In fact, Lu Yang really didn't expect Balera's penalty to be so fast this time, he hadn't even made a confusing hop before the shot was taken.
That's right!
He reacted a step slower!
This is also the most fatal aspect of those goalkeepers who always like to be clever.
Once the opponent speeds up, leaving no time for you to judge the leg swing and shot timing, you easily fall into a passive position, watching the goal helplessly.
Conversely, once players prefer to delay just before shooting, those goalkeepers who rely on anticipation for saves will be very annoyed.
Later, it became popular for players to hop before a penalty precisely because of this insight.
In short... the side taking the shot holds more of the initiative.
"Your saving abilities are better than your shooting, you should be a goalkeeper!" Balera quipped at Lu Yang without losing his grace.
The two then left.
In the stands, the Rome fans grew tense again.
Because San Remo had reached their match point.
