Krasnodar is located on the right bank of the Kuban River.
It is the largest economic and cultural center in southern Russia and is known as the "Southern Capital".
In 1792, Tsar Catherine II gave this land to the Cossacks.
Therefore, the old name of Krasnodar is: Ekaterinodar, which means: the gift given by Ekaterina.
This title lasted until 1920.
A red ghost hovers over Europe.
Yekaterinodar was renamed: Krasnodar, which means: red gift.
During the World Cup, this city is as popular as Moscow in terms of tourists.
The accommodation and catering industries are ushering in spring.
Shukhov Tower, Winter Theater Concert Hall, Sun Island Park, Krasnaya Street, huge crowds of people.
Once it entered the open training day, the area where the Spanish national team base was located was completely packed.
Li Kang cannot ride a bicycle around the island like France did during the European Cup. Compared with tourists from all over the world, it is harder for him to feel the humanistic atmosphere of the World Cup during the offseason.
Tactical interior.
Mignano was worried and asked: "Boss, is our deployment that simple?"
Our main force was lost.
Next, facing a younger Portugal, it will be another fierce battle.
Bosque patted his belly and smiled kindly: "We need to simplify the problem...don't think too much."
....
June 19.
Sochi.
Fisht Stadium exudes soft five-color light at night, like a transparent eggshell inlaid with jewels.
It is the first large-scale stadium in Russia to adopt a transparent all-glass structure and a polycarbonate roof on the exterior.
There were huge crowds of people and every seat was packed.
The unique appearance design of the stadium allows spectators in the high-rise stands to overlook the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea coast.
"CTV5! CTV5! Good evening, viewers!"
"The live broadcast for you now is the second round matchup of Group B of the 2018 Russia World Cup group stage."
“Spain vs. Portugal!”
"Double fang battle!"
"Iberian Derby!"
"The ultimate showdown in the Fisht Mountains!"
"In 1930, the film "How Steel Was Tempered" was born in this land!"
"The 33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has gone through ups and downs and become a steel...can he get what he wants in this World Cup?"
"Let's wait and see!"
The commentator sorted out the manuscript.
I have already thought about the lines in my mind: "A mortal body is as good as a god", "Victory half the sky", "Looking down at the world", "Swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger".
...
Player tunnel.
The atmosphere is quite harmonious.
Seat B and Seat A are more enthusiastic about the Spanish queue.
Pepe ignored the greetings from his former Real Madrid teammates and was staring at Li Kang with fierce eyes.
Cristiano Ronaldo patted Li Kang's shoulder gently and couldn't help but want to care about his old rival's injury.
The feelings between people are very delicate.
As early as two years ago, in the draw ceremony and the Champions League semi-finals, the Leverkusen genius who emerged... left a deep impression on him.
Subconsciously, he admired Li Kang's self-discipline, hard work, calmness, and tenacious fighting spirit.
pity.
The massacre in the European Cup, the defeat in two Champions League finals, and fighting side by side in the legendary game... Ronaldo loves and hates Li Kang.
This strange feeling...it's like I'm being attacked by the CPU!
Suddenly, Ronaldo was keenly aware of the movement of the camera.
He immediately stopped smiling, his face returned to a stern expression, and he looked resolutely into the distance.
Li Kang smiled.
...
After a while.
Accompanied by cheers like landslides and tsunamis.
The referee team led the players from both sides out of the tunnel.
This game has attracted worldwide attention because of Cristiano Ronaldo and Li Kang.
The ratings are as high as the 2016 European Cup finals in France!
"The following introduces you to the lineups of both sides."
"Spain's formation is 4-2-3-1!"
"Goalkeeper: De Gea."
"Defenders: Carvajal, Pique, Ramos, Azpilicueta."
"Double defensive midfielders: Li Kang, Koke."
"Central midfielder: Saul, Isco, Fabregas."
"Forward: Morata."
Studio.
-【You call this lineup the "remnant formation"? 】
-[What the hell? Who asked me to buy the offer? Even if I haven’t watched football for several years, I know from the name that Spain’s remaining lineup is very strong, right?]
-[The control power is not as good as the "five midfield skills", but the hardness and impact are stronger.]
-【You better be talking about football!】
-[The top five midfielders: Li Kang, Busquets, Iniesta, Cazorla, David Silva.]
-[Li Mingdeng is a system player. With different teammates, he can adapt to any system.]
....
"Portugal's formation is 4-1-3-2!"
"Goalkeeper: Patricio."
"Defenders: Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerrero."
"Single defensive midfielder: William Carvalho."
