'This is it!' Illan Meslier felt the ball was hit with venom, but he had the angle covered. An imperceptible grin formed on the French goalkeeper's face as he calculated the timing and trajectory of the ball.
"Got you."
SWOOOSH
Meslier's face turned from grinning to complete and utter shock as his gloves swiped at empty air. The ball, which looked destined for the center of the goal, suddenly dipped violently right before reaching the six-yard box.
SMACK
Archie Gray, who had braced himself for a rebound, suddenly saw the ball nestled in the back of the net like magic. He almost couldn't believe what had just happened, even though it took place right in front of his eyes.
"Was that... a knuckleball?" He muttered, catching the winger's attention.
"What? I didn't tell you I added that to my locker?" Rio turned his head and asked, his tone sounding calm, almost bored.
