Another Place
Chapter 43: Sports Festival (6)

Earlier, during the break Russel even fell asleep in the UKS room. It didn't feel like the break was over, but he still didn't wake up. Shortly after, Mikael meets Ayaka, who tells him that Russell is sleeping in the UKS, and Ayaka does not have the heart to wake him up. Then Mikael immediately headed to the UKS and tried to wake Russell up because the football semi-final match would start soon.

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"Don.. Cells. wake up...." Mikael said, shaking Russell's body.

"Hmm... w-what??" Said the recently sober Russell.

"Wake woi. I finished his break. You're sleeping here." Mikael

"Lohs?! Is this the festival over?" Russell

"Not yet, this just finished the break. Now we get to the semifinals." Mikael

"Where's it?" Russell

"I'm on the football field. Soon it should be ready to start the semi-final match of class 1-1 vs. class 3-2." Mikael

"Well, if that's it let's get to the field." Russell

"OK on come on." Mikael

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They both rushed to the football field so as not to miss the semi-final match that was about to start.

It seems that the football field has been filled with spectators from various classes. Because the race held at the same time was only a dodgeball semi-final, so there were not many spectators who spread out to watch as many races as when this morning.

Also, class 1-1 with their opponents class 3-2 ready and entering the field, a smoldering semi-final match was about to begin.

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"Well, a very nice race. Almost double the audience this morning." Russell

"Yes, the race is now just football and dodgeball." Mikael

"Hmm really too, our class dodgeball qualified for the semifinals as well right?" Russell

"Yes, yes, but I want to see football." Mikael

"Yes.we just wish our class all the best in the dodgeball semifinals. Hopefully we can get to the final." Russell

"Rubber. Yaudah, let's get to the audience." Mikael

"Yoo." Russell

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Russell and Mikael went to the audience seats, and sat down next to Ayaka.

"Hi Ayaka." Russell

"O-Hey.. You've been here again it turns out. I was gonna wake up, but you slept looking good." Ayaka

"While it's okay, I want to watch this semi-final match. Because it's important." Russell

"Yes, luckily I met Mikael in the middle of the road." Ayaka

"Not a problem." Mikael

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*PRITTTTS

A long whistle is sounded by the referee.

Class 1-1 immediately play aggressively at the beginning of the game, fast passes are launched. But 3-2 class goalkeepers can still reach the ball that leads directly towards the goal.

"Wahh. 3-2 class goalie also yes." Russell

"Yeah.." Ayaka

"Class 1-1 as well, they instantly started with a quick attack." Mikael

"Yes, they don't want to waste their time." Russell

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The match continued with attacks coming from both classes. They attack each other, as well as their defenses. 2 Minutes left in the first half, but their position is still a 0-0 draw.

"It was a big first semi-final. Later you guys have to maximize performance after this huh." Russell

"Ready, calm down." Mikael

*GOLLLLLL

"Eh?!" Mikael

"Class 1-1 conceded?" Russell

"Y-yes.." Ayaka

Unwittingly while they were chatting about the fierce course of the match, the 3-2 class managed to make a quick attack and break into the 1-1 class goal.

With that also, the first round of the 1st semi-final match ended, with a 1-0 position.

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"Waduh.not unexpected anyway. Conceded at the end of the first half." Russell

"Yes, class 3 is hard." Mikael

"Eh. The winner of the first dodgeball semi-final is out." Ayaka

"Eh? What class wins?" Russell

"Class 3-4, they managed to defeat class 2-2." Ayaka

"Well, we're going to start a semi-final dodgeball.." Mikael

"Yes, I hope they can qualify for the final." Russell

"I hope so too." Mikael

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The second half of the semi-final match of the class 1-1 against the class 3-4 will begin soon. Now all the spectators re-entered the field area to see the course of the match that was about to begin.

"Class 1-1 must exert all their abilities in this second half if they want to advance to the final round." Russell

"Yes, they're in a bad position." Mikael

The second half began, the match went quickly, class 1-1 managed to overtake the class score 3-4 very quickly. They make a quick attack directly by kicking towards the goal, and a goal is created.

"Whoa?! Very spooky. Just started the second half straight goals again." Mikael

"Hmm I think it's gonna be fierce." Russell

"Yes, anyway." Ayaka

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The match continued at a slow tempo until the end of the second half. With a final score of 1-1, making the match must be continued with a penalty shootout to determine who deserves to advance to the final round.

