The Spanish midfielders and frontcourt players gathered together and hugged each other.
Saul and Koke, two young players from the "Atletico Madrid Gang", looked at Li Kang with eyes filled with admiration.
There was a youthful smile on his face, and he couldn't hide his excitement.
He's a tough guy, so he doesn't want to play some sissy passer-by.
Li Kang pressed down his hands to signal his teammates to quiet down, and then quickly gestured with his fingers to convey the next tactical changes.
Everyone nodded like chickens pecking at rice.
They are all midfield geniuses playing for the top clubs in Europe. They don't need too many complicated exchanges, they can be understood in one click.
Modric bent down and picked up the hair tie that fell to the ground.
Looking at the back of Spanish No. 6, who is being admired by all the stars, I feel a little complicated.
Rakitic explained to Brozovic and others desperately: "That kid's back and dynamic confrontation are very strong. Yes, when he rushes up, don't fight with his body, but grab his static confrontation on the spot!"
He is the most valued player of Barcelona coach Enrique. He is not a waste.
While playing for Schalke 04 and Sevilla, he was already one of Europe's top midfield engineers.
His technique, golf intelligence, and observation skills are all top-notch.
right!
At present, looking at the super talents of the "younger generation" in the five major leagues
Cross is invincible in the middle.
De Bruyne plays powerfully from the wing.
Pogba and Li Kang are two "monsters" who can adapt to all areas, but they still have different shortcomings when taking the ball with their backs and forwards!
It cannot be made up for by any attributes in the game.
This effect cannot be simulated in the game, just as it cannot reflect the characteristics of Messi, Robben, Xavi, Inzaghi and others.
certainly.
There are three people who transcend the general category of forward and back: Messi and Hazard who retreat, and Bale who is evolving from a full-back.
Courtside,
Mignano celebrated excitedly: "Boss, we have to focus all the ball on Li."
Bosque frowned and sighed:
"We can't let Lee work that hard."
"He was too tired at the club."
"The national team coaching staff must have a clear understanding of his value."
"Leverkusen's tactical system is too single, and all the burden of the game falls on him alone."
"Organize the connection, advance through the middle, make the fatal pass, finish the shot, and defend the position."
"Once he is targeted, the team as a whole will become extremely vulnerable."
"In the national team, he doesn't need to do so much dirty work! His teammates will completely unleash his abilities!"
Mignano was confused.
He comes from a physical fitness background.
After pondering for a moment, I roughly understood what the old man meant: just let Li play easier, and that's it!
The other side.
Cacic is under a lot of pressure.
He leads Croatia - the golden generation.
The midfielder has two super midfielders from Barcelona and Real Madrid.
If they lose in the first round of the group stage, they will be Croatia's sinner.
"Try your best to restrain Li!"
"As long as he is restrained, Spain will be a lamb to the slaughter."
The assistant coach on the side nodded desperately.
The rise of Croatia may not be possible under the leadership of a furious and cheerful old man.
However, the Grid Legion of this period still had a gorgeous style of play and would not choose to fight for victory by sticking to their guns.
At the stands.
The Spanish wives group is also a beautiful sight.
They sat in the best stands, next to the green field.
I don't know when, but the matadors seemed to be cursed.
He always falls in love with a woman who is 8 or 10 years older than him.
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
No matter how big their breasts are, they still know that Li Kang is the key to Spain's victory.
Got no response.
Li Kang's eyes did not move in the direction of the sisters-in-law at all. Instead, he silently picked up the football rolling on the turf and ran back to the center circle.
The circle reopens during the race.
Mandzukic kicked the ball back to Modric.
Croatia's formation then moved forward steadily.
Modric started switching roles.
He can switch between different roles and abilities based on the frequency and intensity of the game!
The Grid Legion once again launched an attack as smooth as mercury, like a passionate and crazy rhapsody!
The Spanish team's "midfield defense" did not launch a crazy block, but retreated steadily.
After the Real Madrid battle.
Li Kang knew that he could not stop Modric, who was active on the "left".
No one can stop it.
He chose to ignite the flames of war in the thirty-meter area!
Saul tried hard to suppress his desire to attack and retreated steadily following the team's formation.
There is no established oppression system like Atletico Madrid.
He can't beat Modric at all.
