Most players choose to fall to the ground after losing the ball during a confrontation.
On one hand, the force from the opponent is indeed strong, and falling helps mitigate it. Insisting on confrontation might cause injury.
On the other hand, falling can ease the embarrassment of being dispossessed, and might even make the main referee blow the whistle for a foul.
This is part of fake falling that every player needs to learn.
Moreover, compared to the diving faux falling by forwards, the shielding faux falling by midfielders is truly technical, profound.
Finger plays it well.
But Talista despises such fake falls.
It doesn't matter in the front field, you fall if you want.
Do you dare to play fake falls in the back field?
Yes, currently you don't feel embarrassed, because your supporters think Lu Yang's tackle was a foul, leading to a goal due to the main referee's unfair decision.
The blame seems to be on Lu Yang, not Finger.
But... the score has already changed!
Even if no one blames you, Inter Milan is now behind!
Fool!
If it were Talista, he wouldn't fall at all, or after falling, he would definitely bring Lu Yang down with him, pretending it was accidental.
Crisis awareness!
Inter players completely overlooked their opponents because they won the last match.
Do they know who they are facing?
That's Lu!
The only potential future superstar attacking player on this planet who can compete with Talista!
Any opportunity can be turned into a goal by him.
"Send the football to the front field!" Talista gestured to his head, meaning even a long pass is acceptable, as he'll go all out to fight for the header.
But Finger was very displeased with Talista's attitude.
Long pass?
Are we Inter Milan such a weak team that needs long passes?
Stop joking!
Inter's "self-importance" soon met its consequences.
In the twenty-first minute of the first half, Inter Milan once again faced an organizational problem.
And Kaint showcased his precise anticipation.
After a fake move, he anticipated Finger's intention to pass back in advance and directly completed the interception.
Finger was a lot more aggressive this time, immediately attempting a counter steal.
But Kaint made a return pass, sending the ball to Morici who was participating in the press nearby.
Finger immediately called teammates to defend Morici.
Actually, according to Inter's defensive system, they should be retreating positions at this time, not making an immediate counter steal.
But Finger lost the ball, his pride was hurt, so naturally, he wanted to get the ball back immediately.
Many players do this after losing the ball, but the difference with Finger is that he can direct others because he is the core player of this Inter Milan team.
Bam!
Inter's midfield pressure seemingly surrounded Morici, but in reality, it just relaxed Inter's defensive line.
Everyone thought Morici would pass back.
Because that's what Finger did.
But...
Bam!
Suddenly, the football flew into the air among the crowd, heading towards Inter's back field.
Overhead long pass!
And among the crowd, Lu Yang had already surpassed Inter's defensive midfielder, rushing towards the ball.
Inter's central defenders had an intense confrontation with Lu Yang.
Fernandez actively moved sideways, pulling away Inter's left back.
Lu Yang was alone at the edge of the penalty arc facing off against two Inter central defenders.
Inter's right central defender was holding Lu Yang's back, while the left central defender was about a meter away on the left, ready to steal the ball.
Their divisions were clear, leaving no gaps.
The football flew towards them.
Lu Yang backed against Inter's central defender, seizing the catching position.
But because he was backing against the goal after receiving the ball, the defender didn't continue fighting for position after blocking Lu Yang.
Looking for stability!
Bam!
The football descended in front of Lu Yang, who didn't trap it but directly flicked it towards the left.
This move surprised the central defender who thought Lu Yang would stop the ball.
Lu Yang pushed off the opponent, bouncing to the left.
The left central defender, who was on the side preparing, also reacted.
Lu Yang's turn without stopping the ball is a technique that only central forwards with top footwork can accomplish, it's very difficult.
But thankfully, he was on the side, still able to make it.
Bam!
Lu Yang collided with Inter's left central defender, both showing expressions of pain.
It was a solid collision.
But Lu Yang had a move with his hand.
Poof!
Inter's left central defender stiffened, clutching his ribs.
And Lu Yang, leveraging the defender's momentary stagnation, gained the upper hand.
Elbow strike!
Lu Yang had just nudged the Inter central defender with his elbow, not just using force, but also making the defender suffer silently.
Because they were so close, almost half their bodies touching, Lu's left hand and the defender's right hand were in each other's blind spots.
Theoretically, any move by either at this moment would go unseen.
But the defender never expected this Serie B midfielder to be so shameless.
He felt he wasn't defending Lu Yang, but another handsome version of Talista!
Despicable!
Bam!
After seizing position, the ball dropped just in time.
Lu Yang was a bit too close to the ball, but he still resolutely opted for a volley shot.
The ball hit the area between Lu Yang's calf and the instep, not the ideal spot.
But the fancy shot offered Lu Yang other options for shooting parts, slightly improving accuracy when using unconventional parts.