The second half began under the floodlights of the Mestalla, the air thick with expectation. Valencia trailed 2-1 against Cádiz, and the crowd, though passionate, grew restless.
Murmurs of frustration echoed through the stands, but one name rose above the noise—Izan. The 15-year-old wonderkid jogged out with a determined expression, a spark in his eyes that promised something extraordinary.
As soon as the referee blew his whistle, Izan sprang into action. Dropping deep to collect the ball, he saw two Cádiz midfielders who were looking to press him, but with a feint and a perfectly executed roulette, Izan got them out of the way.
The Mestalla roared, signalling their excitement at the flashy moves Izan used. Izan drove forward, head up, scanning for options.
But the Cadiz players didn't make it easy for him; after all, they were professionals, too. With a signal from the captain, they moved closer cutting off the passing spaces while keeping an eye on the flanks.
