From Arsenal to the Ball God

Everything seemed to slow down, he even had time to think about celebratory moves, accumulating emotions waiting for the final burst.

”Pa!” At this moment, after Casillas’ core burst, his hand stretched out and miraculously saved the ball in front of the near corner post, deflecting it out to the baseline.

It’s a save!

”Oh.....!” Ma’el stared in disbelief and regret, turning back with all the French people present, shouting incredulously.

Casillas, oh Casillas, no wonder he’s one of the icons of Spain’s golden generation and the Galaxy Battleship. Trying to break through his goal so easily is no small feat.

”Yeah....!” Ramos, Busquets, and others breathed a sigh of relief, and then joined the Spanish fans at the scene in celebrating, quickly applauding Casillas, ”Papapapa.....!”

Many French players lowered the hands they had raised early and turned to run back towards the defense, preparing for the next defensive effort.

”Again, again!!”

Ma’el clapped to them, don’t cry over spilled milk. No matter how you look at it, this was a successful attempt. He hopes this will firm their determination to choose this offensive strategy.

If he tries another 2-3 times, he will surely penetrate Casillas’ goal!

Even a great goalkeeper like Buffon fell under his feet, he does not believe that Casillas could be a wall of sighs in front of him for the whole match!

Just score again, he’ll have scored in six consecutive European Cup matches, an unprecedented feat.

At the same time, he also found some of his shortcomings; in some smaller shooting scenarios, when his shooting Skills are not applicable, his success rate for scoring is not as high.

He’s still lacking some micro-scene shooting techniques, like the single-handed volley, delicate chip shots, toe pokes, and heel shots.

But practicing these Skills individually seems noticeably too time-wasting, and it’s not necessary.

I wonder if like Dribbling and Fancy, there could be additional skill techniques to complement his shortcomings.

After the European Cup ends, he can study this aspect carefully, along with some unmastered Passing techniques..... As he gradually enters the Level 5 era, he must address all weak points to truly become all-rounded!

Running towards defense, Ma’el exchanged glances with Bosque and Deschamps standing at the sideline.

The former’s eyes carried apprehension and relief, while the latter quickly replaced regret on his face with encouragement, clapping for him.

Noticing the French team fans’ expectant eyes in the stands, Ma’el felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders, he must perform better afterwards.

Come on, you must come on, you absolutely can do it... He cheered himself on, deliberately adjusting his breathing to keep his mind alert at all times.

”A very unfortunate offensive opportunity! France team almost changed the score in the 54th minute of the match! They suddenly changed Rhythm, leaving Spain somewhat unprepared!

”Ma’el easily broke through a one-two, his acceleration unstoppable, but the final shot didn’t hit the target!

”Casillas made a divine save, this kind of save is no less valuable than a goal!

”We can feel the tension of the final is gradually increasing, both sides are eager for a goal, and are very afraid of conceding the first goal!

”It’s time to test their pressure resistance and opportunity grasping ability. Whoever performs best in these aspects has a chance to lift the Delaunay Cup!”

”.....”

”We shout with the strongest voice, we will bravely win the victory.....!”

”Let your soul and dreams fly, the stadium flies with red.....!”

As match time crossed 60 minutes, the Bullfighter Army’s fans began singing the team’s anthem in the stands, knowing their team needed their help at this moment.

The France team’s anthem soon sounded too, but due to their inability to maintain Ball Control most of the time and lack of dominance, their singing was evidently lacking in confidence, unable to overpower Spain.

”Boom boom boom.....!”

Spain controlled the football in the attacking third, with six Midfielders and left Defender Alba continuously interchanging positions back and forth, forming a high-speed moving net, enveloping the France team’s defense.

As time continued to advance, the Midfield and defense players of the France team gradually became somewhat overwhelmed.

With Physical Ability declining, they found it difficult to keep up with Spain’s ball release Rhythm with every movement, and once anyone became disconnected from the overall formation, the gap at their location would be exposed.

”Boom boom.....!”

In the 68th minute, Iniesta’s forward run forced Koscielny to laboriously chase back, while David Silva soon darted in from diagonal side, occupying the gap he left.

”Boom!” Alonso’s Passing was swift and precise, the football rolled quickly to the edge of the France team’s penalty area line, being controlled by D Silva.

Another center Defender Rami quickly shifted out to defend him, Koscielny also abandoned Iniesta behind him, prioritizing blocking the currently most threatening D Silva.

The defense gradually became chaotic, with many facing one against two dilemmas.

”Chah!” D Silva, as two approached, used his left toe to jab the ball, lobbing it over Koscielny’s head, to the indirectly running and ready sprinting forward motion of Iniesta again.

This ball pierced through the France team’s defense, allowing Iniesta to collect it at the end line flank position.

While Rami, having just helped his teammate defend, couldn’t have paid attention to Xiaofa and Alonso who were advancing behind him.