There are many players with balanced left and right feet, but true ambidexterity is rare, because this not only requires balance but also means both feet are strong.
This free kick is undoubtedly taken by Lu Yang.
Not because Lu Yang needs three more goals, but because this type of ball should be Lu Yang's responsibility.
The angle for this free kick goal is relatively small.
Sassuolo's goalkeeper is confident to face this challenge, adjusting the wall to the right to block the far corner.
He faces Lu Yang head-on.
If the goalkeeper relies more on the wall, he might let the wall block the near corner and himself go for the far corner.
But the distance to the near corner is too short, if the ball flies over the wall, the goalkeeper has no time to react.
If the wall guards the far corner, the goalkeeper might have a chance to react.
This thought process reveals the goalkeeper's confidence.
Bang!
Lu Yang takes the free kick, curling the shot.
A curved ball.
