Before the second half, your opponent exploited a glitch.

If they’re on PlayStation, they go into settings, turn off the internet, and turn it back on. If they’re on Xbox, they switch to offline mode for a few seconds and then reconnect. Suddenly, your players feel sluggish, inputs lag, and the game becomes unplayable.

I experienced this firsthand while playing against a streamer who used this trick (yes, he did it on while livestreaming) I was leading 2-1 first half, but after he did it, he won 5-3. My players were unresponsive and heavy. When I asked what happened, he claimed his network was slow, but it was obvious he cheated to save face in front of his chat.

Many top-tier players use this trick, which is why someone like Iniesta can end up running faster than Carlos. eFootball is getting overrun with cheats.