Chapter 45: A 60kg Life? (Combined)
Harry Huo Ji Qi stood in the command area, constantly gesturing to the Japanese players on the field.
This former Yugoslav star is a "national team" regular.
On World Cup stages, he can always be seen directing play from the sidelines.
No matter which weak national team he coaches, he always leads them to the World Cup finals, earning the nickname "Magical Coach".
His most glorious match was the 2014 World Cup Round of 16, where he coached Algeria and Germany to extra time, skyrocketing his fame.
Of course, he once turned down a massive annual salary contract worth up to 8 million US dollars offered by the Dragon Kingdom national team.
"Don't let the ball stick to your feet! Pass it out!"
"Damn it! Why choose to dribble?"
The other side.
Bosque sat on the coaching bench, half‑asleep; being older, dealing with the Eurasia time difference is unpleasant.
Standing in the command area was assistant coach Miniano.
He went from initial panic to calm, adjusting in just a few minutes.
After all.
The Spanish youngsters on the field don't need his direction.
They are all super talents from La Liga powerhouses.
On the pitch.
After kickoff, Japan's attack was extremely fierce.
Qian Ye Tuo Mo roamed the area between Spain's midfield and defense.
After Ling Mu Wu Zang dropped back to receive a pass from Yuan Teng Hang in midfield, he immediately passed the ball to the right flank.
After Nan Ye Tuo Shi stopped the ball, he did not choose to immediately advance.
He was very confident in his ball‑holding ability.
Facing Ao Li Fu's press, he kept shaking his upper body, his feet showing dazzling technique.
"Nan Ye Tuo Shi was waiting for Sen Chong Zhenren's overlapping run from the flank."
"Harry Huo Ji Qi on the sideline looked a bit angry; after taking over the Japan team at the start of the year, he sounded the reform horn abandoning possession play…."
Ao Li Fu didn't commit lightly!
Sen Chong Zhenren surged forward from the outside!
Nan Ye Tuo Shi was about to kick the ball diagonally forward.
Suddenly his footing gave way.
It felt like being hit by a fierce beast!
His whole body flew out of bounds!
He didn't even have a chance to challenge for the ball on the spot.
The nearest Sen Chong Zhenren looked bewildered: "Nan Ye Tuo Shi's physicality is weak, but it's impossible for him to be knocked that far, right?"
Ao Li Fu also froze.
The cheers of the Japanese fans abruptly stopped.
The fans in the Dragon Kingdom livestream went wild!
Think of how arrogantly Nan Ye Tuo Shi acted in the Dragon Kingdom a few days ago—is this it?
"No foul! The defender touched the ball first; the referee signaled to continue play."
"Li Kang's tackle was timely and crucial!"
"The ball reached Dan Ni Si's feet—one touch! De Wu Luo Fei Wu! Bei Lai Lin's forward run timing was also perfect! Barcelona's counter… Spain's counterattack is coming!"
Nan Ye Tuo Shi got up from the grass, painfully rubbing his shoulder.
Looking at the back of the Dragon Descendant youth, he had no thought of provocation.
If Li Kang hits him again, will he dislocate his shoulder?
When Spain's formation began to press forward,
The whole match's style suddenly underwent a drastic change!
The speed of play kept increasing.
The youngsters' runs were extremely clever.
They seemed to possess a chemistry that takes years of cooperation to develop.
Everything was one‑touch play.
Smooth, flowing passing combinations.
Under Dan Ni Si's linkage, they frenetically tore apart Japan's midfield barrier.
"Seamless connection!"
"The Spanish youngsters from different La Liga powerhouses played the predecessors' possession‑style football!"
"Tiki-taka!"
"…Guardiola and the Spain coaching staff have denied this term."
Japan's players kept shuttling back and forth, pressing to win the ball.
But no matter how fast they were, they couldn't match the ball's speed, and with the opponents' runs tearing them apart, they had no chance to fight back.
Harry Huo Ji Qi grew anxious, constantly clapping his hands with wide arm swings.
The forwards and midfielders' runs contracted simultaneously!
Dan Ni Si seemed to be waiting for this moment!
He lofted a pass from the right half!
The football arced into a rainbow in mid‑air.
Passed over the heads of Yin Dongchunye and Kashiwagi Yosuke.
Precisely landed at Li Kang's feet!
No adjustment needed.
Li Kang pushed with the arch of his right foot!
The football rolled along the turf to the sideline.
Baili sped up to receive the ball.
He smoothly changed direction, slipping past Nagatomo Yuto.
"Beautiful, Li Kang's ground pass pierced through the right flank of Japan's defense!"
"The lead was perfect!"
"Li Kang seemed to have calculated Nagatomo Yuto's defensive run, making Bailin's breakthrough much easier!"
