Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 46 - Malaysia (1)

The next day, the players began to prepare to train and discuss together what tactics coach Bima will use in overcoming bad things against Malaysia later.

When all the players gathered on the field, only Bima's own coach did not come. Some other coaching staff came.

Seeing that Bima's coach did not usually come, Reza began to initiate his teammate to immediately call Bima's coach. The coaching staff also allows because the team's tactics are on the shoulders of coach Bima.

Reza and his teammate headed for Bima's coach's office space. When he got there, the door of the room opened and showed coach Bima recording something on the board that could be moved.

“Log in, but only three people!” said coach Bima while still focusing on what is in front of him.

This time, Reza with Nabil Asyura and Iqbal came in to see and pay attention to whatever the Bima coach would say. Without further ado, the coach immediately pulled these three young players to look at the board.

On the board, there is a team formation. With a 4-3-3 formation. At the back there are still Iqbal, Rizdjar, Sulthan, and Habil Abdillah.

Then the trio in the Indonesian midfield game will be played by Figo Dennis, Zidan, and Cafiatur.

While on the front line Indonesia will rely on Nabil Asyura, Arkhan, and Gilang.

Hasn't changed at all. Rotation is not. Really gave Reza a headache. He did not want his partner to be exhausted and instead disturbed the comfort of his goal situation.

“Do we not do rotation, coach?” sahut Nabil while staring at the blackboard.

Coach Bima started taking his markers. He also holds a board eraser. Without further ado, coach Bima removed a defender, a midfielder and another forward.

He was replaced by Andre. Zidan was replaced by Rizki Afrisal.

After that, Gilang who incidentally contributed to three Indonesian U-17 victories was replaced by Yanuar.

Coach Bima looked at Nabil Asyura. “Any enough?”

Nabil Asyura with his instincts took a step back when he got a mysterious gaze from coach Bima. Reza and Iqbal themselves just kept quiet while observing the blackboard.

“Large rotation,” muttered Reza while slowly advancing and taking out a marker as well as a board eraser.

Reza then removed Rizdjar at the back who was replaced by Seva Aditya. Reza also unhesitatingly changed the position of the players. Seva who should be on the left should be and replace Rizdjar position on the right side.

Reza then shifted to midfield. He directed the eraser board to Figo Dennis. He had to change Figo Dennis to Hanif. The position of Hanif himself is right in the middle, accompanied on the left side there is Kafiatur and on the right side there is Riski Afrisal.

Reza then shifted to the right. He's approaching the attack line. Reza stared for a moment and then placed the eraser and marker on the table.

“I think enough. We will rotate players to get good playing time for them.”

Coach Bima noticed everything Reza replaced and also himself. This formation was completely different from what he had designed, but it was still quite adaptable to many for each player.

Coach Bima then looked at the three core players of his team. He began to show eyes full of determination and vigor, a smile formed from his mouth.

“Haha! Good ... From last night I had quite a hard time sleeping. Due to the thought of a suitable rotation, this time the rotation was aided by my own protege and it was suitable!” exclaimed coach Bima while smiling with satisfaction.

Reza, Nabil and Iqbal also simultaneously smiled to return the smile of coach Bima.

The four of them came out of the room. In front of the room almost the entire Indonesian U-17 team gathered waiting for what happened in the room.

***

Monday, 10 October 2022

“Yes! Wherever you are, come back again with me Bung Rendra and accompanied by my colleague Bung Binder. This time Indonesia U-17 in the last match will be against Malaysia!

Indonesia U-17 itself is seeded with three consecutive wins. Different from Malaysia which still gained a victory from Guam and a defeat once from Palestine.”

The commentator of a television station began to open his commentator sessions.

Meanwhile, there was still another half hour from the time kick-off started. The players have not visited the PakanJati stadium

Yeah, why was it suddenly moved there. Due to the reasons of the Indonesian football federation, SUGBK will be prepared immediately for the U-20 2023 World Cup which will be held in Indonesia later next year and of course there is a concert later in the year.

Finally the last game was run at the PakanJati stadium in Bogor.

***

Buses from the Indonesia U-17 team have arrived, as well as from Malaysia. These two teams go to their respective dressing rooms to prepare for everything.

Indonesia who wears a pride jersey, namely red–red.

Malaysia itself wears a yellow–yellow jersey.

In the Indonesian U-17 dressing room, the players started to prepare everything. Coach Bima was again reminded to implement his new tactics and formations as quickly as possible.

This time the tactics rely on the ball area and the speed of the Indonesian winger U-17. Short bait as a complement only, the gastric bait that directly leads to the heart of the Malaysian defense is the point.

Time after time, finally the two teams had been waiting in the hallway towards the field. They glanced at each other, especially Reza was currently the subject of many people's conversation.

Malaysian players know it. Reza was very wary, his terrible free-kick and also his miraculous save.

The referee then advanced and both teams followed suit. They marched to then sing the national anthem.

First Indonesia. The stadium rumbles following every song lyrics Indonesia Raya. Very solemn, making anyone shiver who heard it. The national anthem belongs to Malaysia.

After singing the national anthems of the two teams, they shook hands before spreading out and forming a suitable formation.

While Iqbal and the captain of the Malaysian team, Danish is doing a coin tos with the referee who will lead the game.

The referee throws a coin, and the blue side is obtained by Iqbal which makes him entitled to hold the first ball. The three embrace each other to be photographed.

This time, Malaysia is really wary of Indonesia without compromise. Those who have been toppled in the initial game against Palestine must also knit sharp and must win the current match.

The referee then blew the whistle the first half sign started. Arkhan firmly lured to Nabil.

The first touch of the two players will open the last game for Indonesia in the U-17 Asian Cup Qualifier 2023 and a life-and-death match for Malaysia because the chance to qualify as group winners is very unlikely even not could. They will only be runners-up if they win their final match against the United Arab Emirates on October 12.