Chapter 529 No. 9 and a Half Achievements (Daily Transition)
The moment the final whistle sounded.
The cheers of Spanish fans swept through the Kazan Arena like a flood.
The eyes of the Argentine fans were red, and it was difficult to accept the fate of the team being eliminated.
"The game is over."
"Li Kang and Messi played a dominant performance in this game, allowing us to fully feel the charm of football."
"The peak showdown between the two comes to an end tonight."
"Li Kang is only 20 years old this year. He can stay with us for a long, long time in the coming years."
"But Messi is no longer young. What is the end..."
"The breeze along the Volga River, blow away the sorrow, Argentina! Come back four years later!"
"..."
"Congratulations to the Legion of Matadors!"
"I hope Li Kang's journey to the World Cup will not go through too many ups and downs and leave too many regrets."
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Studio.
-[Four years later, Argentina has lost its main players such as Higuain, Aguero, and Mascherano, and its youth training echelon has not yet produced super talents like Li Kang, Mbappe, Pogba, and Messi.
In his career, he probably won’t be able to win the Hercules Cup.】
-[Li Kang is in a similar situation. Four years later, De Gea, Morata and Saul may be the only ones left by his side.]
-[The predictive thinking of people like Busquets becomes more and more weird as they get older, but their athletic ability...has declined visibly to the naked eye, and they can't provide much help.]
-[I hope Li Kang can win the World Cup!]
- [At the age of 20, participating in the World Cup for the first time and scoring five goals as the core midfielder, he is already very abnormal. 】
-[The French guys next door are also very fierce, Mbappe scored two goals.]
...
Sampaoli regained his composure, walked slowly onto the green field, and comforted his disciples.
Aguero's eyes were red.
Higuain lay on his back on the turf, covering his eyes with his arms.
Mascherano was helped off the field by the team doctor.
Di Maria looked calm and thanked the fans in the stands.
Messi was covered in mud and his jersey was stained with grass clippings. He looked at the corner flag blown by the night wind in a daze.
No one knows what he is thinking at this moment.
Argentine fans are full of regrets: in the World Cup in Qatar four years later, 35-year-old Messi and 34-year-old Di Maria may not be able to perform as phenomenally as tonight.
....
The sadness of one person contrasts with the joy of the other.
Spanish fans are delighted.
But after a brief revelry, the coaching staff and veterans fell into deep thought again.
Morocco scored two goals in the group stage.
Tonight's knockout match, if Messi hadn't hit the crossbar and the post, the outcome would have been unpredictable.
There are actually many problems with the lineup, but they are sometimes covered up.
The young players didn't think too much about it.
Li Kang was surrounded by Saul, Koke, De Gea and others and thanked the fans.
"Why do you think so much?"
"How can there be so much defensive pressure in the following games?"
"You could also say it's positional defense..."
...
Morata, who was substituted early, had already arranged his hair and appeared in the media area as a player representative.
The spotlight illuminates his handsome face.
The billboard behind him is covered with the logos of World Cup sponsors.
A Spanish reporter asked: "Alvaro, congratulations on scoring a key goal in this game. Do you regret that you were not born a few years earlier and won the gold medal in South Africa with the golden generation of Matadors?"
Hercules Cup? A career grand slam!"
How early were you born?
Can I compete with Torres and Villa?
Morata straightened his back and said with a serious expression: "In contrast, I am even more fortunate that I can fight side by side with Li. We will work together to create a more glorious football history!"
Bang bang bang!
This answer made the reporters at the scene heartily applaud.
The applause was thunderous and lasting.
....
Post-match press conference.
Del Bosque's expression didn't show much joy.
"Argentina is a respectable opponent and they almost equalized the score."
"Lee changed the tide of the war."
"Spain's passing problem has been undoubtedly exposed since the 2013 Confederations Cup. It is no longer the best defensive barrier."
"We will still insist on Lee's core position, and he will lead the team to victory."
The 2013 Confederations Cup was blown away.
The 2014 World Cup group stage was massacred.
In the 2016 European Cup, Li Kang brought back the glory of the late dynasty.
Today's 2018 World Cup...
After a while.
Argentina coach Sampaoli appeared in the auditorium.
Facing the bombardment of South American journalists.
He puffed up his chest proudly: "I think what we lost to is the World Cup champion! You can wait and see, no defense line can withstand the Matador Legion in this World Cup!"
"Unfortunately, if we ranked first in the group stage, we would not have faced Spain in advance."
