After the Croatian team scored the equalizing goal, Li Zhao originally considered a sudden explosion in the final stage of the regular season to kill the game. However, Croatia's desperate defense at the last moment also made him

It was difficult to find a good opportunity to make a move, and due to the tight time limit, I had to give it up and prepare to make this final push in overtime.

The first half of overtime started not long after, but Li Zhao did not choose to use his strength immediately at this time, just because he found that it seemed that the time to launch the final blow would be moved back, maybe

It will be more advantageous, and can further reduce the opponent's counterattack time and ability.

In fact, the Croatian team's desperate resistance at the last moment of regular time had almost exhausted their remaining physical energy, and the short five-minute buffer rest was not enough to make up for it.

After relaxing, I felt even more tired. If I could barely hold on in the first half of overtime, then in the second half of overtime, the opponent's physical condition would only get worse, and this was exactly what Li Zhao decided

The reason for doing this.

But this does not mean that Li Zhao did not do anything else in the first half of overtime. After a brief discussion with his teammates, he took it into consideration and cooperated with each other to pull the Croatian team's defense. There was a chance.

Just take advantage of the situation and hit him. If there is no chance, you can further consume the opponent's remaining combat ability.

Until the end of the first half of overtime, although the score between the two teams had not changed much, the physical fitness of the Croatian players had almost bottomed out at this time.

"You said he had some clever moves, but why didn't you see him use them? Although I am willing to believe the little guy, the time left is really running out!" In the first half of overtime,

As soon as the game ended, Santos couldn't help but ask Figo next to him, and he didn't want to have a final showdown with an opponent who was well versed in penalty shootouts.

"Don't worry, old man, this is the second half of overtime. As the coach, you must keep calm! I think there must be some reason why the little guy hasn't started yet. Although this overtime is

The first half looked a bit unremarkable, but some of the performances of our teammates were remarkable. Seeing the tired expressions on the faces of the Croatian team players on the opposite side, I believe that the second half of overtime will definitely be better.

What will happen?" Compared to Santos, who was in charge, Figo, as a bystander, had a clearer mind at this time.

Santos held back his temper after hearing Figo's words, and the actual situation was exactly as Figo said. Sure enough, at the beginning of the second half of overtime, the player they had been waiting for finally appeared on the field.

that kind of situation.

Shortly after the game restarted, Li Zhao successfully stole the ball near the arc of the center circle. However, when faced with the opponent's players who were waiting in front and not far behind him who were about to counterattack, he did not continue to break through, but instead

The ball was passed back to his own team member, and he suddenly accelerated forward without the ball.

Realizing that the ball was no longer at his feet, the Croatian defenders immediately relaxed their guard to a certain extent and focused more on the current ball-carrying player. This allowed Li Zhao to smoothly break into their goal.

He moved to the front of the penalty area and became the most forward player of the Portuguese team. However, when the opposing defensive players noticed his movement again, it was already a little late.

At this time, the football had passed several times between other members of the Portuguese team, but when it finally reached the feet of Leonard, the latter suddenly and unexpectedly made a long pass forward, and the football flew away.

The direction was towards Li Zhao, who was somewhat ignored by others at the moment, but the final landing point was a large gap not far in front of him.

While he still had enough space, Li Zhao accelerated his speed again, and finally arrived before the football was about to fall above his head. However, he had no intention of stopping the ball, and he did not even move.

He stopped, but under the astonished gazes of everyone, he followed the momentum and jumped into the air on his feet, then suddenly raised his legs in the air and volleyed towards the incoming ball.

Croatian goalkeeper Subasic's eyes were full of astonishment at this time, and his body had no time to keep up with his brain's reaction to make a save simultaneously. He could only look at the goal that was penetrated in an instant and sighed helplessly.

What Li Zhao used to break through the opponent's city gate was the "turning the world upside down" move that he had been holding back for a long time. Although it was a little late to use it at this moment, it was just right at the critical point of time.

"He did it! I knew he could do it!" The moment after the goal, the CCAV live broadcast room that was explaining the game exploded. The person who uttered this exclamation was the person who was broadcasting the game today.

The special guest here is Lu Han, and with his revelation that he was a Li Zhao fan more than a year ago as a foreshadowing, the emotional outburst now does not seem so sudden.