"Bailin, from the English Premier League's Arsenal club, also came from La Masia..."
"The attacking space was torn open!"
"Japan's defensive line is in danger!"
At the edge of the pitch.
Bosque remained seated on the coach's bench, expression calm, eyes half‑closed, seemingly indifferent to the match's outcome.
Miniano trembled all over.
This is his first time commanding a team!
Who would have thought the youngsters would gain such a huge advantage on the field!
In his mind appeared the images of world‑renowned coaches wielding authority.
Conte is like a madman.
Guardiola looks like a Parkinson's patient.
Löwe is quite handsome... could it be that he's learning to pick his nose?
Finally.
Miniano still dared not act rashly.
Afraid he might have made a wrong gesture.
This attack will be neutralized.
Bailin dribbled the ball all the way to the vicinity of the byline!
That kicking posture clearly indicates he's going to cross!
No time to press and block; Japan's defensive line immediately retreated into the penalty area.
Thud!
Not the anticipated byline cross!
The Arsenal genius delivered a reverse‑triangle pass!
Deulofeu happened to run to the right side of the big penalty area!
Under Yin Dongchunye's interference.
He could still complete a touch!
The football rolled toward the left side of the penalty area!
Li Kang suddenly took two steps.
Endo Hayato, entangled with him, staggered and sat down on the turf!
"Li Kang is about to shoot!"
"Here it comes!"
The nearest, Makino Tomoaki, leapt to block.
But Li Kang laterally nudged the ball and darted toward the small penalty area.
The broadcast camera almost couldn't keep up!
The football rolled to the top of the penalty arc!
Denis came charging in!
In front of him stood Yoshida Maya!
He still didn't shoot!
He flicked the ball with his elegant left foot!
The football was like a mischievous sprite!
It went over the head of Japan's central defender!
It fell to the right side of the six‑yard box!
"Deulofeu! Here he comes!"
"Will this ball go in?"
Japan's goalkeeper Nishikawa Shuzo had long noticed Deulofeu's run!
He lowered his center of gravity, cutting off all shooting angles for the opponent!
He was about to dive and save the ball!
Unfortunately.
Deulofeu did not choose to shoot himself.
He lifted his left foot high!
He pushed the ball that was about to land!
Li Kang appeared on the left side of the small penalty area.
He lightly lifted his foot.
Smack!
The ball slowly bounced into the Japan team's net.
0:1!!!
At Ajinomoto Stadium, all was silent.
Japanese fans were shocked.
What is this?
This group of Spanish kids passed the ball into our goal?
The director also said he was exhausted!
He always wants to switch to a close-up, but this group of Spanish youngsters just won't take a shot!
How can they be more cautious than Germans!
Do we really have to pass the ball in?
By the pitch.
Bosque smiled and clapped.
Mininiano grabbed at the air a few times, excitedly waving his arms!
The Spain bench and coaching staff also went wild with cheers.
Morata stood up, shook his legs: 'How pathetic is the Japan team? If I played, I'd definitely crush them!'
Dragon Kingdom livestream.
Seeing Li Kang score.
Duan Xuan and He Wei were inexplicably excited.
"This ball went in!"
"So beautiful!"
"This is the charm of bullfighters' passing and controlling football!"
"They put on a gorgeous attacking combination!"
"I didn't expect to see such silky chemistry in the young generation of Barça... Spanish players!"
"Deulofeu assisted, Li Kang pushed and shot to break the gate! Spain took the lead!"
"According to relevant data, these young players haven't had much time to train together; most are first-time national team call-ups!"
Netizens also said they were excited.
-【Is this a push shot? I could score it even if I played!】
-【Li Kang is awesome! He's a core at Lewokusen and still gets to eat snacks with the Spain national team!】
-【Is it a fake match? The Japanese main defense can't stop this group of Spanish youth team? Morata is still on the bench!】
-【You don't see which clubs these Spanish youngsters play for as starters? Arsenal, Everton, Lewokusen, Villarreal, Benfica, Manchester United... I don't even want to count further, and not a single one comes from Barça.】
-【At this rate, scoring one goal seems normal... No! It's terrifying—everyone's footwork and vision are so off the charts.】
-【What's going on? Why are Japanese fans clapping for Li Kang and them?】
Li Kang didn't have time to pick up the ball from the net.
He was immediately surrounded by teammates.
They frantically scratched their heads.
Dennis scratched his head the most: 'If it were Asensio, he'd have shot from outside the big penalty area long ago!'
Bellerín also grabbed a handful: 'Without your through-pass foot, we might still be passing the ball all day!'
Deulofeu quickly pulled everyone apart and patted Li Kang's butt: 'If it were my club teammate Lukaku, this ball might have flown over the crossbar.'
