Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 40 - United Arab Emirates (3)

The kick-off ball was done by Waleed. When the whistle sounded, he immediately kicked the ball into the defensive line.

The Indonesian players started to press back. Any UAE player who holds the ball, then will be approached ferociously without compromise. Surely the players of the United Arab Emirates will have difficulty in building attacks.

Indonesia also has a negative side in pressing, their stamina will be quickly drained and the stability of the game will affect the end.

Reza in his net only saw while waiting for an attack from the United Arab Emirates, but while waiting, there was a violation that for the UAE was a fatal mistake.

The foul was caused when Nabil Asyura tried to grab the ball, he got it. However, because the UAE player was a little upset, he immediately pulled the jersey owned by Nabil until a violation occurred.

This point of offense is at a distance of 28 meters from the mouth of the goal. Reza immediately ran from his goal to the point of offense.

There is already a Kafiatur who want to prepare behind the ball while waiting for the living fence created by UAE players.

“Hey, I'll try it. Like three free-kicks against Guam,” said Reza while holding the shoulder Kafiatur.

“Please,” replied Cafiatur kindly.

Cafiatur allowed Reza to face the ball. However, the Cafiatur again approached the ball and whispered to Reza.

“I'll be an angler,” whispered Cafiatur.

Reza nodded lightly while smiling kindly at the Cafiatur. Then both prepare. Reza on the right side, while Cafiatur on the left. The UAE spectators and players certainly do not know who will kick at this time.

However, the feeling everyone thought that Reza was the one who kicked in. Either Reza immediately kicked or just passed. Surely everyone put a high attention on Reza. All the attention is on him and the Cafiatur.

The referee puts his whistle in the mouth, then a loud blow as a sign of a free kick will be done immediately.

First, Cafiatur advanced so convincingly, but instead of kicking the ball, he passed it and headed for the penalty box. The UAE players started to move, and were fooled.

From behind him, Reza also caught up and immediately put pressure on his right leg. His focus was quite strong, the swing from his left leg was so firm. Until when he touches the ball with the side of the inner left foot, some grass also flies.

The ball was also going so hard. The momentum alone can be heard by the entire stadium is very crowded. The ball whizzed into a beautiful curve.

The ball goes over the fence of the jumping players. The distance of 28 meters was so quickly trimmed down. Until the ball gets closer to the mouth of the goal, the position of the ball groove shifted and immediately swooped so beautifully.

Hamdan as a goalkeeper is certainly not too fooled. He with a pedestal and a great burst of leaps immediately floated up and formed the best position as a goalkeeper in the air. His right hand stretched out neatly, trying to pull the ball away.

However, misfortune was on his side. The ball was touched, but the direction of the ball only shifted a little and touched the inner pole until reflected back into the goal.

The score changed at 36 minutes for Indonesia U-17, 2-0. The rumbling of the entire stadium was so loud, no less enthusiastic, the Indonesian players did the celebration in the corner of the field.

Reza also sat down cross-legged and immediately picked up the book he had provided in the corner of the field. He did a reading pose. Surely the photographers started pressing their camera buttons so quickly.

The situation can be captured by them. When that celebration became iconic for Reza after creating a goal. Every goal scored, then the celebration did not escape him.

After the celebration, all players return to the initial formation and wait for the UAE to kick-off.

Reza is also getting ready under the crossbar. Surely he thought that the UAE would attack all-out at the end of this first half.

Saeed looked at Reza far away. He was so upset with Reza who was able to save his goal, followed by being able to break into the opponent's goal.

Saeed then lured Hussain. Hussain on the right started dribbling towards the middle of the field. There he gave a flat pass to Ali.

Ali dribbled with three touches, then shifted the ball to the center on Abdalla.

Abdalla started scanning the area. During this time, he is approached by Rizki and Narendra. They both controlled Abdalla's movements.

Due to the increasingly narrow space, Abdalla gave the ball back to the back. Rizki and Narendra themselves smile that the escorts both managed to put pressure on Abdalla.

Minute by minute, the United Arab Emirates also never attack and continue to defend in control of the ball. Indonesia U-17 who was a little upset began to press back and certainly aggressive.

As a result, when the Cafiatur pressured Ali who was currently holding the ball, he managed to grab it and immediately made a direct pass forward.

The ball bounced high towards Narendra Tegar who was in front, approaching the penalty box. There is also Arkhan and Nabil who moves quite difficult because it is controlled so tight by UAE players.

When Narendra gave a flat pass, Nabil passed a player and got the ball. He is now facing off with Ahmed.

Ahmed tried to do a sliding tackle, but Nabil easily shifted the ball backwards and immediately turned 360°. Such a stunning body rotation is displayed. After that round, he made it past Ahmed and went straight to the goal.

Nabil is currently facing Hamdan. From the back is also getting closer to other UAE players. Nabil quickly kicked the ball. Unfortunately Hamdan was still quite confident and confident.

Hamdan easily hugged the ball and saved his goal from conceding. After the attack, the referee blew a whistle marking the end of the first half.

***

The Indonesian U-17 dressing room. Coach Bima slightly praised the performance of his students who are growing. He said some important things, of course the players are watching him.

For the rest of the direction, coach Bima just said not to concede. Keep the goal as much as possible, especially Reza who is indeed controlling the goal of Indonesia U-17.

Andrika approached Reza just then, she whispered something.

“Reza, keep this wicket for me. It seems like it's getting harder to take a prime position from you, so I'm only supporting you right now!”

Reza stared at Andrika. There was the sincerity of his black eye bead. Reza nodded lightly as he stood up to immediately gather in a circle.

Everyone put their hands forward and called out so loudly. The spirit of all the players was so audible.

***

On the field, both teams prepare. Waiting for the kick-off time to start. Hamdan as the goalkeeper of the United Arab Emirates stared fixed Reza who prepared in his goal. He was quite upset, but inevitably had to keep his goal from conceding.

“Hey, don't make stupid violations!” Goalkeeper said to his colleagues.

Reza himself is currently jumping up and down while reaching for the net. He was so confident to keep his goal until the round was over. He does not want 2 goals of excellence that will be smeared by a goal.

“Enth everyone!” reza shouted, but his shout was so small amid tens of thousands of supporters.