Chapter 816: Decisive Battle of the Favorites
"Oh~!!"
"The ball is in!! The ball is in!! The referee has blown the whistle for a valid goal. With the match heading towards a penalty shootout, Wang Feng scores the crucial leading goal!!"
"So beautiful, this opportunity stems from the proactive pressing by the Chinese superstar in the frontcourt. Rakitic made a serious mistake, he should have dealt with the ball immediately instead of trying to dribble and evade the pressing."
"These feints and fake moves have no meaning for Wang Feng. When he poked the ball away and entered the penalty area, he made successive moves, like the moves in martial arts novels, and none of the three defending players could stop him."
"Faced with this situation, Strinic couldn't help but get closer, allowing Wang Feng to find space to dribble down to the bottom line, rushing to the edge of the small penalty area, where there were four players including the goalkeeper blocking."
"Even so, the Chinese superstar remained calm and shot, and his shooting situation in the midst of Croatian defense will definitely become another classic scene in the football world."
When the ball hit the net, Wang Feng fell to the ground in one motion, the sprinting interception and breakthrough almost exhausting all his strength.
He was really tired. The distance he ran throughout the match probably set a new record.
Soon, his teammates rushed over and piled on top of the Chinese superstar. They were all sweating profusely, but their faces were filled with happy smiles.
The Luzhniki Stadium, which had hosted the opening ceremony, was completely boiling, with everyone chanting Wang Feng's name and singing the passionate national anthem.
Not only here, but in every city across the country, countless households erupted in cheers and joy when they saw this goal.
With over five minutes of injury time, the Croatians did not give up hope of equalizing, and the Chinese players did not let down their guard.
Every minute and every second was a fierce battle, until the referee blew the final whistle, 2-1! The Chinese team defeated their opponents and advanced to the World Cup final!
Countless staff rushed into the field to celebrate wildly. They had finally made it to this step again!
Four years ago, due to chaotic management, the defending champions failed to even make it past the Asian qualifiers, a humiliation unheard of in the world.
Punishing tens of thousands, cutting off countless greedy hands, and using a strict system that was almost unreasonable, finally brought light to the domestic football scene. Now is the time to enjoy the fruits of this labor.
Perhaps there will never be another talented player like Wang Feng, but the Chinese team will continue to thrive on the right path.
So far, Wang Feng has contributed 5 goals and 3 assists. At the age of 35, he still stands at the top of the tournament's scoring charts.
Although the number of goals has decreased compared to previous World Cups, everyone knows that he has given his all.
The Chinese superstar is no longer the invincible powerhouse of youth. He is tired, injured, and after the game, he sits on the grass for a long time, trying to catch his breath.
But as long as the whistle hasn't blown, Wang Feng will never give up, and he will always fight until the last moment for victory!
Modric grabbed his hair in frustration. He had long had a bad feeling. This former teammate, this football god, would never allow the situation to turn against him. He was a player known as a miracle.
But Modric still walked over to Wang Feng and pulled him up by the hand. "I thought I had a chance to defeat you, but it turns out I was mistaken."
Wang Feng shook his head. "It was almost your victory. Isn't that right? As for penalty shootouts, we have no confidence."
Modric sighed deeply. "I suggested going all out before extra time, but the coach thought the risk was too great, so he didn't adopt it. Now it seems better to take a gamble."
"Of course, you can never be sure. Maybe you'll take this opportunity to go straight in, but in any case, I really don't want to be your opponent."
"Wang, to be honest, you shouldn't have left Real Madrid so early. Your strength is still more than enough. With you, we could maintain our peak for at least three to four more years, instead of being in the current situation, unable to advance or retreat."
The Chinese superstar smiled and replied, "Everyone has different thoughts at different stages of their careers, like embarking on a new adventure. Someday, you will also face choices."
The two also talked about the current situation of the Galacticos, both in the league and the Champions League. They both felt a lack of momentum, which made Florentino's determination to rebuild even stronger.
"I really miss the time when we fought side by side, which was so harmonious compared to now."
Modric felt a mixture of emotions. "Anyway, let's continue on. Captain, I believe you will continue your winning streak in the finals, even against the formidable France."
After saying this, the two hugged lightly, and Modric silently left the field, leaving it all to the victors to celebrate.
The Chinese team will face France in the World Cup final, a result that undoubtedly ignites global attention, especially involving the transition of power in the football world.
If Mbappe can defeat Wang Feng on the grandest stage, his reputation will undoubtedly rise to another level, making him the next generation's superstar.
On the other hand, if Wang Feng wins, his mythical reign will continue unbelievably, with no one ever truly defeating him.
Such a huge attraction has raised the World Cup's attention to an unimaginable level, delighting FIFA.
Consequently, various predictions, analyses, and support polls have been continuously launched, engaging the minds of football fans worldwide.
Compared to their opponents, the Chinese team slightly holds the advantage of familiarity with the venue, as they played 120 minutes in the semifinal here, more familiar than the French team.
Therefore, French coach Deschamps led the team to Moscow two days early for adaptation training to eliminate this influence.
After training, Mbappe was stopped by reporters, who wanted to hear the young football star's views on the upcoming decisive battle.
"I've always said that Wang will definitely lead the team here." Mbappe seemed very excited, in a state of eager anticipation. "Being able to compete with him on such an important stage is the greatest honor of my life, and I will give two hundred percent of my strength."
"Who will win the championship? God, such things will only be known at the end of the match. Although we are full of confidence, we cannot ignore the power of the football god."
"Of course, there is also the strength of the entire Chinese team. In fact, I have watched several of their matches, and I feel an unparalleled unity from these players, something the French team lacks."
Mbappe's candidness surprised the reporters slightly. The tradition of internal strife in the French team has a long history, and it even led to the Benzema extortion case, resulting in his expulsion from the national team.
Fortunately, today's Gallic Roosters are full of talents, especially in the attack with players like Giroud, Griezmann, Mbappe, and Martial, not lacking a Benzema.
Speaking of the Golden Boot of the World Cup, Mbappe is two goals behind Wang Feng, ranking second. He said that winning both the championship and the Golden Boot are not conflicting goals. "I will use goals to help France win the World Cup!"
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