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The ball slipped through Carrel’s uncluttered legs.

A player as short as 1.68 meters actually got nutmegged—how bizarre!

Usually, taller players are more easily nutmegged due to their height and longer legs.

But Carrel actually...

”He’s past him! My heavens! Carrel is dribbling from midfield and has gotten past Kaint!”

”Kaint has fallen! Carrel continues sprinting, and his speed isn’t slow!”

”Indeed, players with powerful long-range shots possess sufficient foot power, and their explosiveness and speed generally aren’t slow either.”

”Many card games might think Carrel isn’t fast, but being known as the first to strike on the run, how could his explosive power possibly be lacking?”

”Striking while running tests the player’s ability to swiftly surpass a defender; without explosiveness, there’s no chance to shoot; the opponent will intercept the ball in advance.”

”Today, Carrel has finally started to run!”

”Upon observation, San Remo’s frontal pressing tactic appears threatening but actually leaves the midfield open, providing Carrel the space to dribble and sprint.”

”It’s hard to say if San Remo’s strategy was flawed. Perhaps Carrel is just too strong.”

As soon as the words were spoken, Carrel broke past Kaint and quickly approached the penalty area.

Camihong was the first to react.

Having made a quick return to the field, Camihong was performing exceptionally well today.

However, positioned outside, Carrel did an easy cut in and trapped Camihong at the side-back.

Camihong was too surprised.

At this time, Carrel didn’t hesitate or wait for teammates to come up?

During a solo run, many players opt to hold the ball to the sidelines, awaiting teammates.

The factory manager Martial prefers this, doesn’t he?

It seems as though it delays a great counter-attacking chance, but for players lacking ability, this preserves the opportunity.

Otherwise, cutting inside a couple of steps and facing three defenders, losing control is inevitable.

Everyone criticizes Martial, but they fail to see his football intelligence; he actually... Well, let’s not make things up anymore.

Bernulin, with seasoned experience, had long been prepared to face Carrel.

He made a quick push forward, attempting to grab Carrel.

No matter what, Carrel mustn’t be allowed to shoot here.

Yet Carrel kept maneuvering, crossing paths with Bernulin smoothly towards the central line.

But he then missed the optimal shooting opportunity.

Earlier he was on the right edge of the penalty area, Carrel’s comfort zone for shooting.

Carrel played with his left foot!

Carrel now reached the center, but with pursuits from behind and Naji blocking ahead, his chances of shooting weren’t as good as when facing Bernulin.

This showcases Bernulin’s seasoned skills.

He didn’t let Carrel shoot from where he’s most comfortable.

This way, even if Carrel forces a shot later, it won’t be as effective.

Such tactical play is hard to grasp for ordinary fans who only see the display on the field.

Sure enough, Carrel goes for a shot.

Naji, tall and sturdy, backs his hands and swiftly blocks almost all of Carrel’s shooting angles with his body.

At this point, Naji thinks only, ”My king, please don’t shoot my best friend.”

Shoot high, even if it hits the face, that’s okay.

After all, he doesn’t rely on his looks for a living.

However, the anticipated pain doesn’t arrive for Naji.

Because during high-speed dribbling, Carrel even manages a fake shot, truly a tap, directing the ball left.

It’s illogical!

Fake shots are considered a basic move in football; everyone probably can do it.

But a fake shot during high-speed dribbling—that difficulty is only manageable by top-notch dribblers to ensure success.

Like Neymar, Messi, Ronaldinho.

Even Mbappe, whose sassy plays grow progressively refined, skills increasingly sophisticated, and passes-shots-dribbles more creative under Neymar’s influence, shows a clear lack of fluidity in this aspect.

Much less Carrel, who’s a half-baked striker?

But Carrel manages a fake shot, and succeeds.

Subsequently, Carrel rushes up to chase the ball for a blasting strike.

Bam!

A shadow emerges rushing from Carrel’s left rear side.

It’s Lu Yang!

From Carrel’s midfield charge, Lu Yang had been trailing the other side.

Carrel’s twice inner cuts paired with a fake shot led him viciously from the right edge of the penalty area to a central-left direction.

This allowed Lu Yang to catch up in the final moments.

Yet, instantly, Lu Yang’s pupils dilate infinitely.

Carrel performs a blasting shot almost in bodily imbalance!

Such superhuman balance and shooting ability?

Accomplishing blasting shots in such a state!

Those who’ve seen this kind of goal know that due to the player’s bodily imbalance, the ball often flies upward, hitting the goal’s upper area.

Hence...

The ball whizzes past Lu Yang, nearly getting blocked.

But ultimately, falls short.

”GOALLLLLL!”

”Hat trick!”

”King!!!”

”Fierce tiger descending the mountain!”

”Overpowering grace!”

”Absolutely the most spectacular long-distance sprint of the year!”

”Carrel breaks through, unstoppable!”

Kaint, Camihong, Bernulin, Naji, Lu Yang! Carrel bypassed half of San Remo’s team!”

”A miracle is born! Carrel’s miraculous charge ends San Remo’s miracle!”

”All is over!”

”Small score three to four! Large score six to five! Carrel saves Florence!”