Corner!
Corresponding to the top left corner Lu Yang shot earlier.
Only such a sharp corner shot can completely dispel the shadow of Ameluci.
But...
Unfortunately... Sogel’s shot did not stay down.
The ball flew over the crossbar.
Sogel missed the penalty!
Sogel’s face was pale, filled with pain.
He blamed himself greatly.
But he had no choice!
If he had shot normally, the ball would have surely been saved by Ameluci because Ameluci had already guessed the direction; Sogel was entirely read by him.
"I..." Sogel walked back, feeling a sourness in his nose, suddenly a bit scared.
He wasn’t afraid of how much criticism he would face from the media after the game.
He feared seeing the disappointment in the eyes of those teammates who fought alongside him.
Being with you is the greatest happiness.
The departure of those who accompanied you can be a person’s greatest disappointment.
"Oh! Sogel missed the penalty! We can see he was too focused on the corner, but his technique couldn’t suppress the ball!"
"Sogel is still quite young, although he is the oldest among San Remo’s young players, he is actually only twenty-two!"
"Sotu’s lineup was too bold, Lu Yang taking the first turn was already very risky, although Lu Yang is famous for his composure. The second kick should’ve been taken by a veteran!"
"Sogel looks dejected, he’s walking with his head down towards his teammates."
"There’s a strange atmosphere among the San Remo players, it’s uncertain if anyone will blame Sogel. Hopefully, veterans like Latu Yidi can step up to stabilize the morale."
At this moment, someone bumped into Sogel.
"Hey! We’re still ahead! Brother!"
The person walked right up to Sogel and deliberately bumped into him.
Sogel looked up, the person had already passed him.
Sogel turned to look.
It was Lu Yang.
He was walking towards the goal.
Lu Yang didn’t stop but turned his head, smiled slightly at Sogel, then raised his right fist high and shouted loudly: "Don’t worry! I’m here!"
In the tense and silent stadium, this shout was particularly clear.
The San Remo fans immediately responded with enthusiastic applause.
And Sogel was welcomed back by his teammates.
"It’s nothing, you’re now no worse than Drake at least." Morici made a dry joke, but no one laughed except himself.
"His mentality is really good!" Naji envied Morici’s composure.
"Is that so? Next time you make such a comment, please look at someone’s legs first, to avoid being a laughingstock." Latu Yidi smiled slightly.
Naji looked over.
Morici’s legs were shaking wildly, like doing a breakdance.
This damn silver western gun.
"Like this, can he take the crucial fifth penalty well?" Naji felt worried, "Should I take the fifth penalty instead?"
"Get out of here! Morici taking it with eyes closed is more reliable than you!" Latu Yidi shattered Naji’s unrealistic dreams, thinking he’s really Saint One Peak?
At the goal, Rome’s starting forward Savio began to set up the penalty.
This forward has high standards, although his footwork is rough, his shooting is definitely not weak.
But judging by his breathing rhythm, it seemed he was somewhat affected by Lu Yang’s earlier "I’m here" with his raised right fist. At least, his breathing rhythm was not steady while placing the ball.
Quickly, Savio took the penalty.
But this time, Lu Yang was not passively waiting.
He began to jump in place on the goal line.
This move is rarely seen with common goalkeepers, but it’s a standard move for Unai Simon to save penalties.
Savio kept telling himself not to be influenced by Lu Yang’s antics, not to pay attention to Lu Yang’s hand.
He slowly approached the penalty spot, preparing to shoot with his raised foot.
But just at the crucial moment, Lu Yang suddenly jumped half a step to the left, then immediately leaped to the right.
To others, it seemed like Lu Yang just gathered force to the left before diving right.
But for Savio opposite Lu Yang, he didn’t feel the same.
The moment Lu Yang jumped left, using him as the dividing line, the goal’s left and right areas were no longer equally divided.
Lu Yang’s right hand’s, the goal’s left space was noticeably larger than the goal’s right side.
At such times, anyone would instinctively kick towards the more spacious left side.
Because in theory, it’s less likely to be saved.
Of course, that’s only theory.
Because in the next moment, Lu Yang’s extreme dive to the left side of the goal saved Savio’s powerful shot.
Lu Yang’s right hand went numb.
He finally understood how others felt when saving his shots.
"Oh my god! Lu Yang saved it again! One to zero! San Remo still leads one to zero in the penalty shootout!"
"We can see Lu Yang made a guiding movement, he first jumped half a step to the right, which perhaps misled Savio primarily."
"Lu Yang’s subsequent dive to the goal’s left was very decisive, only such a determined save could block Savio’s shot."
"Savio’s shot quality was high, but unfortunately, Lu Yang’s saving skills are very solid; I think he might have actually practiced goalkeeping techniques?"
"Lu Yang is very clever; so far, his saves have had strong misleading or guiding qualities. Even very experienced players are easily induced by him!"