Read this excerpt. The author uses the phrase "forests of defenders" to help readers visualize the
Messi, meanwhile, stands just 5 feet 7 inches
tall. Short and quick, he has a knack for keeping
possession in the tightest of spaces. The ball seems
to never leave his foot. That allows Messi to dribble
through forests of defenders and continue his attack
A
goalkeeper trying to stop Messi from scoring.
B
tight spaces that Messi dribbles through.
on the net
с
opposing players winning back the ball.
D
dimensions of a professional soccer field.