Chapter 229: Keep Pushing

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"Wow! Suker is performing amazingly!" "He's the commander of AC Milan's attack!" "Those Juve Bastard can't even touch him!" "Look at him! He's playing brilliantly!" In the stands, AC Milan fans watched as Suker continuously ran and passed the ball on the field. Due to the opponent's pressing, Suker didn't dare hold onto the ball too long, relying almost entirely on one-touch passes. Pass! Switch play!Pass again! Switch again! Nesta hoofed the ball upfield. With Trezeguet pressuring him, the pass wasn't ideal. "Cover me!" Nesta shouted at Gattuso. Gattuso immediately ran toward Suker, trying to relieve some of the pressure. But just then, Suker stretched out his hand to signal Gattuso to hold his position. Gattuso halted, frowning at Suker. Vieira was closing in, and as soon as Suker controlled the ball, he'd be under intense pressure. What's this guy thinking— Gattuso's eyes suddenly widened. He saw Suker meet the descending ball, give it a light shrug off his right shoulder, and send the ball flying directly toward Gattuso. "WOW!!!" Commentator Aldo Serena couldn't help but exclaim. Suker's incredible sense of the game had amazed him many times, and this was yet another moment. Facing a difficult clearance, Suker used his shoulder to pass—and even managed to absorb some of the ball's momentum. By the time Vieira reached him, Suker had already sent the ball away. "Damn kid!" Vieira was furious. Suker didn't give him a single chance. Despite his powerful physical strength, Vieira had nowhere to use it. Suker, meanwhile, relied on nimble movement and exceptional awareness to continuously pass and link up play, orchestrating AC Milan's attack. Gattuso passed to Kaká. Kaká turned—and took off! AC Milan didn't just have Suker as a threat. With Vieira distracted by Suker, Kaká was freed and began driving down the right flank. He sliced through Juventus's defense along the right channel. Facing the opposing fullback, Kaká pulled off multiple quick direction changes, shook free, and immediately whipped in a cross. Inzaghi slid in to finish— Only for the ball to land straight in the keeper's arms. "Fall back!" Suker shouted forward. Kaká and Inzaghi immediately turned to defend. This showed AC Milan's discipline—after attacking, they didn't hesitate, they went straight into defensive mode. "Suker is playing brilliantly!" The assistant coach couldn't help but admire. In his career, he'd seen many talented youngsters—players like Ibrahimović and Kaká were already rare—but to reach Suker's current level of performance was rarer still. In this Serie A top-of-the-table clash, in this direct showdown between AC Milan and Juventus, amid a sea of world-class players, it was Suker who shone the brightest. That said everything. "Suker's doing very well," Ancelotti nodded in agreement. But unlike others' vague praise, Ancelotti believed Suker's success came from his clear sense of positioning. Kaká, at times, lost positional awareness, leaving the team lacking in certain areas. Ibrahimović struggled without midfield support. But not Suker! Suker had a crystal-clear understanding of his role. In this match, he willingly gave up most of his shooting chances to drop deeper and strengthen midfield pressure. He knew: for AC Milan to win, the midfield had to dominate. So Suker became the extra weight tipping the balance. And just as he expected, AC Milan not only led, they gained a clear advantage. Suker had a sharp sense of the game—he knew what it took to win—and that was vital for any team. BANG!! Suker was knocked down by Vieira. But even as he fell, Suker let the ball run past him into space. It sailed diagonally into an open area on the right. Lying on the ground, Suker clamped down on Vieira's leg. "Kaká! Go!" Vieira struggled to shake him off. "You little punk! Let me go!" "Nope!" Suker held on tighter. He'd created another attacking chance—Kaká was charging forward again. Approaching the edge of the box, Inzaghi made a diagonal run, drawing the center-backs' attention. Kaká shifted the ball sideways, opened up a gap, and fired. A cold, precise strike flew toward the left post. The Juventus