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Chapter 39: Sports Festival (2)

Earlier in the sports festival, the 1-1 class managed to win the opening football match against the 1-3 class with a final score of 1-0. Now the time is 08:30 which means the second game of the last 16 of football is about to start. Which brings together classes 1-2 with classes 1-5. Russell who was watching in the audience seats wanted to see the game strategy of their class opponents.

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From a distance Mikael and his classmates were already preparing in the field.

"Hmm. roughly what their strategy is.." Russell

Starting line up class 1-2 uses a 4-3-3 formation, while class 1-5 uses a 4-4-2 formation.

Shortly after that the referee blew a long whistle sign of the match starting.

*PRITTTTT

Classes 1-2 who got the ball immediately started the attack quickly towards the goal of class 1-5. But the attack can still be thwarted by defenders class 1-5, counterattacks quickly started, classes 1-2 make a formation to defend. But all the defenders class 1-2 successfully passed by the attackers class 1-5, he did a hard shot towards the goal and unfortunately Mikael was unable to block the attack heading towards the right of the goal.

"UAHUH.. They're too focused on a lot of people, so concede.." Russell

Ranked 1-0 for class 1-5 in the 3rd minute of the 1st round.

Then the game continued, minute by minute, no attack that could potentially be a goal done by the class 1-2, he said, because class 1-5 maximizes their defense so that there is no blunder that can make class 1-2 equalize.

*PRITTTTS

The referee's long whistle sounded, a sign of the end of the first half. All players from both classes are given a few minutes to rest and strategize.

Russell, who appeared agitated in the audience seat, then walked towards the 1-2 class bench.

"Hello all.." Russell

"Oh hi, Cell.." Say one of his classmates.

"Our class lost.." Say something else.

"It's still not, there's still 15 minutes of the second half to turn things around." Speech the class leader

"But how? We just conceded." Say another one.

"I'm sorry, it was my fault, my reflexes haven't been quick." Mikael

"Not." Russell

"What?" Mikael

"We have to change the strategy." Russell

"But how?" Speaker of the class.

"I think because there were only 15 minutes left in the second half, so as much as possible we should try to equalize, at least if the score ends 1-1 until the end of the game, then there will be a penalty shootout as a last chance." Russell

"So what's the strategy?" Say something else.

"We have to change the line up, because with a 4-3-3 line up like the first half. 4 players will defend behind so that the tempo of the game will be the same as the first half, and the attack will also be more difficult because of the lack of players. We can use line up 3-3-4." Russell

"Are you not at risk?" Say something else.

"I think now is a very difficult time to think too far and make complex strategies, so there's no harm in us taking this risk." Russell

"So what do we have to do to win this game?" Speaker of the class.

"15 minutes left, you have to try desperately to attack against the opponent's goal, because they will definitely try to defend more than attack because they are already superior. As much as possible set the tempo of the game to be faster, and make the opposing defender difficult to face your attack. Continue to feel free to send a bait that has the potential to be a goal, here it does not matter who scored, who scored, but the important thing is that our class can win and advance to the quarter-finals (the top 8)." Russell

"Hmm really too, you know we're going to use Russell's strategy." Speaker of the class.

"When your break is over, please let the players get back on the field immediately." Race Staff.

"Oh yes brother. Before we get into the field, let's go first." Speaker of the class.

"Yoo!! Everyone's spirit.." Say one of the players.

"Our class can do it.." Say something else

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Meanwhile, the 3rd match of Dodgeball that brings together the class 1-4 with the class 1-6. Successfully won by the class 1-6, with a time of 5 minutes 58 seconds.

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Back again to Russell who is now in the bench seat class 1-2 together with the class leader. 

"Cell, class 1-6 wins game to 3 dodgeball in 5 minutes doang." Speaker of the class.

"5 minutes? Very quick.the danger is also the class." Russell

"Yes, and the women's sprint race, you know the result?" Speech the class leader

"Oh? Don't know me." Russell

"Say Miko from class 1-3 won with a time of 21.47 seconds. Grade 1 (Upper middle school) is now like a great sport." Speech the class leader

"Ehh?! Miko won? Didn't expect me." Russell

"Do you know Miko?" Speaker of the class.