Forty meter area.
Football is back at Modric's feet again.
Morata and David Silva caught the moment when he received the ball with his back, forming a double-team circle.
These two guys are active in the middle and front of the formation, forming the first line of defense.
"Look at this ball!"
"During double-teaming, he pinched very accurately, blocked the ball's path, and also caught the opponent's blind spot and caught the ball with his back."
"Beautiful! Dial the ball with the outside instep!"
The audience burst into applause.
I saw Modric gently flicking the ball with the outside instep of his right foot!
Football is out of focus.
Morata couldn't make a move at all.
David Silva's mastery of close space and time axis is also perfect, but he has short legs.
Modric just put the ball outside the range of the three.
Immediately afterwards.
The Croatian genius relies on his positional advantage.
Turn around 180 degrees!
Completed one-two escape!
The whole place was in an uproar!
"This is Modric!"
"With his superb outside instep, he opened up the path for Croatia to advance!"
"His way of getting rid of it always lies outside the center of gravity!"
"Throughout the entire history of football, his outer instep stability is unique! Quaresma and Candreva can only be ranked third!"
"It's hard to imagine how terrifying this right-footed player would be if he played on the right side of the midfield for Real Madrid and the national team! He also sacrificed a lot for the team as a whole!"
Snapped!
The football stuck to the turf and accurately arrived in front of Rakitic on the right.
The same flawless amount of advance.
Let Croatia's overall offensive rhythm not stagnate at all!
Brozovic and Perisic were separated on the wings and moved forward at high speed in an instant!
Modric's figure flashed past.
The artillery fire of the Grid Army is about to destroy the Matador's city!
"Modric is the cornerstone of the midfield!"
"Rakitic is the fulcrum of the offense!!"
"The two are related to the brain and the transmission!"
"The key to speeding up is Rakitic running laterally faster to find space for the ball!"
I can't run away!
The Barcelona midfielder is preparing to kick the ball.
Where did the forward space go?
Saul and Cazorla, like wolves and tigers, quickly pressed forward!
Rakitic is very strong, has comprehensive abilities, and is not bad at getting rid of it.
But the interception configuration composed of the Atletico Madrid youngster and the Arsenal master defeated him hard!
The beast steals and balances both feet for ultimate center of gravity control!
Showdowns between Europe's top players often depend on local numerical superiority.
You Rakitic, how can you run?
Boom!
In the chaos, no one could see what was happening.
The football stumbled to the left.
"Badelli, a talented defensive midfielder from Florence, can he continue Croatia's offensive firepower?"
"oops!"
Badelli is preparing to raise his foot to catch the ball.
In Croatia at this time, after Modric moved forward, he was the hub connecting the front and backcourts.
Suddenly a black-haired figure stopped in front of him.
Li Kang!
The Viola midfielder has never seen such a rapid blocking position.
I can only watch helplessly as the ball is taken away.
Rakitic looked annoyed.
Modric, who had moved forward to the forward position, suddenly looked back, unable to hide the disappointment in his eyes.
view.
He had long understood that Li Kang had God's perspective.
'He explored our offensive system and directed Saul and Cazorla to shift the defensive focus from me to Rakitic. '
'While waiting for an opportunity to intercept half the ball.'
'The essential purpose is to cut off Croatia's penultimate pass'
The moment Li Kang stopped the ball.
Croatia's attack came to an abrupt end!
Courtside.
Mignano was stunned: Li was too good and too smart. He did not choose to confront Modric head-on, but instead arranged an interception to regain the ball.
Del Bosque smoothed his mustache with his chubby fingers and nodded with satisfaction: That's the effect. Li's main task in the national team is to be the midfield commander, not to do dirty work!
Iniesta's eyes showed admiration: Spain has found a new path to revival!
Diego Costa looked around with a puzzled expression: What on earth are these idiots thinking about? Isn't this what Lee does when he beats Chelsea?
The other side.
Zacic waved his fists manically and roared loudly: "Restrict that kid!"
It cannot be restricted.
Li Kang doesn't have to foolishly complete the counterattack on his own in the national team.
There are too many offensive resources that can be dispatched overall!
Snapped!
The football left the Spanish No. 6's left foot and jumped to the wing!
Carvajal and Alba are already charging!
"Spain's counterattack!"
