In view of the threat posed by Mata's unusual activity, Real Zaragoza's manager, Fernández, arranged for Zapatero to go to the left flank to help defend against Mata. This adjustment caused Zaragoza's right flank to begin to have gaps.
Zaragoza's formation was severely damaged at this time, and on this side, David Lago seemed to have become quiet and inactive. Zaragoza also slowly relaxed their vigilance against David Lago.
At the same time, the substitute, Maikol Pihra, also appeared quiet in the front. He did not get a chance to shoot, and just stood "stupidly" near the penalty area. Gradually, the Zaragoza players also relaxed their vigilance against Maikol Pihra. Although they had heard about the deeds of this veteran and that this person seemed to be doing well in the Segunda División B, after seeing Maikol Pihra so quiet and "harmless," they began to have doubts. Some even thought that Maikol Pihra's deeds were completely processed and hyped up by the media. Besides, scoring a few goals in the Segunda División B was not strange at all! This did not mean anything: the Zaragoza players still looked down on the Segunda División B in their bones. This was very interesting. After all, it was Zaragoza who were now behind in the score.
"Maikol Pihra has almost disappeared." Zaragoza's local commentator said, "Ha, this is the veteran who was praised by the people of Gijon as having extraordinary power from the amateur league. He really fits his position as an 'amateur player.'" Zaragoza was behind in the score, and their commentator was also angry. At this time, he was mercilessly sarcastic towards this veteran.
"Maikol Pihra seems too quiet." Spain's national 5 commentator, Dagestino, also said. He looked at the sidelines and saw Li Ang standing there, looking a little quiet. "It's a little strange that he's so quiet." His last sentence was directed at Li Ang.
*****
Zaragoza's attack reached the front of the field. Villa intended to cooperate with González, but this attack was once again blocked by Carlos and Marcos. They immediately launched a counterattack. Maikol Cubas directly passed the ball to Mata.
Mata began his dribbling performance to break through!
"Mata! He's here again! He's here again! He was much more active than Carney! He looks more like a La Liga star! "Dagstino shouted in an exaggerated aria.
Seeing Mata rush over with the ball, Zaragoza's left back, Quattro, and the defensive midfielder, Zapata, both came up to defend against Juan Mata.
Not far from them, the center back, Cesar Jiménez, was waiting for an opportunity to make a move.
On the sidelines, Fernandez nodded. The team's defense was good this time. The two or three players on the flanks were like a small cage, enough to make Juan Mata unable to return.
That was indeed the case. Mata found himself surrounded and had no chance to move forward.
Mata pulled the football back under his foot, and then his whole body leaned to the right, as if he was going to cut inside. After attracting Quattro's movement, he passed the football directly to the middle.
It should be said that Mata's handling and performance were excellent. However, an accident occurred. The turf on the route of his pass seemed to be a little uneven and the football bounced up.
This gave Zapata a chance to snatch it. He went straight up to intercept the football!
*****
"Zaragoza intercepted the ball! This is their chance to fight back … Juan Carlos!! " Every time this name was called, Dagstino's voice would fiercely rise. He was now super fond of this Sporting de Gijón sweeper. "Beautiful! Beautiful tackle! "
Zapata had almost just turned around when he saw the Sporting de Gijón kid pounce on him and block him.
Not only that, but Carlos's foot movements were quite agile. With a gentle poke, he poked the football away. Then his body turned again, using his body to block Zapata behind him, and then quickly passed the ball back to Mata again!
It looked like Sporting de Gijón was determined to attack from the right side of Mata's side.
On the sidelines, Zaragoza's manager, Fernandez, was shocked when he saw the opponent's successful counterattack. Then, he was relieved when he saw Carlos pass the football back to Mata. Zaragoza was heavily defending against Mata on this side. The opponent would not have any space to make any moves or coordinate. Mata would be trapped in his own players' encirclement. Sporting Gihon's attack this time was not a threat.
As Fernández thought, when they saw Mata take the ball, the full back, Quattro, and the center back, Jimenez, immediately pounced on Mata.
But … what the Zaragoza people did not expect was that this time, Juan Mata did not continue to control the football at his feet. He took the football and adjusted it to a comfortable position. Then he suddenly raised his leg and kicked the ball to the other side of the field.
"Beautiful and accurate transfer! Beautiful! "González shouted.
"Wonderful lateral transfer! It's empty here! David Lago! He received the ball, and Zaragoza's side is completely empty! "Dagestino stood up excitedly. It was a beautiful and unexpected transfer of the ball!
Huge boos erupted in the stands of the La Romareda Stadium. The Zaragoza fans were obviously frightened and realized the threat this time.
Seeing this scene, Li Ang stood up from the technical area, clenched his fists, and leaned out — he was a little excited. This was the opportunity he had been looking forward to for a long time. He was all ready to rush out to celebrate.
*****
When the Zaragoza players turned around and found that there were no defenders in front of David Lago, they panicked.
Zaragoza's center back, Toledo, hurriedly pounced on David Lago in a panic.
Toledo was originally marking Maiquel Pihra, but he pounced. What did this mean?!
David Lago certainly knew what this meant. He did not hesitate and slightly adjusted the football at his feet. Amid the boos of the Zaragoza fans, he raised his leg and lobbed the football into the penalty area.
Then people saw the football draw a beautiful arc and fly to the front of the goal.
Zaragoza's full back, Gabriel Milito, went to cover Maiquel's position in a difficult position, but just as he rushed to Maiquel Pihra's side, Maiquel Pihra had already jumped, which led Gabriel Milito to jump in a hurry.
One was already prepared, and the other was hastily coming up to defend.
Furthermore, Maiquel Pihra's header ability was there!
The result could be imagined!
Maiquel Pihra successfully jumped. He pressed Gabriel Milito, swung his head in the air, and smashed the football towards the goal!
Real Zaragoza's goalkeeper, Lionel Laines, leaped in the air to pounce on the ball, but his outstretched hand did not touch the football!
The football suddenly fell behind him, and then flew close to the crossbar of the goal and into the net!
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