As the saying goes, "He who does not take what the heavens give, invites his own downfall."
Those who do not cherish opportunities will be punished by fate itself.
In the twenty-first minute,
Sporting Lisbon once again launched a high press in the attacking third.
But this time, the Sachavenis centre-back seized the opportunity, delivering a long pass along the ground that cut straight through Sporting Lisbon's disorganized defense, breaching both midfield and defensive lines.
This vulnerability was an inevitable risk of the high pressing strategy.
The Sachavenis striker received the ball, resulting in a four-on-four situation in the attacking third!
After taking the ball a few steps, the striker passed it back to a midfielder who had made a run forward.
The situation thus turned into a three-on-two in the attacking third!
Sachavenis three, Sporting Lisbon two.
Bang!
The opposition made another pass.
