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Chapter 578 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors! · Oct 30, 2026

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551 Chapter 551 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
552 Chapter 552 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
553 Chapter 553 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
554 Chapter 554 - 149: Bloody Battle in St. Petersburg, Light of the National Team vs. National Team Killer! 2026-10-30
555 Chapter 555 - 150: Here Comes the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
556 Chapter 556 - 150: Here Comes the Backheel You Wanted! 2026-10-30
557 Chapter 557 - 150: Here Comes the Backheel You Wanted! 2026-10-30
558 Chapter 558 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
559 Chapter 559 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
560 Chapter 560 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
561 Chapter 561 - 150: Here’s the Bicycle Kick You Wanted! 2026-10-30
562 Chapter 562 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
563 Chapter 563 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
564 Chapter 564 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
565 Chapter 565 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
566 Chapter 566 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
567 Chapter 567 - 151: Who Approves, Who Opposes? 2026-10-30
568 Chapter 568 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
569 Chapter 569 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The First Club in the World to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
570 Chapter 570 - 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
571 Chapter 571 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
572 Chapter 572 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
573 Chapter 573 152: A New Benchmark for Justice! The World’s First Club to Use VAR! 2026-10-30
574 Chapter 574 153: Consecutive Player of the Month, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker 2026-10-30
575 Chapter 575 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 2) 2026-10-30
576 Chapter 576 - 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 3) 2026-10-30
577 Chapter 577 - 153: Consecutive Best Player, Facing Italy’s New Divine Striker (Part 4) 2026-10-30
578 Chapter 578 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors! 2026-10-30
579 Chapter 579 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors! 2026-10-30
580 Chapter 580 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Doors Finally Open! 2026-10-30
581 Chapter 581 - 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Doors Finally Open! 2026-10-30
582 Chapter 582 155: European Competition Dark Horse—Do Not Force What Is Not Meant to Be 2026-10-30
583 Chapter 583 155: European Competition Dark Horse—Do Not Force What Is Not Meant to Be 2026-10-30
584 Chapter 584 155: European Competition Dark Horse, Never Force What Isn’t Meant to Be (3) 2026-10-30
585 Chapter 585 155: European Competition Dark Horse, Don’t Force What Isn’t Fated_4 2026-10-30
586 Chapter 586 156: Preparing for the Playoffs, the National Team’s Big Shots 2026-10-30
587 Chapter 587 156: Preparing for the Playoffs, the National Team’s Big Shots_2 2026-10-30
588 Chapter 588 - 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 3) 2026-10-30
589 Chapter 589 - 156: Preparing for the Playoff, the National Team Big Shots (Part 4) 2026-10-30
590 Chapter 590 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! 2026-10-30
591 Chapter 591 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 2) 2026-10-30
592 Chapter 592 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 3) 2026-10-30
593 Chapter 593 - 157: You Damn Well Should Have Let Him Play! (Part 4) 2026-10-30
594 Chapter 594 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
595 Chapter 595 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
596 Chapter 596 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! (Part 3) 2026-10-30
597 Chapter 597 - 158: If Anyone Can Save Italy, It’s Lu! 2026-10-30
598 Chapter 598 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30
599 Chapter 599 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30
600 Chapter 600 - 159: The Shadow of Bei Strikes, Curved Moon Blade! 2026-10-30

Chapter 578: Chapter 154: Worthy of the Name Divine Striker, the National Team Finally Opens Its Doors!

Calafiori’s celebration provoked Bologna’s fans and players.

At the fortieth minute, Bologna finally saw an opportunity.

They first exploited the gap created by Canyes on the wing, advancing with the ball, and then made a cross from the wing, seizing the space behind Morici, allowing Kolber to get the ball in the center.

With a few dribbles, Kolber reached the edge of the arc outside the penalty area.

Of course, San Remo had countermeasures for this.

The aggressive play of the double attacking midfielders inevitably led to a lack of defensive cover in the defensive midfield position.

Lu defended a wide area, had strong running ability, and compensated for the midfield position due to Canyes’ adjustments, making the defense not as weak as it appeared.

