Dream : Legend Maker
Begins

WARNING: Any form of name, place, background is fiction

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The reason for the announcement is still undecided because there are still heated discussions between the coach and assistant coach. Some of them have debates about who gets on the list.

"We need to get Farhan into the squad. His experience in the U-20 national team will be excellent for the current team."

"Can't you see it clearly throughout the game? He can't even play following instructions."

"I think it would be better if we kept the U-20 squad entirely because they have built chemistry."

"I agree because forming a new squad will take even longer."

"I am against because the results of the U-20 national team are even very bad. When choosing them the end result will be the same."

"I see more talent than any player who has ever joined the national team. It's not all bad when we choose them."

The heated debate between the assistant coaches made head coach Indra dizzy. He hit the table to keep things calm.

"Be quiet, it is good to give each other opinions but as my future colleagues we must unite our vision and determination.

I already have my own views on who and who will get away with it. I'm also sure my chosen squad will give you satisfactory results."

When the primary coach has decided as an assistant coach they have to match their vision and mission in order to go well. The debate was successfully ended.

"Now it's midnight, let's take a break and announce the results tomorrow morning."

The next day the players gathered with hanging eye bags. Many people can't sleep all night because they're thinking too much.

Brian glanced at Raka who was stretching her body.

"Then you sleep well." Brian commented to Raka who slept soundly.

"No need to think too much if it fails it is beyond our control even though I will also be disappointed if not included in the list."

Coach Indra and all his assistant coaches immediately came on the pitch. Coach Indra counted the number present in his mind. When the number showed 50 people present he nodded in satisfaction.

His disciplinary regime seems to have been well followed and no one has dared to be late since day one.

"Good morning everyone, this time I will read the names of the players who escaped for the AFF squad. Don't be sad and keep improving yourself for those who haven't had a chance right now."

Coach Indra glanced at the paper in his hand and started reading out the names of the players.

"Wicketkeeper, Ricky Firmansyah, Tora Hutabarat, Ilyas Nasution."

"Grandfather, Brian Sucipto, Jonas Amirudin, Bagus Bagaskara, Tegar Putra, Rony Hamdani, Edgar Risky, Edo Ramdani, Eril Pratama, Luis Hutomo, Adrian Wijaya."

"Candidate, Nando Pakasy, Tojim Suryadi, Supriyadi, Aldo Hidayat, Andreas Sitepu, I Made Irawan, Raka Simanjuntak."

"Attackers, Aji Santoso, Kristo Fernando, Osvaldo Hui, Raymond Tan, Lukas Embe."

Twenty-five players have been spoken by coach Indra. Players whose names are successful are called entertain those who fail in the selection. They are happy but not good when overreacting in front of colleagues who fail.

"For players who fail do not be too sad because the opportunity may suddenly come. Now you can get back to packing.

Raka clenched her fists tightly. He stopped his breathing by accident when coach Indra mentioned the names of the players. His calm demeanor in front of the others was just a mask to cover up his nervousness.

Now he loosened his fist and began to regulate his breathing properly. Time to get ready to practice.

Coach Indra is very strict in time because it does not want to waste a second of time to practice. Strenuous exercise begins immediately when the exercise aids are ready to be arranged.

When Raka has to compare the Maung Raja training session with the national team training session the difference is like heaven and earth. Training within the national team is very strenuous and Maung Raja training sessions are like a relaxing exercise.

Despite being very tired Raka managed to follow the whole session well.

They get guidance from a variety of assistant coaches, ranging from basic techniques that are constantly polished, physical and stamina that need to be strengthened, dead ball training, attacking and defensive training, etc, and practice the tactics that coach Indra wants.

Everything was done for a whole month in order to welcome the AFF competition.

Their results last year were so bad that even supporters who indiscriminately supported were disappointed because of the team's performance last year in the AFF event.

They only got one win, one draw, and three defeats in the group stages.

The expected days are coming soon. A week before the competition was held the results of the vote had been announced to the public.

Eleven countries will be divided into two groups. Group A consists of Malaysia, Philippines, Laos, Brunei Darusalam, Timor Leste and Thailand while group B consists of Indonesia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Singapore.

You could say that Group B is a death group because there are Vietnam, Myanmar, and Singapore whose FIFA ranking is higher than Indonesia.

When supporters see the results of the vote they have something in common. Expressions against results. Heavy opponents were placed early in front of them.

They feel less optimistic to qualify for the AFF semifinals. Many think that last year's results will be repeated.

As for the national team that is doing the centering exercise has been completely away from social media and the internet. Coach Indra has confiscated their phones even the television in the lobby has been completely turned off.

This is so that all players can focus during training. They only know the draw results when one day before the game.

All players seemed excited about the draw because the opponent was too heavy in their group.

Coach Indra of course has anticipated this and immediately provide words of motivation and enthusiasm so that his foster children remain confident.

"Don't be nervous, bring out the best when competing as in a training session. Increase your mental and self-confidence."

The first opponent for Indonesia is Singapore. Their FIFA ranking is only 5 points away which is not too much of a difference.

Although it is not easy it is better than meeting Vietnam or Myanmar at the beginning of the game.

Since they are in group B they will play at Maguwoharjo Stadium.

June 1 at Maguwoharjo Stadium

The match between Singapore and Indonesia began.

Now all Indonesian national team players are in the dressing room. Standing in front of them was coach Indra who was carrying papers.

"Good listen to me, today's opponent although difficult but we have worked hard for a month and improved. I'll read the names that will be the starting eleven."