"Portugal is in trouble now, having lost their aerial threat, they seem unable to mount an attack."
"Midfield battles are evenly matched, but Netherlands' players are more aggressive defensively, making it harder for Portugal to coordinate on the ground."
"Now the teams are back on an even keel, but Netherlands definitely has the better momentum."
"Violante must make adjustments for Portugal. Lorenzo, who came on as a substitute, is far from the level of the starters, and Portugal needs a focal point up front."
The commentator's assessment was spot on.
In fact, inside the Portugal locker room, Violante was also analyzing the issue of the attacking focal point.
Ultimately, Violante decided to take a risky move.
As the second half kicked off, all the commentators were taken aback.
"Oh! Portugal is making another substitution at the start of the midfield."
