Chapter 311 Lin Quan wins another goal, and Spain has one foot in the finals!

"Brother Xiao Ma's jumping ability is amazing!"

"Yes, with a height of 1.74 meters, he can actually compete with Busquets who is 1.89 meters tall. It's terrifying!"

"If he hadn't jumped so high, maybe neither of them would have been injured so badly!"

Seeing the changes on the field, fans of both sides were a little worried.

Mascherano and Busquets are both defensive generals of both teams. Their leaving the field due to injuries is not a good thing for both Spain and Argentina.

Biglia is not as strong as Mago. Mago is fierce in defense and tenacious in style. He was once known as the toughest midfielder in the world.

With him, Argentina's defense line has an indestructible barrier. His departure will definitely be a huge weakening of Argentina's defense.

Busquets is known as a ball-blind filter, and his role on the field is far more important than what the fans see.

Now that the two have left the game one after another, there have been some changes in the game.

After both sides made substitutions, the pace of the game did not slow down.

Spain took advantage of the fact that Biglia had just come on the field and had not had time to adapt to the rhythm of the game and launched a fierce attack on Argentina.

In the 58th minute, Argentine defender Garay had his shoes accidentally knocked off by Lin Quan while defending him, but at this moment a cross from Spain happened to fly right in front of him.

Gare didn't care about that. He held his shoe in one hand and hurriedly cleared the ball with his other shoe-wearing foot.

As a result, just as he finished clearing the ball, his other foot slipped because he was not wearing shoes, and he fell on the grass with a thud, sprawling across the ground.

This scene made the fans at the scene burst into laughter. Even the Argentine fans who were very nervous because their team was behind in the score couldn't hold it in.

Spain took a corner kick, Ramos jumped high to head the ball, but unfortunately the ball was too straight and was saved by Romero.

In the 59th minute, Spain's attack reached Argentina's penalty area again.

After Lin Quan dribbled past Zabaleta on the wing, he was about to break into the penalty area with the ball. Demichelis saw that he could not stop the opponent, so he had to pull Lin Quan down at the front of the penalty area.

The foul was committed outside the penalty area, but Lin Quan fell inside the penalty area due to inertia.

There was an uproar at the scene, with Spanish fans shouting "penalty" and putting pressure on the referee for a penalty.

The Argentine players rushed to the referee and explained to him that it was a foul outside the penalty area and was definitely not a penalty.

The referee pressed his hands down, signaling the Argentine players to calm down.

Then he walked up to Demichelis who had committed the foul, took out the yellow card from his back pocket, showed it to him and warned him.

He first defined the foul, which was an undisputed foul.

As for the location of the foul, he couldn't see it clearly and was not sure whether it was inside or outside the penalty area. He needed to confirm this with the linesman.

If that doesn't work, you can also use the Hawkeye system to confirm.

In this World Cup, FIFA used two sets of high-tech goal-line technologies, Hawkeye and Goal Referee, for the first time in the game to assist the referee in making accurate decisions and reduce the possibility of misjudgment.

Without waiting for the referee to get the result from his assistant, Lin Quan, who had gotten up from the ground, took the initiative to speak:

"Martin's foul was outside the penalty area, this is not a penalty!"

When the Argentine players heard Lin Quan's words, they all looked very surprised.

At this time, shouldn't most people put pressure on the referee and try to get a penalty?

This guy actually took the initiative to help Argentina clarify the facts! This move shocked the Argentine players and made them respect Lin Quan's sportsmanship.

Demichelis was somewhat grateful to Lin Quan for speaking out for justice. After all, there was a possibility that the ball was misjudged.

If Lin Quan had not spoken up, Spain would have likely benefited from this misjudgment.

"Lin, thank you. I'll treat you to a meal when we get back to Manchester!"

"Okay, it's a deal!"

Lin Quan smiled and patted the other person's shoulder, happily accepting the other person's invitation.

