Messi was so scared that he cried when he maxed out his header talent at the start of the game

Chapter 381

The 21-year-old Luka Modric didn't know how to face the 4.4 million Croatian people in front of the TV on the court.

He didn't expect that his confident penalty kick was saved.

This was not just a penalty kick, it was a life-saving kick that tied the powerful Samsung Italy on the World Cup final stage.

But.

He missed it.

Regret, pain, annoyance, despair...

In an instant, countless negative emotions rose in Modric's heart, almost crushing him.

Modric had seen the painful performances of penalty takers after missing penalties on the court and on TV several times.

Some people cried sadly, some people roared angrily, and some people knelt on the grass in despair.

At that time, he.

couldn't empathize.

Now he completely understands every player who missed a penalty kick.

The Croatian men's football team did not blame or accuse them.

Su Fei didn't expect this result.

He came to Modric silently.

He put his arm around Modric's shoulder.

He wanted to tell Modric.

It was just a penalty. Looking at the world of football, which superstar has not missed a penalty?

But at this time.

Perhaps silent comfort is the most appropriate way.

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Zhuang Dian'er live broadcast room.

Wang Tao looked at the young player who seemed to be making rapid progress in the picture and shook his head.

"Italian goalkeeper Buffon blocked Modric's equalizing penalty with a great save."

"We can see it."

"Modric's expression was painful, and his eyes were red."

"I think."

"On the stage of the World Cup final, we can't blame too much on a 21-year-old kid who stood up under huge pressure."

"His penalty kick was of good quality."

"But he was facing Buffon, the world's top goalkeeper who saved Seedorf and Kaladze's penalties in the 2003 Champions League final penalty shootout!"

"I hope Modric can quickly adjust his mentality."

"After all."

"There is still plenty of time for Croatia, and they still have a chance to tie or even beat Italy!"

-[Alas. ]

-[Buffon is really not a human being, he can save this. ]

-[This ball would have been scored by any other goalkeeper on this planet, but Italy's goalkeeper is Buffon! ]

-[What is the world's top goal? This is the world's top goal! Under the great pressure of the World Cup final, he saved the penalty. 】

-【What to do? Su Fei couldn't score with his header, and now Croatia can't score with a penalty. Is Croatia really doomed? ! 】

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There was not much time left for Croatia to be sad. After a simple celebration, Buffon sent a goal kick.

Italy attacked.

Buffon's save further boosted Italy's morale.

Italy, which was cautious in defense, gradually started an offensive posture and boldly made a breakthrough through the wing.

Want to expand the lead.

Croatia, under the command of Kranjcar on the sidelines, retreated from the formation and switched from offense to defense.

Game.

Entered the most difficult period for the Croatian men's football team.

Missed two good opportunities.

Morale.

Croatia has begun to show a downward trend. The players are no longer shouting passionately, but are silent one by one.

This further fueled Italy's offensive.

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28th minute of the game.

Pirlo organized in the middle circle, dribbled past Nick Kovac.

Then changed the line and pulled to the side, pulling Croatia's defensive formation.

Marco stepped forward to block and make up for the defense.

Pirlo got rid of him by turning after pulling the ball, and was wiped out.

Pirlo got enough space to pass the ball.

Dribble forward.

After approaching the left side of the penalty area, he swept across the front of the goal.

Luca Toni headed Pueryo away, grabbed the point in the penalty area, and fell to the ground to push the ball into the far corner!

The football brushed the right post and rolled out of the bottom line.

There was a cry of surprise at the Berlin Olympic Stadium, and Luca Toni almost scored twice!

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32nd minute of the game.

Jurica's cross from the right was blocked by Camoranesi, who passed it back to Gattuso.

After Gattuso stopped the ball, he suddenly made a long pass to the front court, which sounded the whistle.Italy's counterattack horn.

Pirlo accurately judged the landing point of the football.

After unloading the ball from his chest.

With a precise pass, the football cut through Croatia's midfield defense and was sent to Francesco Totti's feet.

Francesco Totti knocked the ball to Luca Toni at the top of the penalty area.

Luca Toni faced the rolling football.

Directly drew the bow and arrow.

Shot the ball hard.

Another thrilling shot, the football hit the crossbar of the goal.

Kranjcar paced back and forth on the side of the court, frowning.

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"Italy's offensive has been very fierce in the past period of time!"

"Croatia's goal is shaky!"

"It seems that the Italians' luck today is not very good."

"In fact."

"The situation has completely turned to Italy."

"This is not a solution..."

In the live broadcast room of Zhuangdianertai, Wang Tao looked worried.

On the pitch.

Kranjcar finally made a substitution, replacing an offensive forward with defensive midfielder Mamic for the average-performing Jurica.

Adjusted the team's midfield formation to double defensive midfielders, double forwards, and single front midfielder.

Increased defensive personnel.

Finally relieved Croatia's goal pressure a little.

But the situation is still on Italy's side.

In more than 10 minutes.

Italy slowed down the pace and continued to try to attack from the wing while ensuring possession of the ball.

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Near the end of the halftime, the 43rd minute of the game.

Italy attacked.

It was Pirlo again.

Breaking through the bottom of the left wing, facing Croatian full-back Robert, he changed direction and broke through with the ball.

Cut inside and entered the Croatian penalty area.

Then turned around and raised his foot to send the ball to the middle.

There!

The tall and strong Luca Toni once again used his body to help himself open a path!

"Pirlo!!"

"Short pass!"

"Luca Toni!!"

"Volley in front of the goal!"

"This ball..."

"Goal, goal, goal!"

"Pirlo assisted Luca Toni to score another goal. Oh my god, Luca Toni scored twice in the World Cup final!"

"2:0!"

"Near the end of the half, Italy led Croatia 2:0!"

"This is a huge advantage for Italy, which has been known for its unbreakable defense since this World Cup!"

"Since the group stage!"

"No one!"

"No one has ever scored twice against Italy!"

"They didn't lose a goal in the round of 16, the quarterfinals, and the semifinals!"

"The last time they lost a goal."

"It dates back to the group stage against the United States."

"For Croatia."

"To win this game..."

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