As the match progressed beyond its tentative opening minutes, Amani gradually found his rhythm. The initial nervousness faded, replaced by the focused calm that had become his hallmark despite his youth. The System interface briefly flashed in his vision:
[MISSION OBJECTIVE: Become the man of the match without scoring a goal or assisting]
[TACTICAL GUIDANCE: Utilize Peripheral Vision+ to identify spatial opportunities before they develop]
The game was unfolding at the relentless pace typical of an Eredivisie opener both teams eager to make a statement, neither willing to ease into the season. PEC Zwolle, newly promoted and determined to announce their arrival in the top flight, pressed aggressively, trying to disrupt Utrecht's passing patterns.
Their approach created a frenetic energy that might have overwhelmed Amani in his earlier appearances, but his previous matches had taught him valuable lessons about managing the tempo.
