Second Half Showdown

Half-time buzzed in the locker room, Coach Rossi's voice a growl. "Focus on their striker—number 9. He's carving us up—free kick, forced that own goal.

Shut him down, Milan!" Luca nodded, his focus sharpening, showing how much he cared. Matteo clapped his back. "We've got this, Cappetta."

Back home, Sophia had mocked earlier, bursting in as Luca stretched. "What's next, twinkle toes—gonna pirouette past Inter?"

He'd grinned, mid-lunge. "Better than your ballet flop last year—stick to snacks." Emily had shooed her out, "Leave him be—he's cooking today!" Gianpiero added, "Focus, Luca. Win it."

The second half kicked off, score locked at 2-2. Inter's prodigy—number 9—prowled, but Milan tightened. Luca showed out,missing a few shots and constantly cutting lanes.

The game ping-ponged—Matteo's passing probing, Paolo's shots wild. Stands chanted, Chiara's voice faint, "Come on, Luca!" Sophia yelled, "Don't nap out there, dork!"

At the 78th minute, it broke open. Matteo's through ball split Inter's line. Luca latched on, with his speed surging, facing the right back one-on-one. A Body Feint—shoulder dip and the defender bit, stumbling. Keeper charged and Luca chipped it, arcing perfectly over the sprawl.

Thwack. 3-2.

The crowd exploded—"Wow! Wow! Who's that?!"—fans gasping. Emily screamed, "That's my son!" Chiara clapped, eyes wide, "He did it!"

Sophia smirked, "Okay, loverboy's got game." Gianpiero's grin said it all.

The final ten roared electric—Inter pressed, number 9's shot grazed the post, Clutch Performer tempting Luca at 5000 points, but Milan held, its defence ironclad.

Whistle blew—3-2, victory. Luca shook hands with the prodigy, Andrea, who smirked, "Nice chip. Won't beat me again." Luca grinned, "We'll see."

The system flared.

[Task Update: Season of Glory]

Goals: 1

Assists: 2

Match Win: 1

Points Earned: 3500 (1000 + 2000 + 500)

Total Points: 4800 → 8300

[Task Completed: Power Surge] (Day 15/30)

Points Earned: 1000 (interim)

Total Points: 8300 → 9300

[Player Stats]

Physical Attributes: 67

Speed: 69

Stamina: 65

Strength: 55

Agility: 83

Technical Skills: 66

Dribbling: 73

Passing: 60

Shooting: 59

Ball Control: 71

Mental Attributes: 66

Determination: 79

Focus: 58

Teamwork: 55

Vision: 60

Overall Rating: 70

Potential: 85

Post-game, Chiara met him outside, blushing. "Guess I owe you that date." Luca grinned, now a goofy flutter. Sophia gagged, "Get a room, nerds!" The league was on—he'd stamp it, rival and all.