The player's goal was a spectacular bicycle kick, executed directly from a teammate's pass without a single touch to control the ball.
Although the coach's words were spoken, Cao Baiming could discern from his expression that the quality of this particular pass wasn't particularly high.
Despite this, the fact that he was still able to score was truly remarkable. It seemed this individual's talent and feel for the game far surpassed those of the current Tangguo national team, or at least the majority of them.
The few players who had just been cleared from the field would undoubtedly have lost a one-on-one against this young prodigy.
Almost immediately, without time to even blink, Hu Tao's team, Huacheng, found themselves with another counter-attacking opportunity. That single goal seemed to have ignited the entire team.
Concurrently, the cheers from the spectators grew louder and more fervent. It appeared that approximately 80% of the crowd at the stadium today were Huacheng fans, their support firmly behind this young player.
Indeed, individuals with true talent and skill are often discovered by more people.
Continuing to admire his playing style, it became clear that the player most resembled Mbappé in his speed of ball handling and his knack for breaking through tight spaces between defenders, catching opponents off guard with his tendency to dart through gaps. The power and angle of his shots were also noteworthy.
Of course, the most crucial element was the speed he displayed in those initial few steps after receiving the ball. No one else on this field could remotely compare. It was not just about keeping up; even achieving a similar level of speed was impossible.
His current speed was estimated to be comparable to his own back when he activated his "Flying Bird" skill. With such speed, he could easily dominate opponents in the Korean team or even on higher-tier stages.
Cao Baiming continued to watch the match with eager anticipation. In the remaining time, although both sides played more cautiously, the final score remained 4:2 in favor of Huacheng.
After the win, Hu Tao ran wildly across the field, celebrating with exhilaration, and expressed his gratitude to his family and friends by the sidelines.
His excitement was that of a child, but then again, he was just a child, only 18 years old.
At this age, he was absolutely capable of joining the Korean national team, bypassing the youth academy system entirely.
After all, it was rare to see players with such outstanding talent training in the current youth academies and facilities.
"Let's go quickly, we can't miss this chance!"
Cao Baiming's gaze was fixed on Hu Tao on the field as he gently patted Liu Yunpeng beside him with his left hand.
"Go now? Don't we need to observe further?"
Liu Yunpeng's eyes showed surprise, but Cao Baiming quickly dispelled his confusion.
"Observation is one thing, but we need to secure him now before he slips away. This player's talent is enough to make him a core player for the Tangguo team!"
"I need to tell him my intentions now, and also hear his thoughts!"
"Don't worry, with you personally involved, how could anyone refuse?"
Liu Yunpeng said with a smile.
Then, the two of them quickly walked through the stadium corridors and down the stairs towards the field.
Only the two of them were present today. If they couldn't intercept Hu Tao before he left the field, it might become much more difficult to find him later, and it could even lead to unnecessary disputes and incidents.
Fortunately, Hu Tao was still embracing his teammates, and his family and friends had approached the field. Surrounded by everyone, he had nowhere to escape.
It was important to note that both teams were considered strong contenders, dominating their respective regions, with no real equals. Today's match was undeniably a clash of titans.
Winning with such a significant margin as 4:2 demonstrated the team's exceptional strength. However, in reality, perhaps only Hu Tao truly showcased his individual prowess.
Because, in Cao Baiming's view, this was essentially a contest between one person and a whole team, and the other players on the Huacheng team might not even match the technical level of their opponents.
Watching Hu Tao continue to embrace his loved ones one by one, with tears of excitement streaming down his face, Cao Baiming gently signaled to Liu Yunpeng beside him.
"No rush, let's wait a moment."
The two of them stood by the edge of the field, unobserved by anyone, their gazes intently focused on the young player.
Liu Yunpeng's heart was filled with immense joy. He knew that if he could sign this player, the commission and future earnings he would receive would far exceed his wildest imagination.
During this brief waiting period, he had already begun daydreaming, picturing his future life in a villa he designed himself, or perhaps buying a luxurious yacht to tour the world, surrounded by beautiful women.
A bit of drool escaped, but fortunately, it seemed no one noticed, and he quickly wiped it away.
After a short while, Hu Tao finally finished his embraces with his friends and began to walk off the field. By this time, the field was already empty, with only staff and two referees remaining. It was clear that the girl standing beside him was likely his girlfriend, and they walked hand-in-hand towards the player tunnel.
Cao Baiming knew that it was unlikely they would both enter the locker room together, and they would probably separate again in the next moment. Therefore, he chose this opportune moment to step forward.
Simultaneously, Liu Yunpeng hurried to catch up.
As Cao Baiming walked forward, he removed his mask and sunglasses with one hand. Once his face was revealed, he would certainly be noticed, and at the same time, his presence would speak for itself.
As they approached, before they even reached Hu Tao, someone nearby had already noticed. Their gaze swept over Cao Baiming's face, and an immediate scream erupted.
It wasn't Hu Tao himself who reacted first, but his girlfriend. Upon seeing Cao Baiming, she was so surprised that she quickly tapped her boyfriend's shoulder.
Soon, Hu Tao also realized what was happening and turned to look in the direction she was pointing.
In that instant, his eyes widened to their fullest extent.