Messi, who was standing by, saw this scene and couldn't help but have a deeper understanding of Lin Quan's character.

This guy is really to his taste! He couldn't help but think: If he could return to Barcelona, ​​he and he would be a good match.

Unfortunately, in the short term, there is no possibility of him returning to Camp Nou, and I don’t have much interaction with him, so it’s probably difficult for us to become friends.

In the stands, seeing that Lin Quan did not lie on the grass, but instead took the initiative to stand up and speak for the Argentine team, the Argentine fans applauded him.

If they have to lose, they would rather lose to such an opponent.

After all, they might feel regretful about losing in this way, but they would not feel unconvinced.

The Spanish fans seemed a little disappointed, as this ball could have easily turned into a goal if Lin Quan had been able to break into the penalty area.

And if Demichelis' foul had been half a second later, it would have been a penalty.

"Ah, Lin is too honest. If he hadn't explained this ball, he might have won a penalty!"

"Yeah, but I still like Lin better now. At least he doesn't resort to any means just to win!"

"Haha, if this happened to a certain diving athlete, he would probably desperately ask for a penalty kick!"

"Mr. Luo, just give me my ID card!"

In a box at the Mineirão Arena, FIFA President Blatter saw this scene on the field and his eyes suddenly lit up.

As the commercialization of football becomes more and more intense, there are fewer and fewer players like Lin Quan who stick to their bottom line.

Moreover, Lin Quan has strong personal strength, excellent skills and character, and no negative news about him off the court.

Isn't this kind of player the most suitable to be used as a role model, to establish a positive image, to call on young players to learn from him?

Thinking of this, Blatt took the lead in standing up and applauding Lin Quan.

While clapping, he instructed his assistant:

“Contact more media reporters and ask them to highlight Lin Quan’s noble character in their news reports after the game!”

Lin Quan on the field had no idea what was happening outside the field. After listening to his explanation, the referee quickly awarded Spain a free kick in a very good position!

Lin Quan discussed with Xavi and others and finally decided to take the penalty kick himself.

The Argentine players nervously began to form a human wall and defend tightly, fearing that Spain would score directly from this free kick.

Lin Quan has scored many goals directly from free kicks in the league and the Champions League, so it is not surprising that the Argentines have such concerns.

However, this position is a little close, almost on the edge of the penalty area.

At this distance, many of Lin Quan's free kick skills are useless.

So, he tried a falling leaf kick.

Romero was highly focused. The moment Lin Quan completed the shot, he jumped high and lifted the ball over the crossbar.

Lin Quan felt a little regretful when he saw his shot was saved by Romero.

In order to control the height of the ball, the speed of the ball could not be too fast, thus giving the goalkeeper time to react.

Therefore, it is not a good thing if the free kick is too close to the penalty area.

If the ball was a little further away from the penalty area, Lin Quan would have many more shooting options.

Argentina was terrified as Spain continued to attack in its own half.

They have to attack. If they don't, they will lose the second goal sooner or later.

In the 61st minute, Argentina launched a counterattack from the backcourt. Biglia passed the ball to Di Maria under the interference of Spanish players.

After Di Maria completed a breakthrough on the wing, he made a straight pass and gave the ball to Messi, who got a one-on-one opportunity after offside.

This is Argentina's best chance of the game!

Seeing Messi get a one-on-one opportunity, all the Argentine fans at the scene stood up, stretched their necks, and looked at the field with nervous faces.

If this ball is scored, both teams will be back on the same starting line.

The moment Di Maria passed the ball, Casillas in the penalty area immediately chose to attack.

Both he and Messi were speeding towards the ball. Whoever could touch the ball first would have the advantage.

Messi, who started faster, obviously had the advantage. He ignored the risk of injury, accelerated and rushed forward, kicked the ball before Casillas, and then jumped up to avoid Casillas' interception.

Messi was hit by Casillas' tackle and staggered a little, but after supporting himself on the grass with his hands, he tried hard to catch up with the rolling and jumping football.

