From Arsenal to the Ball God

These moves are being supplemented with practice in the Fancy Techniques category, but the Skill Level is not as high as skills like the Cow Tail.

”Scratch... scratch...!”

Therefore, although Ma’el’s movements were fast and successfully maneuvered the ball between two people, it was clear he lacked complete control over the ball.

No big deal, he still has his body and speed. This is the insurance he gives himself and the fundamental reason he dares to make bold moves.

When these two skills reach Level 5 in the future, he might instead choose simpler ball-playing actions sometimes.

”Thump thump thump!”

Just like that, Hummels and Boateng, in a humiliated state, were forcefully crushed through the middle by Ma’el.

”Boom!”

However, the subsequent crossing was tackled out by the tenaciously chasing Khedira, giving the France team a corner opportunity, which Nasri went to the corner flag to take.

This corner didn’t pose much threat, but it clearly exposed the disadvantage of ’top defender Boateng’ against Ma’el, making Löf’s face even more grim.

If the right-wing defense continues to be exploited like this, they are truly not far from conceding a second goal, unless they manage to hit back in the middle to ease the defensive pressure.

”Boom!”

In the 15th minute of the match, under the backdrop of Boateng stumbling to defend awkwardly, Ma’el broke through and crossed again, this time finding Giroud in the center, who then headed towards the goal.

”Swoosh!” Thanks to Neuer’s miraculous save, Germany managed to keep its goal safe.

Even many German media couldn’t stand it and directly questioned and condemned Boateng’s performance in this match.

Just 15 minutes into the semi-final, the news of ’Boateng’s 3 unsuccessful defending attempts’ hit the headlines of major media outlets, becoming a talking point for many fans watching the live broadcast.

To some extent, Ma’el’s performance inspired other players of the France team as they saw the hope of reaching the final.

”Boom!!”

In the 24th minute, Nasri seized the opportunity on the right wing, breaking through the opponent’s defensive line with a low and fast ball across to the center.

Giroud slid in at the front to shoot, while at the same time, Ma’el cut past Hummels to the center position to slid in and intercept, preventing Giroud from letting the ball go.

”Scratch!” Ultimately, it was Giroud who, with his excellent sense and ability to seize opportunities in front of the goal, poked the ball into the net, ”Swoosh!”

Neuer attempted to stop the goal inside the net, but with such close distance and such fast ball speed, his save effort was merely a self-destructive dive into the goal.

Two to zero!

Giroud scores!

”Aaaahhhh.....!!” The fans of the France team in the stadium erupted once again, especially those dual fans of France and Arsenal, ecstatic with joy at this moment.

”The king covers the tiger, only our Big Giroud!” Ma’el shouted Zhan Jun’s famous phrase, then ran towards Giroud, leaping high and climbing onto his back, knocking him over as a playful revenge.

After getting up, Giroud also insisted on completing the celebration, running to the sideline to do his signature knee slide.

Nasri, who assisted, stood slightly absent-mindedly watching Giroud and Ma’el, knowing the rumors within the team that these two would be teammates next season.

In this moment, under such emotions, he was somewhat envious of Giroud, and also regretted his decisions in the past bitterly.

But he understood, he couldn’t go back. After ditching training and leaving the team, he would forever be resisted by Arsenal fans, a punishment for his youthful arrogance.

”Oh.....!”

The French players then crowded together, against the backdrop of German players slapping their faces to try and wake themselves up, crazily celebrating their advance towards the finals.

”Clap!”

On the sideline, Deschamps and his assistant high-fived each other, Deschamps raising his head with a sweeping sense of grandeur.

There couldn’t have been a better start, something he didn’t even dream of last night!

”Beep!” In the 25th minute of the match, the referee blew the whistle for the third kick-off in the first half, something rare in this European Cup, and you can hardly imagine it happening in the semi-final.

The German players still showed resilience, not beaten down by being two goals behind, but rather encouraged by disgrace to bravely continue bombarding the France team’s goal.

”Boom!!”

In the 35th minute, Reus seemingly nonchalantly made a shot from outside the penalty area, causing Lori to make a save error..... This seems unavoidable in such a grand tournament, the goalkeeper always being nervous.

Mario Gomez, who was following up and already scored 4 goals in this European Cup, netted the rebound!

”Swoosh!”

Watching the football finally crash into the France team’s net, the suppressed Germans didn’t choose to pick the ball and return to the center circle. Instead, led by the mighty center-forward Mario, they celebrated wildly.

”One to two! Germany has narrowed the score difference! This Germany and France showdown! Truly spectacular!

”Two teams with distinct characteristics go head-to-head! One with strong bombardment offense! One relying on quick counter-attacks down the wings! It’s truly exhilarating!

”The fans staying up late watching this match didn’t wait in vain! Both teams not only met pre-match expectations but even exceeded them!”

”.....”

Like a beast, Mario Gomez punched the air at the sideline, and it wasn’t hard to judge from his lips that he shouted ’vamos,’ already a phenomenon spreading from person to person.

It seems Spanish football influences all aspects of the global football scene.

”Beep!!”

After the fourth whistle blew, all players were ready for a goal-scoring battle, clearly understanding that to achieve ultimate victory, they must withstand any unforeseen circumstances.