[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-am-the-football-star":3,"chapter-i-am-the-football-star-i-am-the-football-star-chapter-578":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I AM the Football Star",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1686473,2153,"Chapter 578 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors!","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-578",578,"\u003Cp>Calafiori’s celebration provoked Bologna’s fans and players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the fortieth minute, Bologna finally saw an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They first exploited the gap created by Canyes on the wing, advancing with the ball, and then made a cross from the wing, seizing the space behind Morici, allowing Kolber to get the ball in the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a few dribbles, Kolber reached the edge of the arc outside the penalty area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, San Remo had countermeasures for this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aggressive play of the double attacking midfielders inevitably led to a lack of defensive cover in the defensive midfield position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu defended a wide area, had strong running ability, and compensated for the midfield position due to Canyes’ adjustments, making the defense not as weak as it appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the gap behind Morici would inevitably provide the opponent opportunities, Lam as the defensive midfielder would be focused on this area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, as Kolber held the ball, Lam arrived, blocking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Palacios was also concentrating on defending Kolber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... Kolber’s abilities are not to be underestimated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His high football IQ is not yet reflected on his profile card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, this time, he used Lam as a target for feint movements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However... he was not directly facing the goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a particularly noteworthy aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually, attacking players, especially those intending to shoot, keep themselves directly facing the goal, adjusting instinctively if they deviate slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even when facing the goal sideways, he could chip or curl a shot to threaten the goal, the same idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It is a killer’s nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But like Kolber at this moment, although he had the chance to face the goal directly, he opted to turn slightly sideways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anomalies are usually significant!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, except for those involved, it’s not easy to spot these subtleties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, neither Lu nor Morici, viewing from the side, could perceive the specific situation here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including Lam, who was defending Kolber, failed to notice these details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His focus was on the ball, and spatial awareness was greatly diminished at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Palacios, a short distance behind Lam, felt something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he was in a rather awkward position now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lam was positioned exactly between him and Kolber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palacios wanted to advance and assist in defense, but he had to move laterally to ensure he and Lam weren’t aligned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he directly went forward, Lam would block him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, moving sideways would delay his ability to intercept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He attempted to move forward several times, but each time Kolber adjusted the angle beforehand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Kolber, Lam and Palacios had completely overlapped at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two defenders became one defender.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the effect he aimed to create.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolber made a sudden powerful shot during the adjustment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calf exerted force, but the swing was incomplete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the ball’s speed was not slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lam couldn’t react at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palacios, a few meters behind Lam, was the player closest to the ball path besides Lam, and could disrupt this attack with just an outstretched leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This type of defense is not uncommon in formal matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Learning to block shots with the legs is an essential lesson for central defenders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naji is quite talented in this aspect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Always extending a leg to thwart the opponent’s shots, and extending a leg to cause own goals, are essentially the same idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The talent is the same, just the luck differs slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... due to Lam’s visual obstruction... Palacios stretches his leg!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palacios’ stretch demonstrated his high defensive standard; to react at his age is commendable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However... the ball was still half a foot away from Palacios’ reach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ball found the net.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolber smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Lam couldn’t block it, Palacios, in the same line direction as Lam, couldn’t have blocked it either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kolber condensed the defensive coverage of two individuals into one, making the shot considerably easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is what a top scorer does.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before they shoot, a lot of thought is often invested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seems like unnecessary effort, but it increases their scoring rate after shooting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversely, those carefree footballers don’t think ahead, and the outcome of their shots is usually unsurprising.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scoring based solely on feeling is feasible, but can’t be sustained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To become a Divine Striker, intelligence, or rather football IQ, is critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One to two, Bologna clawed one back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During halftime, San Remo hadn’t yet realized the overly easy nature of Kolber’s goal earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Palacios felt it was Lam’s positioning problem but hesitated to directly point it out, since Lam hadn’t made a mistake, saying so would appear like shifting blame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same feeling was present in Lam’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did everything he could; it was normal not to react to such sudden shots, but Palacios behind him should have been able to react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he’s aged, and his reaction isn’t as sharp as before; as younger players, it’s better not to highlight veterans’ weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu and Morici, being unaware of the real problem, assumed the defense momentarily napped and didn’t want to say much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>San Remo’s defensive line was still very high-level, almost akin to Serie A Level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This made it difficult to criticize anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, this halftime didn’t result in any significant constructive feedback.\u003C\u002Fp>",866,"2026-06-06T13:45:21.404Z",1,"novelbin.me","6aae3c08d0e4c018de11b0f320d614995a3b361db30b0a66b01f9916eb2e5943","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-579","i-am-the-football-star-chapter-577",836,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-am-the-football-star-cover.jpg"]