Finally, after a series of breakthroughs, Raymond relied on his exceptional personal abilities to successfully penetrate the opponent's penalty area.
But!
Inside the penalty area, Raymond had no opportunity to shoot.
At this critical moment, several Chelsea defenders had already positioned themselves to block him.
Among them were Christensen and Gary Cahill.
Undeniably, these two central defenders possess considerable defensive experience and strength.
Without hesitation, they directly engaged Raymond in physical confrontation.
This defensive strategy proved highly effective.
Seeing no chance to take a shot, Raymond had no choice but to pass the ball back.
Originally, Raymond aimed to pass the ball to Ward-Prowse inside the box.
But the moment Raymond made the pass, Su Luo intercepted it with perfect timing, completing a successful steal.
It has to be said—this was outstanding defense!
In the next instant, after securing possession, Su Luo made a quick decision without hesitation. He launched a precise long pass across the half-field.
The ball landed faithfully at the feet of Moses.
Tonight, head coach Conte started Moses with the hope that his strong dribbling skills could cause significant trouble for the opposition.
Unfortunately, Moses' performance at the beginning of the game was mediocre at best.
He had not managed to create any magic moments.
For most of the game, Moses had been largely anonymous.
But now, all eyes were on him.
As Moses picked up the ball and charged forward, his explosive power was on full display.
Although the Southampton defenders quickly adjusted their positions, midfielders Hojbjerg and Cedric Suarez simultaneously confronted Moses.
However, Moses didn't stop.
Instead, he opted for a quick and direct approach, accelerating like a black lightning bolt.
Chelsea's right wing suddenly became an open field.
With relentless acceleration, Moses swiftly advanced into the attacking third.
Near the touchline, another wave of Southampton defenders had already prepared to intervene.
At this moment, the player marking Moses was Wesley Wright.
As an experienced center-back, Wesley Wright wasted no time.
He decisively used his physical strength to tackle Moses, preventing him from progressing further.
This is the hallmark of an excellent central defender: even if the player passes, the ball doesn't.
And just like that, Chelsea earned a free kick near the baseline.
Su Luo stepped up to take the free kick himself.
As Su Luo positioned the ball on the spot, the Chelsea fans at Stamford Bridge erupted in heartfelt cheers.
Every Chelsea fan anticipated a moment of brilliance from Su Luo.
To be honest, apart from his earlier missed shot, Su Luo's performance tonight had been outstanding.
Before taking the free kick, Su Luo raised his hands, signaling to his teammates for their positions.
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