goalkeeper dove, but couldn't reach it. He could only watch as the ball hit the back of the net. 75th minute: AC Milan 3 – Juventus 1. "Substitutions!" Both managers made changes. Juventus:Nedvěd and Pessotto off,Del Piero and Chiellini on. AC Milan:Inzaghi off,Vieri on. Suker blinked. Is Ancelotti not planning to defend?! They were up by two goals, but Ancelotti didn't go defensive—he was going for the kill! Vieri was a central striker—strong and aggressive, a traditional target man. His purpose was clear: Not only to add threat in the box, but also to ease pressure on Suker and Kaká. Ancelotti was building a wall for them at the front, as if saying: "Keep pushing, dammit!" Suker and Kaká were even more fired up. After all—who doesn't love attacking and shooting? Inzaghi, on the other hand, looked a little annoyed. He hadn't done much all match. "Wait—" He slapped his forehead. "I scored a goal!" That thought cheered him right up again. Vieri came on with fresh legs and a big frame, constantly battling defenders in the penalty area. This greatly reduced the pressure on Suker and Kaká. Vieira had to fall back to help mark Vieri. Even though Vieri was older, leaving him unmarked was still dangerous. Taking advantage of this, Suker received a pass from Pirlo. This time, he didn't pass right away—instead, he stopped the ball and turned smoothly. Vieira rushed toward him. But he was already a step late—Suker had turned. Still, Suker remained still. Vieira gritted his teeth and reached in with his foot—at that moment, Suker nudged the ball outward and jumped. He jumped high, knees bent to avoid a tackle. "He's past him! Suker's breaking through the defense!" Suker charged straight toward the goal. This time, he had no intention of passing. Near the box, he drew back his left foot and struck hard. BOOM!The ball shot toward goal like a missile. "Suker shoots from distance!" The ball flew in. The Juve keeper dove and got a hand to it—but couldn't hold on. The ball spilled loose. Vieri and Juve's defenders scrambled for it—intense physical battles ensued. Suker crouched just outside, waiting to poach. At that moment, Vieri got a toe to it, it deflected off Chiellini's ankle—and rolled right to Suker! Eyes lighting up, Suker sprinted forward, got there first, and poked it in! SWISH!!!The ball found the net again. "GOAL!!! 88th minute—AC Milan scores again, Suk puts it away!!" "This match, Suker has two assists and a goal—he's truly taken control of the game!" "Thanks to Suker's incredible performance, AC Milan is about to win!" "Let's give the loudest applause to this young star—he deserves the cheers of San Siro!" CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP!!!!ROAAAAAR!!!!!!!!!!! Thunderous applause and cheers filled the stadium. At this moment, Suker was the brightest star in San Siro. At just 19 years old, he stood out among a field of superstars. His performance completely won over the AC Milan fans. Even the pickiest supporters had to give him a thumbs-up. At the 90-minute mark, Ancelotti used the final substitution to take Suker off. As he left the field, the entire San Siro echoed with applause. In this match, the first half belonged to Seedorf.But the second half was Suker's. Together, they delivered this rousing win for AC Milan. As Suker came off, Ancelotti personally greeted him with a big hug. The assistant coach handed him a water bottle. "Well done!" The assistant gave Suker a thumbs-up. Suker smiled and took the bottle, rinsing his mouth. The weather was hot—his throat felt like it was burning. In the final stoppage time, AC Milan shifted to defense. They were now leading Juventus 4–1. Though home advantage played a part, it was the outstanding performances that sealed the victory. In the end, the match concluded. AC Milan 4 – Juventus 1. They claimed the win and snapped Juventus's winning streak. In the league standings, both now stood at 7 wins and 1 loss, tied for first and second. The Man of the Match went to Suker. Seedorf had also played well—But he only played one half, while Suker's second-half explosion was the true key to AC Milan's win.

Chapter 229: Keep Pushing

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