Yes, the forward commander.
Of course, Lu Yang did demonstrate his ability as a " Creative Commander " in that goal.
Creative Commander is a player skill that Lu Yang acquired last season.
Its main function is to facilitate players in better coordinating with their teammates.
Without Lu Yang's movement, Latuidi wouldn't have made that forward run, and Moric wouldn't have deliberately called out to Canyes, thus allowing Canyes to see Latuidi not far behind Moric.
Of course, the Creative Commander is a double-edged sword.
This is especially true for players like Lu Yang who have a high reputation within the team.
He can mobilize many teammates, and even make them temporarily deviate from tactical arrangements.
In theory, this would expose many defensive weaknesses in the team.
If the other side catches them, then we are in danger.
However, Lu Yang happens to have excellent vision, so his adjustments can minimize the risk of similar problems. Of course, it's only about minimizing, not eliminating, as no one can completely prevent weaknesses from appearing in the team.
Furthermore, Lu Yang's experience as a commander was entirely due to the space the other party gave him.
This kind of space is what he gained through "breakthroughs one after another".
As it turns out, no matter what type of winger you are, you must be able to break through defenses before you can talk about other tactical roles.
Unfortunately, this point was overlooked by many in the future, resulting in many players who showed off their skills but couldn't break through the opponent's defense.
It's useless.
" San Remo, San Remo, San Remo!"
Cheers erupted from the stands.
Of course, they had chanted Juventus ' name like that before when Juventus scored a goal.
It's not that the fans are two-faced, but rather that this kind of high-quality match is truly a rare treat for domestic fans.
Of the 80,000 fans present, 95 percent could not afford to travel abroad to watch a high-quality football match.
As for China... sorry, there are no high-quality live football matches.
Therefore, the fans get very excited whenever either side scores.
But this time, the fans and spectators were clearly more excited.
Because San Remo is in the lead.
Whether it's a story of the underdog winning or because of Lu Yang's China background, fans would prefer to see San Remo win this match.
And all of this is getting closer and closer.
Until the 85th minute.
Juventus striker Mandzukovic headed the ball past Lam into the net during a corner kick.
Although Palacios was with Mandzukovic before the corner kick was taken.
But Mandzukovic left the penalty area, then surged back in, using a pull to avoid Palacios and find Lam.
Although Lam has good physical attributes, he couldn't even beat Pavlovsky, so it's even less likely that he could beat Mandzukovic.
Three to three!
Juventus snatch a last-minute equalizer!
Thirty-two-year-old Latuidi and Mandzukovic dominated the final stages of the match.
The saying "Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure" is perfectly exemplified.
Juventus has plenty of such gems; their starting lineup has the second-oldest average age in Serie A.
If you take into account the substitutes, they might be the best in Serie A.
The title "old woman" is truly fitting.
Head coach Soto bears some responsibility for this goal conceded.
Because before the corner kick, he was originally planning to substitute Lam for Nagy. If Nagy were there, he would never have allowed Mandzukovic to cause trouble over him.
Nagy would rather score an own goal than allow anyone else to score in his area.
This is a source of pride unique to San Remo's First Striker.
However, considering that Latuidi has been running for so long in this match, to be on the safe side, shouldn't we move Lu Yang back to the defensive midfield position to replace Latuidi, and then bring on any substitute in the midfield or attack, such as Beretelli?
This defensive strength is actually better than that of Nagy.
The previous striker was replaced with a defensive midfielder, and the effect was better than the previous defender was replaced with another defender. This is something that could only happen in San Remo, and only when he met Lu Yang.
As a result of this hesitation, Juventus scored from a corner kick.
"Damn it!" Soto was in a bind.
What should we do now?
If Soto previously preferred to trade for Latuidi, now he's more inclined to trade for Lam.
We cannot afford to lose our offensive threat, and Lu Yang cannot return.
Scoring goals wins the game, but defense wins the championship.
San Remo needs to be controlled on both offense and defense!
Beep!
San Remo makes a substitution, with Nagy replacing Lam.
Lam didn't receive much applause from the fans when he left the field.
Because his performance in this game was not good.
In the post-match ratings, he might become one of the lowest-rated players on San Remo's side.
This is a huge blow to Lam, and could even brand him as a fraud.
But after all, this is Juventus.
If facing a weaker opponent, even if Lam doesn't coordinate well with the midfield and defense, he wouldn't struggle so much.
This is an obstacle he must face on his path to adulthood.
In the 91st minute of the match, a rather controversial scene unfolded.