"The rhythm of offensive and defensive reversal! It's too fast!"
"An exciting match!"
Toulouse Arena.
There was no time to erupt into an uproar.
Fans from both sides are almost out of breath!
Or a roundabout and quick counterattack from both wings.
There is no half-measure way to play with the passing and controlling system.
How strong are Alba and Carvajal during this period?
One is Messi's super pendant.
One is a BBC auxiliary plug-in.
Can the fragile Croatian defense stop them?
Can't stop it!
The "defensive team" composed of Srna, Joel Luca and others is not as good as Leverkusen's defense!
sharp knife!
Spain's two wings launched a fierce offensive as sharp as a sharp knife!
Completely tear the grid army apart!
"Morata's sprint speed is also very fast!"
"Three attack points!"
"Penetrated! Srna can't catch up!"
"Well David Silva is too slow!"
Studio.
Barrage flying.
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[The Magic Flute is awesome! This game is so cool! 】
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[Without Modric, I might not have known that Croatia existed in the world! 】
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[As expected of a ceremonial midfielder, his combat power is beyond the system! 】
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[If Croatia has Kroos on the right side of the midfield, they will be truly invincible! 】
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[Yes, Rakitic still has a different positioning than Kroos! 】
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[Dig, the barrage is stuck and delayed? 】
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[Li Mingdeng is awesome! Morata strikes alone again! 】
Carvajal, Alba and Morata drove straight in.
A simple two-foot pass laterally easily tore apart the grid army's defense!
An empty Croatian backcourt.
Goalkeeper Subasic felt bitter. He gritted his teeth and his brain was running wildly.
right!
Guard against the weakest one!
Leave the rest to luck!
There was no hesitation for too long.
He rushed towards Morata excitedly!
Seeing it rush to the front of the penalty area.
Carvajal was confused.
Facing my childhood sweetheart reaching out for the ball, I felt a little reluctant.
You're fucking like Van Persie doing that "diving to the top" forward swing!
Head!
What I want is the head!
Forget it, Albala's distance was too wide, and my own shooting angle was not secure enough.
It seems like if Morata scores another goal, it will be a hat trick, right?
It should be fine if you walk on the ground, right?
Snapped!
The Real Madrid fullback sent a cool and freehand diagonal pass from the ground.
"pretty!"
"You can open the door now!"
"Morata!"
Boom!
The moment Morata caught the ball, his foot slipped.
Subasic took the opportunity to shovel!
The man fell on his back!
Carvajal was so angry that he hammered the turf.
The football flew lightly across the turf, enjoying the brief moment of silence.
The whole place was in an uproar!
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
Pointing to the location of the foul, he took out a red card from his trouser pocket!
"Red card!"
"Goalkeeper Subasic paid a heavy price for this reckless attack!"
"This is undoubtedly an even worse blow to Croatia, which is one goal behind!"
"So dramatic!"
"Croatia, who clearly had the upper hand and had more impact, fell into the abyss unknowingly!"
"No problem! There is no dispute about this red card!"
"To a certain extent, Subasic preserved Croatia's hope of equalizing the score!"
"He didn't allow Spain to extend their lead."
"At the end of the first half, the Matadors got a perfectly placed free kick!"
Toulouse Stadium.
The boos of protest drowned out the cheers.
The Croatian players surrounded the referee and struggled to explain.
The results haven't changed.
Coach Zacic covered his face in pain and made the first substitution adjustment.
Substitute goalkeeper Valjic replaces midfielder Badelli!
With the birth of a red card, the hope of equalizing becomes increasingly slim.
collapsed.
Going to collapse?
Will we face a desperate situation in the first round of the group stage?
Football is the business card for the Grid Legion to increase its international influence!
The other side.
Mignano was excited.
Del Bosque quickly held him down: "Calm down, we are only leading by one goal, don't underestimate the tenacity of Yugoslav football!"
The little assistant coach asked in confusion: "Boss? Yugoslavia? Does that thing still exist now?"
Bosque patted his belly, and the memories that had been hidden for many years seemed to be awakened, and he smiled: "Well, those are a group of real fighters!"
The game resumes.
There was a high human wall in Croatia.
Just talk about air defense capabilities.
They have a high numerical advantage over the dwarves.
