Bam!
No sooner said than done, after Morici was tackled, Udinese quickly launched a counterattack.
A chain of positional changes was intercepted, causing significant damage, making it difficult for San Remo's midfielders to retreat in time.
Candreva received the ball on the left side of the center and pushed forward at high speed.
Canyes quickly retreated, following behind Candreva, but there was a distance gap.
Kaint's retreat was quick, about the same as Canyes, but neither managed to obstruct Candreva's advance.
It wasn't until Candreva started cutting inside that Canyes and Kaint closed in.
But at this moment, Canyes made a mistake.
He positioned himself between Kaint and Candreva, intending to help defend, but... ended up blocking Kaint.
Kaint had to get around Canyes to defend Candreva.
But where's the time for that?
"Engage!" Kaint was anxious, urging Canyes to engage physically. They couldn't let Candreva dribble any further, as they were nearing the penalty area. This was definitely within shooting range for a good attacking midfielder!
However, Candreva started doing step-overs.
Canyes pulled back the foot he had just prepared to extend.
With those step-overs, sticking out a foot could lead to a dangerous free kick, the risk was too high.
The opportunity vanished in an instant, and Candreva dribbled into the penalty area.
Canyes lost the chance to tackle.
However, at this moment, Camihong charged forward head-on, while Canyes and Kaint became auxiliary defenders.
The three of them completely blocked Candreva's space for shooting or passing within the penalty area.
However, after two more step-overs on the left side of the penalty area, Candreva suddenly shifted the ball to the right.
He was going to cut inside again!
Canyes was ready to tackle immediately. If Candreva passed, it would have been a perfect tackle by Canyes.
But Candreva didn't pass.
It was a feint.
His true aim was...
Shooting!
Fortunately, Camihong hadn't reacted previously; otherwise, he would have been tricked just now.
Camihong leaned to the left, with his body aimed to block Candreva's shot.
However...
Candreva unexpectedly performed another fake shot after the feint move!
Bam!
After dropping his right foot, he didn't shoot but pushed the ball to the left.
Simultaneously, he accelerated, creating distance from Canyes, Camihong, and Kaint.
Bam!
On the left side of the penalty area, near the left corner of the six-yard box, Candreva lifted his left foot high and shot from a tight angle!
The football burst like a thunderbolt.
Areola did his best, but the ball hit the far corner, out of his reach!
"GOAL! Incredible! Candreva accomplished an impressive one-on-three goal! Despite San Remo's three defenders, he delivered a high-quality shot, giving Udinese a 1-0 lead!"
"This shot was powerful! It demonstrated Candreva's shooting skills. But the two feints before the shot showed Candreva's control and thinking on the pitch!"
"This is definitely a master-level move! Candreva is not just a midfielder; he can also play a secondary striker, winger, or even winger! He's a versatile player in the front lines!"
"Candreva, the sharp blade unsheathes! A single slash chills San Remo, who can stop him!"
The commentator was extremely excited.
The Udinese fans in the away stands were frantically shouting Candreva's name in excitement.
This man, who was expected to save Italy next, seemed to tell everyone with his goal that perhaps he could save Italy even while on the field.
Candreva was simply misplaced back then; his abilities were never in doubt!
"No wonder he's the core of a Serie A team; this blade is still quite sharp." Morici stared at Candreva, feeling awkward as the goal originated from his loss of the ball.
"Judging by his performance, you might have to be his substitute in this year's European Cup," Lu Yang nodded.
"Heh!" Morici clenched his fists tightly.
Dammit!
Why is it that both Udinese's Candreva and Sampdoria's Olma insisted on proving that even with them on the field, they could complete my tasks and save the Italy Team?
Why don't you go and prove that if you replace Lu Yang, you can also carry Italy into the European Cup qualifiers?
Just love picking on the easy targets!
A bunch of scoundrels!