The restricted area of Wolfsburg is full of noise.
Dante and Keesling pushed each other, fighting for the landing spot.
The Brazilian central defender was once considered Lucio's successor.
During the season when he played for Bayern Munich's "Triple Crown", he performed very well.
Unfortunately, he gradually lost his way and was the backdrop for the 7:1 tragedy in the 2014 World Cup, as well as Lewandowski's five goals in nine minutes...
Who is Lucio?
2002 World Cup champion defender.
Leverkusen's "Sanya King" main defender.
.....
The football spun violently and fell into the penalty area!
Dante overwhelmed Keesling, jumped up high, and flicked his explosive head to complete the rescue!
Boom!
“Wonderful rescue!”
"oops!"
Castells' pupils shrank as he looked at a black shadow, whizzing towards him and hitting the upper right corner of the goal!
The Wolfsburg goalkeeper had no time to make any saves!
You can't prevent your own people from stabbing you!
What was originally a mediocre pass turned into a blast after being hit by a teammate?
When the net was raised again, the din of the Volkswagen Arena suddenly stopped.
0:2!!!
"Hey! It's an own goal!"
"Wolfsburg central defender Dante contributed another own goal. According to statistics, he has caused three own goals this season."
"Mistakes on the football field are inevitable. The spin applied by Li Kang's pass was too strong, which caused Dante to make a wrong judgment!"
"To add insult to injury! Wolfsburg needs to make changes quickly!"
"With the opponent's own goal, he scored! Leverkusen expanded its lead!"
...
-[Dante, a defender with tragedy attributes! 】
-【Wherever there is Dante, there is tragedy.】
-[Let me count: When he was playing for Borussia, he was beaten 7-0 by Stuttgart; he was beaten 7:1 by Germany in the World Cup; he was scored five goals by Lewandowski in nine minutes this season...Bayern was beaten 4-0 by Real Madrid.
Doesn’t it count? Does a penalty kick in the Champions League final count? This guy is so unlucky!]
-【I feel pity for you, it is hard to guard against domestic thieves.】
-[Being abused by Wolfsburg at Bayern, and massacred by Bayern at Wolfsburg.]
-[Dante’s classic quote: “Cristiano Ronaldo is easier to defend than my son”! 】
-【Tragedy Defender!】
-[Li Mingdeng’s pass is too terrifying and difficult for defenders to handle.]
.....
Courtside.
Dino looked confused: "Boss, I suddenly realized that all the preparations made by the coaching staff before the game were in vain!"
Old Man Top applauded and said with a smile: "Not every game is full of thorns."
The other side.
Heijin glanced at Van Dyke, then at Dante, and almost couldn't help but drag off his leather shoes...
Half a year ago in the summer window, Wolfsburg and Leverkusen were fighting over Dante!
later.
Because Leverkusen could not afford Dante's high annual salary, they eventually withdrew from the competition.
Still too poor.
To make an analogy: one Dante's salary is equal to four Calhanoglu, equal to six Son Heung-min, equal to twenty Brandt, equal to three hundred Li Kang of the youth team...
.....
The sky was filled with boos.
Dante froze on the spot and rubbed his face.
Teammates on the defensive line rushed forward to comfort him.
Castles patted him on the shoulder and said seriously: "Cheer up! Leverkusen's offense is not a threat! We can equalize the score! Just like the 5-4 last season!"
Very loud sound.
When the Wolfsburg players heard these words, they all trembled in unison!
far away.
Keesling gave Li Kang a thumbs up and ran back to the center circle together.
"If you hide the score, Wolfsburg looks more like the leading side."
.....
The game continues.
The ball changes back and forth.
Wolfsburg's midfielder couldn't get the ball out at all.
There is simply no space for Arnold to launch a slow vertical pass attack.
The "iron triangle" strikers in the frontcourt could not touch the ball at all.
Li Kang hadn't played so relaxedly for a long time, and the intensity of the confrontation felt like a youth team practice match.
I only need to be active in the middle, connecting the front and backcourts...
"Wolfsburg has no killing power in the middle! There is no way to complete intensive penetration and transition."
"Several long-pass attacks launched from the backcourt were finally resolved by Van Dijk."
"The director's camera showed the VIP box, and we saw several young descendants of the Porsche family and the Piëch family, namely..."
"Last season, the Volkswagen Group successfully signed a Chinese Super League player in order to develop the Dragon Country market. I wonder if Bayer Leverkusen's young player Li Kang will become the favorite endorsement of European car brands."
"It should be difficult. Li Kang's car endorsement started with Koenigsegg's supercar..."
"In recent years, FIFA has strengthened the protection of minor players, and the situation should be much better in the future, because Li Kang is already 18 years old."
The scene is too boring.
Duan Xuan and He Wei chatted off-site.
Not to mention advertising endorsements, even the major sports media had no chance to go to Leverkusen to conduct exclusive interviews with Li Kang.
....
The game time passed minute by minute.
Wolfsburg couldn't find any chance,
Leverkusen is waiting for work.