"Know, he's close to Mikael." Russell

"Ohh. and also Ayaka won the 3rd female sprint with a time of 22.55 seconds." Speaker of the class.

"Well.cool.." Russell

"Well, I hope our class can win this football game too." Speaker of Class.

"Yes, anyway.." Russell

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*PRITTTTS

The referee blew a long whistle, and the second half game began.

In accordance with the strategy that has been made by Russell during the break earlier. Class 1-2 immediately play aggressively at the beginning, they do not hesitate to seize the ball and attack quickly.

Attacks are slowly but surely made, the ball is passed one player to another, slowly but surely they succeed through the defenders of class 1-5. The ball goes to the right edge of the field, the hull pass is given. And successfully taken by a player who has been waiting in front of the goal. No need to think much, a hard shot in front of the goal was immediately released. The opposing goalie is unable to withstand a hard kick, and a goal is created.

"YES!!!" Speaker of the class.

"YOSH! This is our class!" Russell

"There's still hope.." Speaker of the class.

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Classes 1-5 attempted to attack Mikael's goal, with a quick kick released. But Mikael can catch the ball, then throw towards the middle of the field. Rapid counter-attacks were re-launched in class 1-2. One of the attackers dribbled the ball steadily towards the middle of the field. But unexpectedly the opposing player slid a hard tackle towards him. And the foul happened, so the referee decided to give a free kick for the class of 1-2.

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"Kick free yes.duh residence time about 1 minute more. I think this is the determination." Speaker of the class.

"I hope this moment can be maximized.." Russell

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The 1-2 class kicker puts the ball on the field. The kick point is not far from the goal. He took a breath, and prepared to kick.

*PRITTTTS

The whistle sounded as a kick.

The kicker runs, and kicks the ball that bounces towards the top right of the goal. And....

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THE GOLLLLLLL!!!

"YOOOOO!!!" Speaker of the class.

"Rice..." Russell

Instantly the field became rumbled by the sounds of the spectators watching the match.

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The match continued, but before long the referee blew the peeluit back as a sign of the end of the second game of football.

Classes 1-2 won 2-1 after struggling to turn things around when faced with classes 1-5.

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The 1-2 class players walked towards their class bench and approached Russel and the class leader sitting there.

"Nice games friends.." Speaker of the class.

"Yoo. Your strategy succeeded Sel." Say one of them.

"Almost we lost, thankfully.." Say something else.

"Haha. nice nice, you don't play but fall strategy, okay." Mikael

"Yeah... Next quarter-final round, whose opponent is it?" Russell

"Hmm we'll fight big brother the hell we should." Mikael

"Well, it's gonna be hard.." Say one of them.

"Please, let's take a break now.." Speaker of the class.

"Okee's.." Say something else.

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Then the match to 4 dodgeball that brings the class 2-1 with the class 2-3 was won by the class 2-3 with a time of 12 minutes 43 seconds.

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Not to forget the results of the race throw the ball into the basket that has been won by the class 3-4 with the acquisition of 8 minutes 3 seconds.

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Russell and his class team head to the dodgeball field to see the next game. But halfway through Russell sees Ayaka and decides to approach her.

"Eh, I'll go there first, you guys go to the dodgeball field." Russell

"Oh okay, Cell." Speaker of the class.

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"Yep.." Russell

"Oh hi Russel? Win?" Ayaka

"Win, our class won by 2-1." Russell

"Wahh. thank goodness, but I lost the sprint.." Ayaka

"You won't win 3, it's also good.don't be so moody, what if we go to the cafeteria?" Russell

"Emm. can.." Ayaka

"Later to buy it.." Russell

"E-eh, don't do it.." Ayaka

"What's wrong, since you won the sprint race, so I'm buying it.." Russell

"O-okay.." Ayaka

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Classes 1-2 managed to rise from the defeat they faced in the first round of football when facing the class 1-4. The strategy devised by Russell turned out to be able to get their class out of pressure. In the second half they managed to outscore the class 1-4, until the final score 2-1, and advanced to the quarter-finals (last 8).

Next in Another Place - ⁇ (Hoka No Basho) Chapter 40: Sports Festival (3)