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With the scoreline now favouring Germany 3-2, the remaining minutes of the match became a frenzied effort by Norway to equalize. The Norwegian coach signalled his team to press with all they had left, resulting in a dramatic final push that saw both teams stretched to their limits.
On the pitch, the intensity magnified. Norway, refusing to concede defeat, threw everything forward. In the 90th minute, Coach Baum responded by making his final substitution, by bringing on defensive midfielder Dennis Jastrzembski to replace an exhausted Florian Wirtz. Weber’s fresh legs and defensive mindset were intended to solidify the midfield and help hold onto their slender lead.
As Dennis jogged onto the field, the crowd’s applause washed over him as the fans thanked Wirtz for his performance and wished him luck. The game soon resumed with a German throw-in which was highly contested by the opposing players who didn’t give them a moment of rest. Norway, desperate for a breakthrough, ramped up their attacks. Jens Petter Hauge, persistent in his efforts, found a bit of space on the right and sent a sharp cross into the box.
Erling rose between the German defenders but his header, under pressure, veered wide of the goal, his frustration palpable as he punched the air in disappointment. The Germans, now primarily focused on defence, managed the game by maintaining possession and disrupting the Norwegian rhythm with tactical fouls. As the match entered added time, four minutes were shown by the fourth official, giving Norway a glimmer of hope and the German fans a reason to boo the referee.
The stadium soon became a shouting match as the noise in the Stadion GOSiR, which was 3/4 capacity became defining. The trio of Markus, Lena, and Jan, could barely think as with every pass, tackle, and clearance were met with passion filled with reactions from a crowd that was at the edge of their seats. In the 93rd minute, Norway won a corner After Oscar Bobb failed to whip a cross past the out-stretched leg of Noah Katterbach.
The tension was palpable as Leo Østigård, along with other tall figures, moved forward. Even their keeper Kristoffer Klaesson sprinted up the field ready to join the hustle and bustle in the box. Hakon Evjen delivered the corner with precision, curling into the crowded penalty area. As bodies jostled for position, the ball flicked off a head in the melee and arched towards the far post.
Kristoffer Klaesson, the goalkeeper turned temporary striker, leapt alongside Armel Bella-Kotchap, both towering figures stretching to make contact. In a heart-stopping moment, Klaesson dropped to the ground and painfully clutched his head just as Armel knocked the ball out of the box. The referee did not hesitate to blow his whistle as he pointed to the spot to the horror of the German contingent.
Paul Gartner’s voice rose over the stadium speakers, capturing the sudden shift in the atmosphere. "Oh, dramatic scenes here at Stadion GOSiR! The referee has pointed to the spot, and Norway could have a chance to level this in the dying moments of the match! It appears there was some contact on Klaesson in the box. This game has had it all!"
The German fans expressed their disbelief and frustration, booing and waving their arms in protest, while the Norwegian section burst into hopeful cheers. Coach Baum looked on, stern and anxious, as he discussed the situation with his assistants, his team now facing a critical test.
As the players argued and the referee tried to plead their case, the official was having none of it insisting that Armel had elbowed the Norwegian keeper as he raised a yellow card to the pleading defender. The defender had a few choice words for the referee, but he was promptly dragged away by Rakim and Simon who tried to calm him down. "Calm down bro we still have everything to play for even if they do score."
Paul Gartner seeing this scene didn’t bother commenting on it as he focussed on the actual play. "Looking at the replay it was Klaesson who had rested his elbow on Armel’s shoulder trying to beat him to the aerial ball only to be easily steamrolled away. In my books, this penalty might be the steal of the tournament."
"Would you look at that it seems both Haaland and Captain Jens both want to take the set piece," Gartner commented as the situation on the field unfolded. Both players could be seen glaring at each other as their hands wrestled for the ball, but in the end, it was Captain Jens who won the argument.
Throughout the tournament, all he had heard about was bout the next savour of Norwegian football Erling. At first, he didn’t have anything against them since the kid was good and made them stronger as a team, but things changed when all everyone would talk about after a win was him. They had beaten Honduras 8:0 and he had assisted the kid 5 times only to be forgotten as another footnote.
When they were beaten all the news article could talk about was that they were holding him back. For Jens who had spent most of his football career with the national team since the age of 6 this sudden change grated him the wrong way. He suddenly felt like all his efforts were being denounced as nothing more than a role player, someone’s sidekick.
As Jens Petter Hauge placed the ball on the spot, the tension in Stadion GOSiR reached its peak. The German fans were on their feet, whistling and jeering to create a daunting atmosphere for the penalty taker. Luca Unbehaun, the German goalkeeper, took his position on the line, his gaze fixed intently on Hauge, ready to play his part in this nail-biting climax.
Paul Gartner’s, voice rang out over the speakers and stream. "Here we are, folks, at the edge of our seats. Jens Petter Hauge, who’s had a spectacular tournament so far, is about to take the most crucial kick of his young career. Can he send this to extra time?"
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Hauge took a few steps back, his eyes never leaving the ball. The whistle blew, and he approached with a determined run-up. As he struck the ball firmly, aiming for the bottom right corner, Unbehaun sprang into action, diving with full stretch to his left. The stadium held its breath as the ball and goalkeeper converged in a moment of fate.
Unbehaun’s outstretched hand connected with the ball, sending a strong deflection wide of the post. The crowd erupted in a cacophony of cheers and groans, depending on their allegiance. The German fans’ cheers drowned out the disappointed sighs of the Norwegian supporters as Unbehaun punched the air in jubilation, having just made the save of the match, possibly the save that would see Germany through to the quarterfinals.
His excitement was short-lived though as the referee blew his whistle and motioned for a retake as the linesman at the side had his flag raised. "A chance for redemption for Jens, Luca was not on his line when the kick occurred." Paul’s voice resounded over the stunned viewers who struggled to control the roller coaster of emotions.
The referee’s decision sent a ripple of disbelief through Stadion GOSiR, as the German fans protested loudly, their jeers echoing through the stands. Visibly frustrated, Luca Unbehaun prepared himself once again, struggling with having his heroic moment overturned out of the blue. He set himself on the line, stomping the turf twice to make sure the ref saw he was on the line.
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To be Continued...