The match slowly passed the 70-minute mark, and Barnsley's coach did not substitute Trippier, who's already on a card, but took some precautions.
He switched the other side's fullback Shakel over to this side and dispatched Trippier to the other.
This could somewhat alleviate the pressure Ma'el was putting on them; even if they couldn't stop him, they could resort to fouling to obstruct him.
After all, Shakel wasn't on a card yet and had a chance to err without consequence. The cost of a yellow card was definitely acceptable.
"Bang."
In the 72nd minute of the match, Ma'el retreated to receive a direct pass from Luton. He prepared to drag the ball and turn but sensed a defender closing in from behind.
He glanced over with his peripheral vision, pretended not to notice, and executed the move to turn with the ball.
But at the last moment, he suddenly flicked the ball to his left side, choosing to break into the inner line!