To alleviate the pressure on the defense, Lu Yang consciously engaged in prolonged dribbling and stalemates in the attacking third.
Moric Lu Yang's meaning and was doing the same thing.
Even Baizami, who is not particularly skilled at dribbling, tracked back to midfield to participate in the defense.
Juventus are not in a hurry; if the game goes to extra time, they still have room to adjust their substitutions.
Juventus made a substitution earlier, but instead of replacing their underperforming right-back, they brought on another substitute-level player for the right winger.
Their intention to train troops is very clear.
Therefore, if the game can go into extra time, it would be perfect for Juventus, giving them an extra thirty minutes to evaluate their players – a fantastic prospect.
The Juventus coach can say without any modesty that the results of this Italian Super Cup have exceeded their expectations so far.
What they fear most is an opponent who crumbles at the first blow, as that would completely prevent them from testing their mixed lineup of semi-regular players, rookies, and youth trainees.
As a result of San Remo's strong performance, the Juventus coach has crossed out the names of several of his own players, and some players have comments and question marks next to their names.
Regardless of the outcome of this match, Juventus players will inevitably lose the coach's trust in the upcoming games.
As a giant in Serie A, Juventus has no shortage of excellent players; if one doesn't perform, another can step up, making the competition extremely fierce.
Just as both sides were playing a "fixed" game, Lu Yang unexpectedly launched a brilliant attack.
He received the ball on the right flank, dribbled past a defender, and used his speed to outpace Juventus' left defensive midfielder.
Then, after penetrating into the offensive third zone, he began cutting inside.
He deftly flicked the ball with his left foot while running, piercing through the legs of the onrushing Juventus left-back.
The ball went through the opponent's legs, allowing Lu Yang to unexpectedly and easily get past him.
Lu Yang had just caught up with the ball when Juventus ' center-back tackled it away.
Lu Yang pulled the ball and stepped on it, then executed a lateral Marseille Turn to evade his opponent.
At that moment, he was in the penalty area and had ample opportunity to shoot.
Bang!
Lu Yang took an extra step when he had a chance to shoot with his left foot, then shot first with his right foot, flicking the ball into the far corner with the outside of his foot.
The Juventus goalkeeper dived in the wrong direction, and it looked like they were about to concede a goal.
However, Juventus ' right center-back, while positioned behind his back, did not stick close to his body. Instead, his outstretched left elbow touched the ball, causing it to fly to the right side of the goal, precisely where the Juventus goalkeeper was diving.
The goalkeeper caught the ball.
Even though Juventus ' goalkeeper was a substitute, he was still the number one goalkeeper for a certain national team and had a wealth of experience. He grabbed the ball and rushed out of the penalty area, kicking the ball out with a long kick to try and keep the game going.
However, the referee was not far from the penalty area and clearly saw the handball.
Beep!
The referee blew his whistle and then pointed to the penalty spot.
Penalty!
The entire Juventus team was in an uproar.
Juventus players rushed towards the referee, telling him that the decision was wrong.
However, the referee stood by his decision and showed a yellow card to Juventus' right center-back.
In fact, he could even issue a red card.
Although the center-back had his hands behind his back, his distorted hand gestures and deliberate jumping towards the ball indicated that he was intentionally using his arm to block it.
The moment the penalty was awarded, the San Remo players had already gathered around.
They looked at Lu Yang, but no one spoke.
No one dared to disturb Lu Yang.
Because this penalty kick must be taken by Lu Yang.
No one is more suitable than him.
In front of their own country and countless compatriots, they defeated the powerful Serie A giants Juventus and successfully lifted the trophy.
There could be no more perfect script.
Lu Yang held the soccer ball, breathing calmly, but the rise and fall of his chest revealed that his heart was not at peace.
Italian Super Cup!
This is an award that some people find underwhelming, while others consider it a top honor.
To obtain it, you must first be a champion in a certain competition. This prerequisite determines that no matter how many competitions are held, the trophy will always be highly prestigious.
When reviewing honors, it has always been considered a championship honor.
Therefore, Lu Yang was under tremendous pressure.
After some arguing, a Juventus midfielder also received a yellow card, and they finally quieted down.
The crowd dispersed, Lu Yang placed the penalty kick, and began to retreat.
This is yet another match between Lu Yang and a top-class goalkeeper.
Yes, even if he's just Juventus ' backup goalkeeper, the opponent is still a top goalkeeper.
Because, like Italy's second-best goalkeeper Amerucci, the other player was someone who was kept on the bench by Gianluigi Audi.
It's not that they're not strong enough, it's that Audi is too overpowered.
