Germany hadn't taken their foot off the pedal since taking the lead. They moved with a confidence that bordered on swagger, circulating possession with purpose rather than caution. Italy, meanwhile, struggled to string together more than two passes whenever they regained possession. The atmosphere inside the San Siro grew restless — whistles, impatience, and a simmer of frustration rolled down from the stands.
Lukas received the ball on the edge of the Italian defensive third, looking to combine with Musiala in a tight space. He shaped to glide past Udogie with a shimmy, but this time the Italian full-back read it well and poked the ball cleanly off his foot.
"It's a rare mistake from Brandt, and Italy could break here!"
Udogie wasted no time. He drove a first-time pass down the flank for Raspadori, who had peeled off into the right channel. Raspadori surged forward, the pitch ahead of him like a runway. Kean sprinted into the box, demanding the early cross.
