Winning Championship odds are 28 times before the World Cup kicks. How many people can expect Croatia to step into the Luzhniki Stadium with its head held high to compete for the glory of this World Cup. Moreover, before Argentine referee Bita made a controversial 12-yard penalty, the Hercules Cup is only one step away from them. Unfortunately, in the end, " grid army " still cannot escape the tragic ending of most legendary stories. He lost with respectable game content to write the final chapter of this miracle, making people unable to help but have a clip of the novel "Slam Dunk" appear in their heads.
There are many stories about Croatia, including war refugees who have been tempered by war, patriots who always wear the national flag, Swiss descendants who have a special liking for plaid war robe, coaches who have no outstanding qualifications for less than a year, and a hot president who is willing to give warm embraces. However, these are not the reasons why Croatia, a small country with a population of only 4.2 million, allowed the world to see these stories. The "Grid Legion" uses performance and efforts to make the world know Croatia and see these stories. It has become an unforgettable football story in the summer of 2018.
"Self-help and help" Croatia created a surprise, in addition to luck, his efforts and performance are also crucial. It is hard to imagine that this new runner-up in the World Football Team almost missed the finals. In the extra-competition stage of the World Cup, they could not stop the "Nordic Myth" Iceland . They fell into the second place in the group and had to rely on the playoffs to qualify. Fortunately, their performance quickly made them beat Greece with a total of 4:1 in two rounds and entered the finals.
However, fate always goes against them. They were divided into Group D, known as the "Death Group". In addition to Iceland, where enemies are narrow, there is also the runner-up of the last Argentina. Although this made the outside world predict that they would advance smoothly, they should not get the first place in the group and would fall into a tough battle. However, they proved themselves with their skills. After slaughtering Argentina 3:0, they grabbed the leader in the group with just 2 games, avoiding the early stage of the championship battle scene in the quarterfinals of 16 yesterday, and their own success became part of their creation history.
entered the knockout round, and Croatia even moved the world with their unyielding desire to win. First, the goalkeeper Subaic did not easily retreat after a thigh strain, to Rakidic's fever of 39 degrees high, and to the remarks that even one leg left before the final, the determination to use his life to fight again and again, made it difficult for domestic fans who usually pay more attention to the stick and nationalism. The relationship between football and nationalism is so inseparable. To ruin the bet of career in the country, it is almost impossible for the American stick and basketball sports to appear. This may be the unique charm of football!
They may not be the strongest runner-up, but they are a respectable runner-up team. This World Football World Football Team has lost traditional powers, including the Netherlands, Italy, and Germany, Brazil, Argentina and other favorites to win the championship, and every game is still exciting. Croatia's fighting spirit is absolutely indelible. Their three knockout matches ranged from behind, tied, and reversed, perfectly describing the spirit of bravery in adversity, becoming the best teaching material for flying against the wind, and making people see the charming side of football different from other sports. Now the World Football Championship has officially come to an end. Although you are not a Croatian fan, they are definitely worthy of your words "Grid Legion, thank you!"
Maybe the magic flute sonata will no longer float in the future, or the "Grid Legion" will once again complete the unfinished career of the predecessors in the future, but how lucky I have witnessed the birth of this amazing football world. Perhaps the result is not perfect, but it gives people infinite imagination.
