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The tension in the air was palpable, with the crowd on the edge of their seats. England had been making steady progress, but they still hadn't broken through the French defense. The ball was moving swiftly from side to side, with each player trying to find an opening, but nothing seemed to work. The French defense, especially Marco and Francesco at center-back, was playing with discipline, their anticipation just enough to snuff out every threat before it could take root.

Elian, however, felt the shift in the atmosphere. He could sense the mounting pressure, not just from the French defense, but from his own team as well. There was a desire for something more, something that could tip the scale in their favor. His eyes darted across the field, catching the faintest openings in the defensive lines.