After the ball came to Cedric Suarez's feet, he didn't dare to be careless and immediately utilized his speed advantage.
With continuous changes in direction and acceleration, Cedric Suarez left the defenders no time to react.
Although Cedric Suarez's overall performance in this match had been quite average, when it mattered most, he was able to showcase his impressive breakthrough abilities.
In just a moment, Cedric Suarez executed several sharp changes in direction.
The Chelsea player tasked with marking him was Marcos Alonso.
However, to be fair, Marcos Alonso's performance tonight had also been lackluster.
Whether offensively or defensively, Marcos Alonso had struggled to make an impact.
At this crucial moment, when the team relied on Marcos Alonso to contain Cedric Suarez, he was unable to rise to the challenge.
Although Alonso managed to position himself correctly, let's be honest—he was simply too slow.
As soon as Cedric Suarez sprinted with the ball, he effortlessly left Marcos Alonso trailing behind.
In the next moment, Cedric Suarez dribbled into a dangerous position at the top of the penalty area.
From this spot, given Cedric Suarez's skill set, he was more than capable of attempting a shot on goal.
After a brief hesitation, Cedric Suarez made his decision.
He unleashed a powerful shot.
The ball moved at incredible speed, leaving the defenders with no time to react.
For a fleeting moment, it seemed like Chelsea's defense had been completely breached.
The pressure mounted on Chelsea's players.
Fortunately, Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois remained vigilant.
He refused to allow the opposition an easy goal.
From the goal line, Courtois dived sideways, using both hands to deflect Cedric Suarez's shot past the bottom line.
Southampton was awarded a corner kick.
Cedric Suarez stepped up to take the corner.
Having just demonstrated his ability to break through defenders, Cedric Suarez now had the opportunity to show his skill in delivering precise passes.
Undeniably, Cedric Suarez's passing ability is exceptional.
The ball arced beautifully through the air, landing perfectly on the head of Maya Yoshida at the near post.
As a Southampton central defender, Maya Yoshida had joined the attack for the corner kick.
Yoshida's heading ability is quite impressive, and his physicality is among the best in Southampton's lineup.
As an Asian defender, Maya Yoshida has carved out a successful career in the Premier League thanks to his unique skill set.
And so, Yoshida successfully connected with the ball, executing a powerful header.
But!
Maya Yoshida is still primarily a defender, and his header lacked precision.
The ball ended up being comfortably caught by Chelsea goalkeeper Courtois.
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