The home fans booed wildly.
The hundreds of away fans who accompanied the army on the expedition waved flags and cheered enthusiastically.
Old Man Top sat back on the coaching bench, crossed his hands on his chest, and couldn't help but yawned.
Dino had a heated discussion with the coaching staff: discussing how to play Frankfurt in the next game.
Black Gold became more and more impatient, roaring at the court from time to time.
....
The Wolfsburg players cannot express their suffering.
If you walk on the ground, you can't pass the level composed of Li Kang, Kramer, and Bender in the middle.
In the air, Leverkusen had too many high points in the backcourt and couldn't get past it.
They are completely different teams from Leverkusen last season!
Heijin couldn't hold it in any longer! He raised his hand crazily, signaling for the players to press forward and launch a massive attack!
Being two goals behind at half-time is not a desperate situation.
Desperately unable to see any chance of equalizing the score!
The 43rd minute of the game.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Kramer successfully intercepted the sprinting Gilavoji.
The nearby Wolfsburg players helplessly threw their hands away.
The football rolled to Li Kang's feet.
In an instant.
Rui Costa's shadow suddenly appeared, and the No. 10 jersey was like a ball of red and black flames.
From God's perspective.
The deep flaws in Wolfsburg's formation are like the Mariana Trench.
Accompanied by a crisp sound.
The public arena was suddenly cut across by a sharp blade!
The football clung to the turf and flew away quickly.
Wolfsburg's high defense was easily torn apart.
Old Man Top and Dino started celebrating!
Heijin stood unsteadily and his eyes were dull.
'This kid's awareness, vision...and passing, are so much like De Bruyne!'
....
Son Heung-min threw away Trasch and pushed forward at high speed!
There is no need to look back to observe the straight line!
I firmly believe in my heart: Li will definitely pass the ball to my feet, and it will be in the direction of his dominant foot!
"Li Kang's signature skill! Super long-distance through ball!"
"This long-passing ability has always been seen only in midfield superstars from top giants. It greatly reduces the speed of offensive and defensive transitions!"
"Perfect advance, Son Heung-min doesn't need to make any adjustments at all..."
"Wolfsburg's backcourt, an open area!"
"Single sword...hey? Dante!"
....
Dante was dragged at the back of Wolfsburg's formation.
In fact, he is not good at it. Although his level is far inferior to that of the "Triple Crown" period, his defensive awareness is still top-notch.
The moment Li Kang caught the ball.
He judged the direction of Leverkusen's attack!
then...
Dante seemed to have transformed into a battle-hardened general. While retreating, he raised his hand to instruct goalkeeper Castells not to attack and block the player's near corner!
'My speed is not fast enough! I must retreat directly to the front of the penalty area!'
'As long as I block the angle of Son Heung-min's shot into the far corner, I can resolve the opponent's single shot!'
'This is what the core of the defense should do!'
....
Wolfsburg fans are nervous!
Leverkusen fans are excited!
As far as the eye can see!
Son Heung-min dribbled the ball into the Wolfsburg penalty area!
Dante, who was fully prepared, quickly pushed forward from the side!
Force! Just force!
No tendency to steal!
His strong body is like trying to squeeze Son Heung-min out of the penalty area!
Old Man Top frowned slightly.
Dino looked stunned.
Black Gold's eyes showed appreciation.
The coaching staff of both sides were full of praise for Dante's performance this time!
....
“Dante has a lot of experience!”
"Son Heung-min has no chance..."
"pretty!"
It was beyond everyone's expectation.
After Son Heung-min slowed down slightly, he picked up the speed again, easily shook off the pressure from Wolfsburg's central defender, and tried to hit the ball towards the far post!
Goalkeeper Castells looked calm and took small steps, preparing to make a save!
Not as sharp a shot as expected.
Because Dante knocked Son Heung-min down.
Beep!
The referee blows the whistle! Raise your hand and point to the twelve yards!
On the way, he also took out a yellow card from his trouser pocket!
The whole place was in an uproar!
"Penalty kick!"
"Judging from the slow-motion replay, there is no problem or controversy with the penalty kick!"
"Dante has a strong sense of defense, but now his body can't keep up with his brain. He can only choose this method to neutralize his opponent's attack!"
"If Leverkusen scores this penalty, it will almost kill the game."
"Li Kang has a strong sense of presence. He made three long passes, all posing a threat to Wolfsburg's goal!"
"Let's see who will be punished."
....
Courtside.
Dino said excitedly: "Boss, the referee should give Dante a red card!"
Old Man Top whispered: "Don't worry, it's a good thing that Dante stays on the court. If Black Gold replaces Naldo, the game will become a bit tricky!"
As he spoke, the Leverkusen coach lowered his head and his fists trembled. It had nothing to do with the victory or defeat in front of him. He was most afraid of seeing his players take penalty kicks. This shadow has been with him for many years in his coaching career.
Dino scratched his head, completely confused about his coach's brain.
The other side.
Heijin slumped on the coaching bench.
Mixed emotions.