"I must emphasize again that Li is omnipotent at the national team level. He is like Beckenbauer. It is normal to lose to his team."
Sampaoli likes to praise his opponents after losing.
Because praising your opponent can cover up many problems.
...
Catalan Television.
Enrique lowered his head and glanced at his phone. Why was it that his social software was full of words like 'lose money', 'refund money' and 'fake squid'.
"Ahem, a narrow victory."
"Although Li scored two goals in this game and created threats many times, his experience in the World Cup is still relatively lacking... Let's take a look at this replay. Why did he get up and continue attacking after being tripped?
?You should complain to the referee and ask for a free kick!"
"This is the wisdom on the green field!"
"Oh...the through ball delivered after getting up was perfect!"
"..."
"Ramos's attack was too reckless."
"Koke's two long-range shots were a bit random..."
"If Spain wants to go further in the World Cup, it cannot rely too much on Li."
The host suddenly asked: "Mr. Enrique, if you become the Spanish coach in the future, will you make tactical arrangements around Li Lai?"
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! Enrique was stunned and said decisively: "Yes!"
After this World Cup, Del Bosque will retire. Enrique, who has just been terminated by Arsenal, is one of the popular candidates for the coach.
...
after an hour.
Li Kang and his teammates returned to their hotel.
Railings were built around the hotel in advance, and many tourists wore Spanish No. 6 jerseys and held posters and high-quality replicas of the Hercules Cup.
The security personnel stood ready and faced off against the sea of people.
Mignano sent a team representative to persuade the tourists to go back and rest early.
Tourists don't sleep.
The players need to sleep.
How can I rest when there are people celebrating and setting off fireworks around the hotel?
For professional athletes, training and sleep are equally important.
"It turns out that opposite is the white-walled Kremlin, the city of the ancient Tatar country...Why didn't I notice it before the game?"
De Gea pushed up the window of the room and admired the majestic ancient palace under the night.
The nervousness had long since disappeared without a trace.
Iniesta, Busquets, Ramos, Koke, Carvajal and other players put aside their La Liga grievances. They rented a small conference room in the hotel and started watching the "Belgium VS Japan" match.
The top eight opponents will be born among these two teams!
"The Japanese team played well and their ground coordination was so smooth."
“Belgium’s defensive thinking is not unified!”
The Spanish generals were all talking.
Morata looked at Lukaku who was unable to enter the goal on the screen, and couldn't help complaining: "This guy's shooting skills are so bad."
...
Li Kang returned to his room.
The system prompt sounded quietly.
[Ding, mission accomplished: one dog man, one patient.]
[Task receipt: A peak showdown...Okay, your next trip to the World Cup will be even more thrilling! 】
[Congratulations on getting: World Cup·Legendary Treasure Box.]
The golden treasure chest is suspended in mid-air.
The surface does not have any texture.
The greatest simplicity is like a gold chain, which is universal no matter what era.
Li Kang glanced at the prize pool:
【Maradona "King" Module (Legend)! 】
[Bailey's "Firstborn" Module (Legendary)! 】
[Da Luo's "Super Alien" Module (Legendary)! 】
[Zidane’s “Absolute Superstar” Module (Legend)! 】
[Götze's "Destiny Strike" module.]
【...】
[Beat Argentina head-on in the World Cup, the probability is tilted.]
[The legendary treasure chest is opening... Congratulations on getting: Maradona "King" module! 】
[‘The Great Nine and a Half’ achievement unlocked! 】
Legendary ghosts emerged one after another in Li Kang's memory.
Italy jersey.
France jersey.
All kinds of negative emotions were crazily intertwined. Finally, when the blue and white Argentina No. 10 condensed, they were swept away and replaced...by an aura that looked down on all living beings!
After a while.
Li Kang regained his composure, and it was difficult for the current legendary mood to affect his mentality.
Take out your cell phone from your backpack.
The notification bar is filled with a series of dense messages.
He first clicked on his email and started scrolling through it.
A long time ago, Simeone once sent "About the survival structure of No. 9 and a half in this era."
In today's football, the man who is best at using number nine and a half is the Atletico Madrid coach.
....
Rostov-on-Don.
Belgium, the top three national teams in FIFA's rankings, is in dire straits tonight!
In the 24th minute of the game, Lukaku faced an empty goal and kicked the ball in the air. The football hit the back of the calf supporting his foot. Then he was cleared by the Japanese defender with a big foot. Lukaku had a silly smile on his face and sent the game away.
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In the 47th minute of the game, Genki Haraguchi volleyed into the far corner and scored!
