Extra Time

There was only a five-minute break between the end of regular game time and the thirty-minute extra time. Since the time window was brief, the coaches and technical personnel of the two teams were pulling out all stops to reorganize their respective sides as quickly as possible.

On the side of Rosenborg, the medics and assistants concentrated on massaging the players while Coach Johansen voiced out his instructions at the pace of a machine gun.

"Guys," he said, glancing around. "You need to remain solid in defense during extra-time. Play as a team, don't rush and don't panic. Stay calm, and endure their attacks. And when an opportunity arises, counterattack and try to get that winning goal. Are you guys with me?"

"Yes, coach," the players replied.