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Chapter 18's Only Hidden Reward: Composure
"Brother Tong, why isn't there an evaluation score?"
After celebrating with his teammates, Chang Huan couldn't wait to ask the system.
The Guinness International Champions Cup is a commercially-oriented warm-up tournament; the scoring system is only available for official matches.
"I see."
He didn't dwell on it and went straight to his teammates who were thanking the crowd.
That evening.
Dongqiudi, a well-known Chinese football app, is featured in a headline news article.
[Chinese players shine in the International Champions Cup! Helping Italian giants Roma secure a victory in their opening match!]
直播9头版不甘落后：【国际冠军杯新加坡赛区惊现中国天才！1助1关键策动带领罗马2：1击败德甲巨无霸拜仁！】
As the two most popular football apps in China, they attract users regardless of whether they watch the games or not.
[Liverpool's youth academy prodigy provides technical support!]
Bayern Munich are so bad! This squad still managed a complete defeat against Roma. Ancelotti should be sacked!
To be honest, Chang Huan's footwork is really strong. I have a strong feeling that as long as he doesn't get injured, he'll be able to really shine at Roma!
[Vice President Yu deserves to die! If Chang Huan had been called up for the World Cup qualifiers last month after playing the final Premier League match, they would have easily defeated Syria away from home! They would have had a real chance to secure a playoff spot in the last two rounds!]
[So impressive! The skillful dribbling and ball control are breathtaking!]
[China's Beckham!]
Chang Huan's outstanding performance as a substitute in the International Champions Cup has sparked a surge in popularity in China.
In particular, the rapid spread of the news was further amplified by the fact that Ancelotti and several Bayern players gave interviews after the match praising Chang.
Traditional media outlets with good working relationships with the Chinese Football Association did not dare to speak out, but in the era of social media, traffic is king, and Chang Huan, who had gained attention, was reposted by a large number of football bloggers and internet celebrities.
Weibo, Tremolo, Kuai Shou, 13 Stations...
Yu Hongchen, the protagonist of the "writing a self-criticism with his feet interlaced" incident, is once again being criticized by netizens.
As a result, the entire Chinese Football Association became the target of public criticism.
Why was it the Chinese Football Association that issued the penalty of banning a player from being selected for any level of national team for two years?
Chang Huan, the person involved, did not pay attention to outside reports. He continued to prepare for the second International Champions Cup match with Roma in Singapore.
Their opponent is Lyon from Ligue 1.
Although neither team is as well-known in the world as other top teams participating in the International Champions Cup, they have a considerable number of supporters.
Officials also announced that tickets sold out the day before the game.
There was a noticeable increase in the number of Chinese media and fans appearing at the hotel where the Chinese team was staying in Rome.
Chang Huan watched the fans chanting his name at the hotel entrance and the training ground, experiencing for the first time what it meant to be the center of attention.
At that moment, I felt a little elated.
He even had the illusion that "I am a star player" and walked with his head held high.
I came through Liverpool's youth academy and provided an assist in my Premier League debut!
He joined Roma and performed exceptionally well, his technical skills were truly remarkable.
Ribery even exchanged jerseys with his teammates after the match.
Isn't that... a star athlete?
During the last training session before the game, he would inexplicably fix his hair a few times, and strike a cool pose in front of fans and media cameras.
That evening.
His father called, his tone meaningful: "Lezhi, you've only played a few games. Don't be arrogant or complacent. Always keep a calm mind. That's how you'll have a long and successful career."
Chang Huan suddenly realized the situation and said, "Thank you, Dad."
I only played two decent games as a substitute, I wasn't even a starter!
There is still a long way to go.
Prematurely becoming arrogant is a major taboo in growth!
He also achieved a spiritual elevation through this psychological "small lesson".
totally unexpected……
A set of subtitles appeared before my eyes.
A professional career is a long and arduous journey; a calm mind paired with a powerful heart is the golden combination to achieve legendary status.
[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the unique hidden reward: Composure]
Composure (Characteristic): Exceptional calmness; fearless in high-pressure environments; always ready to step forward in crucial moments.
"Oh, this..."
Chang Huan never expected that such a simple change in her thinking would earn her the only reward.
