21 May 2014 - Juventus Stadium, Turin, Italy - Second Half
The second half had begun with renewed intensity and purpose, with both teams understanding that the next forty-five minutes would determine the Europa League champion while his mother watched from the VIP section, her emotions visible as Utrecht pursued the most significant achievement in the club's 145-year history.
The tactical adjustments implemented during halftime had been immediately evident, with Utrecht showing increased attacking intent while maintaining the defensive discipline that had frustrated Atlético Madrid throughout the first half of this historic final.
Coach Jansen's tactical modifications had enhanced Utrecht's creative threat, with subtle positional changes allowing for increased freedom in the final third while exploiting the spaces that had been identified during the comprehensive halftime analysis.
