Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 152 - Indonesia Vs. Germany (3)

The match was increasingly fierce when the Indonesian national team faced Germany in the group phase of the 2026 World Cup. After two goals scored by Hokky and Reza, Indonesia is now 2-0 ahead of Germany.

However, this advantage does not make the Indonesian team complacent. Reza Kusuma, the 20-year-old young goalkeeper, continues to strengthen his team's defense by making brilliant saves from German players' hard kicks.

The goalkeeper who plays for this Milan club, he, making himself very well known as one of the best goalkeepers in the world who is able to stem various attacks and also on one side as a heavyweight weapon of the team itself.

In this match against Germany, Reza managed to secure his goal from the opponent's dangerous attacks. He also managed to dispel corner kicks and free kicks from very dangerous German players.

“There, do not let your guard down, after the fifteen-minute break, Germany somewhat changed its tactics!”

“Keep like that, Robi and Marselino, let's slowly advance!”

During the match, Reza continued to communicate with his defenders to ensure the Indonesian team's defence remains solid. He also often gives instructions and guidance to young players in the Indonesian national team to also participate in attacking if there is time.

The match was heated up when the Indonesian national team managed to lead 2-0 over Germany. Indonesia's flagship goalkeeper, Reza Kusuma, increasingly looks confident and more able to keep his goal well. However, the German players also do not want to lose just like that.

Marselino, the Indonesian attacking midfielder, shouted to his colleagues, “Do not let your guard down! Germany could have made a surprise!”

Robi, an Indonesian defensive midfielder, nodded in agreement and said, “We have to keep pressing them and look for the third goal, one note! Don't let your guard down!”

Witan, Indonesia's right-wing attacker, gave encouragement to his colleagues, "We can win! We have to stay focused and not let our guard down, Reza's been working hard!"

Hokky, the Indonesian centre forward, yelled to Sananta, “Sananta! Get ready to go in, my legs are a bit troubled!”

Sananta, a player known for his speed as well as his positioning, smiles and replies, “Siap, Hokky! I'm ready, Coach Tae-yong is setting me up!”

Meanwhile, the Germans attacked. However, their efforts were always dispelled by Reza and his comrades. In fact, Reza had a spectacular save by thwarting a hard kick of the German player who almost made a goal.

When the match had entered the 85th minute, the Indonesian players increasingly feel tense. Witan said to Marselino, “I'm starting to get nervous, Marsel. We have to defend hard, Reza has been as strong as possible to wake up from earlier!”

Marselino replied, “Don't worry, Bang Witan. We've been through a lot of important games before. We can handle this!” Marselino looked at Reza who was wiping his sweat, so pensive to see how hard Reza to be penetrated by German players.

But Germany did not give up. They continued to attack tenaciously and produced some dangerous chances. Reza continued to make resounding saves and made the German players even more frustrated.

Germany this time and first experienced what was said to be frustration, all the experiments they did were always broken to Reza under the crossbar.

The strength of Reza under the crossbar is undeniable, it is all a result of his various abilities into one to be able to compete with many other star players.

The match ended 2-0 to win Indonesia. All Indonesian players celebrated their victory with joy. Sananta said to Reza, “We did it, Za! We are obviously going into the next round, the top sixteen!”

Reza smiled and replied, “Yes, we must continue to give our best for Indonesia, but the third game we have to perfect it, we beat Italy!”

Sananta embraces Reza and says, “Aman, Za! While there are you, we are so excited!”

Reza just smiled, really a beaming day, the victory against Germany brought Indonesia quickly wrote his name in the round of sixteen without thinking about the third match against Italy.

The match against Italy is just a training ground into the last sixteen. After all Argentina when facing Italy, only produced a series without a winner and a goal.

Everything is clear, Argentina face Germany, Argentina must win if they want to second place, then Germany also still have a chance to qualify, for Italy, whether they qualify or not, indonesia's opponents are their nightmare with a huge wall coming up.

This victory is a good start for Indonesia to move to the next round. Reza and his colleagues must continue to maintain their performance and prepare well for the next matches.

***

The next day, Reza and his colleagues were training together at one of the best soccer training ground in the United States.

Those with beaming faces are so eager to train, this is because last night's victory was able to increase the buzz and spirit of all players, Coach Tae-yong continues to provide direction on the sidelines of training.

“Reza, your action last night as usual, very amazing!” exclaims Witan who embraces Reza's shoulder.

Reza turned his head small then floated his thin smile and said, “Yes, that's how it is, this is for the sake of heading to the top! I must be as determined as I can without mercy on any team to achieve what I also dream of with you!”

“Hokky, your feet safe?” ask Fajar who came to them while chugging a bottle of drink.

“Aman anyway, just said the physio doctor, this will obviously harm if I continue later on July 5 when the game against Italy!” Hokky.

“Better you back off, later in the round of sixteen just forwarded!” mole Reza who then sat down while straightening his legs.

Hokky followed him and immediately replied to him, “Indeed, Coach Tae-yong just say I have to pull over for at least a week, because sliding tackle from Niklas Sule last night was a bit sprained,” explained Hokky.

Those who were talking glanced at each other, warm smiles were thrown at each other so they could easily instantly change this quite heavy atmosphere with a bright atmosphere.

“You! Said President Prawibawa, if we can achieve a lot of talk when the top sixteen later, he will reward something!” exclaimed I Nyoman, he knew that the plot of the conversation was too heavy.

“Iya, in her exclusive interview she said so, roughly what, yes!” sahut Marselino while stretching his body.

“Yap, we just show you, we can be strong in the top sixteen, want to fight anyone, we obviously will not mess around!” timpal Reza who immediately made a shout of spirit by them.

In the midst of his exclamation, Reza became reminded of his mother and Vera who were in Palu.

‘I will bring this trophy to the country and also in particular I dedicate it to Vera and my beloved mother!’ inner Reza while looking at the clear sky.

In Palu, Citra, Vera and her parents, Melani and Bambang were gathered at home with a cup of tea.

“Your son is very magical, unfortunately his father is strange, the lifetime of diamonds is as good as that,” said Bambang, father of Vera.

“Already, Bambang, I know Bram there is something that requires him to leave us!” answer Citra.

“Yaaa .. The point is I approve Vera and your son, Reza, for a legitimate relationship. However, I hope, Reza can take care of Vera, at his young age it will certainly be difficult even though he already has a lot of money!” Bambang.

“Isshh .. Never mind, don't be so intimidated! This is my old friend!” Melani pinches Bambang's hand.

Vera only giggled at the behavior of the parents, but on one side contemplated Reza who was struggling to lift the world cup trophy for the first time for the country of Indonesia and also for the country in Asia.