Maxa then substituted Marcelino with Wu Xudong.
Putting a right-back in the right wing position was undoubtedly a signal to strengthen the defense.
Because just moments ago, Maxa had received some astonishing news.
That was… Benfica had taken the lead in their match against Guimarães!
If the game were to end at this very moment.
Then…
In the 81st minute.
Oganesyan and Igor coordinated continuously in the middle of the field.
Igor was not bad at dribbling, and he created a very favorable free-kick during his breakthrough.
Igor took the free-kick himself.
Bang!
The football soared over the wall with great quality.
Clang!
Unfortunately, it was just short of luck.
The football struck the crossbar and then bounced downward.
Pilar reacted quite swiftly, immediately raising his right hand to deflect the football.
He meant to knock it outwards, but the ball came down too fast from the crossbar, with spin, causing his deflection to falter.
