I AM the Football Star

Chapter 294: Chapter 95: None but Lu Knows Me, Serie A Fans All Curse You (13,000-Word Mega Chapter) (Part 5)

”Fanu has finally realized Lu Yang’s threat, they are closing in on Lu Yang.”

”Lu Yang changed his dribbling direction upon touching the ball, kicked the soccer far ahead, and used his speed to outpace an opponent.”

”This style of dribbling, which sacrifices control over the soccer, is quite special as it maximizes the player’s speed, but it can also be easily intercepted by the opponent who anticipates the path of the soccer.”

”Lu Yang touched the ball again, gently nudging it to the right. The change in the ball’s path was minor, but quite effective, as Lu Yang bypassed another defender.”

”He’s like a meteor, unstoppable! He seems to move in a straight line, yet occasionally makes subtle adjustments, blending intricacy with straightforwardness, as if merging perfectly with the ball!”

”These adjustments are predictive in nature, requiring high vision capabilities from the player.”

”Too fast! Lu Yang reached the edge of the penalty arc, with no one around him!”

Bang!

The powerful shot on the move, another form of Batigoal!

Clang!

The soccer hit the joint of the crossbar and the post, then ricocheted into the net.

The goal vibrated continuously, syncing with the vibration of the stadium!

”Lu Yang... GOAL!”

”Naji made the assist! It was definitely a world-class assist!”

”Lu Yang’s long shots have gone from scary to even scarier!”

”Not only was this shot powerful, but it also had an extremely tricky angle. I seriously doubt there was a path to save that ball!”

”Two to one, San Remo takes the lead.”

”Fanu played very proactively today, but it seems they forgot that San Remo is a team capable of counterattacks. Or to put it plainly, most of San Remo’s goals actually come from counterattacks, especially after Morici’s departure, almost their entire attack lacks organization.”

”Lu Yang’s league goals have reached thirty-two, far surpassing one goal per game. What kind of figure is he?”

Fifty-fifth minute of the second half.

Belletti came on to replace Fernandez, filling the left winger position.

With Belletti’s arrival, the team’s threat became notably different.

Previously, San Remo focused on the right flank, having only one wing to flutter.

Now, with San Remo, it’s safe to say that they have both wings flying, at least for the next twenty minutes, that’s the effect.

Belletti succeeded in dribbling past on the left, decisively cutting in.

During the cut-in, he noticed Lu Yang’s excellent position to run into, and immediately crossed with the outside of his right foot at a forty-five-degree angle.

The soccer curved in an arc, over a defender, and precisely landed in the space ahead of Lu Yang.

Lu Yang performed a Fish Leaping Header, creating a threatening shot.

But the opposing goalkeeper was lucky, standing right on the path of Lu Yang’s header.

Some outside-of-the-foot passes come at such high speed, it’s not easy for the shooter to adjust their angle, meaning it demands a lot from the attacking player. Some of De Bruyne’s passes are like this.

Therefore, sometimes Sterling’s joyfulness is something De Bruyne has to be accountable for. Despite Sterling’s poor shooting technique, if you don’t pass to him for a shot, no one would know that, right?

A little soccer tip, free for Sterling.

Inside the penalty area, Sogel was the first to grab the ball that was blocked out.

But the opposing central defender collided, leaving him no chance to shoot.

He shielded the central defender and passed the soccer back to Becher’s, near the right side of the penalty area.

Becher’s dribbled toward the center without rushing a breakthrough, given the crowd inside the penalty area.

He let Versachi help him pull to the side and take a defender with him, then feigned a breakthrough, drawing another defender over, slightly relieving the congestion inside the penalty area.

By this time, Lu Yang had already gotten up and run out of the penalty area.

Someone was closely tailing Lu Yang.

Becher’s decisively passed the ball and then moved towards the midfield, ready to receive a possible return pass from Lu Yang.

This role was supposed to be for Versachi.

However, Versachi had already moved to act as the right winger.

Becher’s had to retract to midfield to become a receiving outlet.

Old Tom on the sideline couldn’t help but sigh, Lu Yang and Sotu indeed have finesse.

Becher’s had indeed become obedient.

If it had been the former Becher’s, this ball even if passed out, he would have chosen to cut in looking for an opportunity.

As a striker, there’s nothing wrong with that.

But after displacing the team’s midfield, shouldn’t you consider the connection points for the front-line players?

Not to mention, if the opponent gains the ball for a counterattack, a vacated midfield becomes almost like an open field for them, instantly creating huge trouble.

Most of San Remo’s goals conceded in the previous period stemmed from this.

It seemed like Versachi’s missed position was the fault but actually, it was just covering for Becher’s.

Lu Yang positioned himself on the edge of the penalty box line, leaning against the opponent.

The opponent could withdraw pressure, or ”pull the chair,” causing Lu Yang to fall.

This defensive trick is common in both soccer and basketball.

However, this defensive method comes with risks.

If the opponent predicts your withdrawal and doesn’t lose balance because of the sudden absence of pressure, then the one withdrawing effectively loses the first best chance to defend actively.

So at crucial moments, no central defender would choose to ”pull the chair,” they will definitely brace hard.

Bam!

Lu Yang’s back collided heavily with the chest of the opposing central defender, creating a resounding impact.

Both parties were bounced back by some distance.

But the difference lies in.