Against All Odds: Legacy Of A Football King - Chapter 317: Udinese Draw First Blood

... harp shadows across the pitch.

The 30th minute ticked by, and the scoreboard still held firm at 0-0. AZ Alkmaar and Udinese traded blows, each pass a jab, each tackle a counterpunch. The crowd’s roar never dipped, a relentless wave fueling the players’ fire.

Martens scooped up a loose ball, his boots scuffing the turf as he flicked it to Benjamin. The winger danced near the touchline, eyes scanning. Basta edged closer, cautious but aggressive.

Benjamin feinted left, then ...