The players from both sides moved closer, as if expecting a conflict to erupt at this moment, everyone stirring up to release their emotions.
Seeing the two didn't get into a fight, they backed off to their positions.
"Bang!"
In the 9th minute of the match, Alexander Song completed a diagonal long pass, the ball dropping on the left side of the offense, perfectly in Ma'El's running path.
With the departure of Kyle Walker, Tottenham deployed Michael Dawson on this side to defend against Ma'El in this match.
He's a defender primarily playing as a center-back, quite stable, and with decent physical condition.
Besides him, Scott Parker and Ledley King stood nearby to provide protection, forming a three-man defensive group.
"Clap... Bang...!"
Ma'El controlled the ball with his right foot, and within less than 0.5 seconds, he sent it forward, quickly accelerating to threaten Tottenham's defense.
Michael Dawson struggled to keep up with him, their distance widening.
