"The opponent's momentum has changed..." Yoichi Isagi's pupils constricted. As someone who had been observing everyone on the field the entire time, he naturally noticed the change in the opponent.
But what kind of impact would this change have on everyone on the field?
As the Y Team kicked off.
To everyone's surprise, the opponent didn't execute the previous game's strategy; instead, their entire team launched an attack!
"Not good!" Yoichi Isagi quickly turned his head and shouted, "Defend, defend!!"
The strategy had changed, meaning the opponent's ball would no longer be passed to Okawa Hibiki as he had expected.
Instead, everyone now had offensive capabilities!
In this situation, the previous strategy would once again throw the Z Team into chaos.
Ye Liangqiu also ran on the field, carefully pondering what Niko was thinking. A full-team offense meant their defense had become weak... Once the ball was stolen,
it would be a fatal blow...
However, even in such a high-risk situation, they still dared to participate in the offense...
So, Niko, what are you thinking?
At this moment, the ball was with a Y Team player. His eyes seemed to constantly observe the people surrounding him. Suddenly, a slight smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if mocking everyone.
With a "thump."
He kicked the ball back to the midfield area.
That position was exactly where Niko was.
Stepping on the incoming ball, Niko looked up, his gaze fixed on the goal, and he muttered,
"Isn't this the chaos you wanted?"
"I'm bringing the rhythm of the entire field into 'fast'."
"I wonder, do your carefully laid plans still have any use?"
"Keep running... As long as you, the demon king of this field, can't touch the ball and are constantly running."
"This victory will be ours!"
Through a narrow gap.
Niko shot the ball, and it seemed to pass through several people, going directly to a teammate.
That teammate grinned, "A puppet? What's wrong with being a puppet if it means winning?"
The next second, he passed it, touching the ball for less than a few seconds. Clearly, he saw himself as a relay baton.
And Okawa Hibiki had already taken his position the moment Niko paused in the midfield earlier.
This time, no one blocked the ball.
Because the Z Team's formation had been completely disrupted by their unexpected full-team offense.
Receiving the pass, Okawa Hibiki didn't hesitate, unleashing a powerful shot.
The score immediately became 2:2.
Niko revealed a smile, his gaze at Ye Liangqiu's eyes seemed to carry a hint of provocation.
Of course, Ye Liangqiu wasn't angry; instead, he grinned.
The tension between the two grew stronger.
"What's going on? The opponent actually dared to go all-out offense... Aren't they afraid of us?" Raichi grumbled.
Kuon Wataru stroked his chin, "It's not fear... but confidence."
"The opponent seems to have already guessed that we would still use the same strategy as the last game."
"But... won't the opponent risk unexpected tactical issues by changing strategies mid-game?"
After all, a good strategy requires prior refinement and coordination, but changing it directly like this could even cause the entire team to fall into confusion and disarray.
It's a counterproductive move...
But judging from the last goal, the opponent's actions seemed flawless.
Kuon Wataru's brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
"Is there a possibility that they always had this strategy?"
"They just haven't used it, wanting to wait until they were at a disadvantage... to catch the opponent by surprise?" Chigiri gasped, speaking.
Of course, that's also a possibility...
At this moment, Yoichi Isagi spoke, "It doesn't seem like they had this strategy in advance. Their full-team offense just now, while seemingly out of place, actually isn't very different from their previous strategy. The only change is in the offensive variations."
"Xiao Shi Yi is right." Suddenly, Ye Liangqiu, who never participated in discussions, spoke. He walked in front of everyone and explained directly, "The opponent's strategy has only changed the way they play, but the core remains unchanged: the bangs boy and Okawa Hibiki."
"Sometimes offense is the best defense."
"Everyone participating in the offense, in my opinion, is indeed the opponent's best choice right now, because if you can't defend against the opponent, why not attack?"
"Furthermore, with the increased exertion, everyone will fall into fatigue. In a fatigued state, not everyone, like Xiao Shi Yi, uses their brain to think about how the ball will go in, so your gaze will mostly be fixed on the ball, neglecting some minor changes on the field."
Ye Liangqiu's crimson pupils stared at everyone, "And it's precisely these small changes that make you stop thinking, allowing the quick attack to put pressure on us, create chaos... and then score."
"And... it seems like the opponent is very tired playing like this."
"Actually, no, we are more tired."
"Huh?" Little Monk wiped the sweat from his face, "Quick attack, shouldn't the attacking side be tired?"
"Why are we tired? We just need to defend and then attack."
"It's different!" At this moment, Yoichi Isagi shook his head, "Did you forget what I just said? The opponent's bangs boy has the same ability as me."
"He can predict subtle changes across the entire field, meaning all of the opponent's players' actions are already anticipated. They just need to run to the positions already planned in their previous strategy and wait for the pass."
"Do you still feel tired then?"
For example, in a relay race, you only need to stand at your designated relay position in advance, wait for your teammate to pass the baton, and then start running....
This not only gives the team a chance to breathe but also allows for a better fatal blow to the completely chaotic opponent.
Yoichi Isagi looked at Ye Liangqiu, "If the opponent continues to use this strategy, we shouldn't move because of the ball... but rather, like the last game, just keep a close eye on the scoring players?"
Ye Liangqiu chuckled, "That's why I think Xiao Shi Yi, sometimes you're a bit too well-behaved."
"Since the opponent is fighting for their lives."
"What's the point of us continuing to defend?"
"The score is already tied; both sides are on the edge of a cliff."
"Apart from offense, neither we nor they have any other choice."
"Now is the chance to put the knife to the opponent's throat!"
Everyone looked at Ye Liangqiu, with a hint of shock in their eyes. In just one glance, this guy had completely analyzed the opponent's strategy.
This level of comprehension was terrifying.
Bachira shrugged, "Don't be surprised, when Qiu was on the team, sometimes his words were more useful than the coach's!"