Morata, Ramos, Saul and Pique lurked in the penalty area.
A little bit panicked.
If the person taking the penalty is Li Kang.
The balls will break in minutes.
The referee took out his foam sprayer and drew an irregular "U" at the foul spot.
"We can see that Cazorla, David Silva, Koke, and Li Kang were standing in front of the penalty spot at the same time!"
"It's a bit exaggerated. Not to mention the national team, even the top teams in the five major leagues can hardly have so many set-piece experts!"
"If you add the bench."
Duan Xuan and He Wei were speechless for a moment.
Too many to count.
Under normal circumstances, players with different dominant feet should be selected according to the location of the free throw.
But this group of Spanish midfield magicians are so abnormal in their every move!
Balkan Peninsula.
Since ancient times, it has been the only way for Asian nomads to invade Europe, and it is also the front line of the battle between the civilizations of the two continents.
For thousands of years, complex and diverse cultural and religious nations have collided in this place.
Countless people sit in front of the TV with mixed emotions.
Yugoslav football has a glorious past in history.
Honors at the sports level once united the hearts of all people.
The midfield template behind great achievements is not Modric and Rakitic.
But Li Kang!
That is the perfect combination of strong body and elegant technique!
As early as last year's Champions League play-off qualifying round, that shocking free kick at Old Trafford awakened the memories of the people of the Balkan Peninsula!
Leverkusen's No. 10 jersey can be seen everywhere in the fragmented land.
The Balkan toilet paper media said: He must have the blood of the Blue Danube flowing through him.
The pain of disintegration.
****incident.
**turmoil.
***war.
The balance of Eastern and Western influence.
The form of football that was supposed to reach its peak has died out in an instant.
Countless spectators from Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Kosovo, and Macedonia looked at Spain's No. 6 on the screen, as if expecting something.
He is the last elegy of Yugoslav football.
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle.
The hearts of all the viewers could not help but tighten.
Valjic is a little nervous. Although he is a substitute goalkeeper, he has a very upright professional attitude. He has already understood the characteristics of the set pieces of his opponents in the group stage. The Spanish No. 6 in front of him is best at long-range shots with heavy arcs. I think It feels fucking scary just thinking about it.
When he saw Li Kang making some moves.
The Croatian goalkeeper kept praying in his heart: A feint, it must be a feint!
Li Kang's expression was calm.
He started to run.
The shadows on the brain spread crazily, and all attributes were raised to the extreme.
From God's perspective.
The river of time slows down again.
In the field of vision, a golden shadow wearing the No. 11 jersey quietly appeared.
Yugoslavia national team-Mikhailovich.
Every step you take.
The golden shadow then shook off little bits of fluorescent light and disappeared into his left foot.
Impeccable action posture.
All kinds of emotions crazily swallowed Li Kang's consciousness.
Kind.
forgive.
reconciliation.
hope.
redemption.
Yugoslavia, the last elegy.
Li Kang's steps, movements and shadow gradually synchronized.
Get to the ball.
He completely overlapped with the golden shadow.
From God's perspective.
Suddenly a brilliant line of light appeared!
The Toulouse stadium was completely silent.
The eyes of the whole world are moving along with the running lines in the lens.
No violent spins.
There was no furious roar.
Like a dead leaf falling slowly from the branch.
The cycle of leaves falling and grass drying up is a node in life.
No matter how many winds and frosts we go through, we will eventually return home in dust.
When the Croatian net was lifted again.
The Toulouse Stadium seems to have experienced decades of silence.
After a brief restlessness.
Thunderous applause.
3:1! ! !
"pretty!"
"The goal went in!"
"On a midsummer night in France, Spanish youngster Li Kang made everyone feel the bleak autumn mood!"
"Leaf ball!"
"The football bypassed the wall and flew left and right in the direction of the opponent's goal. When the goalkeeper reacted, it suddenly plummeted, breaking all the Croatian's luck!"
"No problem, an impeccable free kick and a direct goal!"
"Spain expands its lead again!"
"The next game will be extremely difficult for the Grid Army with one less person to fight."
Li Kang stood still.
The golden shadow in the field of vision dissipated with the wind.
Teammates gathered around him.
"Li, you are great! Who said that the fallen leaf ball is exclusive to Junior Junho and Pirlo?"
