Chapter 545: Legendary Link (Daily Transition)

A few minutes later.

A dead-ball phase.

Li Kang gazed at Croatia's backfield.

In the God's perspective, countless red lines spread wildly.

It had been a long time since he'd dissected an opponent's defense in a national team match.

Because it's usually not needed.

What way could he use the resources at his disposal to directly break through Croatia's midfield barrier?

The other side.

Modric was also gazing at Spain's midfield and defense.

He and Li Kang were thinking about the same thing.

The 78th minute of the match.

"Pique's long pass went awry."

"Mandzukic's pressure paid off."

"Barca's center-back sent over a knife‑mountain ball."

Near the center circle, Li Kang was preparing to lift his foot to trap the ball.

In an instant.

The red lines of the God's perspective wildly entwined Croatia's midfield structure.

No answer.

But the solution's approach grew ever clearer.

Rakitic closed in quickly.

David Silva, seeing the situation turn bad, moved forward to support.

Modric dug his studs into the turf, instantly accelerated and changed direction, preparing to stretch his foot to cut the short‑pass link between the two Spanish midfielders.

An impeccable stranglehold opening.

Too bad.

If he reacted as slowly and was as dull‑witted as Calhanoglu, Croatia might have successfully blocked the opponent's transition attack.

The next moment.

Shengbidebao, applause surged like a tide.

All that could be seen was Li Kang's motion tendency: he was about to trap the ball and pass it to David Silva.

The moment the ball hit the ground.

A stop with the outside of his left foot.

The trajectory deviated.

The localized space where David Silva and Modric were about to duel became completely ineffective.

The approaching Rakitic also had his view blocked by Li Kang's body, creating a blind spot.

Li Kang simply turned and began dribbling forward with the ball.

"So imaginative."

"His unfathomable trap, the deviating trajectory, instantly dissolved the impending midfield strangling battle."

"Master!"

"A true master!"

"This also shows the huge advantage demonstrated by control of radius and ankle strength."

"Across Europe's top five leagues, only Pogba and Li Kang possess this kind of top‑tier talent."

"Modric and Rakitic gave chase, pouring everything into it."

"Li Kang accelerated, taking the ball down the left flank!"

Intermittent high intensity and sustained high intensity affect player stamina consumption differently.

The Croatian team quickly fell back to defend.

Li Kang went wide because his midfield teammates couldn't keep up for the moment.

Facing Croatia's five‑man tiered defensive line as they withdrew.

Morata gave it his all, sprinting down the right wing.

It was as if they shared a tacit understanding.

In the vision of the left‑footed striker, a shimmering golden‑haired phantom continually appeared.

Two against five.

Although he often misses open goals, no defense on this planet can make Morata feel fear.

He grows stronger when facing stronger opponents.

"Spain's attacking chance this time looks slim; Croatia gave it their all, and their overall defensive line's coordinated withdrawal was executed perfectly."

"His teammates couldn't keep up with Li Kang's pace for the moment."

"Lovren glanced back to observe Morata's run."

"Li Kang carried the ball to the left side of the penalty area, with two Croatian defenders beside him, and he continued toward the byline."

"Morata made a second burst of acceleration, slicing into the center!"

"Having been spotted by Lovren, he quickly adjusted his defensive direction, closing off the front point."

"Vida also cut off the connection between Li Kang and Morata."

"No chance left."

"Wow!"

"Morata pushes off the ground, then runs back to the far post!"

"By the time Lovren turns his head to look, it's already too late!"

"Or is it that Morata is just seizing the opportunity of Lovren's turn this time?"

"Morata appeared at the perfect moment in the perfect far-post position."

"Li Kang, amidst close-quarters combat with three Eastern European big men, delivered a curling arc diagonal pass."

"The strange micro-arc trajectory left Croatia's goalkeeper Subasic unable to resist."

"Far post."

"Morata lightly lifted his foot."

"The ball hit the post and rolled into the net."

"All the spectators' hearts took a roller-coaster ride in the final moments."

"Bosque also finally put down his fat hand covering his heart."

"2:0!!!"

"Morata excitedly threw his fists in celebration on the spot, then rushed toward Li Kang, hugging him tightly: 'Li, I knew you'd pass the ball over!'"

"The assist and finish between the two finally returned to normal."

"Legendary connection!"

"Another goal!"

"Li Kang and Morata's combined effort created this goal!"

"One bursts into space."

"One runs to the finishing point."

"The checkered team's defense faced the duo's blades like a thin sheet of paper."

"The initiation of this attack, um, was orchestrated by Pique!"

"The bullfighter fleet has already set one foot into the World Cup final stage; the time left for the Croatians is running out."

"Livestream room."

"The big screen replayed the entire goal process."

"【Holy shit, Pique came through! A fucking long pass let Li Mingdeng's outside-of-the-foot stop fool Modric and Rakitic!】"

"【The trajectory of stopping and releasing power was so amazing, it directly let Spain's advance skip a layer of \"strangling entanglement\"; I personally witnessed the 20-year-old midfield master.】"

"【Setting aside brains, just talking about control radius and ankle strength, Li Kang and Pogba are historically unparalleled.】"

"【If Pogba were here, he would constantly contend with Modric, and a match could produce 14 instances of positional dueling.】"

"【Croatia's midfield front is quite strong, but their defensive line is just average; defensive gaps rely entirely on midfield running to cover, and Spain finally seized a chance to tear apart their midfield barrier.】"

"【This curling arc diagonal pass, I thought it was kicked by De Bruyne.】"

"【Morata's movement is truly amazing, speed also fast, his ability to read the defense is also super strong; if he properly improves his shooting.】"

"Sideline."

"Bosque finally started celebrating."

"Minamino shouted loudly: 'The final, the final stage is waiting for us!'"

"Other side."

"Dalic, looking back at the just-conceded ball process, couldn't help but stare blankly."

"No mistake."

"Our players didn't make mistakes; all defensive tendencies were very reasonable."

"But the opposing number 6 midfielder is really too strong."

"Modric lifted his head to look at the LED scoreboard in mid-air."

"No loss of morale."

"The Croatians renewed their fervent fighting spirit."

"This group of players, having undergone the baptism of war, perhaps possess the most resilient souls on the World Cup stage."

"The match resumed."

"The checkered team launched a more concise fierce attack."

"Even if they were two goals behind, even if little time remained, they would exert their last strength to rewrite the outcome."

"The Spanish defense was wobbling on the verge of collapse."

"Besides Li Kang and the substitute players Saul and Koke, the other bullfighter players had been tormented in the high-intensity match to the point of 'peeling skin'."

"Movements deformed."

"Offensive and defensive thinking not unified."

"At this moment, in Shengbidebao Stadium, some felt time passing slowly, some felt time passing quickly."

"The final moments of the match."

"Modric resolved Spain's attack in his own half."

"The initiated counterattack long pass had not yet flown past the midfield circle."

"Just like a butterfly cannot fly across the vast sea."

"The head referee's final whistle had already sounded."

"In an instant."

"Two emotions spread wildly across the sky above Shengbidebao."

"(End of chapter)"