I AM the Football Star

Chapter 427: Chapter 120: Group of Death? Bring Out My Italian Cannon! (13k-Word Major Chapter) (Part 7)

”Wow! A goal! Italy Team actually scored! The Poland Team, which can go toe-to-toe with England, is now trailing against Italy!”

”Sogel’s clever follow-up shot, but Lu Yang stands out the most in this goal!”

”Lu Yang made his debut for the Italy National Youth Team and already has an assist. His prowess is clear to see.”

”Lu Yang is incredibly lucky. His long-range shot was unexpected, almost a world-class goal!”

”This shot was powerful, fast, and highly accurate. In the league, Lu Yang is known for his long-range shots, and now it seems his skill in this area is truly solid.”

”Of course, such an aggressive style has a causal link with the previously reported meniscus wear. This kind of shot demands a lot from a player’s legs.”

”Having just recovered from a serious illness, Lu Yang proved himself with a powerful shot, just like the young player he once was, unchanged!”

”Poland’s players disregarded Lu Yang due to his injury, and now, Poland pays the price!”

”Lu Yang’s long-range shot adds a new threat previously absent in Italy’s arsenal, bringing a new impact to the Italy National Youth Team’s central offense!”

The commentator diligently explains the cause and effect to the fans.

Lu Yang being left unmarked is definitely related to Poland Team’s tactics.

Otherwise, why would he, a right attacking midfielder, receive less defense than Italy’s defensive midfielder, Cortino?

After celebrating, both teams return to their halves, preparing to continue the match.

Lu Yang stands near the center circle, shaking the right foot he just used to shoot.

His brow furrows slightly.

With that shot, Lu Yang hasn’t fully found his rhythm yet.

He senses an instinctive worry about his injury.

Although the red warning letters ”cruciate ligament tear” and ”meniscus wear” have disappeared from the Ironman column, indicating he has recovered, his body memory still made him unconsciously hold back a little.

That slight hesitation affects his shot.

Power, angle, and curvature are all affected.

Considering Lu Yang’s Batigoal, Master of the Outer Foot, and Lifting Ball Skill, along with his high shooting skill at 81 and foot strength at 80, his long-range shot success rate should be very high when unguarded.

To outsiders, Lu Yang’s shot was earth-shattering.

But in Lu Yang’s view, it’s an eighty out of a hundred, far from the ninety that would satisfy him.

Remember, Lu Yang’s position and field of vision allow him to perceive Poland Team’s entire backfield at the moment of receiving the ball.

Therefore, what appears to be a densely packed penalty area to others seems full of loopholes to him.

His shot, though seemingly threading through a mass of defenders, took an incredible path.

In fact, it’s a straightforward path, not too difficult.

But to outsiders, Lu Yang’s frown signifies something else.

”Is his leg uncomfortable?”

Poland Team players whisper among themselves.

”Perhaps it’s relapsed?”

”It might not be that serious, but he might have some sensation. That shot was exceedingly powerful.”

”Young players are unaware of the perils, only knowing brute force will eventually cost them; nine shallow steps and one deep is the key.”

”The ankle, knee, groin—all are high-risk areas for long shots, and he hasn’t learned his lesson yet.”

”He should probably avoid such long shots afterward, don’t be frightened by that one shot.”

Poland players haven’t made any strategic changes due to this score alteration.

Their defensive strategy towards Lu Yang still remains at a ”just pay slight attention” level.

By the 35th minute of the match, Poland Team mounts another threatening counterattack.

Poland doesn’t have players with extreme speed, but their overall counterattack speed is very fast, and their players are well-coordinated, effectively reducing errors in counterattack and thus increasing pace.

Lu Yang once again defends Poland’s left forward.

But this time Poland has invested more players into the counterattack.

They aren’t solely relying on counterattacks; they have the capability to play well.

Therefore, with support from the Polish midfield, the ball is ultimately transferred away.

Pavovsky receives the ball near the edge of the penalty area. Italy’s goalkeeper Areola decisively comes out, almost sealing Pavovsky’s face.

But Pavovsky’s determination to shoot is strong, with nerves of steel, unfazed by the looming Areola, precisely shooting.

The ball escapes through the gap above Areola’s right shin and below his right hand.

Areola and Pavovsky collide, both falling.

But quickly, Pavovsky gets up and charges towards the corner flag area to start celebrating.

Goal! Poland Team equalizes at one to one!

Poland Team, highly efficient!

”Goal! Pavovsky was incredibly composed. He possesses all the qualities of a top-class striker; he will surely become a super striker in the future!”

”Werder Bremen found a gem! Pavovsky is a future star!”

”But Werder Bremen is unlucky because Pavovsky is reportedly eyed by Bayern. Unlike other giants, players eyed by Bayern, especially those playing in the Bundesliga, are hard to sell at high prices.”

”Everyone knows the reputation of the Bundesliga digger.”

”Werder Bremen now only hopes other league giants notice Pavovsky, or else his transfer fee might not even exceed Fifteen Million!”