Dad was a Genius - Chapter 67
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My Dad Was a Genius Episode 067
Wolves striker Angsen was actually a right winger.
Until now, he had played soccer only as a midfielder or winger, but since Cha Seong-eun took full control, his position has also changed.
Striker.
The most important position, where one must stand at the front and be responsible for scoring the team’s goals.
Angsen, who had never played as a striker before, had only questions in his head. He had no idea what the rookie coach was up to.
Meanwhile,
‘Angsen’s strength is his positioning.’
‘yes?’
‘Not all strikers play the same role. Depending on their talents, they can be centre forwards, false nines or fake attackers. Or they can position themselves at the top and score goals.’
The second is Coach.
An Asian who was given full authority to lead the team by that old-fashioned manager, Richard.
The way he spoke and acted was just like looking at a British aristocrat.
If he wasn’t an Asian, I would have thought he was the son of a count. Or maybe royalty.
That person is talking to himself.
You are a talented player.
So he said that he was promoted from just sitting on the bench to a striker.
At first, I was happy to hear that.
But Angsen soon became calm.
‘I think you’ve misunderstood me. I’m a striker. I’ve never played in that position. And I’ve never heard of my positioning being so good.’
‘That could be true. Surprisingly, players often don’t know their own strengths. They often only realize them when someone directly talks to them and coaches them. That’s why we have coaches.’
But still, he’s suddenly a striker.
‘Are you worried?’
‘After all, my main position is wing… … .’
‘So, are you planning on sitting on the bench again?’
That’s where it occurred to me.
Now is not the time to be picky about cold rice and hot rice.
What choice do you have if you just sit on the bench?
‘Ha, I will do it!’
‘Good posture.’
Angsen then let out a long sigh of relief.
And then I saw the person named Cha Seong-eun again.
On the outside, he looked like a noble young master and seemed kind, but as a coach, he was cold-blooded in his judgment.
This time, when he made a major reorganization of the positions, didn’t he send half of the existing players to be substitutes?
They even brought in players from the second team.
At the time, I thought this guy was really crazy, but in the end, Cha Seong-eun proved it with results.
That what he said was right.
Angsen really had the makings of a striker.
He has already scored in four consecutive games and if he scores again today, he will have scored in five.
but-.
‘It’s because of me.’
In today’s Blackburn game he kept feeling a bit uneasy.
It seems like he can definitely score a goal, but is it because of psychological factors?
It kept squeaking.
It’s all my fault that our team is losing right now.
If only I had done just a little better… … !
“Player Angsen.”
“Huh? Oh, yep!”
At that moment, Cha Seong-eun approached and naturally put his arm around his shoulder.
“They’re doing well enough. They just haven’t had the luck to score. But this second half will be different. I’m giving them energy right now.”
“……yes?”
“In the East, there is something called ‘qi’. You can transfer your luck, your energy to your opponent… … It’s something like that. Since Angsen has received my energy, he will definitely score a goal in the second half.”
Are you telling me to laugh?
If so, it is a success.
Angsen burst into laughter.
“It may seem like I’m ignoring you, but do you know how many players have scored thanks to me? Angsen will be added to my lucky list today.”
“I really hope so. Haha.”
It may have been a joke, but… … The problem was that if it was Cha Seong-eun, it would be less credible.
Thanks to that, the tension was relieved a little, no, a lot.
I really feel like I can score a goal in the second half.
“Okay. Let’s go.”
Angsen took a deep breath and ran onto the field.
And I looked at the players’ expressions.
Everyone seems to be mentally armed.
Morale was at rock bottom in the first half, but now the momentum is high.
As I watched them, I began to feel more confident.
That’s probably the same for the players.
Beep-!!
That’s how the game started.
As in the first half, Blackburn put their guard up at the back.
Since we had already scored the first goal, there was no reason to leave.
So they hid further back.
It was a ten-back tactic that was breathtaking just to look at.
however,
‘I can break through it.’
‘You can do it.’
‘They’re really scared.’
The Wolves players looked completely different than they did in the first half.
When we conceded the first goal, it seemed like we wouldn’t be able to turn the game around.
But now it’s different.
Look at the Blackburn players.
Like Leicester City, like Queens, Blackburn are afraid that they will end up like that, standing at the back in fear.
It’s impossible to lose to those guys.
My pride wouldn’t allow it.
That’s why the players gritted their teeth and moved forward.
If the wall is high, you can somehow break through it.
So rather than making short passes, he kept pushing the ball towards the box when the opportunity arose.
This was also Cha Seong-eun’s order.
[Wolves keep trying to score aerial goals!]
[But Blackburn have too many defenders. They stand like an iron wall at the back!]
Blackburn were crouching and holding on to Wolves’ attack.
I can’t see any hole to pierce through.
It seemed like the Wolves players’ momentum would decline again.
‘I absolutely have to score.’
Angsen went inside the box and looked around.
When we brought the ball up earlier, where did the defenders mark it?
