Breaking France's Attacking Rhythm

If they played Long Ball Tactics like those mid- and lower-table Premier League teams, Lin Quan definitely would not be up to it.

With his height and physical strength, he certainly could not outmuscle the opposing tall, powerful center backs.

But if the one passing to him was a top-class passing maestro, it would be different.

Lin Quan was not good at positioning or aerial duels, so why make him compete with the opposing defenders in the air?

Spain National Team had clearly made such arrangements beforehand. When passing to Lin Quan, they deliberately avoided the center backs sitting deep and specifically sent the ball toward the wings.

That way, the opposing defenders could not control the ball's landing point immediately. They had to race Lin Quan for it. Whoever ran faster and reached the spot first would win the ball.

Spain National Team's first attempt did not succeed. Piqué's clearance was a little too powerful, sending the ball closer to the opposing defender.

Although Lin Quan sprinted at full speed without sparing his stamina, the opposing defender was still a step quicker and cleared the ball out for a throw-in.

Though they had not won the ball, the Spanish fans still applauded Lin Quan and Piqué.

At least they had earned a throw-in. With their side being pinned down so hard by the opposition's attack that they could barely breathe, getting a throw-in in the other half could greatly ease their defensive pressure and give them time to catch their breath.

"France National Team actually forced Spain National Team into this state. They really are strong!"

"Exactly. Spain National Team was nearly beaten to death by France National Team's wild flurry just now. If Emperor Lin had not reacted so cleverly and sprinted after Piqué's long clearance, they would