Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 81 - Slovan Bratislava –Semifinal Cup Slovakia– (1)

Do not think that the 2022/2023 Slovak Super League season is over. Yes, it's over. However, they, the selected teams will fight first in the Semifinal of the Slovak Cup.

Then the top six positions will undergo a play-off round, in which to determine first place who is entitled to the UEFA Champions League qualification round.

The semi-finals of the Slovakian Cup have been an absolute top team that will be fighting.

First, Slovan Bratislava, the team that dominated the standings without the slightest difficulty. If they were to lose, it was only natural that they might falter a little. But one thing is for sure, they are strong.

Second, Spartak Trnava a team that also often alternates with Slovan Bratislava in the top standings, but now he must occupy third place.

The third team, namely AS Trencin. In fact this team used to dominate in its time. It's just that when eroded by the times, this team began to stumble in the mid-table or even the bottom of the standings. However, with the arrival of Reza and also the transfer of other qualified players, AS Trencin began to rise.

The fourth team, Liptovsk Mikul. Unfortunately, this team is only the weakest team in the league. They have just two wins over the course of the season, seven draws and thirteen losses. They are in the last position of the standings, twenty-two.

Don't underestimate a team. Sometimes teams that we take for granted, can beat other strong teams. Saudi Arabia won their first World Cup group game against Argentina.

Tuesday, 7 March 2023, Stadion na Sihoti.

USA will play the first round of the semi-final on home soil and host Slovan Bratislava.

On the pitch, the players were seen warming up a bit before they would gather in the dressing room to talk about tactics and of course change the jersey.

After a brief warm-up, both teams entered their respective dressing rooms. In the US dressing room, they were listening to Coach Marian Zimen's instructions on the tactics needed to win the first round.

So, in the second round later at home Slovan Bratislava, they do not need to play too open and just hold a draw.

“A full squad will I lower. Listen, Witan, you're gonna run on the right side doing the moves. Observe opponents, do punches and make great chances!”

“Then the left side of the attacker's wing, Soares had to do what Witan also did. However, one thing is for sure, you can be an opponent angler.”

Pointing a magnetic pin named Chinonso Emeka, Coach Marian Zimen immediately gave his trusted direction.

“Emeka, I know you can score. As a pivot, you have to go the extra mile and also make moves that create opportunities. There's a firing room, then shoot!”

Now switch to a midfield filled Gajdos on the left front and on the right side there is Holly in charge of providing midfield space for some players. Gajdos himself had to string together the attacks as much as possible. Then there's Bainovic who's a bit back.

After that, the back line is no less important. The centre-backs; Pires and Stojsavljevic, they have to keep the depth of the defence and not let their guard down and let a kick from outside the box.

Left-back Kozlovsky must be clever and careful in choosing decisions to go forward to help attack or defend to docked when there is an uncontrollable situation. Right-back Micuda is the same as Kozlovsky.

And for the goalkeeper, Reza is the first choice for now. The performance is indisputable. If Marian Zimen rotates against Reza, then he will be questioned as a precision in coaching. Reza who was that good was rotated.

After giving such a complete and uncharacteristic direction, Coach Marian Zimen will now trust his team completely this time around. He hopes to lift the Slovakia Cup again since the 2014/2015 season, and it was not him who served as Head Coach.

The players came out of the dressing room. When they reached the intersection, they looked at each other with the Slovan Bratislava team. They actually look stronger in the view of some people. Their aura was indeed somewhat different.

“Nah ... will my first title come?” reza Gumam.

Both teams lined up in the stadium hallway. Waiting for the referee who led the game, Alexander, from England and other assistant referees.

The two teams followed him, lined up facing the main stands. This time the audience and supporters tend to be more than the previous games. It looks like they have been waiting for this semi-final to better support U. S. team Trencin.

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The ball was kicked from the middle of the field by Emeka. He got the ball, Bainovic. Then Bainovic immediately make a scanning area movement.

Although he is more inclined to the defensive midfielder, what is the harm in scanning the area. That will help the players be more open, and the heavy burden of the attacking midfielders is lighter.

Bainovic gave a flat ball to Gajdos on the left side. Gajdos tried to overlap, honey, he was completely heavily guarded by two players at once. Even one more player came to him as he got more and more in control of the ball.

How tight the escort, Gajdos also gave the ball to the back. However, his strength made a fatal mistake. The strength in giving a pass is very weak, the ball is then cut by the opponent.

Ramirez, centre forward Slovan Bratislava did a stunning piece of the ball. When the US players Trencin not really down, Ramirez then overlap.

He's quick. However, there was Stojsavljevic who tried to block his movement. As a result, Ramirez immediately gave a breakthrough pass on the right side, passing behind Kozlovsky.

The ball was well received by Cavric. Cavric stabbed straight into the penalty box.

“Dragon him!” shout Reza.

Despite this, Cavric still continued to stab into the penalty box. Pires also tried to block him, but unfortunately Cavric's full ability to make Pires humiliated.

When he was in the position he wanted, Cavric immediately kicked the ball using his left foot. The ball quickly shot towards the goal. Luckily, Reza is in top shape. He is able to read the ball path quickly and make decisions immediately.

“Tch!” decak upset Reza.

The ball went out of the field. A corner was done, but Reza who came out of his area immediately plucked the ball in the air. Land, then run to kick the ball as hard as possible far ahead.

In front, Emeka is waiting for the ball. Emeka got it by passing the gap between two centre-backs Slovan Bratislava. As a result Emeka ran free and will face goalkeeper Chovan directly.

Emeka tried to keep running, at the 21st minute, according to many observers, Emeka will soon score at the crucial moments.

However, due to the slippery texture of the field due to heavy rain this afternoon, made Emeka lose balance. With great difficulty he tried to grab the ball and head it using his head to the right.

Unexpectedly, Witan received a low-strength ball. The centre-back who tried to catch up earlier did a chopping slide, but Witan had managed to touch first to keep the ball from a perfect cleanup.

Know no, the current speed of the Witan is at its maximum limit. He ran almost like speed without the real ball.

Witan approached the area of the penalty box, with his foot still continuing to step quickly, Witan immediately kicked the ball following the centrifugal force of his foot.

As a result, when Witan swung his right leg to step used at once to kick.

The ball hit a straight line. Chovan, goalkeeper Slovan Bratislava jumped and roared as hard as he could to the top left. His left arm stretched out as far as possible.

However, luck is on the side of Witan and US Trencin. The goal was scored in the twenty-second minute.