This forced Millwall's number eight player to move towards Lu Yang.
Sevajos instinctively wanted to receive the ball because he felt Lu Yang should pass now, otherwise Lu Yang would be facing a brutal collision from the number eight player.
However, Lu Yang didn't pass the ball; he began a frenzy of cycling moves, denying the opponent any chance to close in on him.
Once an opponent nears the ball handler, the player can attempt a breakthrough.
Hence, when the opponent shows signs of preparing for a breakthrough, the defensive player often keeps a bit of distance to judge the direction and avoid being passed with one step.
If the distance is opened, there's no chance to use physical advantage.
The opponent's right-back was therefore ready to cover; if Lu Yang broke through the number eight player, the right-back would charge at Lu Yang.
Lu Yang held off two players alone, giving Sevajos an unexpected opportunity.
Finally, the number eight player couldn't hold back.
