Heart of the Champion.

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This content discusses the transformation of Mainz's U19 team under coach Thomas Tu He Er, who significantly improved their performance from 5th to 2nd place in the league by emphasizing offensive play. Despite a strong defensive tradition, Mainz's scoring increased from 43 to 61 goals in a season, largely due to player Schürrle's contributions. During a match against Dortmund, Mainz unexpectedly adopted a defensive strategy, catching Dortmund off guard. Dortmund's player Zhou Yi, recognizing the shift, wisely chose to pass back instead of forward, preventing a potential counterattack and highlighting the need for adaptability in strategy.

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