The entire process happened so incredibly fast it was hard to believe.
The moment Wang Shuo burst through Cleverly's defensive zone, his touch pushed the ball slightly too far ahead. The advantage was that he could sprint at top speed and shake off Cleverly. At the same time, however, it gave Manchester United's last line of defense, center-back Evans, an opportunity to steal the ball.
Rather than tracking back, Evans charged forward to hoof the ball clear. As long as he cleared the ball, Arsenal's quick counterattack would come to nothing. Evans was brimming with absolute confidence in this clearance. But just as he rushed up and swung his leg to clear it, a figure suddenly blurred before his eyes. Wang Shuo dashed in front of him and beat him to the punch, toe-poking the ball forward with his left foot.
Every step Wang Shuo took was so precise it seemed calculated. The ball rolled forward without losing any momentum, swiftly brushing past Evans.
