Dream : Legend Maker
Internal Match
WARNING: Any form of name, place, background is fiction
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League 3 is not a league that requires complex tactics. Tactics only work if the players can play for 90 minutes. According to his experience for three years handling Maung Raja tireless run and strong physique is the basic capital of a career in league 3. Players who have a flaccid physique must be extra careful to avoid injury when playing in league 3, however league 3 is famous for the word wild and rough. Countless casualties have occurred so far.
The following Raka days were like pressing the loop button on a music player. Every day we go to practice and go home to rest. Although it sounds monotonous and boring, for Raka to practice football every day is something fun.
The main focus of Handoko's training remains the same as his original plan. Improves stamina and basic soccer techniques. Every day he would divide the training sessions into two parts. The morning session is the time for different types of exercises that increase stamina and endurance and the second is the afternoon session to reinforce the basic techniques of the player.
But this time Handoko played not like a regular routine. Today Handoko started trying to do match practice for players. He divides the team into two, namely the defending team and the attacking team. Handoko wanted to test the basic idea of the strategy he wanted to implement. On Handoko's orders, his assistant handed out yellow vests to the defending team.
Just like during the trial session, Raka got a yellow vest. He joined the defending team with Cahyo and Anton. While Beto, Ahmad, and Andre joined the attacking team.
The formation of the attacking team uses 4-3-3 while the defending team uses a 4-2-2 formation arrangement. Raka is paired with Alan, who last year was Maung FC's main striker. Last season he scored 17 goals and 2 assists which made him third on the goalscoring list. Reportedly many League 2 clubs are interested in getting the services of Alan.
Alan himself also actually wanted to leave Maung Raja but the management of Maung Raja gave an attractive salary offer that kept him afloat. He is the type of player who puts money first is everything.
Alan looked at Raka indifferently, his gaze giving off the impression of belittling others.
“Cil, bait me and I'll show you what victory feels like
His tone seemed convinced that victory was within his grasp.
Hearing that Raka just nodded her head even though in her heart she felt unhappy. He doesn't want to cause any problems as a new player. This will only give a bad impression for the senior team who have joined for a long time.
The match starts soon.
The defending team that starts kick off first. Because they are a defensive team they defend the ball slowly but surely. Stability is the main thing. Everything was boring until the tenth minute.
Faiz, the left-back of the attacking team managed to steal the ball from Alan. Faiz also passed the ball to Ahmad who was in an empty position. Glancing to the right, Ahmad saw Andre who was running fast forward. The cantic long-distance feed from Ahmad was well received by Andre.
Not wanting this moment to be in vain, Andre made a trick move and cut in into the penalty box. The focus of the two defenders became focused on Andre who made the guard against Beto weakened so easily Andre passed the ball to Beto. The ball received by Beto comfortably immediately kicked and shot into the goal. Beto approached Andre and performed a high five.
The defending team again did the kick off. Alan could not hold back his emotions and grumbled.
“A group of idiots”
The attacking team that has scored is in a vibrant state. They press after the defending team kicks off. Quick passes are made by the defending team because it continues to get pressing.
In the 30th minute, the ball soon arrived at Raka's feet. Ahmad who was near him immediately did pressing. Raka who turned his back on goal only kicked the ball back with his heel because he knew that Alan was behind him. Unfortunately the ball received Alan immediately stolen the opponent. Faiz joined the centre-back to look after Alan.
One man was guarded by three men who showed how dangerous Alan was when in front of goal.
Up to the 45th minute the score still lasts 1 – 0. Many opportunities are created, but none can
score goals.
After a short break the game resumed. The attacking team that started the kick off immediately carried out a brutal attack. Raka and Alan were also forced to retreat to help the defense.
Twenty minutes have passed since the game resumed. The attacking team that kept pressing immediately showed signs of fatigue. The ball on the pass to Faiz, he immediately went forward to help the attack unfortunately due to the fatigue factor of the ball kicked by Faiz towards Raka.
Raka immediately ran dribbling forward. The attacking team's guard has long been empty leaving one centre-back as almost all of them advance to help attack. As he got closer to the opposing defender, Raka heard Alan's voice next to him.
Alan gestur kick the ball, the defender who saw Raka immediately do a tackle to seize the ball. Not knowing that the gesture of kicking the ball was just a trick, Raka immediately passed to Alan who ran from the side.
Without controlling the ball first Alan immediately kicked the ball. The ball rotates quickly towards the top right corner of the goal. Santo as the goalkeeper of the attacking team did not manage to brush him off. In the 70th minute a goal was created which made the score 1-1.
The goal was the last of the training session this time. The players are already so exhausted that during the time left are just empty passes that are less meaningful. The attacking team tried to lead the score back but the defense of the defending team was not penetrated, making them give up.
Handoko blew the whistle as the end of the match. He told the players to rest first. Throughout watching the game Handoko already has a shadow of how Maung Raja will fight for the promotion slot to League 2.
"You listen to me while you rest. There are a lot of points that need to be addressed when I see your game"
Handoko explained what he had seen throughout the match. Of course the main problem is the stamina condition of the players. Despite days of physical training, the players were exhausted when the game entered the 60th minute. He wants his players to be able to stay for the full game. But he also knew that it could not be done anytime soon. Handoko plans to add physical exercise in the gym to increase the stamina of the players.