"Prandelli calmly drank water on the sidelines, exuding a composed demeanor, as if he was accustomed to falling behind first.
"I believe this will serve as a strong stimulus for Italy's players, encouraging them to lift their heads and continue fighting.
"But we must acknowledge that during halftime, they have a lot of work to do!"
"....."
A minute or so after the match resumed, the referee blew the whistle to signal the end of the first half.
15 minutes later, the players returned to the field, standing in their positions, taking deep breaths to adjust their states.
Their appearances varied, some with hands on hips and heads down, others gazing defiantly at the sky, and some making the sign of the cross on their chests in prayer.
In any case, these might be the last 45 minutes; whether they make it into the semifinals depends on the upcoming half!
"Beep!"
The referee blew the whistle to start the second half, Giroud kicked off from the center circle, commencing the game.
