At the end of his address, Coach Escribá, the experienced and sharp-eyed Villarreal Head Coach, let his gaze sweep over the crowd before finally settling on Lin Feng. It was a look filled with trust and expectation, as if to say, "Lin Feng, are you ready?"
Half a month ago, Lin Feng was just a rookie with slightly unpolished passing skills. However, in the short half-month of training, his progress was astonishing. His passing ability was like a butterfly breaking free from its cocoon, undergoing repeated tempering and transformation, and now he could soar in the sky of the football field. He was no longer a player who only made mechanical passes; he had mastered the essence of passing, capable of accurately judging the situation on the field and delivering the ball to where his teammates needed it most.
And now, it was time for Lin Feng to test his strength in a real match. Coach Escribá knew that only through competition could Lin Feng better adapt to the rhythm of the field and better display his abilities. Therefore, he made a decision: have Lin Feng warm up, and prepare to come on in the second half.
Lin Feng heard the Head Coach's words and felt a surge of excitement. He knew this was a great opportunity to showcase his strength and a crucial moment to prove his abilities to the Head Coach. He quickly took off his jacket and began warming up on the sidelines. Every one of his movements was full of power and confidence, as if proclaiming to everyone: I am ready!
The whistle for the second half blew, and the atmosphere in the entire stadium became extremely tense. In the first half, Villarreal conceded two goals away in Turkey against Ankaraspor, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow for the La Liga powerhouse. The players' faces were filled with unwillingness and determination; they knew that if they couldn't equalize quickly, the loss in this match would become an eternal pain in their hearts.
Lin Feng stood on the sidelines, feeling the tense and solemn atmosphere. He understood that this was a critical moment to demonstrate his strength and contribute to the team. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, and prepared to meet the upcoming challenge.
As the second half whistle blew, Villarreal Head Coach Escribá made a crucial adjustment. Lin Feng, the young player who had performed exceptionally well in training, finally got his long-awaited opportunity, replacing Musacchio, who had been in poor form in the first half.
When the fourth official on the sidelines held up the substitution board, Lin Feng's heart raced; he knew the importance of this appearance. Half a month of waiting and hard training were all for this moment of brilliance.
Lin Feng took a deep breath, adjusting his breathing and mindset. He secretly resolved to seize this opportunity and demonstrate his strength and value. He recalled Head Coach Escribá's address and his own steady progress in training, filling him with confidence and fighting spirit.
The moment he stepped onto the field, Lin Feng felt gazes from all directions. He quickly integrated into the team's rhythm and began to find his position. He carefully observed the situation on the field, looking for opportunities and spaces to pass.
The match was in full swing, with players from both sides like warriors on a battlefield, exchanging blows and giving no quarter. In this intense arena, Lin Feng was like a brilliant star, creating offensive sparks for the team again and again with his keen insight and excellent passing ability.
With every touch of the ball, Lin Feng appeared exceptionally calm and confident. His gaze was sharp, constantly watching the changing situation on the field, looking for opportunities and spaces to pass. His passing technique was incredibly refined; every pass was like a precise missile, always accurately finding his teammates' positions and creating excellent shooting opportunities for them.
During one attack, Lin Feng received a pass from a teammate. He quickly adjusted his position, then looked up to observe the situation on the field. He saw his teammate Borré waiting for an opportunity in open space in the opponent's half. He immediately decided to use a long pass to pierce the opponent's defensive line.
Lin Feng took a deep breath, steadied his emotions, and then kicked the ball with force. The ball arced perfectly through the air, soaring over the heads of the opposing players and flying directly to Borré's position. Borré saw the incoming ball, quickly adjusted his stride, and then charged towards it.
Just as the ball was about to land, Borré accurately stopped it with the top of his foot, then followed through with a shot. The ball, like an arrow released from a bowstring, flew straight towards the opponent's goal. Although the opposing goalkeeper made a save attempt, the angle of the ball was too tricky, and he could only watch helplessly as it flew into the net.
Goal! Lin Feng's assist broke the deadlock for the team, giving them the lead. At this moment, the entire stadium erupted; fans cheered and applauded Lin Feng's excellent performance. Lin Feng also excitedly waved his arms, celebrating this thrilling goal with his teammates.
Shortly after the start of the second half, Ankaraspor's goal suffered a heavy blow, which infuriated Ankaraspor's players. They could not accept conceding a goal so easily at home, and their emotions were instantly ignited.
For Ankaraspor's Head Coach M'Sila, this goal was undoubtedly a huge blow. He knew that if he couldn't adjust his tactics in time, this match might be irrecoverable.
M'Sila anxiously took the scout report handed to him by his assistant coach. His gaze quickly scanned the report, looking for the opponent's weaknesses. When his eyes stopped at Lin Feng's entry, he noticed that the report stated Lin Feng's weakness was passing. This information gave M'Sila a turning point, and he immediately made a decision.
He instructed Ankaraspor's forward players to actively press Villarreal's defensive line in the attacking third, attempting to create chaos through high-pressure pressing and win back possession. Among these players, M'Sila specifically emphasized focusing on Lin Feng. He demanded that the players relentlessly mark Lin Feng, pressing him immediately once he gained possession, denying him the opportunity to pass calmly.
As M'Sila's orders were issued, Ankaraspor's players immediately sprang into action. They launched a fierce press in the attacking third, attempting to win back possession through active running and tackling. Lin Feng became their primary target; every time he gained possession, he was met with tight marking and swarming pressure from the opponents.
However, this Lin Feng was no longer the fumbling, hasty passer he was half a month ago. After half a month of various training sessions in the virtual training system, his passing ability had improved considerably.
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