I'M Footballer
Chftr 25.

The next day, the,

Estadio Municipal Arouca in the afternoon, the spectator bench was filled with Arouca supporters.

The match had not yet begun but the spectators were already cheering and singing loudly.

They are all happy because now the team has a good performance at the beginning of the season, different to last season.

Despite only winning the initial 2 games, the loyal audience hopes that the winning trend like this continues.

They want the team they support to play in Portugal's top league.

"What do you think of today's game?" Ask commentator.

"According to the statistics of both teams, at the beginning of the league this season, both have very different results." Answer one commenter.

"Arouca who is now the host has got 2 wins, while Varzim only gets 2 draws."

"So how?" Ask her again.

"For the host Arouca of course they will take advantage of this opportunity to get the full points again and continue their positive trend."

"But Varzim who has drawn 2 times certainly want to win and stop the positive trend from Arouca."

"So, this match will be exciting, fun and entertaining."

"One wants to continue the positive trend, the other wants to win. So let's see it later." The answer.

Commentators also continued to talk and talk about some players from both teams.

In the changing room tin Arouca.

Sean and his partner are getting everything ready, Sean is a little nervous because he became the starting line up.

'Quiet Sean, you have to get used to it.'

The coach spoke again about the tactics that will be used for today's game. They want to win.

The coach uses a 4 3 3 formation.

Sean, who plays the left winger, listens to the coach's instructions. The other players also listened to the coach's instructions.

"Today's game will be very tough for us, we play as hosts and have 2 positive results, whereas they, they only drew in 2 games. So Varzim would love to win."

"You guys have to be able to defend to withstand their initial onslaught that might strike out to score first."

"For them to win 1 goal is already very meaningful, but for us who host, 1 goal is a loss, although we get 3 points, but the goal is also important for the final result."

"So take advantage and score a lot of goals, if you can."

"Expand the range of ball possession, do not just in the middle, the forward presses the opponent's defensive territory, both fullbacks try to go up and help the midfielder. Midfield players try to neutralize every ball that will be a threat to us quickly. Don't try to act a lot."

"For the forwards, there is an opportunity and there is a shooting room don't waste every chance."

The coach talks a lot, he's very excited because he wants to win again.

He also gets a bonus according to the rules in the contract with the club.

Coach spirit is also not because of the money, he also wants to bring Arouca to have the title as a coach who brings the champion team and promotion.

After a few more additional instructions, the match officials told him to immediately enter the players aisle.

Sean and the other players who were already preparing went out immediately and headed for the player's passageway.

Other players with reserve status have already entered the field and sat on the bench.

"Let's see the starting line-up of both teams first." Said the commentator who had already seen the reserve players sitting on the bench and the crowd cheering louder.

The commentator began to tell.

"What's wrong?"

"Look, he's now starting line up."Reveal it.

"Who?" Ask one of his commenters.

"Bad youth haha."

"He was given more confidence by coach Jorge Costa as it turned out, until he started early."

"Let's see how he plays today."

Sean and the players were already lined up on the field to shake hands.

'Relax Sean is calm. You can come on'

Although Sean was still a little nervous, but he always tried to stay calm.

It's a professional league and he started as a starting line-up.

"Let's get some spirit." Santos said as he patted Sean on the shoulder who knew Sean was nervous.

Then, before kick off, Varzim chooses to ball first, so Varzim will start kick off.

Sean was also standing on the left side of the field.

"Briy." With the whistle sounding the referee, Lucina Traore who is the Varzim striker began kick off and pass the ball on his team's design.

Sean immediately moved to guard the zone near him.

The coach gives instructions not to press aggressively at the beginning, especially when the opponent is still in his territory.

The possession of the ball is done by the Varzim players, but ball possession is only done in the area.

It was caused by the players Arouca who closed every zone in his territory that made it difficult for the Varzim players to advance into the Arouca region.

Midfielder Varzim tried to pass the ball to the front where the Varzim team forwards were in Arouca's territory.

But when he was about to pass the ball, the gap he would use to pass arrived closed.

Arouca players try well to close any gaps that may be filled by the opposing player or may be used as a pass.

Sean and the cast of Arouca kept moving. Sean will move to press his opponent when a player close to him has the ball.

Sean did that to disrupt the rhythm and focus of the player on the ball.

With Arouca defending, the Varzim team players can only pull the ball mastery.

After 15 minutes, Varzim's possession had 57%, but of 57% it still did not result in possession.

They didn't have a chance to attack well.

Arouca's team who had less possession already had 2 attempted shots, but it was not on target and just off the mark.

Sean did everything well.

When the minute reached 21 minutes, Sean who was pressing on the opposing player suddenly stretched out his legs to seize the ball.

The opposing player who had the ball was uncomfortable because Sean not only pressed him tight but also tried to seize the ball and also held the back shirt hard to make him a little difficult to move.

Sean kept trying to grab the ball from the opponent who was holding the ball, when Sean was going to win the ball, arrived elbow opponent players hit Sean's face.

Sean didn't dodge either and fell straight away, namu. Sean felt no pain.

When the elbow hit him, the fallen Sean immediately shouted and covered his face.

The referee immediately sounded the whistle as he also saw the elbow.