"This ball is just like Balotelli's."
"It's as good as Mikhailovich's kick back then!"
"Why are you looking at me? The turf is too slippery. I knew Li could kick the ball in!"
The Croatian players hung their heads.
red card.
One less person to fight.
Two goals behind.
Modric rubbed his face with both hands and regained his fighting spirit in an instant.
He quickly picked up the football from the net and kept raising his arms as he ran back to the center circle.
Not only is he inspiring his teammates, but he is also inspiring the Croatian fans at the scene.
CTV5 live broadcast room.
The black barrage covered the big screen.
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[Li Mingdeng is awesome! This free kick seemed to touch my soul! 】
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[This guy is definitely going to be popular all over the internet. I don’t usually watch football, so I know that normal people can’t do this kind of kicking. He’s so good-looking! 】
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【Elegance, timeless! 】
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[Artwork, an unpredictable piece of art, no matter which angle you look at it a hundred times, you will never get tired of it! 】
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[Spanish football is about to usher in a renaissance. The national team’s Li Mingdeng is definitely the only one in the league. It’s so popular that the game company is going to update the version overnight! 】
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[Li Kang is going to be popular. His football is so fun to watch. He will definitely be on the hot search tonight! 】
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[The Magic Flute can’t be used. Croatia’s defense and the tactics of the coaching staff have very serious problems, and they need a coach to correct them! 】
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[There is still the second half of the game. You have watched too little of the game. Haven't you heard of the "Ruby God of War Card"? 】
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[Hey, eleven versus ten! I don’t believe that the Grid Army can come back, Spain will not give it a chance! 】
The game resumes.
Mandzukic felt miserable.
Also Juventus' top shooter.
Morata, a big parallel import, almost completed a hat trick.
I haven't touched the ball a few times in the opponent's half.
The football went through several slow passes.
The referee looked at his watch and blew the whistle to end the first half.
Accompanied by warm applause.
Players from both sides walked slowly off the green field.
The first 45 minutes of the game were full of ups and downs, and the neutral fans were enjoying themselves.
"Li, come and wipe your sweat. Oh! You're not sweating. Then eat a banana!"
"Conserve your energy, this is only the first group match!"
Spanish dressing room.
The coaching staff reviewed the tactical details of the first half to the players.
Mignano stood aside, unable to speak.
He is a physical coach, and his tactical understanding is far inferior to Cazorla, David Silva, Iniesta and others.
Bosque stood up and began to flip the flags on the small blackboard.
"After Lee came on, we limited Rakitic's connection in the frontcourt and seized two opportunities!"
"Croatia's offensive methods are too single. Modric's resources at his disposal are very limited, and he can't make a difference."
"Cacic's coaching staff is so incompetent, they have no chance of a comeback!"
"In the second half, Saul and Cazorla continued to stare at Rakitic. Without this passing point, their rib attack will be paralyzed!"
"Pay attention to cooperate with Li!"
"Without Badelli, Croatia's defensive structure will be even more fragile!"
"Of course, this is only the first round of the group stage, our main idea is to save energy!"
The Czech Republic and Türkiye are also tough nuts to crack.
Spain must qualify as first in the group to enter the easy half!
If you are second in the group, you are almost unlucky.
Maybe we will have to compete with Italy, Germany, France, and Belgium along the way!
Croatian dressing room.
Cacic roared angrily at Subasic.
No one spoke.
Football is more than a simple sport for Croatia.
Their predecessors brought far-reaching international influence after achieving good results in the European Cup and World Cup at the end of the last century.
The football of the Grid Legion has unimaginable diplomatic significance.
The head coach's anger has been vented.
"We want to win! We don't need to save energy anymore. All the cup consumption strategies are invalid at this moment!"
Modric clapped his hands and began to explain the tactical adjustments for the second half to his teammates.
He still had a smile on his face.
"We are Croatia."
The fifteen-minute intermission ended quickly.
Players from both sides returned to the field.
At the Toulouse Stadium, the stands on all sides resumed their bustle.
The fans also adjusted their mood and cheered for the soldiers again!
"Good evening, viewers, welcome back!"
"The live broadcast for you now is the first round of Group D of the 2016 European Cup in France!"
"The second half of Spain vs. Croatia!"