Clap clap clap!
Nearby stands, suddenly thunderous applause erupted.
The youngsters were dumbfounded.
This group of Japanese fans, how are they cheering for themselves?
Are they crazy?
Nishikawa helplessly punched the turf.
Yoshida and Makino, hearing the coach's roar, also felt ashamed to the point of wanting to disappear.
Although it's just a friendly match, not a decisive knockout.
But being toyed with by the Spanish youngsters on home turf is too embarrassing.
Halilhodžić stood on the sidelines, angrily roaring:
"Why are you imitating others' passing and control? It's just like a donkey learning a horse to go into heat!"
"Fuck! Don't hold onto the ball! Speed up the ball release a bit!"
This old guy has coached the Japan team for half a year, constantly trying to reform tactics, yet has seen no effect so far.
The game restarted from the midfield circle.
Asano kicked off, passing back to Yoon.
He then burst with extreme speed, charging toward the Spain half.
His name is similar to Minamino's.
But his personality is exactly the opposite.
He is very humble, and his ball skills are excellent.
He was not a professional player; from childhood his family was very poor, with seven siblings, and he had never received any professional youth training. Fortunately, he gained the appreciation of the school team advisor, shone brightly in the national college football tournament, fought his way to the final, and was named top scorer.
Two years ago, he only became a professional player.
Fans of the Dragon Kingdom's Happy Bean surely remember his lethal impact in the J-League, which could be called Japan's Cristiano Ronaldo.
J-League Best Newcomer.
Wenger's appreciation.
Arsenal's rumor.
This highlights the bright future of this Japanese genius striker.
The Japanese team's offense was especially swift and fierce.
Takumi Asano received a pass from Musashi Suzuki in the 40-meter zone.
He was about to accelerate.
The ball was then stolen!
"Beautiful!"
"It's Li Kang again!"
"He injected a tough element into this Spanish team!"
"The aggressiveness he displayed is nothing like that of a technical midfielder."
Ajinomoto Stadium.
Unexplained cheers erupted.
Some Japanese fans began calling out the name on Li Kang's back jersey.
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
"Lee!!!"
Li Kang suddenly felt the system task was very hard to complete.
Crush the pride of the Blue Warriors?
But these fans are cheering for themselves like madmen! How to crush them?
He passed the ball to Deu Lo Fei Wu.
He hadn't taken a few steps.
The ball returned to his feet again.
From God's perspective.
Takumi Minamino and Wataru Endo have already executed a double-team.
Takumi Asano was also tracking back, attempting to win the ball.
Dennis is being tightly marked by Yoon Dong-sun.
Oliver and Castillejo are too far from their own positions.
Spain's tiki-taka is not the answer to all problems.
,....
Li Kang did not choose to compete in foot speed with the three Japanese players.
He dribbled toward the side of Takumi Minamino.
At the moment the opponent kicked.
He shouldered past!
Takumi Minamino instantly felt a huge force coming!
His standing foot could no longer support.
The tackling motion deformed.
His whole body was overturned!
Wataru Endo followed closely, launching a sliding tackle on the ground!
He mistakenly misjudged Li Kang's explosive speed!
Not that fast!
Li Kang just nudged the ball!
He took a big step!
Endo's sliding tackle caught his left leg!
The whole stadium gasped!
"Oh no!"
"This move by the Japanese player is very dangerous!"
"Oh! Li Kang got past!"
Ajinomoto Stadium.
The spectators did not see the expected chaos.
Li Kang stumbled, then stepped over the fallen Endo who had launched a sliding tackle!
"What?!"
"What kind of physical confrontation ability is this?!"
"How is he completely unharmed?!"
"How did our Endo-san painfully cover his calf?!"
The Japanese team's strangling kill.
It hasn't ended!
Qianye Tuomo's explosive speed is also abnormal!
He quickly caught up to Li Kang.
Unfortunately.
Li Kang touched the ball first!
Qianye Tuomo was momentarily excited.
Ha Li Huo Ji Qi's angry shout also echoed in his ears.
He decisively went for it.
He wrapped his arms around Li Kang's waist.
He tried to use a tactical foul to break down the Spanish team's terrifying possession-based tactic.
At the moment of bodily contact.
A flush rose on his face.
Just like the feeling of climbing a tractor on the way home from school when he was a child!
His whole body was dragged by Li Kang on the grass, moving a certain distance...
The whole stadium was shocked!
"Even the 60kg Qianye Tuomo, pulling and tugging, couldn't stop Li Kang!"
"So scary!"
"Unbelievable strength!"
"Absolute physical domination!"
"Three Japanese players! None could stop him!"
End of Chapter
