See You Tonight

Chapter 112: Futsal Round of 8

The sound of screaming from the audience was heard when Didit kicked the ball towards the goal even though it only hit the outside net. So far, class 10-9 is more dominant in ball possession. Robi is very adept and calm in keeping the ball in their possession.

Again 10-9 looks to be building a new attack again. This time they moved from the left of our defense. As usual, Robi who became an attack engine from the 10-9 class.

Robi lures one or two with Adit who is guarded and overshadowed by Ahsan and Aji. In the meantime, I kept Didit so he wouldn't have enough free space.

In the end, Robi who carried the ball alone to the front of our goal, can be driven by Renaldi. Renaldi himself got a nickname from the match commentator that is as an armored wall of the class 10-7. The nickname certainly makes sense to see the performance of Renaldi who is very good when guarding our defense.

He has so far been the only player who has not been replaced throughout this futsal branch. That means he always plays every minute of the game. What an incredible statistic. It also shows that Renaldi already has good stamina.

This time, we got a chance to counter-attack. The pass ball that was aimed at Robi was easily read by Aji because the 10-9 pattern of play was predictable, which was always focused on Robi.

Aji who managed to steal the ball was immediately run to the left of the opponent's defense area. Meanwhile, Ahsan and I ran along while looking for free space so that Aji had a choice to pass or want to be kicked directly into the goal.

I then raised my hand to ask for bait. However, Aji looks like he's going to shoot him straight away rather than pass. Sure enough, after he made it past one opponent defender, Aji immediately shot from the left side of the opponent's defense. Arguably, the angle of the shot from its position is a narrow angle. For some reason, it seemed like it was imposing.

Jebrett. That hard shot just hit the wall behind the goal. The kick is still quite far from the goal belonging to 10-9. Not usually Aji looks so forced his shot. Like not just himself.

In the middle of the match, suddenly my legs cramp. I also asked for a change of players. Tomi then looks ready on the sidelines to make a change of players with me.

I who had difficulty walking also had to be helped by Ahsan to leave the match field. After I got to the sidelines, I sat down and straightened my legs.

"You why Lang?" calvin asked who was approaching me.

"Looks like Vin's cramp. My legs feel so tense" I replied.

Calvin and Fahmi are seen seeking help from the committee. After that, the P3K committee was immediately seen coming here to check my legs.

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Prittt. The whistle marking the end of the first half finally sounded. The current score is still as strong as 0-0.

Although it had only been one act, Ahsan and Aji's faces looked even more tired than usual. Maybe it is because they are attacked more often by 10-9. They also have to take turns to keep the movement of the very dangerous Robi.

"Your legs are getting better, Lang?" asked Aji who had just sat beside me after the first round match was over.

"Calm down, everything is fine now" I replied.

"You look cape once Ji. Not as usual,"

"Yes, just the first round the cap is like this. Keeping Robi is not an easy task. He is very agile," he replied, who still looks boring.

"I still don't seem strong if I play straight away in the second half. Lang, please replace me first yes," said Ahsan who also looks bored. I can't believe a Robi can already make two people who arguably have good enough stamina look so exhausted that they are both bored like this.

"Oh okay. I can play now too" I replied.

"me too... Please replace me at the beginning of the second half. I still can't do it if I play right away" said Aji.

"So, who wants to replace Aji?" ask Ruben.

"I... I'm not papa" said Calvin, raising both hands.

"Wahh nice Vin... Spirit," Ruben gave his spirit as he showed that bright smile.

Because I was too focused on the futsal game, I forgot about Cindy. I then checked the crowd from my class to check if Cindy really came to watch or not as Aji had said before the game.

Finally, I found Cindy's whereabouts. He seemed to be sitting in the back row. As usual, he is currently reading a book. I don't know yet if he's still reading books while the game is going on or just at recess like this. I don't know.

***

Finally the second round of matches will soon begin. Players from both sides entered the field. The arrangement of players who will go down in the second half is experiencing quite a lot of changes. Reuben, me, and Renaldi will play while Aji and Ahsan will be replaced first by Calvin and Tomi. If I remember, this might be my first time playing with Tomi at this festival.

Before the match really started, I fiddled with a glance towards Cindy. I want to find out if he still reads books or prefers to see our class matches. When I looked at her, Cindy closed the book and seriously looked at the field. For a moment, our eyes met. I hurriedly turned my eyes back into the field.

When our gazes met earlier, it felt like my heart was beating faster than usual. It felt like a really loud bang and stopped for a moment inside my chest there. Even so, I feel so happy and relieved. I also smiled thinly.

Prittt. When I was thinking about the incident, suddenly the whistle sign of the start of the second half began. The ball starts with us this time.

With different players, our game patterns are different. This time the only one in charge of keeping Robi moving was me. In addition, when we are in possession of the ball like now, we also should not hold the ball too long. As much and as quickly as possible we have to pass the ball to a colleague who is in a good position or empty.

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Seriate