Japan team 1:0 Belgium.
The island nation’s first goal in the history of the World Cup knockout stage!
Shock the whole world!
Is a huge upset in the World Cup knockout rounds about to happen?
The initial handicap of the betting company was: Belgium-3/3.5. In the end, the Japanese team scored first?
The Belgian fans couldn't believe what they were seeing.
Immediately afterwards.
In the 48th minute of the game, Hazard hit the post.
In the 51st minute of the game, Inui Takashi hit a long shot, and the Japanese team expanded the score, 2:0!!!
Audiences around the world were stunned.
Did you have sex in your childhood?
Courtois spread his hands and complained to his teammates... After a moment, he looked at the scoreboard in mid-air, feeling a little desperate and couldn't help but think ahead: where to go on vacation after being eliminated.
64th minute.
Belgium used two substitutions in one go, sending in Fellaini and Shadli, who are over 1.9 meters tall!
There are no ground tactics to speak of!
Crazy high-altitude bombing!
In the 68th minute, Vertonghen scored with a header, 2:1!
In the 73rd minute, Fellaini! scored with a header, 2:2!
This is coach Martinez's tactic, using a Belgian big man who is over 1.9 meters tall to beat a Japanese defender who is 1.7 meters tall.
Brainless and efficient!
Japanese team coach Nishino Rō did not lose his fighting spirit: Don’t move the bus and continue to fight against each other!
The 93rd minute of the game.
Keisuke Honda took a corner kick and was easily picked off by Courtois.
Belgium would not let the game enter overtime. Courtois saw De Bruyne at a glance and threw the ball over without any hesitation!
Cuckold connection!
De Bruyne splits the ball.
Cross from Meunier.
Lukaku missed.
Shazri followed up with a push shot and scored!
2:3!!!
Counterattack in 14 seconds, a sure kill!
Belgium chased three goals in a row, shattering Xiaotian's promotion dream!
Heaven and hell.
Japanese coach Nishino Rō knelt on his knees, his clenched fists trembling uncontrollably.
The young fans in the stands burst into tears... For 94 minutes, they experienced hope and despair!
A little boy from an island country cried loudly: "Teacher Okada, are we eliminated?"
The middle-aged man nodded and comforted: "It's okay, we will be back in four years."
"14 seconds...The Belgians crushed our hopes in 14 seconds."
"However, these 14 seconds are not darkness, but a beam of light that illuminates the way forward!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "We will reflect and learn lessons, and Japanese football will become stronger!"
...
Belgian players gather together.
Lukaku confidently patted De Bruyne on the shoulder: "How did I leak? I won't be soft on Spain in the quarterfinals."
De Bruyne's mouth twitched: Lukaku wasted four opportunities tonight.
Hazard quickly regained his composure and slipped into the locker room.
When he realized that his opponent in the quarterfinals was Spain, Courtois seemed to be a changed person... He wanted to prove to the world that Chelsea made a wrong choice by delegating himself to the reserve team last season.
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July 4th.
The top 16 matches of the World Cup are all over.
News after news occupies the homepages of major online media.
"Li Kang shines in Kazan, Spain 3:1 Argentina."
"Cavani descends to earth, Uruguay 2:1 Portugal."
"The 19-year-old Kylian Mbappe shocked the world, France 4:1 Russia!"
"In a fierce battle, Croatia eliminated Denmark on penalty kicks."
"The 14 seconds that silenced the Japanese, the European Red Devils fought back!"
at the same time.
The results of the quarter-finals matches are also listed.
France VS Uruguay.
Brazil vs Sweden.
Spain vs Belgium.
Croatia vs England.
The number of comments, likes and retweets has skyrocketed.
-【Can you believe it? Courtois passed the ball to De Bruyne?】
-[Li Mingdeng is awesome! He even reached the World Cup knockout round and became the king of the set! The entire network has updated a wave of highlights between him and Messi!]
-[Spain's "late dynasty" encounters Belgium's "golden generation", Morata VS Lukaku, a showdown between strikers! 】
-[Fighter duel? Who has more empty-net goals?]
-[Don’t question Lukaku, he only gained weight to serve the entire Belgian lineup, and he has not yet fully adapted to this 200-pound body.]
-[Croatia will definitely not be able to pass the test of England, send money to the game.]
-[The French team can’t beat Uruguay, the spinach company must be trying to lure them away!]
-[There will definitely be an upset, I am optimistic that Brazil will be eliminated by Sweden.]