As long as they catch up with the ball and kick it into the goal, they can complete the redemption of four years ago! Ramos, Pique and other Spanish players are sprinting at full speed, trying to destroy the ball before Messi.

But they were both a step too slow, and Messi stumbled and caught up with the football before he could fully regain his balance.

He didn't dare to delay, just took a quick look in the direction of the goal and hurriedly completed the shot.

At the moment Messi completed the shot, Ramos rushed over fiercely from behind and knocked Messi down in the penalty area.

At this moment, the football had already flown out and, under the attention of more than 70,000 fans in the stadium, flew into the Spanish goal!

1:1!

Argentina was in desperation, but in the 62nd minute of the second half, their core player Messi scored a goal, bringing both sides back to the same starting line!

This is also the first time in this World Cup that a team successfully equalized the score when Spain was leading.

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Messi's goal instantly ignited the atmosphere of the Mineirão Arena.

Countless Argentine fans cried with joy, hugged each other and shed tears of excitement.

No words can describe their feelings at that moment. After Spain took the lead, Argentina fell behind for more than ten minutes. They felt like they were living in a year, and each of them lived in great fear and worry.

Finally, all the gloom that had accumulated in their hearts was swept away! The Argentines saw the hope of defeating the powerful Spanish team and getting the last ticket to the final.

Not only inside the stadium, but also outside the stadium, the Argentine fans who couldn't buy tickets, as well as the Argentine fans in bars and on the sofas in front of their TVs at home, all seemed extremely excited.

They shouted Messi's name and hugged their families excitedly, as if they had already won the game.

“Damn it!”

On the sidelines, in the Spanish coaching booth, Bosque saw Argentina score a goal, cursed under his breath, and kicked over a bottle of mineral water on the sidelines.

He turned and walked towards the bench, calling both Mata and Fabregas.

Bosque is ready to make two substitutions at once! He is ready to replace Xavi with Fabregas and Torres with Mata, turning Spain's formation into a true strikerless formation.

After Fabregas and Mata came on the field, Spain had 5 midfielders on the field!

Bosque plans to use these five top midfielders to serve Lin Quan alone!

Spain's tactics are very simple! After getting the ball, everyone passes it to Lin Quan, maximizing his offensive ability, giving him unlimited firing rights, and letting him shoot as he pleases!

With Lin Quan's scoring ability, Bosque is not worried about not being able to score, especially with so many top midfielders serving him! Argentina has Messi, and we also have Lin Quan! Not only do we have Lin Quan, we also have a large group of top assistants!

Seeing Bosque's decisive substitution, Sabilla on the other side was a little at a loss.

It's only been more than sixty minutes and the opponent has used up all of their substitutions at once. Isn't he worried about some unexpected events in the following games?

Sabella did not have the courage of Bosque, and he had not figured out how to play after equalizing the score.

The players were inspired by the goal and their morale seemed good.

So, should we seize this opportunity, continue to attack, and try to overtake the score?

While Savilia was still hesitating, Spain's substitutions had been completed.

Seeing Bosque's substitution, the audience was surprised and confused.

"They substituted two players at once, and both of them were offensive players. Is Spain angry and humiliated?"

"Fabregas and Mata are both very strong in attack, and the key is that they can pass the ball well. After they come on the field, Spain's passing and control tactics will become even more formidable, and Argentina's defense will be in danger!"

"It's hard to say. The physical confrontation ability of these two is not strong. They may not be able to withstand the impact of Argentina!"

"If it was just the start of the game, it would be hard to say, but now the Argentine players have played for more than 60 minutes, and their physical strength is definitely not as abundant as the two players who just came on the field!"

"Mata and Fabregas have both played in the Premier League, and their physical confrontation is just as good!"

"We'll know whether it's a mule or a horse once we take it out for a walk. The effect of Bosque's substitutions will soon be revealed!"

The fans all hold their own opinions and no one can convince anyone else.

All disputes will be resolved in the competition.

