Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 48 - Malaysia (3)

After the celebration, the Indonesian U-17 players returned to the initial formation.

In the 14th minute from Malaysia, and the 23rd minute Indonesia returned the goal. Fast enough without waiting long.

After that, Reza will also refocus himself so as not to concede again. Especially the blunder goal from his partner. He was still wary of Sulthan who was mentally a little shaky due to the pressure of his blunder goal.

“Get defense, don't let your guard down!” exciting Reza.

This time the match was almost balanced again. The attacks from both teams made the match exciting. Especially with the beautiful rescue that continues to be done Reza and Farish.

Reza then brought the ball forward near the center circle of the field. He glanced at his comrades who were advancing.

“Forward! Onward! We will continue to attack at the end of this first round!” exclaim Reza so loud.

The players did not hesitate to move forward. Even the defensive line looks so high with little spice to its offside trap. Reza is also a playmaker midfielder who manages attacks with tactical awareness and high game vision.

Reza continues to steer his teammate without fearing the controlled ball will be stolen by the opponent. He also slightly outwitted Anjasmirza by doing a one-two movement with Iqbal.

Reza's bold action was again demonstrated. He wowed countless people once again with his shrewdness to process the ball without fear of losing it.

The Malaysian players who felt played were also upset. Several times the offense in midfield occurred, even in this first half Malaysia had received two yellow cards from his players.

Malaysia who became impatient also advanced spartan regardless of the defensive line. Forward without a plan, that's what makes a disaster for them.

Reza who got the ball from Kafiatur did not waste a chance. He immediately made a diagonal forward pass to Gilang.

Either this action is like an attacking midfielder, but Reza does not care. Even after he gave the diagonal pass, he immediately ran forward yelling at the four defenders to stay behind.

As a result, the momentum of the attack for the four Indonesian U-17 defenders must be extinct. They also back down to keep the goal if the Indonesian U-17 player loses the ball.

Reza is currently in the position of Malaysian territory. In the middle, he glanced at his right and left. Gilang who ran on the left side is currently escorted by two Malaysian players.

Reza himself was stared so intensely by three Malaysian players. They'll never take his guard off Reza.

In the 35th minute. Momentum broke for Indonesia U-17. The cross that carries the ball has a chance of doing the pieces inward. As a result when the cut into it was successful, he firmly kicked the ball using his right foot.

The ball went towards Farish. Farish brushed off the ball which the path of the ball immediately changed back to the penalty box. Aiman did not waste a chance, he immediately swept the ball far ahead.

Near the halfway point, Hanif got the ball by controlling it using his chest. He then looked at Reza who was heading towards the penalty box without hesitation.

Hanif then fed the hull right in front of Reza. Reza who got a sweet pass tried to kick in first time without controlling it.

He had kicked it, but there was Adib who drove the ball using his body. The ball returned to Reza. The ball flew for a while in the air before Reza prepared to take a swing.

Reza turned his back on goal and began jumping with both feet as repulsion. When several tens of centimeters above the ground, as a repulsion, the right foot is swung to the start for the left foot to swing to touch the ball.

Reza's action made the entire stadium hold its breath. The players were also suddenly dumbfounded and slightly dazed by Reza's salto kick action.

The ball then sped when it hit the back of the left foot. The ball so hard hit the Malaysian goal. Farish himself only dead step saw the kick nicknamed Bicycle Kick done by Reza who is a goalkeeper.

The ball was like a torpedo hitting the left side of the goal without an escort from Farish. As a result the second goal for Indonesia and also Reza in the match against Malaysia.

“Te–What kind of kick is that?!! The reza! That's her! I even speechless saw that kick!” Bung Rendra could not say more, he was completely silenced.

The whole stadium was rumbling. Especially in the main stands that a group of office workers are excited while jumping up and down.

They are his comrades Citra, the mother of Reza. They really watched that last show. Actually there is also a purpose for work in Jakarta. So even though it took 2 hours from Jakarta to Bogor to get to the PakanJati stadium, they were not disappointed.

Because it has been treated to a stunning match. Moreover, his son Citra became a new star in the Indonesia U-17 team. In total, Reza scored 7 goals, a difference of 1 from Nabil Asyura who still scored 6 goals.

The Indonesia U-17 goalkeeper also became the top scorer of group B in the U-17 Asian Cup Qualifier. Absolutely the unthinkable, a goalkeeper can be a top scorer.

Reza looked at the main stands. She has also been told by her mother that Citra and her co-workers have been in Jakarta to watch Indonesia's last game. Reza who initially wanted to pick up her mother at the airport was instead told that her mother had arrived and was in a hotel covered by her office where she worked.

Reza was also unable to get out of the training dorm even though he used the reason to meet his mother. He must remain there until the Training Center is completed on October 15. Citra itself must immediately go home with colleagues after the office business is completed on October 12.

“Mother!” shout Reza. He thought whether it sounded or not, that he must have seen his mother waving at him.

After that celebration, the game went very boring until the end of the first half. Both teams entered the dressing room.

In the Malaysian dressing room, the gloomy atmosphere was created inversely proportional to the happy atmosphere of the Indonesian dressing room with its euphoria.

“Intinya .. so it is,” said coach Bima while pointing to the tactics board.

Riski Afrisal will be replaced by Achmad Zidan and Andre will be replaced by Abdillah. It was for the sake of the depth of the squad that woke up at the end of the second half.

***

The second round match went. However, only one word for Indonesian fans think. Discharged. Malaysia has run out, because they really have a hard time building an attack.

When the attack was successfully built and endangered the Indonesian U-17 goal, it was always Reza who would become a solid wall. Although with the score of Malaysia one that makes Reza's goal smeared, but his ability did not go down at all.

Even more slick. Until the end of the game, everyone was completely exhausted physically and mentally. The upset Malaysian players can only shed their tears of sadness.

They had thought that his country would no longer be able to seize the first position of Indonesia U-17. Moreover, their final match will be on October 12 against the UAE. They must win if they want to be in second place which is the chance to qualify for the Asian Cup U-17 2023.

However, they have to compete for points and score goals alongside the other 5 Runners-up.

According to AFC rules. Who qualified for the finals of the Asian Cup U-17 2023 only 10 group winners from A to group J then 6 best Runners-up from all groups.

Then the points as well as the calculated score also only apply to position 1 and position 3. So whatever the score of a team in winning a match against a 4th position team, then it is uncountable.

Then Malaysia still have a chance, only there are still many other groups who have just played their matches. So Malaysia can only hope that they can qualify to be the 6 best Runners-up.

Back on the field, Indonesian players take action around the field to honor the supporters who are so loyal to accompany the course of their four matches.

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...The Arc 2 End...

...Asian Cup Qualifiers U-17 2023...