Buffon touched the back of the club's head.

There was no rush to serve.

The first time was to observe the number of presses that Spain put into the front court.

Morata applauded, gave a thumbs up to Li Kang at the back, and quickly stepped back.

The goal on the other side.

De Gea felt he had to stay professional and raised his hand to pat the fluttering moth.

Almost an entire football field away, he silently watched Buffon's serve while instructing San Jose to keep an eye on Pelle.

Only then will it not be so cold.

'Buffon didn't go straight and passed the ball to Chiellini, who was pulled near the baseline.

"The way the goalkeeper serves, to a certain extent, also affects the next tactical tendency of the whole team."

"At this time, you can't make long passes, and there is no numerical advantage in the two-point scramble near the center circle line."

"Huh? How did the Spanish team give up two points of space? Only Diego Costa pressed alone in the front court! ”

Diego Costa's nickname is a-stirring stick centre-forward, and he is a true legend of Simeone and Mourinho.

In terms of close-quarters entanglement alone, he can use two people alone.

Chiellini was fed up with the mental flawed striker and quickly slashed the ball into Candreva on the wing.

The ball almost slipped out of bounds under the influence of the water, but still did not encounter the pressure of other Spanish players.

Conte took a deep breath and rubbed his temples:

The game was a bit tough, with Spain not committing as much force to pressing up front as Belgium did in the group stage.

According to Italy's original pre-match arrangement:

Spain's midfield interception is weak.

If they unleash a frontcourt press.

Italy let Bonucci, who was stable on the ball, directly transition to the midfield to find Pelle, and then Pelle completed the ball to the wings, and he could penetrate the Spanish half in one fell swoop.

This is a killer feature against Barcelona's passing system.

But

Who would have thought that Busquets, the "world's first waist", would be reduced to a substitute in the Spanish national team, even if he was clumsy in the group stage, he would not be allowed to play in the knockout round!

Mignano panicked and handed over the coaching staff's recommendation report.

Bosque took a cursory look and ran out of the coach's seat, drenched in heavy rain, and raised his fat hand vigorously at the disciples on the field.

Li Kang understood and quickly gestured to his teammates.

Everyone understands.

It was a tactical change that had been arranged by the coaching staff before the game.

The international gesture contains two of the simplest elements: the tactical idea of "giving up two gaps" of Real Madrid, and the tactical form of "cutting the battlefield" of Atletico Madrid.

It's amazing.

The two elements are not contradictory on the premise of grasping the score lead and ceding a large area.

What was reflected on the field made the Italians confused!

Candreva slammed down the flank, and when he got to the centre circle, he picked the ball out to Pelle in the middle.

Pelle chested the ball and was a little unaccustomed.

No one is following him, no one is fighting with him.

The middle lane is empty.

He subconsciously wanted to give the ball to Florench, who was cutting in from behind, but found it pointless.

Look at the opposing half.

Li Kang led the Spanish players to set up a defensive formation from the 40-meter area.

It's not zone defense, it's not a two-line interception.

but

Forget it, Pelle can't understand it either.

Italy's weakest number nine in all time still passed the ball to Florenzi.

Meanwhile.

Accompanied by Conte's roar.

The other Italian teammates also desperately stepped forward, pressed on it hard, opened up the width of the attack, increased the depth of the contact point, and it was bound to penetrate the Armadama!

Minutes and seconds passed.

The rain eroded the physical fitness, but it did not dampen the fighting spirit of the players on both sides.

The Italian teammates were in a bit of a hurry.

Once the football enters the 40-meter area, no matter which direction of attack it is in, the Spanish team can always piece together a local numerical advantage under the wide range of Li Kang, Saul and Cazorla!

The battlefield seemed to be divided into countless pieces.

Italy's second-rate attackers, who were in a panic, lost contact with their teammates and could no longer play their part.

Fortunately, Bonucci and Barzagli responded in time and were always able to defuse Spain's counterattack in a thrilling way.

"Spain gave up a two-point gap from the center circle to the 40-metre zone."

"It's not just a zone defense, Carvajal and Juanfran are more like two wing-backs!"

"They cut the pitch with numerical superiority."

"Diego Costa, who roamed the opposition backline, made the Italians not take it lightly."

"Li Kang's vision seems to have been completely unaffected by the rain, and he has predicted the overall offensive direction of the Italian team too accurately."

"To everyone's surprise, Spain in the rain game played very Madrid."

"Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid can both grasp the initiative of the game in an environment without the ball! They stifled the Italian team's change in attacking tempo. ”

At the Stade de France, the noise gradually subsided.

Italian fans were at a loss.

Spanish fans are equally confused: the home team's style of play has never been so unfamiliar.

It's as if the relationship between the two teams has been reversed.

The shield is attacking, and the blade is blocking.

Li Kang played with ease.

Gradually, he tried to reduce the range of his movements, and even without having to direct himself, his teammates from Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Arsenal were still able to easily hinder the opponent's advance.

High-end ingredients.

Often, high-end superstars can exert their power beyond the times by using the most advanced tactical system.

The quality of Italy's midfielders is completely inferior when they meet each other.

However, Spain's counter-attack after snatching the ball, even if it can easily penetrate the Italians' high defence, cannot threaten the goal under the opponent's three-centre-back system.

With God's point of view, he was also watching Conte's gestures change while running to make up for the defence.

I still haven't been able to fully understand the "Kong's three central defender system".

Perhaps given the Italian team at this time a 12-year-old Balotelli and Pirlo, the situation will be different.

Ramos and San Jose felt relaxed, they were walls, and there seemed to be an extra wall in front of them that would move.

'Libsquets' is much tougher. ’

Casemiro took it out alone, and it was not as good as Lee. ’

The most relaxed person is, of course, David De Gea.

In order to adjust his position, he calmed down and pulled out the crotch of his pants several times.

I can't help but want to touch the water bottle next to the doorpost, or change to a different color of gloves.

40th minute of the game.

Pelle sprinted into the 30-metre zone and turned his back to stop Bonucci's long pass.

He was about to distribute the ball to Jarichani, who was inserted.

Suddenly I realized that the little man who was leaning on could still be like a loach. Poke your foot out from under your crotch.

Cazorla.

The Arsenal midfield maestro not only has delicate foot skills, but also top-notch foot balance.

In hand-to-hand combat, he has mastered the change of his center of gravity.

The key is still to be short and solid.

With a smart brain and a wealth of experience, when healthy, unless you encounter a monster like Drogba, the average player will not be able to completely crush him with his body.

Syllable!

Cazorla poked her toes.

Football was out of Pelle's control in an instant.

Isco, who stepped forward, touched the ball with one foot and knocked it horizontally to Li Kang in the left half.

"Beautiful!"

"Spain's counterattack!"

"The ball speed is a bit slow under the influence of the rain."

"Stopped the ball anyway."

"Wow! A straight plug that pierces through the rain! ”

Li Kang's action from stopping the ball to sending a straight plug was done in one go.

Parolo, who tried to fight back, had not yet seen what was happening.

The ball swept across the centre circle like a sharp blade and slammed into the Italian half.

Diego Costa, this heavy bulldozer starts to start!

"It's a great pass!"

"Li Ke is connected!"

"When did Juanfran and Carvajal plug in?"

"Fly with both wings!"

Juventus' three centre-backs quickly returned to the defence.

Instead of shortening the pitch and moving forward, they pulled the pitch apart, formed an opposing defense, and steadily retreated.

It is very contrary to the traditional defensive thinking, but it effectively stifles the wide attack of the Spanish team.

The front of the big forbidden area.

The spacing between the three centre-backs has plummeted.

Gianluigi Buffon had plenty of time to make a save.

The angle of the shot is extremely limited.

Bang!

Diego Costa's burst shot was once again safely picked off by the Italian goalkeeper.

He slapped the turf angrily, making a splash in his face.

Juanfran and Carvajal were helpless, and if their centre-forwards shared the ball for themselves, they would also fall into a loop, because Chiellini and Barzagli were so perfectly positioned that if they missed the chance, the rest of Italy's defense would also fall into place.

It can only be said. Juventus will not suffer a second loss at the back.

"Failed to extend the lead."

"Italy's defensive quartet is also at the top of Europe."

Bench.

David Silva and Andres Iniesta applauded and cheered from time to time.

Busquets suddenly said: "If the three of us come on the pitch, the team loses the interception in midfield and there is a good chance that they will be beaten by Italy like Belgium."

David Silva hurriedly waved his hand and retorted: "It's the two of you, it has nothing to do with me." ”

Iniesta looked up at the night sky: "Rain war, even if Xavi is present, we can't insist on passing control. ”

If it was even more excessive, he was embarrassed to say it.

Spain, which has no midfield interception, may be penetrated by Conte's "grassroots" Italy.

Bosque sat back in the dugout, took a dry towel and wiped his face.

