Fifteen minutes later, the other side of the new dynamic was on display.
After a strong dribble run that beat two players, Mateo found himself in a pocket of space just outside the box. Instead of shooting, he delivered a precise, one-touch layoff to Lewandowski, who had held his position perfectly, a silent acknowledgment of the striker's superior finishing position.
Lewandowski, with his back to the goal, turned his defender with a brutal efficiency and fired a clinical shot into the corner. (Goal 2 - Lewandowski) The goal was pure precision, the result of Mateo's decision to feed the target man, a pass that demanded a goal.
"Decision-Making Load: Critical," the System noted in Mateo's internal display. "Execution: Optimal. Subject successfully managed two high-value targets with contrasting needs. Current mental processing speed is 18% above baseline due to sustained high-pressure decision-making."
