"We score first this half; everything changes," Adebayor thought as Monaco kicked off the second period.
The young striker positioned himself carefully at the center circle, his eyes scanning Marseille's defensive setup for weaknesses revealed over the first forty-five minutes. Their confidence was evident in their body language—defenders standing taller, midfielders taking extra touches, and an air of casual arrogance that often leads to mistakes.
Monaco began the half with renewed urgency, passing more vertically as they sought to apply immediate pressure on Marseille's organized defense. The tactical adjustments made at halftime were precise—D'Alessandro dropped deeper, Giuly drifted wider, and Evra pushed higher up the left flank.