There is nothing wrong with what Dante did, but why is this guy so unlucky?
...
Wolfsburg players swarmed around the referee and kept arguing.
Son Heung-min got up.
Keesling picked up the ball and threw it to Li Kang.
"Li, don't be stunned, you are the number one penalty kicker!"
Li Kang patted the ball and walked to the twelve-yard position.
Penalty kick?
The system prompt sounded quietly,
【Life is like a penalty kick.】
...
A lonely and melancholy shadow suddenly appeared.
Blue No. 10.
Baggio.
Li Kang subconsciously waved his hand, trying to swat the shadow away.
Nothing works...
He stood in front of the penalty spot.
"It's up to Li Kang to take this penalty!"
"The thing that is very similar between him and Balotelli is that he has a big heart!"
"Penalty kicks are a psychological game!"
Regarding the study of penalty kicks, many economists and psychologists have also been involved, and various mathematical models and game theories have been derived.
The most famous one is: mixed strategy Nash equilibrium.
certainly.
All research theories are of no use to Balotelli.
His penalty kick percentage is terrifying.
.....
The referee used a yellow card to suppress Kruse, who was the most verbal.
The Wolfsburg players gave up their excuses and stood obediently outside the penalty area.
Fans from both sides couldn't help but become nervous.
Penalty kicks are the most worrying rule.
Castles took a deep breath and made a weird jumping and arm-raising movement, trying to influence the mentality of the free throw shooter.
Dante hesitated for a moment, then quietly stretched out his finger to give a hint to his goalkeeper!
His academic qualifications are not low, and he obtained a bachelor's degree in psychology in his early years.
‘The boy’s dominant foot is his left foot. Judging from the starting point of the run-up...’
Beep!
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
Li Kang started to run!
One step, two steps, three steps...
There is no change of pace during the process!
Boom!
The moment the inner instep of the right foot comes into contact with the football.
Castles kicked the turf with both feet, jumped up, and rushed towards the upper left corner!
The football flew lightly to the center of the goal!
0:3!!!
"pretty!"
"The goal went in!"
"Li Kang killed the game!"
"He has a big heart!"
"Looking at the five major leagues, mentality is the winner of penalty kicks!"
"Leverkusen scored three goals in the half! Unless a miracle happens, it will be difficult for Wolfsburg to equalize the score!"
...
Studio.
Barrage flying.
-[I thought Bashen’s free throws were awesome, but I didn’t expect that Li Mingdeng was no weaker than anyone else!]
-[Players with a big heart are generally very strong at set pieces!]
-[Penalty kick game theory was developed for normal people... You call these two guys big hearts? One has a brain problem, and the other has a psychological problem.]
-[Leverkusen can let Li Mingdeng clock out and go to the locker room to do his homework!]
-[It’s hard to say, have you forgotten that match against Hertha Berlin? They were leading by three goals at halftime and almost got equalized!]
....
Courtside.
Only when Old Man Top heard the cheers did he dare to raise his head.
Dino applauded and praised: "Boss, you are so wise! Li is indeed the most suitable first-choice penalty kicker!"
Black Gold's face turned gray.
He angrily picked up a box of mineral water next to his seat and threw it heavily on the turf.
...
Baggio's shadow turned into golden powder and dispersed in the wind.
The negative emotions that surged in Li Kang's heart disappeared instantly.
Teammates gathered around him and rubbed his hair excitedly.
At the goal.
Castles spread his hands toward Dante, feeling regretful in his heart: He shouldn't have listened to this unlucky guy's prompts!
Dante's expression was bitter, and he knew that any explanation at this moment would be feeble.
Draxler put his hands on his hips and sighed helplessly.
springboard?
Is Wolfsburg’s springboard still flexible?
It would be great to avoid relegation this season!
...
The circle reopens during the game.
The referee raised his hand to look at his watch and blew the whistle to end the first half.
Old Man Top and Heijin walked to the players' tunnel together.
The relationship between the former master and apprentice will never be shaken by the team's stance.
....
The fifteen minutes of intermission ended quickly.
At the start of the second half of the game.
Li Kang is still doing homework in the locker room.
Calhanoglu goes into battle.
There is no suspense in the game.
Leverkusen chose the most pragmatic way of playing: intensive defense.
Van Dijk calmly directed his teammates and resisted waves of Wolfsburg attacks.
The 72nd minute of the game.
Leverkusen turned against the away team, and their midfield and front lines pushed forward wildly, catching their opponents off guard.
Brent finally saved enough money to buy a house!
He received Kiessling's header on the right side of the penalty area, shook Dante away, and succeeded in the push shot!
0:4!!!
The 90th minute of the game.
Draxler took a long shot. The football roared into the stands!
The Bundesliga referee was too lazy to make up time and got off work on time.
Blow the final whistle directly!
...
Leverkusen players felt very relaxed about the first game after the holiday.
Soon, they will challenge the more powerful Champions League giants!
at the same time.
UEFA is also busy preparing for the draw ceremony for the Champions League quarter-finals.