Soccer System: Legendary Goalkeeper

Chapter 82 - Slovan Bratislava –Semifinal Cup Slovakia– (2)

After Witan scored, it was clear Slovan Bratislava directly hit the US defense Trencin.

US players Trencin tested at this time, they look messy in the face of a barrage of attacks Slovan Bratislava.

Reza also has to work optimally. Some shots on target he managed to break, after all the performance is the best for now. Even up to the thirty-ninth minute, Slovan Bratislava had a total of 7 shots on the target which was clearly broken all by Reza.

US Trencin own chance when Witan's goal. After that they did not make any more chances and only lasted all their strength until the remaining minutes of the first half.

Without an attack, just a full defense is obviously physically and mentally draining. They have to keep moving, and also focus on zoning. Without compromise, obviously it is a difficult thing.

The first round also ended with the advantage of US Trencin, 1-0. The players walk into the dressing room to hear the direction of each coach.

U. S. Trenn themselves they walk with the position of head down, their breath roaring, their chest up and down like uncontrollable. Sweat splashed all over their bodies.

In the US dressing room Trencin.

“Haaa .. tired!” exclaim Witan.

The door of the room opened, Coach Marian Zimen and her assistant walked over with serious faces. In the hands of Coach Marian Zimen is a portable tactics board.

“Hold!” obviously Coach Marian Zimen after arriving at the leading position in the room.

As a result, one direction makes the whole team show a look of deep seriousness. This time, their focus will be tested to the maximum point. Especially Reza who must continue to break the opponent's kick, he really must be prepared for everything.

After giving that very short direction, Coach Marian Zimen would change the formation to 5-4-1 Survival. Bainovic will retreat to the back line, then the two attacking wings will retreat into midfield leaving the centre-forward.

Soares and Witan will flank Gajdos and Holly as wingers. While their position will obviously be more backward to help the defense.

Currently, US Trencin will use the tactic of parking the bus that is completely dead and can not be moved. It was just a feeling. Point persists.

After briefing everything, the team then entered the field again and would be prepared to receive a major impact from Slovan Bratislava's attack.

“Come, spirit!” reza shouted with emphasis.

Like the orchestra leader, Reza looks different. He gave off a different aura. Being a leader without a crown, Reza moves the orchestra more coordinated.

“Meet!”

Slovan Bratislava also continued to attack. They don't want to sleep longer. However, attack after attack continues to be broken by an increasingly solid and coordinated backline.

The audience and supporters cheered more and more. This match is the most exciting match presented during the season. Really high intensity of the game and full of fouls.

The stubborn Slovan Bratislava tried to keep attacking in any way. Even when AS Trencin held the ball, they immediately grabbed it roughly and resulted in a foul.

On the US side Trencin was also not so profitable after receiving three yellow cards from seventeen fouls. For Slovan Bratislava had three yellow cards as well of twenty-two fouls.

A tough game to win the first round of the semi-finals.

However, there was only one first round winner until the end of the second round. The team was US Trencin who managed to get out of the relentless onslaught of Slovan Bratislava.

As Man of the Match, Reza Kusuma is the one who deserves it. Because he managed to break 14 shots on target Slovan Bratislava for the victory of his team.

After that hot game, the players just lay on the wet grass. They prefer to rest for a while on the grass.

“Wah ... tired!” reza Gumam.

Just this time he felt tired in the match during his career since High School. Maybe that's the intensity of the European leagues, and the like. Moreover, this is for the sake of fighting over the Slovak Cup.

After that match, both teams will rest for 5 days to compete again in the second round later on March 12, 2023.

In the dormitory where Reza lives. He is currently resting since yesterday doing a very hot game.

Reza opened his social media to see how the Indonesian U-20 national team matches in the AFC U-20 Asian Cup U-20 2023.

When looking at the official account of the All Indonesia Football Association, Reza was quite surprised. Tae-yong Shin's national team was able to win three times in group stage matches.

First, on March 1, Indonesia successfully subverted Iraq with a score of 3-2. On March 4, Indonesia won 1-0 with Syria. After the last match of the group stage on March 7, against Uzbekistan, Indonesia managed to subvert it with a score of 2-0.

Advances. It was only one word for Reza that came out of his mouth.

Then in the quarter-finals, Indonesia will meet Jordan, the runner-up team of group B on March 11.

“Haa .. good luck,” muttered Reza.

***

The next day, AS Trencin retrained to be alert later in the second round at home to Slovan Bratislava. They train more, no one is missed.

The day moves closer to the second round of the Slovak Cup semi-final. Until just on Sunday, March 12, 2023, the semi-final second round match between US Trencin and Slovan Bratislava began.

Playing at the NFS - Tehelne Pole stadium, the headquarters of Slovan Bratislava, made US Trencin a bit nervous because it was watched by thousands of Slovan Bratislava supporters.

Although there are also supporters from the US Trencin, but it is quite a bit.

Contrary to a bit nervous, it seems that the US team Trencin is also still working better and not in a hurry to build attacks.

However, Slovan Bratislava was even better at designing their relentless attacks.

Fortunately, AS Trencin was able to reduce the attack first from the midfield and not so dangerous the back line.

Slowly but surely, minute by minute continued to run until it did not feel half an hour running the match. Some shots on target from both teams do not change the odds and the score to precede one of the teams.

Fouls also often occur in midfield, it is clear that ball possession is more dominating in midfield. The 4-3-3 Defensive formation of the US Trencin also dampened the attack and even more frequent possession of the midfield of both teams.

The game that changed a bit is clear. Previously Slovan Bratislava dominated more often, but now almost equally, although Slovan Bratislava is somewhat higher.

However, one thing is certain, this time the match is not as hot and seintens first round. Perhaps because of the muffling tactics of the U. S. Trencin made Slovan Bratislava difficult to assemble attacks.

The first round is over. US team Trencin went into the dressing room with a pretty bright face because they managed to resist attack after attack Slovan Bratislava and also not so exhausted.

Coach Marian Zimen gave little direction, especially to Reza who had to stay focused in the second half.

After the break of the half interval, both teams re-entered the field and of course continued the second round match.

The running of the second half did not make much change, Slovan Bratislava also looks to start to lower the intensity and start breaking charcoal in building attacks.

Until the round ended, AS Trencin was able to hold Slovan Bratislava with an unchanged score, the term glasses.

US Trencan also managed to advance to the final of the Slovak Cup and will challenge Spartak Trnava who was waiting for them.

The Slovak Cup race has reached ******, and after the final the U. S. will compete in the play-offs to advance to the UEFA Champions League qualifying round.

It is also possible that Reza can only compete for at least 6 games only in the play-offs. That is because he will be called up for the U-17 National Team Training Center on March 27 to May 24 in preparation for the AFC U-17 2023 Asian Cup from May 3 to May 20.