From Arsenal to the Ball God

”OhOhhhh.....!”

The scene was already one of jubilation, Arsenal fans rising from all directions, a sight that was incredibly shocking.

The whole Emirates Stadium seemed to bear a vast ocean, reaching a boiling point at this moment, roiling with enthusiasm as heat waves surged into the sky.

”Ma’el is advancing!”

At the live commentary booth, Reinke and the Sky Sports commentator were not far from the sideline, with almost the same view as the players, as Ma’el dribbled rapidly past right in front of them.

Reinke was immersed in the live atmosphere, feeling incredibly heated, uncontrollably dominating the commentary, seizing the initiative: ”He is a crucial part of Arsenal’s counter-attack. This is a typical Arsenal-style counter-attack!

”The players are using rapid one-touch passes, maintaining an incredibly high speed locally, and passing the ball to their explosive player!

”Martin Kelly is retreating constantly, as defending against Ma’el at such high speed might not be easy... They can only wait for him to make a mistake!

”Behind him are Kagura and Agger, Jose Enrique and Henderson are also tracking back to the penalty area, while Lucas is chasing from behind Ma’el!

”Will this be a decisive counter-attack to determine the result of the match? Every part of Arsenal is doing what they should, like a precise large machine, with the gears turning at this moment!

”Ma’el will be the one turning faster; he’s nearing the danger zone!!”

On the field, Ma’el watched the opponent’s formation retreat, noticing Lucas chasing from behind, with no intention of a solo run.

That was unrealistic... Right now, the most important thing is to score a goal, securing crucial Big 6 points against Liverpool!

”Pa!”

As Lucas closed in from behind, Ma’el skidded the ball towards the center, slipping away from the double team.

He looked up to confirm the positions of other teammates, although he had already observed this earlier, just making a final confirmation.

”Boom!!”

Upon seeing Gervinho about to enter the penalty area from the far side, he struck a ground pass, flicking the ball into the gap behind Liverpool’s defense between Agger and Jose Enrique.

The football’s speed was rapid, darting towards the gap between the Liverpool defenders almost instantly after leaving Ma’el’s foot.

”Hmpf.....!”

Gervinho was very excited, but his high-strung emotion rendered him voiceless, only able to grunt as he accelerated again to surge behind the defenders.

”Screech..... screech!” Agger and Jose Enrique both went for a slide tackle, trying to broaden the defensive range with a sweeping action and complete the door-closing defense.

But the pass was too tricky, the speed too fast; the football darted past their defense line just before their slides closed the door.

Not only did they miss the tackle, but they also gave up their defensive positions!

”Wow...!!!” A shout of astonishment echoed around, with the tumultuous Emirates Stadium reaching a new fever pitch, emotions at a breaking point.

”A sublime through ball! Ma’el, after a rapid advance of over twenty meters, penetrated Liverpool’s defense with a powerful ground through-ball!”

In front of the commentary box, the Sky Sports commentator seized the sentence, but Reinke reclaimed the initiative, his voice now somewhat hoarse: ”Gervinho receives at the baseline in the flank area, this is a good opportunity!

”Kagura is with Van Persie, Henderson is heading towards Ramsey’s position, but Vermaelen has arrived near the penalty spot, the Belgian with excellent footwork!

”The Liverpool players spotted this gap, Henderson wants to cover it, but it’s too late, and he’s also unable to move away!

”Gervinho with a reverse triangle back pass... setting it up for Vermaelen! Unbelievable attacking collaboration!!”

Accompanying Reinke’s near-breathless commentary, Gervinho comfortably set the ball up for Vermaelen, who glanced at the goalkeeper’s position before stepping forward for a shot.

”Boom!!”

He pushed the ball towards the top right corner, an angle rarely chosen by shooters during penalty shots.

However, Vermaelen dared to choose it, despite being a defender, as he possessed excellent passing and shooting skills. In fact, he wouldn’t appear out of place in a forward’s position.

Such a play involved certain risks.

But Vermaelen didn’t care, convinced that everything led to this point; he couldn’t believe his shot wouldn’t go high or wide!

Ramsey’s needle-threading!

Van Persie’s setup!

Ma’el’s rapid advance and through pass!

Gervinho’s reverse triangle!

He surged from the back to attack!

Now, just a single goal was needed to punctuate this perfect teamwork with an exclamation point!!

”Swoosh!!” The next moment, the football slipped past Reina’s outstretched arms, smashing into the top corner of the net.

Goal!

Three to two!

They came back from behind!!

”Aow.....OhAha.....!!” A thunderous roar erupted, fully igniting the Emirates Stadium, as everyone seemed possessed, thousands quickly surging towards the barrier, trying to get closer to the players.

”Yeah....!!” By the sidelines, Wenger, unable to restrain his excitement, turned towards the fan section, wildly waving his arms.

His coaching staff quickly followed, even several substitute players joined the atmosphere, signaling to the fans behind them.

”Gee.... Gee.....!” At the sideline commentary box, Reinke removed his noise-canceling headphones, savoring the authentic cheers from the scene.