章 583: A Good and Bad First Half

The game continued after the celebrations.

It was as if the opening goal had injected another wave of energy into the Juventus players. They continued playing intricate passing football, characterized by slow build-ups leading to abrupt through passes into the heart of the opposing defense. Their 4-3-1-2 formation worked wonders, allowing them to control possession over the following few minutes.

The game then fell into a stable rhythm, with everything looking fine and dandy in the case of Juventus. But just as the 22nd minute approached, something unexpected transpired in the heart of the Old Lady's defense.

After receiving a backward pass from Andrea Pirlo, Giorgio Chiellini, one of Juventus' center-backs, was unlucky to slip while trying to play a routine long ball. The mistake cost his team greatly and allowed Marco Reus, Dortmund's winger who happened to be nearby, to take full advantage.