Fweeeee!
The shrill sound of the referee's whistle cut through the charged atmosphere in the 70th minute, after the ball went out of play for a throw-in.
A brief pause settled over the stadium as players and fans alike took a moment to catch their breath. The ball had just rolled out of play near the halfway line, signaling a series of substitutions.
[Looks like we're going to see some fresh legs now,] the lead commentator said, his tone steadying after the excitement of the last sequence.
[No surprises here. Both managers know this is crunch time, and they're bringing on reinforcements,] the co-commentator replied, keenly observing the activity on the sidelines.
The fourth official stood on the sideline with his electronic board in hand as the changes were announced.