"Midfielder: Bernardo Silva! Andre Silva! Bruno Fernandez!"
"Forwards: Gonzalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo."
Studio.
-[Fortunately, there are not many little black eggs in the two teams, unlike the French team.]
-[I haven’t watched football for a long time. Portugal’s midfield configuration is pretty good. Manchester City’s B seat, Barcelona’s A seat, Lisbon’s super genius B fee!]
-[Cristiano Ronaldo has been carrying the team alone for so many years, he has to wait until spring!]
- [Come on, strive to qualify for the group stage and break the record of zero goals and zero assists in the four World Cup knockout rounds!]
-[This game, the World Cup sponsors are going to be crazy happy!]
....
After a simple opening ceremony.
Li Kang took his position.
The system prompt sounded quietly.
[Ding, mission trigger: that persevering man.]
[Mission introduction: Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, he will show irresistible strength and determination in this game, swim against the current, the Sochi night filled with blood and tears,
The Caucasus Mountains will tremble for him, the shores of the Black Sea will sing his praises, and he will shock the world again!]
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! [Task reward: Gold treasure chest.]
All the rhetoric seems so pale in front of the reward level.
Li Kang bent down and adjusted the shoelaces.
In the field of vision, a shadow in white clothes and gold trim struggled out, leaping high... Before the 'SIU''s mid-air rotation was completed, it was blown away by the sea breeze.
...
Accompanied by the referee's whistle.
The much-anticipated Iberian derby has officially begun!
Spanish possession.
Morata kicked the ball with an inverse foot and passed it back to Li Kang.
The football rolls quickly on the green field.
"The Spanish team is wearing white jerseys today."
"Portugal is wearing a red jersey."
"The pace is fast."
"Pique takes the ball from the back and passes long...looking for Carvajal!"
The two Matador full-backs rushed through the opponent's half unscrupulously.
Pique's mid- and short-distance passes are very strong and very accurate, but he does not grasp the arc and ball speed of long passes well enough. This standard is compared to a super midfielder.
He quite likes this straightforward kicking method, at least it's not easy to get distracted.
...
Carvajal stops the football on the right wing.
Twist your big butt and cut to the middle!
Carvalho and Cedric can't keep up with his speed!
"I heard that after Lahm retired, Carvajal became the number one fullback in the world!"
"Fonte's defensive positioning was good."
"Portugal's defense quickly shrank to the center."
"Morata and Cesc Fabregas' movement restraint..."
"Wow! Cristiano Ronaldo's defense is very active!"
Cristiano Ronaldo sprinted back from the front line and retreated deep into defense!
After attracting most of the defensive force, Carvajal sent a diagonal pass!
Portugal's originally tight defense did not have time to widen its width in an instant.
In the open area on the right, a figure with a long body and short legs stepped out.
Isco.
...
"When did he switch places with Saul?"
"Take him to the restricted area!"
"Saucy...elegant steps!"
"What a big butt! It's so wriggling doggie style!"
"Putted Fonte!"
"There's room for shooting!"
"Wow, am I dreaming? Isco can pass the ball!"
The Portuguese goalkeeper was very calm and blocked the near corner in advance.
Unfortunately, the football pulled out an "ambiguous" trajectory from the space in front of him and passed by...
The ‘ambiguous’ trajectory makes the goalkeeper dare not move forward to save, and makes the defender afraid to move backward to clear the ball.
Later point.
Cesc Fabregas is about to face an empty goal!
Boom!
A strong bald figure was the first to clear the ball.
Pepe.
His defensive content is very rich.
While successfully rescuing the danger, he was hit hard on the shoulder, causing Fabregas to fall to the ground in pain.
"such a pity!"
"Spain almost scored."
"Pepe's defensive awareness has reached an advanced level, and the older he gets, the better he gets!"
"Fabregas got up and complained to the referee..."
"The physical confrontation in this situation... is very reasonable. The referee will not give a card!"
"Spain's corner kick!"
...
Sideline.
Mignano looked solemn and paced back and forth.
Del Bosque sat on the coaching bench and applauded cheerfully.
the other side.
The 64-year-old Portuguese coach Santos stood calmly in the command area.
His tactical style is not as meticulous as it was two years ago.
Because now we have three talented midfielders, Seat A, Seat B, and Seat B, who can deliver shells to Cristiano Ronaldo on the front line.
...
Studio.
- [Since Isco got a girlfriend, his explosive power has been too weak. In the past, this ball would never have given Fonte a chance to intercept it and score with one kick! 】
-[Pepe is worthy of being a holy monk.]
-[That brother who doubled the betrothal gift is so awesome, this game could really be a draw!]
