The second half dived straight into the action, PSG had no time to spare.
Arlo spear headed the attack again, it seemed even more ferocious this time, with even more players joining in on the attack.
Arlo passed the ball to Xander before running behind the defenders, trying to use the false 9 skill to confuse them. And it's effects was not to be underestimated.
Oliver marked Xander very closely, pulling and tugging at the bigger man. But Xander was a bit too strong for him, he didn't even seem bothered by the pressure that Oliver was putting on him. He just used one hand to keep Oliver at arm's length, then he took his time in searching for the perfect recipient of his pass.
And it didn't take him much time to locate that person.
In the far corner, Jude was making a fantastic run towards the box. Xander released a through pass that curved inwards, arriving right on Jude's foot. Jude controlled the pass easily, his eyes on Arlo, keenly monitoring his movement.
Elian latched onto him, marking him very closely and putting him under extreme pressure. Jude wasn't stronger than Elian, so he found it very hard to cope with the pressure, he was forced to pass the ball backwards.
But that's what Henry had been waiting for, he pounced on the ball quickly, firing up a counter attack. Henry charged forward, dribbling past the first man that came for the ball, he cut inwards and delivered a lofted cross onto the left flank, where Asher was speeding down.
Asher brought the ball down swiftly, there was no time to waste, he had to keep the attack going. But it wasn't as easy as he had envisioned, Colt had come sliding towards him with the speed of light.
Asher was caught off guard and he completely lost the ball, while falling to the floor.
"Shit!" Elian cussed out loud as he turned around, dashing back to the defense. This was what he hated most about being a RF, else, every other was thing was good enough. He knew how to mark and defend, but he hated doing it. But in situations like this, he knew it might prove very inimical for them if he didn't return.
Colt picked himself up from the floor, the ball was rolling away slowly and he didn't waste any time in releasing the ball.
Colt released a very powerful cross over the flank, where Jude had opened up into space. Jude was alone there. The spectators applauded the magnificent lane switch.
Elian ran back at full speed, he had been a bit too late to cover up and because of that, Jude was alone in the flanks.
Jude had all the time in the world to pick out his target. He first took a quick breath, then he released the cross, allowing the ball to dip and fall towards his intended target, Arlo.
Arlo cussed inwardly as he mustered his max strength, trying to outdo Julian. But the odds weren't in his favor, Julian was one of the biggest and strongest defenders in the league.
Julian managed to completely muscle Arlo down, then he jumped and made an easy clearance.
But the ball didn't go far, Oscar sent it flying back in with a powerful rocket shot that zoomed towards the far post.
Dean didn't move an inch, he stood rooted to a spot as the ball flew past everyone, arriving at the goal post in an instant.
*Pang!*
The ball ricocheted off the woodwork, sending a powerful vibration surging through the air.
The disappointed sigh of the audience shot through the air, but they had been too quick to get disappointed, they should have more hope and faith, it wasn't over yet.
The ball fell not far from the penalty spot, everyone had already moved from there, except two people who had engaged in the air contest.
Arlo shot a glance at Julian, and they both knew it wasn't over.
Arlo felt a bit relieved at another chance to go against the big Julian. Julian was stronger than him, quite alright, but was he faster? Let's find out.
Julian wasn't slow at all, he blitzed towards the ball in an instant, using his body to try and block Arlo off. But Arlo wouldn't give up so easily, he dashed towards the ball, gaining a slight edge over Julian.
Arlo quickly realized that he wouldn't be able to do anything meaningful with the ball because Julian had completely closed in on him.
Arlo acted fast, he slid towards the ball, knocking it back into the outer part of the box.
Elian slid for the ball, straining to clear the ball. But…
*Thud!*
Colt fired another shot in, and this time, the goal keeper dived. But it wasn't enough, the ball had hit the back of the net.
And in the next moment…
GOALLL!!!!!!!