Mignano raised his fist and said excitedly: "Boss, we can save our energy to the maximum and win the game easily!" ”

The Spanish coach nodded: "Well, as long as the Italians don't get a chance to take set-pieces." ”

The other side.

Conte was anxious.

He couldn't think of any way to threaten the Spanish goal.

Beep! Beep~

The referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half.

The large LED screen hanging in mid-air still maintains a score of 1:0.

"The rain battle is more of a contest of physical strength and will."

"The Spanish team resisted wave after wave of Italians in the easiest way."

"Audience friends, take a break, and now enter the fifteen-minute advertising period."

Live room.

The number of spectators plummeted.

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[I'm going to eat a takeout and I'll be back in two minutes. 】

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[The rain battle is so boring, football flies in the sky most of the time, and it can't fly to the dangerous area of Spain, and there is no chance to shoot on either side. 】

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[Li Mingdeng has evolved again, with Saul, the sapper brother working by his side, and Cazorla, the super jack-of-all-trades, Spain's midfield interception power has improved by several grades! ] It is almost the strongest midfield barrier combination in Europe, and the French team's Pogba + Matuidi + Sissoko can fight. 】

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[If it doesn't rain, Bosque and Li Minglan have more hands, and it is estimated that they can lock up the victory early.] 】

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[Spain can't threaten Italy's goal, Juventus' back line is very tough, I think they are one goal ahead, it's still not safe enough.] 】

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[The cup is like this, the more you play to the back, it depends on the flash of inspiration of the star. 】

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[Leverkusen is a broken ship, the statistics kicked by Xiao Li are particularly high, Spain is an invincible battleship, and his invalid passes and invalid runs have been greatly reduced. 】

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[Conte is still awesome, a bad card has been played to such a point, and it is difficult for Spain to score again. 】

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[The rain has become lighter. 】

Spanish locker room.

Isco was wiping Li Kang's hair with a dry towel.

Bosque waved the flag on the tactical board.

'We need to be careful with the Italians' set-pieces.

'Again, due to the harsh environment, it is difficult for our offensive to break down the opposition's defence, and the opportunity to extend the score is likely to come from set-pieces.

It's a pity.

The set-piece tactics that the Spanish team has been working on during this period were taken from Barcelona Enrique and Bilbao's Ernesto Valverde.

Although Enrique is known as the "crown of the dog", he has a deep knowledge of set-piece tactics.

Valverde's exploitation of the high points of set-pieces has also been studied in depth.

Mignano looked at the players and thought silently in his heart: 1, 2, 3, 4 Who would dare to say that we Spain are a group of dwarfs?

The other side.

Italian locker room.

Through the heavy wooden door, Conte's roar could also be heard.

The rain stopped.

Players from both sides are back on the field.

Li Kang changed into a brand new jersey under the urging of the coaching staff.

Saul was still wearing the mud-stained jersey, which looked like it had been cleaned up and briefly dried.

The Atletico youngster reluctantly said: "They said I was going to get dirty in the second half and I had three shirts left to prevent the accident of tearing. ”

It's normal for the coaching staff to be worried.

Not long ago, in the match between Switzerland and France, the jersey was torn five times, and the football was kicked by shoe spikes.

The Stade de France has a good drainage system, and thanks to the efforts of the staff, most of the water on the pitch has disappeared without a trace.

"Good evening, friends of the audience, and welcome back!"

"Now you're broadcasting live the Euro 2016 1/8 knockout round."

"The second half of Spain against Italy!"

"In the first half, with the long-range shot of the teenager Li Kang, the Spanish team took a one-goal lead!"

"Let's see what happens in the second half!"

"Oh! Conte made his first substitution! ”

"Insigne replaces Candreva!"

"A good left winger from Napoli, only 1.63 meters tall! Last season, he scored 13 goals in all competitions. ”

"Italy's formation should be 3-4-3!"

When Conte reappears in the camera, his face is swept away with a haze and a radiant face.

With a confident stance, it looks like you've found the key to Spain.

Beep!

Accompanied by a whistle from the referee.

The second half of the game officially began.

Italy possession.

Pelle kicks off and passes back to Parolo.

The midfield of both formations immediately overlapped in the center circle.

The passing of the ball on the turf and the stability are much higher than in the first half.

Leonardo Bonucci again made a long ball with big feet.

Not looking for Pelle this time.

Find Insigne!

A left winger from Napoli with a dribbling ability that is one notch higher than all his teammates!

