Gasperini made his first substitution at the seventy-third minute as Demien was replaced by Pasalic with instructions to protect the three-goal lead, and as he walked toward the touchline his legs felt heavy from seventy-three minutes of constant movement, but his mind felt clear because the performance had been exactly what Gasperini had asked for—intelligent positioning, quick decision-making, creating for others without forcing individual moments.
The final whistle confirmed a comfortable 3-0 victory, and Demien walked slowly toward the tunnel as teammates celebrated on the pitch, and this time his name appeared in post-match analysis when one studio panel briefly noted his efficiency rather than brilliance during a segment reviewing the match highlights.
The system notification came as he reached the dressing room, and the familiar interface confirmed completion without escalation.
「MATCH MISSION COMPLETE」
「Performance: Starter - 73 Minutes」
「2 Assists」