Bang!
Lu Yang charged cleanly and decisively towards the football and unleashed a powerful shot.
Bang!
But the next second, the ball was blocked.
The Juventus goalkeeper successfully predicted Lu Yang's shot direction – the upper right corner of the goal.
In order to play it safe, Lu Yang did not attempt to hit the corner at the extreme.
Because he didn't have many long-range shooting opportunities in this match, his shooting touch wasn't particularly hot.
Therefore, the quality of this ball... can only be considered average.
If this weren't Italian Super Cup match, if this weren't the last minute of the game, if this weren't the decisive shot, if this weren't in the Bird's Nest Stadium, Lu Yang might have been able to take the shot more boldly.
Countless fans were filled with regret and sighed.
Many fans breathed a sigh of relief.
But just as the commentators finished saying, "Oh dear, Lu Yang's penalty kick was saved," and before they could even finish their sentence...
Lu Yang rushed towards the bouncing football and took a follow-up shot.
The Juventus goalkeeper rose twice from the ground to dive, but could no longer reach the ball.
The football went into the net.
Lu Yang missed a shot but scored on the rebound.
Four to three!
San Remo scored again in the 94th minute.
" Lu Yang! Lu Yang has scored again!"
" Lu Yang scored twice, delivering a magnificent performance at the Bird's Nest Stadium!"
"His first reaction after missing the penalty was to keep charging towards the ball. This shows a player's desire for victory, and this tireless spirit is something all domestic football players should learn from!"
"This is a penalty kick of extraordinary significance! It's Lu Yang's Lu Yang missed penalty, and also his 89th goal in an official match of his professional career!"
Luo Cheng had calculated it very clearly.
Eighteen goals in Serie D, sixty goals in the entire Serie C season, nine goals in the European Under-21 Championship, plus the two in this match, Lu Yang has scored eighty-nine goals in less than two years!
In fact, if you include the three exhibition matches featuring the Star of Italy, Lu Yang's goal tally is even close to one hundred.
How efficient is that?
"Of course, let's also congratulate San Remo in advance for achieving the unprecedented and unparalleled Serie C treble!" Luo Cheng threw out another new title.
The treble is undoubtedly the most prestigious title in Europe football, generally referring to winning the Champions League, the league title, and the domestic cup title.
Of course, with the increasing popularity of domestic Super Cup, UEFA Super Cup, Community Shield, FIFA Club World Cup, etc., some teams have gradually included these three honors in their championship honors and called themselves treble winners.
Therefore, the title of "Triple Crown Winner" has begun to be somewhat exaggerated.
But it still signifies power.
Those who can win three of these championships are definitely powerhouses.
Not to mention the five-time champion who swept the universe and the unprecedented six-time champion.
but...
No one expected that a treble winner would emerge from Serie C!
Serie C league title is insignificant, winning the Italian Cup while playing in Serie C is truly legendary.
And now, the legend continues.
They also defeated last season's Serie A champions in the Italian Super Cup.
What an honor this is!
Doesn't this prove that San Remo possesses Serie A -level fighting strength?
That's indeed the case.
In fact, last season, San Remo proved that they have Serie A Serie A strength by defeating Sampdoria, Roma, and AC Milan, at least in terms of their attacking ability.
After a summer of reinforcements, San Remo could easily be called the floor of Serie A.
On the field.
After San Remo celebrated, Juventus kicked off, but the referee didn't give the Serie A champions any time to recover and ended the match immediately.
In an instant, thunderous applause erupted, and all the players from San Remo rushed onto the green field.
The commentator said, "Let's congratulate San Remo. They have filled another gap in the club's history, and their current achievements surpass those of most Serie B teams."
"Of course, Juventus needs to reflect on their performance; they don't seem to have recovered from last season's three-peat."
"In fact, when Juventus' pre-match training began this season, as many as three key players were unable to participate in training directly due to insufficient weight and body fat percentage."
"At the same time, they have lost a key player and a substitute in their defense. Although Juventus has made some signings this summer, it seems that the players will need time to integrate."
"The veteran players need time to regain their form, and the new players need time to integrate into the team. Most of the key players were not even included in the matchday squad. With such a lineup for training and integration, Juventus clearly underestimated San Remo, a team with Serie A -level strength, thinking they could easily defeat them."
"They might have reason to underestimate their opponents, because there's simply no room left in their showroom for the Italian Super Cup. Everyone knows that Juventus ' ultimate goal this season isn't even the league title, but... the Champions League!"
