After Fernandez received the ball, he attempted to advance, but the opponents didn’t rush to snatch it.
Moreover, the AC Milan players quickly returned to their positions.
Morici, Versachi all came over, and Camihong also stepped up, trying to make some moves on the left side.
However, AC Milan’s defensive players also arrived immediately.
Bang!
Fernandez made a long pass, transferring the ball to the right wing.
After Becher’s took the ball, he chose to cut inside.
This side of AC Milan was relatively vacant, making it a good opportunity for an attack.
Bang!
Finally, Andrés, who rushed back, rudely brought down Becher’s. He had grievances against San Remo’s oppressive defense, having played for almost twenty minutes without any outstanding performances, which made him very angry.
After getting up, Becher’s had an argument with Andrés, and the main referee intervened promptly to calm both sides, granting San Remo a well-positioned free kick.
At this moment, San Remo made a substitution adjustment.
Bai Zhami replaced Fernandez.
This was also the horn sounding San Remo’s counterattack; they intended to attempt some counterattacks.
Bai Zhami’s speed is something any team must be wary of.
Furthermore...
"Oh, we see Lu Yang warming up! What does this mean, is he going to play?"
"Word has it that Lu Yang’s injury hasn’t fully healed, he shouldn’t be participating in the match today!"
"Latest news, the Republican Newspaper just exposed shocking inside information, Lu Yang received a painkiller injection earlier today!"
"He’s going to play, he really is!"
"I totally disagree with this situation, especially with players taking painkillers to play, it greatly affects a player’s career!"
"Lu Yang is too irrational, he’s being held hostage by San Remo’s honor, forced onto a path of no return!"
"Knowing well this is a match bound to be lost, why would he do something so foolish?"
"Alas... San Remo is harming Lu Yang!"
"Lu Yang enters the field, replacing Versachi. Versachi hugged Lu Yang, as if telling him to take care of himself."
On the field, when Lu Yang stepped on, many fell silent.
Even the fans of San Remo.
Because they suddenly realized, could their urgent expectations have overridden Lu Yang’s will?
Did Lu Yang truly want to appear in this match?
"Sotu likes this kid a lot, during the Christmas party this year he even told me, I definitely couldn’t stop this kid’s shooting!" at AC Milan’s bench, Praxedes was cheerfully chatting with Izalelt.
Milan has four butchers, and Praxedes is the only youngest still fighting, the steadfast anchor of Milan in the post-butcher era.
Because of Sotu’s presence, AC Milan holds some goodwill towards San Remo.
"His gaze is firm, I believe he’s not just playing to appease the fans." Izalelt watched Lu Yang’s back.
Suddenly, Lu Yang turned, also looking towards Izalelt.
No words, no lip movements, just a gaze.
But in that instant, Izalelt understood Lu Yang’s intention.
"What does he mean?" Praxedes was somewhat puzzled, but he believed Izalelt had deciphered Lu Yang’s gaze.
"He’s telling us, we’ll regret leaving too early." Izalelt slowly uttered this sentence, then continued to watch Lu Yang intently.
Izalelt rarely regrets, because his career has been immensely successful.
He’s curious to see what Lu Yang can achieve to make him feel regret.
After all, this is three to zero!
A score enough to make anyone despair.
Moreover, Lu Yang has one leg less!
On the field.
Becher’s created a positioned free kick that was quite threatening.
He attempted a direct shot, but it was blocked by the wall.
Afterward, AC Milan’s center back made a long clearance, the ball flew towards Morici near the center circle on the left.
"Move!" Morici gestured animatedly, instructing his teammates to quickly return to their positions, attempting to stabilize the rhythm.
The San Remo defenders retreated immediately, avoiding an AC Milan counterattack.
Even with Izalelt off, each of AC Milan’s attacks remained very threatening for San Remo.
Meanwhile, AC Milan’s goalkeeper signaled his defenders to take the opportunity to push the defensive line higher.
From a fan’s perspective, they might not want their team set to a high defensive line, as any slight error by the defenders could offer vast sprinting space to the opposing forwards.
Considering the center backs’ speed, this almost guarantees a clear one-on-one opportunity for the opponents.
But as a goalkeeper, you actually hope the defenders’ line is higher.
It’s simple—if the defensive line is near the box, the opponent’s closest direct shot will be from the penalty area line.
As for long shots from this position, the goalkeeper stands a good chance of blocking them.
But if the defensive line is inside the penalty box, the opponent, after receiving the ball, can shoot from the penalty spot or even closer, and no matter how excellent the goalkeeper, it’s tough to save or even react to the shot.
Human reactions take time!
As such, players from both sides quickly retreated from AC Milan’s penalty area.
And many players became relaxed in that split second.
At this moment, a figure suddenly "swam upstream" from the retreating line!
Meanwhile, without looking back, Morici, who was commanding his teammates to defensively retreat into their half, suddenly kicked.