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"Well, so far, this is the hardest game." Russell

"Yes, we have to go to penalties." Ayaka

"Hmm. this penalty shootout continues to our semi-final class match. I'm groggy again." Mikael

"Take care of yourself, Mik, don't get groggy in the game." Russell

"Yes.." Mikael

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The penalty shoot-out began. Classes 1-1 are entitled to kick the first time.

The result is:

First Kick of Class 1-1: Entry

First Kick of Class 3-2: Entry

Second Kick of class 1-1: Entry

Second Kick Class 3-2: Entry

Third Kick of Class 1-1: Entry

Third Kick of Class 3-2: Entry

Fourth Kick of Class 1-1: Entry

Fourth Kick of Class 3-2: No Entry

Fifth Kick of Class 1-1: Entry

Fifth Kick of Class 3-2: No Entry

And with that, the class 1-1 is entitled to advance to the final round after defeating class 3-2 in a penalty shootout with a score of 5-3.

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"Class 1-1 is great." Mikael

"Yes, Michael's the goalkeeper's pretty good too." Russell

"Hopefully our class can also win this disemifinal out." Ayaka

"Yes, I'm curious to see class 1-1 in the final." Russell

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"Hello y'all.." Speech the class leader

"Oh, hello too. We're done with this, aren't we?" Russell

"Yes, before that there was news of the semi-final match of the dodgeball, our class lost to the class of 3-3." Speech the class leader

"Well, I wish I could win. But it's okay, the important thing is that our class has given its best." Russell

"Yeah.." Ayaka

"Yaudah, let's be ready to go to the bench, because it already wants to start also the second semi-final match. The audience should be more crowded because, the semi-final dodgeball is over." Speech the class leader

"Rubber too. Okay, I'm ready." Mikael

"Let's join the others there." Speech the class leader

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They immediately went to the field, because the football semi-final match that brought the class 1-2 with the class 3-3 will begin soon.

"Let's get everyone's spirit. One more step towards the final." Speech the class leader

"Well, here we have to be serious." Russell

"Not until there is a fatal error." Speech the class leader

"Let's get everyone excited!!" Said Captain class 1-2

"Well, we can." Mikael

"So what's there to say, Cell?" Speech the class leader

"Well, I think if you can keep the tempo of the game to stay stable, do not let your guard down and make the enemy wait for us. The rest is the same as before, it's quite good our game." Russell

"Well, then let's try our best.." Speech the class leader

"Yooo!!!" Say All players

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"If you're ready, you're welcome to enter the field immediately." Staff Say

"Good brother." Speech the class leader

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After they formed a strategy, eventually both teams entered the field. After determining who got the ball the referee finally prepared to blow the whistle.

*PRITTTTS

The match began, the class 1-1 who got the first ball immediately tried to compose an attack on the enemy goal. But their attack managed to be broken quickly, even the counter-attack from class 3-3 managed to be utilized well and produce goals.

*GOLLLLLLLL!!!

The entire field instantly rumbled.

"Well, they're doing a quick counterattack." Speech the class leader

"Calm down, it's still the beginning of the first half." Russell

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Surely not long after that class 1-2 was able to equalize with class 3-3.

"GOLL!!" Speech the class leader

"Nice, this is what we need.." Russell

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The match continued, when the time in the first half was a few minutes. Class 3-3 again made a goal that made a score of 1-2 for class 3-3.

"Ouchh. the first half was finished, very fitting the same goal just now..." Speech the class leader

"Hmm. We have to come up with a new strategy again.." Russell

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After all the players left the field to rest, on the class bench 1-2 they agreed to create a new strategy.

"So what's the new strategy?" Say one of the players.

"We must be more able to control the ball, as much as possible grab the ball from the opponent quickly, do not hesitate. Our position is now in defeat. In the second half, we have to put pressure on them. As much as possible, assume the position first. And also for Mikael, focus." Russell

"I know that, in the second half I'll focus more." Mikael

"All right, come on one more time. EVERYONE'S SPIRIT!!" Speech the class leader

"YOOOOO!!!" All the players are still excited.

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The first-half break was over, the second-half match was about to begin. The referee blew the whistle and the class of 3-3 got the ball first.

But according to the strategy that has been formed earlier, class 1-2 immediately play aggressively and seize the ball quickly. Not wanting to waste the opportunity, the opportunity was immediately used well, the 1-2 class attacker freely dribbled** to the front of the goal. He kicked the ball hard and... THE GOLLLL!!!

The field came back rumbling...

"YESH!! Here goes!!" Speech the class leader

"This is our class.." Russell

"Now our score is 2-2." Ayaka

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The match continued again, as if not to lose class 3-3 immediately attacked again, they made an unpredictable attack by the class of 1-2 with the fast forward class 3-3 already in front of goal. Mikael did not have time to move much. The goal was again created, a position of 2-3 for class 3-3.

