The scoreboard blazed in bright, unforgiving numbers:Germany 2 – 0 France
But the match wasn't over yet.
And France—wounded, humiliated, desperate—prepared to unleash their final fury.
85th Minute: The Last Charge
France threw caution to the wind.
Their defenders abandoned positioning, rushing forward.
Their midfielders bombed every ball into the box.
Even Marchand dropped deep to create chaos.
Germany braced.
Lines tight.Minds sharper than ever.
The coaching staff screamed tactical orders from the sideline,but on the field, everyone followed Mateo's lead.
Inside the System:
[Warning: Opponent's Aggressiveness Increased by 35%][Fatigue: 65%][Adrenaline Boost: Minor Activation]
Mateo gritted his teeth.
His legs were heavy,his lungs burned,but his mind was sharper than ever.
"No retreat.""No collapse.""Stand firm until the final second."
87th Minute: Danger
A French cross curled into the box,perfectly weighted.
Baptiste Leclerc, France's dangerous striker, rose for the header.
Time seemed to slow.
The ball connected sweetly with Leclerc's forehead,rocketing toward the bottom corner.
The German keeper dove—but the ball slipped under his glove!
It was going in.
And then—out of nowhere—
Jonas.
Germany's fullback slid across the goal line,stretching every fiber of his body,and cleared the ball off the line with the tip of his boot.
The stadium erupted.
French players collapsed in disbelief.
Germany survived.
Inside the System:
[Critical Save Detected — Team Morale Boosted +10%][Fatigue Resistance Increased]
Mateo turned to Jonas,slapping his back fiercely.
"One more breath.""One more tackle."
"Hold."
90th Minute: France's Last Breath
Four minutes of stoppage time were added.
France pushed everything forward —even their goalkeeper joined the attack during corners.
Another cross.
Another shot.
Another German block.
Time ticked mercilessly.
In the final minute of stoppage time,Marchand managed a desperate shot from distance.
The ball flew like a bullet —only for Germany's keeper to parry it wide with a heroic dive.
Whistle.
Corner for France.
The goalkeeper sprinted upfield for one final attempt.
The ball curled into the box—
Players clashed, arms flailing, jerseys pulled—
And in the middle of the madness,Mateo leapt highest.
A perfect header.
A clearing blast.
The ball sailed far out into the midfield—and the referee blew his whistle.
FULL TIME.
Germany 2 – 0 France.
Germany to the World Cup Final.
The Aftermath
The German players collapsed onto the pitch—laughing, crying, hugging.
Mateo dropped to his knees,chest heaving, vision blurry with exhaustion and triumph.
His teammates rushed him.
Jonas.Ritter.Everyone.
Lifting him.Shouting his name.
"GONZÁLEZ! GONZÁLEZ! UNSER SCHWERT!"
("Our Sword!")
Inside the System:
[Quest Completed: Win the Semifinal]
Rewards Unlocked:
Special Legendary Skill Evolution Opportunity
Attribute Boost: +2 to all Physical Stats
Reputation Increased: "Global Rising Star"
But Mateo barely heard it.
Because across the sea of celebrations,he saw the future blazing bright:
The Final.
The last battlefield.
The match where legends were crowned.