Although the gap behind Morici would inevitably provide the opponent opportunities, Lam as the defensive midfielder would be focused on this area.

Indeed, as Kolber held the ball, Lam arrived, blocking him.

At the same time, Palacios was also concentrating on defending Kolber.

But... Kolber’s abilities are not to be underestimated.

His high football IQ is not yet reflected on his profile card.

For instance, this time, he used Lam as a target for feint movements.

However... he was not directly facing the goal.

This was a particularly noteworthy aspect.

Usually, attacking players, especially those intending to shoot, keep themselves directly facing the goal, adjusting instinctively if they deviate slightly.

Even when facing the goal sideways, he could chip or curl a shot to threaten the goal, the same idea.

It is a killer’s nature.

But like Kolber at this moment, although he had the chance to face the goal directly, he opted to turn slightly sideways.

Anomalies are usually significant!

Of course, except for those involved, it’s not easy to spot these subtleties.

At least, neither Lu nor Morici, viewing from the side, could perceive the specific situation here.

Including Lam, who was defending Kolber, failed to notice these details.

His focus was on the ball, and spatial awareness was greatly diminished at this moment.

Only Palacios, a short distance behind Lam, felt something was off.

Because he was in a rather awkward position now.

Lam was positioned exactly between him and Kolber.

Palacios wanted to advance and assist in defense, but he had to move laterally to ensure he and Lam weren’t aligned.

If he directly went forward, Lam would block him.

However, moving sideways would delay his ability to intercept.

He attempted to move forward several times, but each time Kolber adjusted the angle beforehand.

For Kolber, Lam and Palacios had completely overlapped at this moment.

Two defenders became one defender.

That’s the effect he aimed to create.

Bam!

Kolber made a sudden powerful shot during the adjustment.

The calf exerted force, but the swing was incomplete.

However, the ball’s speed was not slow.

Lam couldn’t react at all.

Palacios, a few meters behind Lam, was the player closest to the ball path besides Lam, and could disrupt this attack with just an outstretched leg.

This type of defense is not uncommon in formal matches.

Learning to block shots with the legs is an essential lesson for central defenders.

Naji is quite talented in this aspect.

Always extending a leg to thwart the opponent’s shots, and extending a leg to cause own goals, are essentially the same idea.

The talent is the same, just the luck differs slightly.

But... due to Lam’s visual obstruction... Palacios stretches his leg!

Palacios’ stretch demonstrated his high defensive standard; to react at his age is commendable.

However... the ball was still half a foot away from Palacios’ reach.

Swoosh!

The ball found the net.

Kolber smirked.

Since Lam couldn’t block it, Palacios, in the same line direction as Lam, couldn’t have blocked it either.

Kolber condensed the defensive coverage of two individuals into one, making the shot considerably easier.

This is what a top scorer does.

Before they shoot, a lot of thought is often invested.

It seems like unnecessary effort, but it increases their scoring rate after shooting.

Conversely, those carefree footballers don’t think ahead, and the outcome of their shots is usually unsurprising.

Scoring based solely on feeling is feasible, but can’t be sustained.

To become a Divine Striker, intelligence, or rather football IQ, is critical.

One to two, Bologna clawed one back.

During halftime, San Remo hadn’t yet realized the overly easy nature of Kolber’s goal earlier.

Palacios felt it was Lam’s positioning problem but hesitated to directly point it out, since Lam hadn’t made a mistake, saying so would appear like shifting blame.

The same feeling was present in Lam’s mind.

He did everything he could; it was normal not to react to such sudden shots, but Palacios behind him should have been able to react.

Perhaps he’s aged, and his reaction isn’t as sharp as before; as younger players, it’s better not to highlight veterans’ weaknesses.

Lu and Morici, being unaware of the real problem, assumed the defense momentarily napped and didn’t want to say much.

San Remo’s defensive line was still very high-level, almost akin to Serie A Level.

This made it difficult to criticize anything.

Thus, this halftime didn’t result in any significant constructive feedback.

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