Retiring on the Spot

In the second half, both sides returned to the pitch. The Germans were clearly full of fight, determined to level the score.

In the 55th minute, Bernulini found Ancarelli, who had dropped back into midfield, with a long pass.

Ancarelli passed back to Plasedes.

Plasedes moved the ball with one touch to Lu Yang while continuing his forward run.

Lu Yang slipped a through ball to Perotta.

With his back to goal, Perotta immediately played it sideways.

Ancarelli and Ceballos had been drifting around, pulling Germany National Team's markers away.

The ball somehow fell to the continuously advancing Plasedes.

Attack-minded defenders were an Italy National Team tradition.

From outside the penalty area, Plasedes unleashed a left-footed long-range shot.

A stunning strike flew straight into the net.

Four to two!

The Italians had stabilized the second half.

They extended their lead back to two goals.

It was a major blow to Germany National Team's morale.

In the 63rd minute, Italy National Team earned another attacking opportunity.

Canyes played the ball down the right.

Colber, who had dropped back into midfield to offer support, flicked the ball up and surged forward.

Italy National Team's wing attacks were not particularly complicated. Basically, the fullback played the ball out, the winger dropped back to support, and then they combined to overlap down the flank.

This time was no different.

Colber flicked the ball toward Lu Yang.

But Lu Yang did not receive it while running. Instead, he let it run through.

Melkan, who was marking Lu Yang, was instantly stunned.

He had already planned his next tackling move.

Behind Lu Yang, Ceballos had the ball with no one marking him.

He had ample time to observe his teammates' runs.

Bang!

Ceballos drove a through ball straight down the middle.

Perotta successfully collected it.

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