Before catching the ball.

Almost all of his teammates up front rushed towards his area.

"The strategic role of Insigne is even more obvious! He was the depth of Italy's attack on the left. ”

"Look at Conte's tricks!"

"Let's go shopping on the left!"

"Grab a second half start!"

Li Kang was slightly shocked.

He didn't understand Conte's crazy way of playing.

But right now, the teammates don't have time to react!

Insigne received the ball and turned around and began to lunge.

He defends well and doesn't fit Conte's tactical needs.

But after all, he is the strongest dribbling master in the Apennine Peninsula.

Napoli's left winger is the best breaking point in the last battle!

"Juanfran couldn't get the ball off!"

"Saul fills in the place!"

"Oops, there are too many attackers on the left side of Italy!"

"Pretty two-over-one!"

"Jarichani!"

"Football is back at the feet of Insigne!"

"It's too fast!"

"Wipe into the exclusion zone!"

"Italy hit Spain by surprise!"

"Insigne, worthy of the three dwarfs of death in Naples. Sanxiao, worthy of Higuain's best partner! ”

The little man in the blue jersey dribbled into the big penalty area of the Spanish team!

Mignano was nervous.

Bosque's expression was still calm, because he saw Li Kang's figure.

As long as the opponent's attack is neutralized, Italy will not be able to threaten our penalty area in the same way!

Suddenly.

His eyes widened in panic.

Inside the Spanish penalty area.

De Gea is on the lookout.

Ramos jammed Insigne's path.

San Jose observed that Li Kang and Cazorla had retreated to the vicinity and quickly stepped up to the defense.

Pity.

A moment of closeness.

The soles of his feet slipped, he couldn't control his center of gravity, and the moment he fell to the ground, his right foot kicked Insigne, who was jumping around!

The Napoli left winger fell to the ground.

The referee's whistle sounded just in time.

The Stade de France erupted into a landslide and tsunami-like cheers and exclamations!

"Penalty!"

"Insigne helped the team get a penalty!"

"A good chance for Italy to equalize!"

"Conte's adjustment, less than three minutes into the second half, reaped miraculous results!"

"Suspense!"

"This Spanish-Italian war is still full of suspense!"

"Hey! Substitution? Conte made another substitution adjustment at this time! ”

"We saw Zaza standing on the sidelines!"

"The Apennine genius of yesteryear, known as a combination of Dino Baggio and Christian Vieri!"

"Not surprisingly, he's the Italian team's secret weapon!"

When Edel saw the number on the LED substitution card outside the center line, he walked straight down the field towards the nearest outside line.

Zaza flicked his finger towards his teammates.

Conte's hands clenched into fists drooped, and the night breeze ruffled the hem of his wet black suit.

Wish.

Hope of an equalizer!

As long as the equaliser is equalised, the balance of victory will be back in Italy's favor!

The other side.

Mignano panicked and said anxiously: "Boss, Zaza had very few appearances at Juventus last season, and the coaching staff lacked key information about him. ”

Bosque pressed down with his hands and said in a deep voice: "Calm down, Conte must have come to take a penalty when he sent him on, we have to believe in De Gea." ”

Insigne and his teammates high-fived in celebration.

He is a hero of Italy!

As he was about to pick up the ball and walk around twelve yards, he saw Zaza's gesture.

After a little frustration, he tossed the ball to his nearest teammate.

Li Kang touched San Jose's hair.

The Spanish team-mates rushed to comfort the Basque centre-back.

There's no way to blame him.

Morata relieved: "There's no time to be sad, this time it's really the turf is too slippery." ”

Zaza stood in front of the 12-yard penalty spot.

Start back.

De Gea took a deep breath and didn't make an exaggerated movement.

"Sure enough, Zaza is Conte's secret weapon!"

"Italy's best chance to equalize!"

"Spain is pinning their hopes on David De Gea!"

In the stands on all sides, Italian fans sang loudly, and many elderly fans closed their eyes in prayer.

Italian Radio and Television.

Maldini was focused.

Baggio looked away with a painful expression.

The shadow of the past still seems to linger in my heart.

Accompanied by a whistle from the referee.

Zaza stepped on the line of the penalty area and began to run.

Take weird little broken steps, weird pace rhythms.

De Gea's brows furrowed, his pupils shrunk, he hadn't seen anyone take a penalty like this in his career!

Short 6 yards of run-up distance.

Like a marionette, Zazha ran 18 steps,

His movements are so comical.