"The first half was particularly intense. Both sides contributed four goals. The temporary score is 3:1!"
"Oh! We saw that the Spanish team made a second substitution adjustment!"
"Iniesta replaces Morata!"
"No front formation?"
"This is a situation to strengthen midfield control!"
"With one less player to play, Croatia may face a very difficult situation next."
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The second half of the game begins!
Spanish possession.
Cazorla beat David Silva with the ball.
The latter touched the ball and passed it back.
The football came to Li Kang, and he still touched the ball and found Iniesta diagonally in front of him.
Croatia's midfielders began to press crazily.
It doesn't work.
Even if there are no shortage of players in the midfield, it will be difficult to win against Spain who is close to the "complete body".
"After Iniesta came on the field, the effect was too obvious!"
"The Spanish midfielder has one more ball-receiving point."
"They returned to the pass-and-control style of play!"
"Hey! Pique, don't be distracted. It's so dangerous. Fortunately, De Gea struck in time!"
As time goes by.
The young Spanish No. 6 has become the focus of the field.
Li Kang seems to have a God's perspective, always appearing in the most suitable position to help his teammates resolve Croatia's press.
Perfect pass and catch.
Subtle power on the ball.
Natural movement.
right.
It's for walking.
The Spanish team seems to have returned to its former peak dynasty.
In front of the TV, the eyes of the fans in the Iberian Peninsula were red.
Sword bearer!
The matador who turns control into sharp blades and red cloth and dominates the game!
Bosque was worried.
He regretted replacing Busquets.
Fortunately, Saul and Koke, two Atletico Madrid guys, worked hard enough to cover up the shortcomings of static passing and control in a short time.
Passing and controlling is a form of defense in Spain.
Control the ball.
Save energy.
Mignano said excitedly: "Boss, there is no suspense in this game."
Del Bosque shook his head and said in a heavy tone: "Have you noticed the details? Although Croatia is fighting with one less person, their tireless running has covered up the local numerical disadvantage. It's like we are still playing with eleven Croatians!"
Modric ran back and forth.
Tirelessly active in every corner of the field.
While he was checking for leaks and filling them, he constantly raised his hand to direct his teammates and tried his best to hinder the Matador's advancement.
Li Kang couldn't find any chance to speed up his sword.
The grid army in front of him looked like an angry bullfight with red eyes.
right.
He is also a beast with considerable wisdom.
Above the Toulouse Stadium.
The Croatian team song echoed.
"When the sun kisses his fertile soil."
"When the wind blows his oak trees."
"When heaven calls away his beloved, his heart still beats for Croatia!"
Spanish fans were confused.
A chill could not help but arise deep in my heart.
This is just a group match, not a knockout round.
Does Croatia want Spain to lose its skin?
They couldn't understand.
Iniesta is still looking forward to the time when he can talk to Li Kang about partners, villages, and bonds.
The Croatian players will find it the funniest joke.
They are children who survived the war.
There is no complete youth training system like players in Germany, Spain, France, and England have experienced since childhood.
People in peaceful times cannot personally feel the cruelty of war.
It doesn't matter.
A tough soul can sometimes rival the most complete tactical system in the world.
The 88th minute of the game.
Modric accelerated in a turn and suddenly stole the football from Pique's feet.
La Masia's triangle transmission and control system collapsed in an instant.
Toulouse Stadium.
The Croatian fans burst into hysterical shouts.
After going through the suffering of life and death, Modric could not be defeated.
pity.
Football is a team sport.
Even if his personal speed and ball contact accuracy have soared to the extreme.
Useless.
Tired teammates could no longer keep up with him.
With one less player to fight, there are not enough running points and ball-receiving points in the frontcourt.
With Li Kang, Saul, Ramos and others returning to defense.
Modric eventually fell to the turf.
The proud outer instep cannot break through the matador's cage after all.
finally.
The referee blew the whistle to end the game.
Spain 3:1 Croatia.
Del Bosque breathed a sigh of relief: "This group match looks even more tiring than the knockout rounds."
Mignano wondered: "Boss, isn't this an easy victory? Most of our players' physical strength has not been exhausted much, and Li's jersey is still as good as new."
I have deleted many paragraphs of messy stuff. Today I only have more than 8,000 words. I will try my best to write it tomorrow.
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