I AM the Football Star

Chapter 667 172: Free Masterclass—Reforging the War Parrot

Some commentators have noticed the changes: "San Remo's 352 formation is different from the first half of the season. With the addition of Kaint and the integration of Lam, the defensive strength of this lineup has actually greatly increased."

"Recently, San Remo has repeatedly faced strong opponents with this formation and achieved good results. Today, they might perform differently from their last match."

The whistle blows!

The match officially begins.

In the first fifteen minutes, neither side launched a very fierce attack.

Werder Bremen holds the advantage of two away goals, so they are naturally focused on defense, and their desire to attack today is not strong.

A one-to-zero score is dangerous, but losing by one goal still counts as a win for Werder Bremen, so they are naturally not in a hurry.

As for San Remo, they frequently passed the ball in midfield and were not eager to attack either.

Over time, the game even became somewhat boring.

San Remo gave the impression that they were also leading.

But these fifteen minutes were not entirely meaningless.

Precisely because San Remo's offense was not strong, they gradually improved to a high position in Werder Bremen's half for ball control without being strongly pressured by Werder Bremen.

San Remo thus gained time to execute their tactical movements.

Up front, Morici controlled the ball and signaled to Sogel and Bai Zhami with his eyes.

The two forwards quickly spread to the left and right.

Pavovsky's central defenders naturally each moved a few steps to the sides, opening gaps.

Canyes advanced on the right flank.

Morici passed the ball to Canyes, then gestured for Bai Zhami to come back.

Meaning this ball will go down the right, you come to the middle to maintain threat!

Bai Zhami decisively came back.

After receiving the ball, Canyes passed it to the right-moving Sogel.

At this time, right-wing Kaint moved forward in the rib area, positioning closer to the central forward slot, with Sogel in the winger area.

Werder Bremen's central and full-backs were momentarily confused, the central defender nudged the full-back, instructing him to follow Canyes, while he marked Sogel, and indicated the team's defensive midfielder to watch Kaint.

Sogel got the ball in the winger area and slowly controlled the ball, moving inward.

At this moment, Morici suddenly switched places with Bai Zhami in the middle.

Morici leisurely advanced.

Bai Zhami fell back to the attacking midfield position.

This was a position Bai Zhami had never been in before.

If it were before, he might have been very bewildered, because players in this position have to observe the overall situation and decide how to pass or dribble.

But now, it's not necessary.

According to tactical requirements, when he comes to this position, if a teammate passes him the ball, he just needs to kick the football behind the opposing defensive players.

If a teammate passes to Morici, then Bai Zhami should run forward to prepare for a shot.

Seemingly complex tactical movements become much simpler for players who aren't great at free movement once they fixate on them.

Bai Zhami can execute flank combinations but can't find the points for cross passes and inward cuts on the wings because flank combinations are simpler, more fixed, with fewer variables.

In an instant, Lu, who was already moving towards the midfield center, completed a switch with Lam, with Lam positioned more to the left.

Lu appeared to be a defensive midfielder.

Moreover, he slowly moved forward, watching his teammates on the right side, seemingly as a spectator.

Sogel took the ball forward two steps but found no opportunity, when Morici and Bai Zhami completed their switch, Sogel passed the football to Bai Zhami.

As Bai Zhami and Morici switched positions, Werder Bremen's central defender hesitated, wondering whether to follow Bai Zhami out.

He took two or three steps and then saw Morici already in the central forward slot, so he retreated to stay beside Morici.

At this moment, the attacking midfield position for Bai Zhami was unguarded.

From this distance, he could even attempt a long shot!

Bremen's defensive midfielder, marking Kaint, immediately rushed towards Bai Zhami.

But it was too late.

After Bai Zhami adjusted his angle, he raised his foot to make a pass towards the left rib in front!

Bai Zhami's footwork is not bad!

His shots and one-on-ones have always been stable, and he has recently added some curve to them.

Such a player can easily kick the football to a specific landing point.

Bang!

The football flew out.

Meanwhile, Lu, who had been strolling on the left rib, suddenly accelerated.

A huge gap existed between Bremen's right-back and right central defender, nearly unguarded.

Lu only needed to eat up a midfielder to move forward unhindered.

And indeed that was the case.

Lu ran past the Bremen midfielder, who was stunned.

Lu seemed not to be his defensive target.

He did not intercept immediately.

But soon he realized, this was already a very dangerous area!

He immediately chased Lu, but how could he catch up?

Similarly, the Bremen right central defender, hesitating between Bai Zhami and Morici, wanted to stop Lu but was blocked by Morici, making it impossible for him to get near Lu.

Lu charged into the penalty area, chest control, stopping the ball while running.

One-on-one!

Bremen's goalkeeper charged out.

But Lu, without waiting for the football to drop for control and adjustment, tapped the ball as it landed.

Football quickly darted under Bremen's goalkeeper's crotch, rushing into the net!

One to zero!

San Remo equalized!

"Oh! Beautiful shot! Lu's handling of this ball was simply genius football!"