After Fabregas and Mata came on the pitch, the Argentine players quickly felt the difference - Lin Quan's number of passes increased significantly!

Not only that, he also attempted to dribble more often.

This put a lot of defensive pressure on Argentina's midfield, because facing a dribbling maniac like Lin Quan, they could not let their own defense line face him alone!

Once he gets past the defender, the goal will be put to the test! Biglia has become the busiest person on the field during this period!

Messi and Di Maria are both players who are strong in attack but weak in defense, and their defensive abilities are better than nothing.

Messi is a little bit better. He is well aware of the threat Lin Quan poses to his own defense, so he is very active in returning to defense.

But Di Maria is different. He will also participate in defense, but once he is passed, he rarely chases back and chooses to trust his teammates.

There is no way. They have been playing for more than 60 minutes and the players' physical strength has reached a bottleneck. If they continue to participate in offense and defense at this time, their remaining physical strength will probably be exhausted soon.

The Spanish players on the opposite side were actually similar, but the problem lay with the three new players who were substituted in the second half.

Martinez has plenty of energy and a strong defensive awareness. His sweeping interceptions in the backcourt cover a very large area, ensuring the safety of Spain's rear.

Mata and Fabregas had just come on the pitch and had no problem with their physical fitness, so they acted as connectors in the middle, constantly using running to get rid of defensive players and actively approaching teammates who had the ball to reduce their teammates' physical energy consumption.

Faced with these two players with abundant physical strength, Argentina had to use multiple people to double-team them if they wanted to steal the ball from them.

However, there is a greater threat, Lin Quan, in front of Spain, which makes it impossible for Argentina to deploy heavy troops to double-team these two players.

At this time, the value of Bosque's substitution was reflected.

If he had just conservatively replaced a midfielder, Argentina might have had the energy to double-team him.

But he replaced two people at once. It was useless for Argentina to double-team one person, and to double-team two, they had neither so many troops nor enough physical strength.

Therefore, after the substitution, Spain completely took control of the midfield.

With midfield control, their offensive threat naturally increased greatly! In the 68th minute, Spain launched a high-quality counterattack.

Di Maria was too sticky with the ball and was intercepted by Martinez in the backcourt.

The latter made a long pass to find Mata in the frontcourt, who quickly dribbled the ball along the sideline towards the Argentina penalty area.

Zabaleta took the initiative to intercept, but Mata did not stick to the ball and immediately passed it to Iniesta.

Iniesta passed the ball to Lin Quan before Biglia committed a foul.

Lin Quan received the ball with his back to the goalkeeper on the penalty area line and passed it back to Iniesta, who immediately turned around and ran diagonally into the penalty area.

Iniesta continued to pass the ball back to Lin Quan, who received the ball in the penalty area, but Argentina's central defender Garay was very close to him, so Lin Quan had no chance to shoot.

Instead of forcing a shot, he passed the ball to Mata who cut inside.

When Iniesta and Lin Quan passed the ball to each other, almost all of the Argentine players and defenders retreated into the penalty area.

At this time, when the ball was passed to Mata's feet, there was no one guarding him.

Mata stopped the ball and made a move to shoot.

Argentina's left-back Rojo rushed up desperately and raised his foot to try to block the shot.

Mata gave a light push and sent the ball out from under his raised feet.

Behind Rojo, a figure rushed out like a ghost, took a step after receiving the ball in an open space, and before Demichelis came up to block, he aimed at the upper left corner of the goal and completed the shot.

Romero widened his eyes and stretched out his arms desperately, trying to save the ball.

But the opponent played fast and furiously, and his outstretched hand was a step too slow, and he failed to touch the ball! With a swish, the football flew into the Argentine goal again.

The score became 2:1!

The Argentines’ joy didn’t even last ten minutes before it was extinguished by Lin Quan’s bucket of cold water!

Lin Quan's second goal also means that Spain has one foot in the finals! (End of this chapter)