently led a team for two rounds of competition. Could it be said that the two-round contest is really that difficult?

In short, what I will face will definitely be a battle between dragons and tigers.

(End of this chapter)