But then again.
A calm mind and a strong heart are indeed essential qualities for a strong person.
[May the host maintain a childlike heart no matter how high they reach in their future growth.]
Another set of subtitles slowly appeared, just like typing on a keyboard in real time.
ohh~
The system guy is actually quite positive.
Absolutely!
Chang Huan's eyes were piercing, as if she could see her own successful future through the torrent of time.
With a blink of an eye, the page switched according to the thought, and I arrived at the attribute panel.
The psychological attribute of calmness, which is associated with the trait of composure, is greatly enhanced.
【Calm down: 69→91】
The number of penalty kicks, which are associated with calmness, has also increased.
[Penalty kick: 70→77]
"Huh? Calmness 90+, but penalty kick less than 80?"
Chang Huan was filled with doubt.
Shots inside the penalty area are affected by shooting attributes.
Chang Huan thought about it and realized that even if he remained calm, his low shooting attribute in the penalty area would definitely affect his shooting accuracy.
It's really not very effective against goalkeepers who are tall, have long arms, strong anticipation, and quick reflexes.
Considering that the logic of ability improvement is that the higher the value, the more difficult it is to improve, then the shooting attribute, which is currently below the passing grade, should improve quickly!
The following evening at 7:30 PM.
The second match of the 2017 International Champions Cup Singapore Division kicked off at the Singapore National Stadium.
The level of enthusiasm was no less than it was three days ago when they had Bayern Munich stars.
However, Chang Huan, whom Chinese fans hoped to see, did not start.
According to coach Di Francesco's plan, Chang Huan's playing time will be gradually increased to avoid forcing him to play too quickly.
Nevertheless.
His playing time in this match was more than his combined playing time in the previous two matches since joining Roma.
Before the start of the second half.
PP Sports commentator Zhan Jun looked at the substitution area on the broadcast screen and said, "Number 99 Chang Huan replaces Perotti and makes his second appearance in the International Champions Cup."
Lyon didn't make many changes this summer, but their overall strength has declined significantly.
The team's top scorer and captain, Lacazette, and midfield maestro, Tolisso, have left on transfers, while Chelsea winger Bertrand Traore and Real Madrid striker Mariano are still adapting.
Fekir is a capable player and became the new midfield core after Tolisso left, but this era is not suitable for the development of traditional attacking midfielders.
Against Roma's experienced midfielders, it's difficult to utilize their passing and shooting skills.
The intense defensive pressure left him no time to think.
The situation in Rome wasn't much better.
With the departure of Salah, the only explosive player last season, and the loss of his ability to cut inside from the weak side, Di Francesco's tactical approach to attack revolves around passing and possession.
Nainggolan and Strootman are still finding their best form, and the attacking play in the frontcourt is not connecting.
With Chang Huan coming on as a substitute, Roma's attacking quality in the midfield and forward areas improved significantly.
He doesn't have Salah's explosive ability, but his positioning is elusive, always managing to find weak points in Lyon's two defensive lines.
His footwork is exquisite, and his sense of rhythm when dribbling past opponents is excellent.
Wide field of vision and accurate long passes.
This led to Lyon's defensive passivity, forcing them to resort to fouls to limit Chang Huan's space to move.
While this defensive strategy was effective, it gave Roma a lot of free kicks in the attacking third.
These should have been excellent scoring opportunities, but Roma's goalkeepers seemed to be missing their shooting boots, repeatedly wasting chances and conceding almost nanny-style free kicks.
The Roma fans who came to the stadium were quite frustrated; they had so many chances...
Di Francisco was speechless; if he had just made one good move, the score could have been different.
Interestingly, Chang Huan, who played exceptionally well, also wasted a golden opportunity during stoppage time.
His left-footed shot from the left edge of the penalty area went high and wide, drawing a barrage of criticism from the Laser Sports live stream chat.
PP Sports commentator Zhan Jun blurted out, "It's reminiscent of Messi's dribbling and Heskey's shooting!"
The game typically lasts 90 minutes.
The scoreboard still showed a score of 0:0.
According to the International Champions Cup format, a draw will lead directly to a penalty shootout.