From Arsenal to the Ball God

Leading by 2 goals, there’s no need to be too tense, just hold out for the last twenty-something minutes.

In the 75th minute, Löf also used his last substitution, taking off Badstuber, switching to three center-backs, and bringing on Götze to make a desperate attempt.

”Huu....!”

Thus, both sides played almost all the cards they could. The last 15 minutes of the match began amidst the deep breaths of the tense head coaches.

”Boom!”

In the 77th minute, Götze, who had just come on, made a sweeping cross from the flank while almost falling down. This kick gave both height and speed to the ball, creating considerable threat.

In the central area, Klose and Koscielny both jumped up, risking injury to fiercely head towards the ball!

”Boom!!”

With a dull thud, the two figures fell to the ground like broken kites. However, the football flew towards the goal, passing Hugo Lloris’s hand and into the net’s corner.

”Beep!” The referee pointed to the center circle, signaling the goal’s validity.

Two to three!

Germany once again saw hope!

”Yeahhh.....!!” The German fans’ cheers echoed throughout Liv Stadium. Suddenly drums and gongs roared as they returned to their initial state of support at the match’s start.

The German players initially intended to grab the ball to the center circle to restart quickly, but seeing Klose still down, and considering he might have collided hard with Koscielny, they hurriedly ran towards the seasoned ”K-god” with concern.

Klose soon sat up, but judging by his expression, he seemed to still be feeling dizzy.

To avoid the medical team entering and wasting time, he forced himself to stand up and signaled to the referee that he was fine, then slowly made his way back to his half, frequently gritting his teeth to counteract the dizziness and pain.

”Clap clap.....!” His professionalism earned him applause from the fans, even gaining respect from many France team supporters.

Under such circumstances, Koscielny also got up. He could have delayed time, but it seemed inappropriate... Besides, with only a one-goal lead, wasting time wasn’t secure.

It was better to show a tough guy image, motivate teammates to fight hard, and demonstrate the courage to face opponents’ counterattacks.

Undoubtedly, these two intensified the match’s intensity, pushing it into a heated battle. An unexpected last 15 minutes was upon everyone.

”Boom!”

In the 82nd minute, seizing the opening Germany left while attacking, France once again executed their favored fast break.

The ball quickly reached Ma’el’s feet. After cutting inside, he saw Nasri making a far-post run and sent a ground-penetrating pass over.

After Germany switched to three center-backs, more space was left open on the wings... Fortunately, many came over to defend Ma’el here, but on the other side, there was less focus on Nasri.

Don’t forget, Nasri is also one of this era’s best midfielders in the Premier League.

”Tap tap..... Boom!!”

After some quick spins and turns within Germany’s penalty area, he broke through Lam and Schweinsteiger, who had come back to defend, poking the ball into the far corner just before Neuer could intercept it.

”Beep!” The referee pointed to the center circle for the 6th time, indicating the goal was valid.

Four to two!

Once again extending their lead!

”Aaaahhhh...!!”

Ma’el spread his arms and ran towards Nasri, with their cheers mingling with the cheers of the French fans present.

Though Ma’el didn’t get many chances this half, ending the semi-finals with 2 goals and 1 assist isn’t bad; a brace in the finals isn’t out of reach.

”Whoosh!”

Four or five France team players celebrated with a knee slide near the corner flag. Rising up, they casually high-fived and hugged, taking this opportunity to delay time.

The German players hadn’t given up, quickly fetching the ball to restart at the kick-off spot, standing with hands on hips, dissatisfied with France’s celebrations, many complained and reminded the referee to add time.

”Beep!!”

”What a scoring extravaganza! Six goals in regular time, unprecedented in past European Cup semi-finals!

I don’t know whether to praise the attacking players’ form or criticize the defenses as crumbling wrecks!

In any case, this match is worthy of all the fans who stayed up late watching!”

”...”

”A great chance for Germany! Schweinsteiger joins the attack! A sidefoot shot! Oh oh.....! Hugo Lloris intervenes, but there’s still a chance for the rebound!

Toni Kroos with a sidefoot from the edge of the box!! And it’s in again! Haha.....!

I’m almost at a loss for words! I must adjust my speaking rhythm to keep up with both teams’ rapid attacking pace!

The score is now three to four! In the 86th minute, Germany has clawed back a glimmer of hope!

They must be holding a lot inside, but they can’t celebrate wildly yet because time is running out!”

”.....”

”The extra time for the second half is 4 minutes, with Deschamps leading France’s coaching staff surrounding the fourth official for an explanation, believing that for a match of such flow, 4 minutes of added time is unreasonable!

The referee has come over..... huh?! A red card is out! Oh, but it seems it’s for an assistant coach, while Deschamps receives a yellow card as a stern warning!

It’s clear that with each passing second, the nervousness of both head coaches is intensifying!