"In this context, San Remo, having just gone through a major battle, choosing to appropriately rotate players is understandable."
"This winter break will be extremely important for them. They must adjust player conditions and make suitable signings."
"Before the winter break, they might also implement rotations in the upcoming matches, which will inevitably affect their performance in the following period."
"Personally, I believe using the current temporary fluctuations to exchange for steady wins at the end of the season means that San Remo’s adjustments are the best choice."
On the field, Bai Zhami also received a signal from Sotu.
Sotu is likely to substitute him between the sixty-fifth to seventy-fifth minute.
San Remo’s trident, basically at this stage, their stamina will be exhausted. Continuing to play carries a significant risk of injury, so it’s best to substitute them before this happens.
Realizing he doesn’t have much time, Bai Zhami starts to actively move, retracts to connect with Lu Yang, then passes the football to Lu Yang, and then makes a forward insert.
Lu Yang made a lofted pass over the opposing defenders and delivered the football to Bai Zhami.
Bai Zhami advanced to the bottom, attracting the opponent’s defenders, then returned the ball to Lu Yang who was near the ribs.
Lu Yang received the ball, with at least two players rushing towards him.
Holding a one-goal advantage, Cesena parked the bus in the penalty area.
Lu Yang relied on the opposing defender who pressed him aggressively.
The opponent didn’t give him a chance to turn around.
Normally, without turning, there’s no chance to initiate an attack.
This is also why Morici’s turn-and-shoot without stopping is impressive.
He doesn’t give others a chance to press him.
This is a very effective way of handling it.
But there are others.
For example, many players with strong physiques can back against the opponent, using the confrontation to seek opportunities.
However, many players with nimble feet can solve this problem with technical means as well.
Lu Yang leaned sideways against the opponent, appearing as if he was going to drive down the left wing.
Then his right foot suddenly stepped forward, and his left foot lifted high.
This is a typical crossing motion.
The opposing player quickly followed up.
Who knew that Lu Yang softly took and placed the ball with his left foot, hooked the football before the opponent and turned right towards the breakthrough.
At the moment of turning, he also exerted force against the opponent.
This was enough to cause the opponent to momentarily stabilize, creating a very small space between them for the turn.
Moreover, because this ball went past Lu Yang’s right foot from behind, the opponent had no reaction, even if he reacted, he couldn’t stop it, extending his foot would definitely be a foul.
Anyone familiar with this move would know it was the Cruyff Turn!
A small technique integrating speed, confrontation, flexibility, and foot skills to break away from side defenders.
After the cup match ended, Lu Yang received two gifts, one was the Cruyff Turn, and the other was ’Fishing the Moon From the Sea.’ This brought his ball control to 76 and tight ball control to 72.
In an instant, Lu Yang broke away from the opponent.
But on his right side, there were also defenders.
Lu Yang stepped forward with his left foot, and his right foot lifted high.
This is a shooting motion from the left outer rib of the big penalty area!
The defender quickly pressed forward, intending to disrupt the football before Lu Yang shot.
However, Lu Yang’s right foot consistently maintained his usual light and gentle touch, feigning a shot and making a breakthrough.
He hooked the football with his foot, turned his body, sending the football from his left foot to the left side of the field.
Another Cruyff Turn, in the opposite direction!
Two defenders outside the big penalty area were swayed by Lu Yang, causing them to lose their balance, revealing a perfect gap between them.
Bam!
The football shot between the two.
Full of power.
Due to the sudden occurrence, Cesena’s goalkeeper never anticipated Lu Yang, seemingly without turning space, could instantly break away from two defenders and shoot fiercely.
The two defenders swayed left and right, blocking his view.
As a result, the goalkeeper did not react strongly.
Lu Yang’s left foot shot towards the near corner of the goal, and the football went into the net!
San Remo is tied one-to-one!
Bai Zhami rushed over and gave Lu Yang a hug.
You see, isn’t this another assist brushed?
Sometimes, becoming versatile isn’t difficult, as long as you have a versatile teammate.
Cesena’s players found themselves in an awkward position.
During halftime, the Head Coach emphasized defense because they were leading then.
But now they’ve fallen behind.
The team’s lack of uniform thinking was quickly exposed.
Part of Cesena’s parked bus started to press forward in offense, with some players believing they had a chance to defeat San Remo, not wanting to just settle for a point.
Their formation began to scatter.
Though the backfield still had many players, it was no longer impenetrable.
Latu Yidi intercepted the ball in the backfield and immediately passed it to Versachi.
All-Purpose Midfielder Versachi rarely demonstrated his offensive talent, finding a lethal gap among numerous defenders.
With one direct pass, he delivered the ball from near the midfield to the top of the big penalty area arc.
Unfortunately, the substitute central forward and Versachi lacked synergy. When he noticed the pass, it was actually a bit late, destined to be half a meter away from this pass.
Many people secretly lament about the missed chance.
If it were Sogel, this brilliant surgical direct pass would certainly be secured by him, with a simple adjustment leading to a shot, likely scoring.