In the ninth minute, Collet played the ball to Junior. Junior advanced down the flank and, after crossing midfield, deliberately passed the ball to Zizo before making a forward run.
After receiving the ball, Zizo took a step forward with it, seemingly intending to work an Overlap Coordination with Junior.
Just as the defenders focused on cutting off Zizo's passing options, Zizo suddenly chipped a pass with the outside of his right foot.
That "cold pass" sliced straight through Real Sociedad's two defensive lines and precisely found Alpha, who was already inside the penalty area.
With his back to goal, Alpha held off Real Sociedad's center-back.
Charging toward him was Lu Yang, who had surged into the box from the attacking midfield position.
Their eyes met, and in that instant, Alpha understood.
To the left!
Alpha snapped his head and delivered a Backward Header Flick!
The ball rose again, flying toward his rear left.
That was the right side of the six-yard box.
This caught many people by surprise.
It was common for a center-forward to use his forehead to head the ball back to a teammate.
But a Backward Header Flick was far more advanced.
And... from this distance, such a flick was more likely to be collected by the goalkeeper.
Sure enough!
Real Sociedad's goalkeeper rushed out, stretching both hands out in an attempt to catch the ball.
But at the same time, Lu Yang did not slow down at all as he crossed paths with Alpha. It was as if he knew Alpha would flick the ball into his path. He went all out.
Bang!
Lu Yang leaped high into the air, thrust his head forward, and nodded the ball once.
The next moment, a palm smacked across Lu Yang's face. Lu Yang twisted sideways, letting his