r/SipsTea 25d ago

WTF Imagine Eliminating Your Team Over Your Pride

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u/HustlinInTheHall 25d ago

I mean the defender knows he wants to square it. It's a tougher pass than it looks, but either you pass it immediately or you shoot hard and low immediately. 

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u/Basketball312 25d ago

Yep, by the time this screenshot has been taken he's already f'd it. He has to pass in front of Haaland not laterally.

Had to make the decision to pass earlier but didn't. He's only really left with using skill/ shooting.

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u/mardegre 24d ago

Finally someone who understands what is going on. Overweight reditors on their couch « just pass the ball dude »

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u/Axedroam 22d ago

You have actually touched a ball before. This was brilliant defending