But no one laughed at the moment.

The Stade de France, dead silent.

It was the penalty that decided the game!

Bosque closed his eyes.

Conte's face was cold.

Bang!

After a long 4 seconds, Zaza's left foot jerked hard!

The ball made a splash and whistled towards the stands!

De Gea stood still, stunned.

The audience was in an uproar!

"Oops! The goal is missed! ”

"Italy's best chance to equalize!"

Zaza knelt on the turf in pain, hoping that this shadow would not erode his life!

"De Gea has made a meritorious service!"

Bosque breathed a sigh of relief.

Conte fell to his knees and thrashed the turf in anger.

The secret weapon, the secret weapon he was going to use against the Germans, was just like that!

Replaced Candreva and Eder.

The Italian team has already lost the ability to fight against the Spanish in sports and even positional battles

With the attacking routine around Insigne, it is impossible for Spain to be fooled a second time!

Fight for your life, fight against the water. Make the hope of victory for the Azzurri even slimmer!

De Gea takes the goalball.

He didn't think about the whole tactics as Buffon did.

Just pass the ball to Li Kang.

The next game.

For Spain, it has become incredibly simple.

Insigne's defensive interceptions are nowhere near as good as Candreva's.

Zaza, who has been absent from the battle array for a long time, has almost no sense of existence.

Li Kang was in control of the game.

The passing of the ball on the turf is becoming more and more stable.

The combination of long and short advancement easily tore apart the weak midfield of the Italian team.

Saul and the two full-backs are also moving up the pitch.

Soon.

Spain pressed the Italian team in front of the penalty area and besieged!

Barzagli, Bonucci and Chiellini did everything they could to defuse the attack.

They are tired.

Buffon was also tired.

It wasn't until the rain stopped that they fully felt how terrifying the invincible battleship led by Li Kang was.

It's not just a fatal pass.

It's a change in the pace of the overall offense.

Unless Verratti and Marchisio are present, there is no way to stop this Spanish team.

The 70th minute of the match.

Gianluigi Buffon once again struggled to keep out Diego Costa's headbutt!

The soccer ball pops up on the bottom line.

"Corner kick chance!"

Li Kang. Oh! It was Cazorla who came to penalize. ”

"It should have been a tactical corner."

"No, Spain has a lot of high points."

Cazorla raised her right hand.

The set-piece tactics have been honed into several sets.

Won't shoot.

Two-step run-up.

The moment he touched the ball, the supporting foot suddenly slipped.

Syllable!

The soccer ball fell weakly into the penalty area!

Front point.

Bosque pressed the yelling Mignano.

Conte's expression was slightly soothing.

He doesn't give up easily.

All it takes is to scramble for the next point and Italy will have a chance to counter-attack.

"Oops, after the rain, the turf is so wet that even a midfield master like Cazorla will slip!"

"Front!"

"Li Kang's judgment of the location of the football is too accurate."

Li Kang walked to the landing point in a few steps.

Raise your head slightly and look at the ball that is crashing down.

There is no rotation.

Moderate force.

From God's point of view, the location of Isco, Saul and others has long been observed.

There are many lines of passing

Suddenly.

In the field of vision, a bald phantom appeared again!

Insigne was the first to react, and rushed towards Li Kang with small steps.

Although he is short, he must interfere with the ball of Spain's No. 6!

Well, that kid must stop the ball and adjust again!

Didn't take a few steps.

He realized it was too late.

Stade de France.

Everyone couldn't help but hold their breath with Li Kang's movements.

A red jersey that dances in the night breeze.

Blue sneakers, slightly raised.

The ball landed quietly on Li Kang's heel, and then leaped to around twelve yards.

It was an indescribably graceful move.

It's like a dragonfly dotting water.

The killing machine that will be cut off will be renewed.

Morata looked confused.

Chiellini was stunned.

Unexpected!

The entire Italian defense line did not expect Li Kang to be able to send such a delicate pick pass with his back heel in that situation!

Electrifying moments.

The Chelsea striker lurking in the penalty area jumps hard!

No one can interfere with him!

The football lightly smashed on Diego Costa's forehead, and turned into a violent phantom, blasting towards the door of the Italian team!

Pick a header that doesn't have a single blemish!

Buffon guessed the right direction, still a few tenths of a second slower.

The purple glove trembled gently in the air.

The net of the Azzurri has been lifted again!

2:0！！！

Italy's last hope has been completely extinguished!

This chapter is accompanied by a video of two easter egg chapters

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