-【If it has doubled hundreds of times, will you change your wife?】
-[This Portugal team’s defensive level is much stronger than before.]
- [There was no ball in the first half. It is not easy for Li Mingdeng to score the opponent's goal. Let's go to sleep. 】
...
At the grandstand.
David Silva and Iniesta changed into casual clothes, their faces full of sadness.
The things you worry about have little to do with winning or losing.
"Pepe is testing the referee's standards."
"Why is he next to Li now?"
...
Cork ran to the right corner flag area.
Li Kang entered the penalty area for a contentious point.
Isco was shorter and retreated to the outer two-point area.
The two performed a simple rotation in this set-piece attack.
Pepe learned to be smart.
He not only wanted revenge today, but also wanted to win.
The body was close to Li Kang, and instead of making any small moves, he started talking trash:
'If you dare to jump, I will kick your crotch.'
'I can defend you as easily as I lift a glass of red wine.'
Li Kang ignored it and made a gesture with Kirk on the far side.
...
After Cork responded with a gesture, he took a corner kick.
Snapped!
The football clung to the turf and quickly reached the diagonal line on the right side of the penalty area.
Isco stops the ball.
Li Kang retreated and took Pepe away.
Morata made a cross move, catching Fonte off guard.
Ramos was like a center forward, pressing Portugal's retracted midline... struggling to push forward.
From God's perspective, the opponent's defense line was disrupted and torn to pieces.
The sea breeze blows the white hem.
Li Kang suddenly turned back and pushed forward, avoiding Peipei's collision.
"The time has come!"
"Isco hit him horizontally."
"Li Kang is going to pass...a fake fax!"
"grace!"
"Wow!"
"Scalpel!"
...
On seat A, I felt a chill in my crotch.
Carvalho felt his crotch feel cold.
B Fei felt his crotch feel cold.
Ronaldo felt his crotch feel cold.
The football was like a sharp blade, passing through the crotches of four players and cutting open Portugal's penalty area.
Everyone was shocked!
What the hell kind of magical attack is this?
David Silva and Iniesta in the stands were stunned.
Goalkeeper Patricio quickly got off the ground, and his white gloves... didn't touch anything.
The football hit the post and lifted the Portuguese net.
1:0!!!
After a few tenths of a second of silence at Fisht Stadium, a sound like a landslide and tsunami erupted from the stands on all sides!
What a magic knife!
A push stick passed through the crotches of four people.
"pretty!"
"The ball is in!"
"Elegant left foot!"
"He seems to have turned the football game into billiards and golf..."
“Incredible trajectory!”
“An imaginative shot!”
"Portuguese geniuses have become the backdrop for superstars!"
"Only four minutes into the game, Li Kang helped the team open the scoring!"
"Wonderful assist from Isco..."
...
Studio.
The big screen slowly replayed the scoring process.
Li Kang made a classic move of "fake shot".
Push the ball again with your left foot.
Flowing like clouds and flowing water, chic and elegant.
The football actually passed through the crotch of seat A, Carvalho, B Fee, and Ronaldo, and finally rolled into the net.
Portugal's dense defense line is like a thin layer of paper...
In a blink of an eye.
Li Kang's famous goal scenes were quickly edited into highlights and became popular all over the Internet.
-【Dig! Football can still be played like this!】
-【So handsome!】
- [If there is match-fixing in the World Cup, how many times will this attack have to be rehearsed...B Fei has clamped his legs tightly enough.]
-【This goal will be the first love of football for many people!】
-【How are you guys doing in a draw?】
-【Who said there is no ball? Come out and get beaten.】
-[Portugal lost the goal this time, part of the responsibility lies with Pepe. How could he be brought out? 】
-[To be honest, Spain’s tactical corner kick this time has no technical content and is far from Enrique’s accomplishments. It’s just that Li Kang’s shooting is so awesome!]
-[Football is round... Portugal still has a chance, with this midfield and frontcourt configuration... As long as Pique is distracted, he will equalize in minutes!]
...
Isco hugged Li Kang excitedly.
The Spanish teammates rushed forward one after another and celebrated wildly.
De Gea, who was far away, looked excited and danced... I don't know whether he was celebrating or trying to keep his body warm.
Someone is happy.
Someone is sad.
Pepe beat the turf reluctantly.
Cristiano Ronaldo was so angry that he stamped his feet, looked angry and wanted to curse.
I pinched the captain's armband...
Tolerate.
Be patient.
Rub your face vigorously.
Silently, he picked up the football from the net, turned around and rushed to the center circle!
Absolutely... the tragedy of the European Cup final cannot be replicated.