"Yes, this World Cup has allowed us to witness too many historic moments. If this goal can become the final winner, Li Zhao will become the first Asian football player to score the winner in the World Cup final, and

This shocking upside-down golden hook will also be recorded in the history of classic goals.

But to be precise, this cannot be regarded as an upside-down golden hook in the strict sense. Its real name should be called "Upside Down the Universe". I only learned this name shortly before the start of this game, but he himself did not know much about this secret.

The weapon has been kept secret very well, and it was only now that we were able to see its true appearance. Specifically..." Huang Jianxiang, who was sitting on the other side and was responsible for the main explanation, was excited and briefly elaborated.

The origin of the name of this goal and its related significance.

The stands belonging to the Portuguese fans also burst into cheers at this moment, but they quickly calmed down after lasting for a while. Although they were indeed very excited at the moment, and they understood that this was the distance they had ever been from winning the championship.

Recently, due to the experience of being equalized by opponents three times before, I have become a lot more restrained now. I am afraid that a similar situation will happen again because I am so complacent, so I also have a sense of expectation.

Got some sense of depression.

But the Croatian team really couldn't do anything this time. Even Modric, who has always been known for his good physical fitness, has been completely drained of the last bit of strength in his body at this moment, and has become "without energy" as the name suggests.

, you can even imagine the status of other team members.

At this time, it has become very difficult for the Croatian team to even do the most basic defense, and equalizing the score has become a powerless luxury. In contrast, although the Portuguese team is in a better situation, they still want to

It has become a bit difficult to further expand the score, and it does not make much sense.

Watching the remaining time in the second half of overtime slowly being exhausted little by little, the Croatian fans in the stands felt endless unwillingness and helplessness, but they also understood that their national team members had tried their best, and

The Croatian team has made history by reaching this point. Therefore, the fans not only did not blame them at all, but also gave their team members a final round of applause to encourage them.

At this time, the Portuguese fans had already seen something, and as the final time approached, the light of hope in their eyes gradually expanded. Finally, as the referee Pita

When Na blew the final whistle, the excitement that he had tried so hard to control before burst out violently at this moment.

The final score of this World Cup final was fixed at 4-3. Portugal finally became the final winner and also won the World Cup for the first time in history, thus becoming the brand new ninth champion in the history of the Men's Football World Cup.

winner.

As the winner, the Portuguese team really has all the glory in one body at this moment. While enjoying the spotlight, the team members can finally loudly shout to the world the cheers that have been accumulated in their hearts for a long time, and they naturally

He became the object of blessings from everyone.

In comparison, the Croatian side is in a different situation. This feeling of falling short is really uncomfortable. Many team members have cried sadly. As the captain, Modric, although his face looks thin from the corner of his mouth,

His shoulders were twitching slightly and he could hardly control himself, but he still showed enough calmness and did not cry after all. Even when Cristiano Ronaldo, a former teammate and captain, came to comfort him, he pretended to be calm and calm.

He said to his face, "The most important thing in life is the battle, not the triumph." and insisted on taking a group photo with him. It wasn't until he finished all this and walked into the passage that he could no longer restrain himself and fell silently.

Tears come.

This scene happened to be noticed by Ronaldo inadvertently. Although he had a lot of emotion and sympathy in his heart, the current scene made it inconvenient for him to make further inquiries.

The first person to take the stage at the award ceremony not long after was the Croatian team as the runner-up, and the country’s female president Ms. Kitarovich also came as a guest to award them. But then when she hugged Modric, the captain of the greatest national team,

When they were together and wanted to say some words of comfort, the beautiful face could not help but be a little distorted, and tears could not help but roll in the eyes, but Modric, who had already calmed down, needed to do the same.

comfort her.

After the runner-up left the field, the award ceremony dedicated to the champion finally officially began, and two rare big names appeared to present the awards to them. One of them was naturally the current President of Portugal de Sousa, but the other

The appearance was somewhat unexpected, and it was none other than the Polar Bear Emperor as the head of state of the host country.

After the welcome lady first presented bouquets to each champion team member, the emperor then put on the championship medals for them one by one. When they passed in front of Li Zhao, both of them showed a tacit understanding.

Even though neither of them said a word to each other, everything was said in silence.

Finally it was the last part of the awards ceremony. When De Sousa handed the Hercules Cup, symbolizing the World Cup championship, to Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, the latter caught it firmly and then held it high with his teammates.
Chapter completed!