From Arsenal to the Ball God

”In the past four matches, people may not have realized that the French team’s defense is very good. Their goals conceded are pitifully few, which is one reason for their triumphant advance.

”So once you let the opponent find our defensive rhythm and completely restrict our attacking players, their chances of winning increase, because they have a player that seems impossible to limit.

”Boom boom...!” He tapped the tactical board several times, pushing all the attacking pieces toward the French goal, ”Go attack! Make yourselves unstoppable too! Omnipotent!

”Remember the glory of German football, believe that the German Tank will overcome every opponent!

”Germany!!”

”Come on.....!!”

On the other side, in the French team’s locker room, Deschamps paced back and forth with hands behind his back, away from the tactical board.

”In the past few matches, sometimes we could display what we wanted, but other times it seemed chaotic due to the opponent’s restrictions.

”To have progressed step by step to this point, I must acknowledge that it is mainly due to your own efforts, but obviously luck is also a factor.

”But you must understand, there is not much time left for you, we must execute our tactical instructions perfectly, using dagger-like counterattacks to sting them every time the opponent wants to make a grand attack!

”If you can’t do this, you might miss a match that could leave a lifelong regret!

”It might be this match, or it could be the one after entering the finals!

”Even if in the future you can make it to the European Cup finals again and even win the championship, this regret will still penetrate throughout your life!

”People often say failure is good, but when you have accumulated enough experience and strength, your choice can only be one, which is to head towards success! The greatest success!!

”France!”

”Come on.....!!”

”Beep beep!” After the final motivation of the players from both teams, the referee blew the sound for entering, and the players walked out onto the pitch, lining up in front of the player tunnel.

”Aaahhh.....!”

”Wow.....!!”

Before long, they also entered the pitch amid the fans’ roaring sounds, standing on the European Cup match field as the sun was about to set.

Ma’el and Lam walked at the front, photographers followed the duo, capturing the glory of them leading the team.

”CCTV! CCTV!! The Germany vs. France battle is about to kick off! I’m commentator Liu Jiayuan, glad to meet you here!!

”Let’s take a look at the lineups of both teams. The French team, compared to the last match, has several lineup adjustments.

”Deschamps has shown his courage and also indicates that the French team will play determined defense and counterattack this match.

”The goalkeeper is still Hugo Lloris, left-back Klich, center-backs Koscielny and Rami, right-back Sagna.

”The single defensive midfield is Mvira, a player adept at interceptions and blocking, has appeared in group matches.

”The two midfielders are Malouda and Yohan Cabaye, who clearly bear the responsibility of resisting the German Tank’s central advancement!

”On the front line, Ma’el on the left, Giroud in the center, Nasri on the right, Menez and Ben Arfa, who played last time but didn’t perform outstandingly, are abandoned by Deschamps!”

”.....”

”Regarding the German team, goalkeeper Neuer, central defenders are Hummels and Badstuber, left-back Lam, right-back Boateng.

”Double holding midfield Shweinsteiger partnering Khedira, Reus as the attacking midfielder, with Toni Kroos and Podolski on the sides... Mario Gomez as the single forward at the front.

”A basic 4-2-3-1 formation, mostly based on Bayern Munich and Dort as the main lineup!

”This is a team not to be underestimated; their midfield and defense’s overall strength clearly surpasses France, only slightly weaker on the front line!

”However, we all understand that at this stage in the European Cup, this kind of paper strength is no longer within the reference range. Only the teams’ state and will on the day will become the key that decides the match result!”

”.....”

During the speech, Ma’el and Lam completed the coin toss at midfield and returned to their respective halves.

Ma’el first chose on the sunlit side before the sun set, providing the team some physical advantage for attack and defense in the first half.

After completing these, everyone stood at their positions, waiting as the time reached 5:45.

It was noticeable that everyone’s chest was rising and falling vigorously, their tension and excitement reaching their peaks.

”Beep!!”

”Good evening, viewers! Welcome to the second match of the European Cup semifinals!!

”Today, the white-shirted Germany team will face the blue-shirted France team at Liv Stadium!!

”The victor between them will enter the European Cup finals to face the Bullfighter Army!!

”Löf and Deschamps, these are two brave reformers of French and German football, one staying long and the other taking office with the best posture. Let’s see who can laugh till the end!”

”.....”

In the serious gazes of both head coaches and the applause of the whole stadium, the players from both teams soon collided together, facing the first wave of confrontation.

As Germany kicked off first, many players, including Ma’el, formed a retreat defense to prevent being directly bombed with a goal by the opponent’s opening offensive.

”Bang!”

The football quickly developed to the right side, where Toni Kroos accomplished a crossing on this side. The ball in the central area was cleared by Koscielny.