This Is How Football Should Be Played
Chapter 380

Hat Hat Hat Hat Trick!

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In the 67th minute, Ajax's fears finally came true.

Lu Yang completed an interception in midfield.

The fairy-tale prince, Rasmussen, had clearly underestimated Lu Yang's tackling ability.

Lu Yang sent the ball toward the left, picking out Enriquez.

Mickey Frankie immediately leaned into Enriquez, denying him any chance to turn and accelerate.

But Enriquez spread his legs and did not receive the ball at all.

The ball slipped through both Enriquez's and Frankie's legs at the same time.

Frankie froze.

The next moment, Enriquez turned and swept past Frankie.

It was a nutmeg run without touching the ball!

Enriquez raced away alone.

Frankie desperately tracked back, but the gap between him and Enriquez kept widening.

Enriquez charged into the box down the left. Ajax's right back and De Ligt closed in from either side, but both were slightly slower than Enriquez and could not directly interfere with him.

Bang!

The two slid in to block his shot.

But Enriquez had poked the ball away early, a very clever finish.

As mentioned before, from this position, shooting high meant aiming for the top corner, but the difficulty was too great.

Shooting low at the opponent's feet was the best choice for an ordinary player.

But in a one-on-one situation, the opposing goalkeeper would be highly focused and get down very quickly.

Even if you were Mbappé, your shot could easily be blocked.

That was why the toe-poke finish, which bought time, had its advantages.

Of course, the direction and power of a toe poke were not so easy to control.

In any case, different players excelled at different kinds of finishing.

The ball slipped through the goalkeeper's legs and rolled smoothly into the net.

Four to one!

"Beautifully done! That dummy by Enriquez was absolutely inspired!"

"He came on as a

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