"With their sights set on the Champions League, they disdain any other glory; that's the source of their confidence Serie A treble winners."
This kind of Juventus actually has a real-world counterpart.
Many top teams tend to be somewhat casual about other awards when they are vying for the Champions League title, especially at the beginning of the season.
Take Manchester United for example. They haven't even reached the top level yet, but they carelessly got eliminated from the League Cup. Some fans even said it was a strategic loss to reduce the pressure on the team at the end of the season, which was a good decision... This is really frustrating.
Is this a decision?
This was an accident!
Go ask Locke if he wants to be eliminated from the League Cup so early!
Therefore, the Juventus coaching staff were also speechless at this moment.
You asked them if they wanted the Italian Super Cup?
Of course I want to.
But... if you ask them after they've lost, they probably won't give you that answer.
Sure enough, a reporter soon found Juventus ' head coach and interviewed him. "Is it normal for Juventus to lose to Serie B newcomers San Remo in this match?"
The Juventus coach flashed a charming and appropriate smile, "To be honest, this is normal. Our primary goal this season is the Champions League, and our secondary goal is to achieve a fourth consecutive league title. Other honors are not currently on our agenda."
"Congratulations to San Remo on winning a brand new trophy. They're doing great, and I hope they have a successful season."
"As for this match, I believe everyone can see that what we're truly concerned about is this..."
The Juventus coach waved his notebook, even gesturing for the camera, to prove his point. "We've gone through a lot this summer in order to better challenge for the Champions League and to maintain our dominance in the league, so we still have a lot to adjust."
"I believe that Juventus, after the adjustments are complete, will satisfy everyone!"
The Juventus coach's magnanimous interview garnered support from many fans and commentators after the match.
Many people believe that this is the true "style of a hegemon".
We do not concern ourselves with gains or losses in a single place, for our eyes are on the entire nation!
They also politely congratulated San Remo on becoming a treble winner.
He exuded elegance.
What these people didn't know was that after returning to the training base, the Juventus coach flew into a rage and berated all the players who participated in the match.
Even Mandzukovic couldn't escape it. The Juventus coach commented on him, "Even the opposing Serie B midfielder can score two goals, why can't you score a hat-trick?"
Mandzukovic could only offer an awkward smile in response.
You ask me why?
Because my annual salary as Juventus's starting center forward is only 2.2 million euros, and I heard that my salary will be reduced next year!
And that midfielder Lu Yang earns three million euros a year!
In comparison, I've already done more work than I'm paid for. I even have one more assist than Lu Yang, you know that?!
In the following days, Juventus began extensive training.
Media outlets captured footage of the extra training sessions and praised Juventus for working overtime to prepare for this season's Champions League, saying it was reassuring and showed great ambition.
This made the players who were doing extra training feel quite awkward.
Do you really think the extra training before the season is for the Champions League at the end of the season?
Please excuse me, our coach is simply furious because we lost the Italian Super Cup.
At the post-match press conference of the same game.
Soto was riding high on success.
What's the most satisfying thing about being a coach who transitioned from playing for AC Milan?
Of course, we'll beat Inter Milan and Juventus!
Reporter: " Soto, you boldly changed the formation to 3-5-2 in this match. Why was that?"
Soto: "I've been studying the 3-5-2 formation for a long time, and I personally believe it will be a better fit for San Remo. It will allow us to fully utilize the strengths of our players, such as..."
Soto said a lot.
Reporter: "Oh, so why did you switch back to 4-3-3 in the second half?"
Soto: "Damn it!"
Reporter: "How would you rate Canyes as a player?"
Soto: " Canyes is an outstanding player with enormous potential and already possesses great ability. Acquiring him this season was San Remo's most successful transfer deal."
Reporter: "Really? What about Bernulini?"
Soto: "HMP!"
Reporter: " Lu Yang played as a right winger in this match, which was a game-changer. Is this your new arrangement for Lu Yang?"
Soto: "Yes, Lu Yang has unlimited potential, and he will try more positions in the future. Making full use of a player's strengths is what a head coach should do. It's nothing special; I just made the adjustments that every good head coach would make."
Reporter: "But many people think this has little to do with your tactical arrangements. We noticed that Lu Yang made several non-tactical attempts in attack after receiving the ball. Was that also part of your plan?"
Soto: "Don't pull me, or I'll fucking kill you!"
Looking around, although there were reporters everywhere, Soto couldn't find a single one who truly supported him.
He secretly vowed that he would make San Remo's 3-5-2 formation a success this season.
Only in this way will his name appear in the summaries of major tactical masters.