Although Su Luo's performance in the first twenty minutes was disastrous, as long as he gets a chance to shoot, the consequences will be devastating!
Not long after, Su Luo's shooting opportunity arrived.
25th Minute of the Game
To get the ball, Pedro moved to the wing to assist.
Midfielder Cesc Fàbregas delivered a precise long pass, successfully finding Pedro on the flank.
Despite being 30 years old, Pedro still possessed solid dribbling skills.
Facing pressure from two Barcelona defenders, Pedro pulled the ball back, spun around, and suddenly struck with his right foot!
The escape was completed in an instant.
Effortlessly bypassing two defenders, Pedro decisively crossed the ball with his right foot!
The football traced a beautiful arc through the Barcelona penalty area and landed perfectly at the back post—right where Su Luo was waiting!
At that moment, Su Luo didn't opt for a header. Instead, he positioned himself for a powerful volley!
Boom!!
Inside the penalty area, Su Luo executed a difficult volley—striking the ball without even stopping it!
Unfortunately, luck wasn't on his side. The football smashed against the goalpost!
Although he didn't score, there was no denying the sheer power and precision of Su Luo's shot.
The strike sent shockwaves through the stadium, and Barcelona's defenders quickly adjusted their focus, marking Su Luo even more closely.
31st Minute of the Game
By the time the game reached the 30th-minute mark, both teams' defensive lines had started to show signs of collapse.
Then, in the 31st minute, Su Luo made a tactical adjustment, actively retreating closer to the edge of the penalty area to receive the ball.
It was this very move that helped Chelsea score!
Fàbregas delivered another pinpoint long pass, and this time, the ball dropped perfectly onto Su Luo's head!
Despite the opposition's center-back closing in, Su Luo remained calm. Using his superior positioning, he cleverly flicked the ball to Pedro, who was left unmarked on the right side.
Pedro didn't hesitate—he struck the ball directly without stopping it!
The ball rocketed toward the goal.
2-1!
Barcelona's goalkeeper was helpless!
32nd Minute of the Game
But Chelsea barely had time to celebrate.
Only a minute later, Barcelona's superstar, Lionel Messi, stepped up once again.
Over on the left wing, Messi found himself in acres of space. With dazzling footwork and unstoppable dribbling speed, he sliced through Chelsea's defense in a solo run, bulldozing his way into the penalty area.
Then, with an effortless push shot, he found the back of the net!
2-2!
But the drama wasn't over yet!
37th Minute of the Game
Another five minutes passed, and Pedro struck again!
Positioned in front of the goal, Pedro relied on his incredible instincts to seize an opportunity.
Reading the play perfectly, he intercepted a loose ball from Barcelona's center-back and took an immediate shot!
The ball sailed past the keeper and into the net!
3-2!
With that, Chelsea regained the lead.
The score remained 3-2 until the end of the first half.
Start of the Second Half
As the second half kicked off, Su Luo remained on the pitch.
After a 15-minute halftime break, his stamina had significantly recovered.
Feeling refreshed, Su Luo even began sprinting more actively during the match.
48th Minute of the Game
Chelsea's midfield controlled possession and passed the ball to their overlapping full-back, Marcos Alonso.
After a quick glance at the penalty area, Alonso delivered a 45-degree cross into the box!
His idea was solid, but his execution left much to be desired.
The ball drifted toward the far post, but there were no Chelsea players in position to meet it.
Seeing this, Su Luo had no choice but to sprint at full speed from the back in an attempt to reach the ball.
Fortunately, Alonso's cross wasn't hit too hard this time.
Just as the ball was about to roll out for a goal kick, Su Luo managed to catch up and keep it in play!
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