"Oh.. concede again. this is fierce." Speech the class leader

"Hmm. time left is not much more, I hope they can make the most of the time left." Russell

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Classes 1-2 still haven't given up, they do attack again, the ball is on the pass from one player to another. Trying to do a counter goal. And it really happened, the kick was released from outside the penalty box, and.. THE GOLLLL!!

"YESH!! The position is a draw again, at least if this can be a penalty shootout again." Speech the class leader

"Yes, there are still a few minutes left before the end of the second half." Russell

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It was about 1 minute before the game ended. Class 3-3 again dribbled towards the goal class 2-2, but their ball was captured. A quick counter-attack ensued, the 2-2 class attacker entered the area of the penalty box, he prepared to kick, and......

*BRUKKKKK

Sliding tackle hard on him, the 2-2 class attacker suffered injuries that resulted in him having to be treated and could not follow the final match later.

"WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT?! PENALTY!!" Speech the class leader

"Patience, it should be like that." Russell

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The referee issued a red card to a player of class 3-3, and awarded a penalty to a class of 2-2. The atmosphere of the entire field became tense. Because this is the last opportunity that will greatly determine the fate of the two classes that are competing.

"Come on. This is our last chance, hopefully a goal.." Speech the class leader

"Kick the penalty at the end of the second half yeah.hmm.." Russell

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The 1-2 class attacker had been preparing to kick the ball, he retreated a few steps back. Waiting for the aba from the referee.

*PRITTTTS

He ran, and kicked the ball hard towards the right of the 3-3 class goal.

*GOLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!

"YOSHHHH!! OUR FINAL IS COMING!!" Speech the class leader

"LICE!! This is what I expected." Russell

"It was a big surprise at the match." Ayaka

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After that the match was over, and they headed to their respective benches.

"Congratulations, one more step toward the champion." Russell

"Well, I'll fight." Mikael

"Our opponent is class 1-1, yes, this will be very interesting." Russell

"Fight against your own friend.." Mikael

"Well, goodluck to you." Ayaka

"Now we have a few minutes' rest.." Russell

"Well.. Class 1-1 wait for us.." Mikael

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The semi-final match begins!

The counter heat between the classes is mounting, one more stage they will go to the final match arena.

Starting from the first match of the semi-final of dodgeball which brought together the class 2-2 with the class 3-4. The match was very fierce, with the final result won by the class of 3-4 with a time of 14 minutes 39 seconds.

Then followed by the second match of the semifinal round which brought together the class 1-2 with the class 3-3. However, it is unfortunate. The class 1-2 journey in the dodgeball race must come to a halt in this semifinal round. Class 3-3 defeated them with a time of 12 minutes 17 seconds.

But the race is not over yet. From football, the first match of the semi-final. Which brings together classes 1-1 with classes 3-2. The match took place with a slow tempo, in the first half of class 3-2 managed to break the goal of class 1-1 so that the position 1-0. However, the second half of the class 1-1 managed to avenge his baseball in the first round. Until the game is over, the score is still 1-1. Fierce penalties are inevitable. In the end the class 1-1 managed to prove their existence after winning the penalty shootout 5-3, and officially advanced to the final round.

Then a fierce match also occurred in the second semi-final match that brought the class 1-2 against the class 3-3. Since the beginning of the second match the class reciprocated each other's attacks, starting quick goals from class 3-3, but soon reversed the class 1-2. Score while draw 1-1. But it doesn't end there. The first half still left a few minutes, the class 3-3 immediately scored again, making a provisional 1-2 until the end of the first half.

Continuing to the second round, the class 1-2 played aggressively to catch up in the first round earlier. Sure enough, before long the class 1-2 managed to score again and the position of the series 2-2. Not staying silent, class 3-3 again makes a quick goal that can not be guessed by class 1-2. Temporary score of 2-3 for grades 3-3.

The second half left little more, class 1-2 trying to give their best, they did a quick attack and produced a goal back. The score becomes a series back 3-3. Meanwhile, the second half was a few minutes away. Classes 1-2 try to make a final attack. Their attacker entered the area of the penalty box, but what happened.. Class 3-3 players do a hard sliding tackle which makes class 1-2 attackers injured. As a penalty, a penalty kick is awarded. Another attacker immediately executed the kick, and GOLLLL..

The final position 4-3 managed to deliver the class 1-2 to be able to advance to the final round, they will face a true rival. Especially for fellow goalkeeper Mikael who will face Michael in the final match of football later.

It was a very stressful match...

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