Spain, undeterred, looked to regain control of the game. Marin dropped deeper to orchestrate their build-up, dictating the tempo with his precise passing. He sent a long ball to Gianluca Mancini on the right wing. Mancini, under pressure from Jasper, managed to whip in a cross toward the far post.
Cristiano La Rosa leapt high, meeting the ball with a glancing header that sent it toward the bottom corner. Evan, showcasing his reflexes, dived low to his right and parried the ball away. The rebound fell to Matteo Conti, but his follow-up shot was blocked by Archer, who threw himself in front of the ball.
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The blocked shot rolled into the path of Vincent, who immediately launched a counterattack. He sent a lofted pass to Declan on the right wing. Declan sprinted forward, his pace leaving Luca Marino trailing behind.