But Lu Yang is not retreating now, instead, he’s charging into France Team’s penalty area.
Why is that?
Because Italy Team’s eternal lone defensive midfielder Drake unexpectedly joined the attack after Morici completed a steal!
The speed isn’t fast, but the timing is deadly!
Drake got the pass from Morici and pushed forward directly.
Joseph was attracted by Lu Yang, and Plazza was originally assisting the defense against Ancelotti.
Seeing Drake’s unrestrained advance, Plazza left Ancelotti and charged at Drake.
Bang!
Drake seized the opportunity and made a direct through pass!
Plazza stretched out his foot but couldn’t touch the football.
Ancelotti, who had moved to the side, abruptly cut in without the ball, France Team’s right-center back, Lande, noticed Ancelotti but didn’t dare to go forward because Lu Yang was coming over! Lande had to hold his position to deter Ancelotti while also defending against Lu Yang, which is highly challenging.
Ancelotti received the ball in the left area outside the penalty box.
At this moment, whether it’s France Team’s right-back Turan, center-back Lande, or the previously advancing Plazza, all are at a distance from Ancelotti.
In two seconds, he will be surrounded by three people, a situation of encirclement with no escape.
But now... he’s undefended!
Bang!
Ancelotti received the ball in the area he’s most familiar with and made an unwavering super curving shot!
The football drew a long arc, flying past Lande’s left side, heading straight for the far corner of the goal!
Super players may not be stopped one-on-one, let alone Lande defending two!
The King of the Far Corner is here!
Swoosh!
The football swept the net!
The sound is crisp.
One to zero!
Italy has finally taken the lead after falling behind in multiple consecutive games!
And this time, it could be the most crucial one!
"Ancelotti! It’s Ancelotti!"
"Who would have thought that just seventeen minutes into the match, Italy would take the lead!"
"Ancelotti’s form had been off, before this goal appeared, he scored only one goal in five matches!"
"But starting from the last match, Ancelotti has begun his revival! He completed an assist hat-trick, sending Italy to the finals! And now, he opens the score for the team!"
"Prince Zebra is back!"
"Moreover, Roman Iron Waist Drake also blossoms, delivering a valuable assist!"
"Drake usually doesn’t assist, but when he does, it’s the kind that decides the European Cup champion, who can handle that!"
"France Team can’t be said to be careless, Drake’s advance was truly unexpected! It’s no different than when Bernulin charges forward!"
"Of course, the impact of Lu Yang and Perrotta on this ball is also crucial, their diversion tactics were full of power!"
"Morici’s steal is considered critical! Zidane never imagined that a minor mistake would lead to France Team’s disaster!"
Italy Team’s fans are celebrating joyfully, they can’t believe happiness came so suddenly.
Eighty-two percent believe France Team would win.
In previous games, Italy has always conceded first.
But now...
France Team’s players are also a bit stunned.
It was supposed to be easy against Italy.
Why does it feel like they’re quite competent today?
Especially their teamwork.
What is this damn silky sense about?
Drake’s natural forward movement and the precision of his passing haven’t been seen in years?
Ancelotti’s reception and the sensation of the curving shot are evidently much stronger than before.
The key is he shot without any miscellaneous thoughts this time!
No women in the mind, operations become divine!
When Ancelotti is no longer burdened by statistics, even without the Peak Card, his state has significantly improved!
The subsequent matches also showcased what France Team’s players felt.
Whether in ball control rate, pass success rate, shot numbers, or corner numbers, Italy Team has gone against their previous norms, drawing even with France Team.
It’s important to note that previously, they were definitely at a disadvantage in these statistics.
Even against Russia, Italy’s statistics were only even.
Now France Team is being played like Russia?
France Team definitely doesn’t allow such circumstances to occur.
In the thirty-fifth minute, Robben dribbled on the left side, passing two people consecutively.
Canyes was directly beaten.
Robben made a bottom cross.
Nelka made a header but the football went wide!
Nelka held his head in regret, lamenting his headwind and missed opportunity.
In the fortieth minute, Robben came back once more, once again easily passed Morici who came to pressure him, showcasing the world-class ability of the number one left winger.
Canyes, learning from past experiences, didn’t dare charge too fiercely.
Drake noticed something amiss and moved horizontally.
Robben aims for a long shot!
The world-class left winger’s long shot, can you say it’s unreliable?
Canyes dared to leave Robben unattended?
Really muddle-headed by Robben’s breakthrough.
Drake approached, Robben immediately stopped the long shot, and passed the football back to Zidane.
Zidane is left open!
There’s no solution to this.
If Drake doesn’t go, Robben makes a long shot.
If Drake goes, Zidane is left open.
Bernulin rushed up immediately.
But Nelka was left in an undefended position because of this.
Robben seized the opportunity to move forward!
Chiavich felt overwhelmed, having to guard Nelka from the center and Robben from the left, how could he possibly do that?
Chiavich charged towards Nelka.
Bang!
Zidane lofted a pass to Robben!
But at the moment the football was sent out, Chiavich turned around and rushed towards Robben!
Defensive feints!
A tribute to Zidane before!
Nelka and Robben, although the former is a central forward and also a superstar, when compared to Robben... if Chiavich thinks he’s Zidane, he would probably choose Robben.
He gambled.
And won!
This was an excellent defe...
Bang!
The football landed, Robben stopped it with his right instep.
Strangely, the football didn’t bounce.
Robben’s fundamentals are too good.
Although Chiavich was defending Robben face-to-face, it didn’t mean Robben had no chance.
Robben glued the ball to his instep, moving right, looking for a shooting chance.
Chiavich didn’t expect this ball to stop so quickly, he took a step too slow, hurriedly turning to chase Robben.
However, Robben swung his left foot in front of himself, but the ball remained on his trailing right foot.
He didn’t use his right foot that stopped the ball to flick it away, but after the left foot went forward, he used his right foot from behind the left leg to flick the ball out.
During the run, scissor kick nutmeg + separate player and ball!
Robben dashed past Chiavich’s left side, breaking into the small penalty area.
The football slipped through Chiavich’s crotch, also breaking into the small penalty area.
Audi charged out!
But Robben was too fast, touching the ball first.
The ball accelerated.
Incidentally, it also nutmegged Audi, then rolled into the goal.
Double nutmeg goal!
Robben opened his arms, running toward the corner flag area.
This European Cup championship, their France Team... has it secured!