Where did the ball fall?
Angsen stood in a spot where the ball seemed likely to come, drawing a scenario in his head.
You can’t tell if you’re right or not.
But he didn’t believe in himself. He believed in the person who gave him faith, Cha Seong-eun.
Cha Seong-eun said that he was excellent at positioning himself.
Because I trained and played with those words in mind, I was able to score goals in four consecutive games.
And it’s the same today.
He took his seat, trusting Cha Seong-eun’s words completely.
[Wolves get the ball in again!]
Then the ball came up from the side.
Unfortunately, the ball did not reach Angsen.
However, a chaotic situation unfolded as the attackers and defenders got tangled up and the ball got tangled up with them.
‘uh?’
And finally, the ball rolled towards Angsen.
I didn’t exactly predict this would happen, but it was just a lucky coincidence.
‘Now is the time!’
Angsen quickly tried to stretch his legs.
But in that fleeting moment, something flashed through his mind.
‘It was like this in the first half too.’
In the first half, in a situation like this, the ball rolled to Angsen.
At that time, Angsen kicked the ball hard, but it went straight to the goalkeeper and was blocked.
We can’t repeat the same mistake.
Angsen kicked the ball with the mindset of lightly touching the ground and not letting his feet exert any strength.
Then,
Bam-!
The ball landed right there and went between the goalkeeper’s legs.
Crash~.
It was a goal.
“Wow!!”
[Gooooool~!! Player Angsen scored a goal with a sensational shot!!]
There was no time for a ceremony.
Angsen quickly ran to the halfway line with the ball.
The players also knew that Angsen was eager to win, and they were running at a fast pace.
Wolves are on a roll.
The Blackburn players’ lips were starting to dry up at the sight of Wolves’ sky-high morale.
* * *
Director Brenner quietly watched the Wolves game.
If all had gone according to plan, the cocky Asian coach should have been sacked before the game against Leicester.
But coach Richard saved the coach by risking his own life.
At first I thought it was stupid.
You’re trying to ruin your own career just because of that Asian coach.
How long has it been since you two saw each other?
But, contrary to Brenner’s expectations, Wolves won with an overwhelming performance against Leicester. From then on, something was off.
In the end, Wolves even caught Queens.
An unbelievable miracle had occurred.
But the next opponent is Blackburn.
It was also an away game with the strongest jinx.
I thought this time I would finally be able to cut that Asian coach-.
[Additional goal!! Wolves come back to win 2-1!!]
“Is this really… the Wolves I know?”
Unlike the first half, which seemed difficult, Wolves were flying high in the second half.
Blackburn, who had been defending from the back, collapsed as soon as they conceded the equalizer, and Wolves did not miss the opportunity.
“How could this happen… … .”
Brenner has been with Wolves for a long time.
As I rose to the position of team leader, I saw all the ups and downs of this team.
In the past, Wolves were a team that played in the First Division, but they only lasted a year and were soon relegated to the Second Division.
The problem is that his form has been declining since last season, and he has completely hit rock bottom this season.
So Brenner gave up.
This team has no hope.
Now all that’s left is to break it down into three parts.
But the Wolves that used to be like that have changed in an unbelievable way.
Is this really the Wolves he knows?
Am I dreaming?
How on earth?
“… … .”
Brenner’s gaze was directed to Cha Seong-eun, who was sitting between the coaches.
I never imagined that one person like that could change a team like this.
Because I thought that if the team was going to change because of me alone, it would have changed a long time ago.
But Cha Sung-eun changed teams, and that’s where Brenner realized.
As expected, soccer is a game played by coaches.
Depending on who was in command, even a rabble could become an elite force.
[Another additional goal! Wolves’ momentum is very scary!]
Once the blood was broken, Wolves continued to push.
Blackburn, whose defensive wall had collapsed, was left in a state of confusion.
Eventually the score reached a level that Blackburn could never catch up to.
[The game is over! Wolves beat Blackburn 4-1!]
[The Blackburn away curse that has plagued Wolves for a long time has finally been lifted!]
Wolves finally broke the jinx with a win over Blackburn.
The players cheered in joy, and the away Wolves fans also shared in the joy.
And Brenner,
“… … .”
For a while, I couldn’t get up from my seat with a blank expression on my face.
Was it because director Richard had a great eye?
Or maybe Brenner just had poor eyesight.
When the story of that Asian coach’s arrogant bet with the manager was brought to the board, they were furious and shouted for the coach to be fired immediately.
But Richard threw his whole body into stopping them, and Wolves recorded a record of five consecutive wins.
If at that time the manager had ignored Richard’s words and forcibly sent out Coach Cha Sung-eun with the support of the board of directors…
“There would have been no victory like this.”
The captain smiled and stood up from his seat.
Who would have thought that an Asian coach who came out of nowhere to the team would change Wolves to this extent?
This is why I like soccer.
Because variables always arise and unexpected situations occur.
And maybe, just maybe, a miracle will happen for Wolves.