Dream : Legend Maker
Persipura

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

Persipura or can be known as the Black Pearl. A club founded in 1963 from Jayapura. They are one of the big clubs from the 1st league and have won many league championship trophies. Persipura is also famous as a club that has many talented players, many members of the national team who come from this club. But unfortunately in the competition last year they did not show a good performance so must be willing to slip and be relegated to league 2.

It is worth appreciating the hard work of the management of Maung Raja in an effort to organize a friendly match with Persipura. They rarely make friendlies even with 2nd league clubs let alone three 3s who are usually not worthy of lyrics.

No wonder that the players Maung Raja when heard about going to do match practice with Persipura will make a furore. They will play against a club whose strength is many times over them. They even had time to doubt his ears when they heard the word Persipura.

They calmed down when Handoko told them to shut up.

"Take advantage of this opportunity to feel the strength of the club from the club that has won league 1. Don't think about winning or losing and play the game with a learning attitude. See how they play, what you get depends on yourself."

Handoko's words get a compact and similar affirmative answer expressed by the player who makes him very satisfied.

The day before the game against Persipura the stack of boxes filled the dressing room of the Maung Raja players. The contents in the box are jersey clothes and other equipment such as socks and decker. Everything seemed very excited when it came to imagining the jersey to be handed out soon.

Raka, Beto, Andre, Ahmad, and Anton become more familiar with each other. They were gathered together and were discussing their jersey. While glancing at the box containing their jersey, Beto said quietly.

"I wish I was given the number 10"

At that time the room was so noisy that it was difficult to hear the quiet voice of Beto. But Anton who was next to him could hear it quite clearly.

"Omong empty, do not be too dreaming to get the number 10, after all the number already has its owner" said Anton who subconsciously glanced at Alan who was sitting and listening to music calmly through his MP3.

"I know shit"

The conversation between Beto and Anton caught their attention even Raka was also interested in it. The topic of the discussion becomes a switch regarding the back number they want.

"Christiano Ronaldo is my favourite player, of course I want my back number 7" Anton said with confidence.

Andre and Ahmad also said the number they wanted. Segeera they looked at Raka who had not said her back number.

"I ? I want number 12"

When asked about his desired number, Raka will choose number 12. There is nothing special, just that number 12 is a special number for him. Raka reminisced a little something in her mind when the number 12 was mentioned.

The sound of an open door woke Raka from her nostalgic feelings. Handoko with her two assistants walked into the room. There was a playful smile plastered on his face as he looked at the players before him. Of course what they expect is not his presence but the jersey he will share.

"It seems like everyone can't wait any longer, I'll name you one by one and take it"

"Cahy"

"Organ"

"Faiz"

"Raka"

It was his turn when his name was called. Raka immediately walked over to receive the jersey and other supplies. He took out a jersey from the plastic that wrapped it.

12

Raka actually got the number she wanted. He was a little suspicious if Handoko could read the hearts of his players.

If Persija Jakarta is identical to the red color, Maung Raja is identical to the blue color. The jersey that Raka is currently holding is sea blue with a white stripe pattern on the shoulder.

The jersey and equipment have been distributed to all players. Everyone immediately warmed up on the field and basic light exercises. This training session is just to let the players exercise a little and make sure they are in top shape.

Handoko reminds them to get enough rest and maintain a diet. He also strictly forbade his players to hang out at night with his friends so they could focus on playing against Persipura.

The next day at the King's Stadium.

Raja Stadium is the home stadium of the Maung Raja club. Small stadium with a capacity of 500 people. Although the name Maung Raja is covered by the giant name Persija Jakarta they can still attract fans. Of course these fans are those who live close to the King's Stadium. Some of them are also relatives and parents of the players to watch the game.

Both the players from Maung Raja and Persipura have put themselves in their respective positions.

Raka looked at the Persipura players. He swallowed it to reduce his nervousness. Persipura players have a sturdy and sturdy body in addition to being influenced by the age factor, their hard work is also reflected by the muscularity they have.

When compared to him, his body was still like an anchovy. Imagining being in a physical confrontation with them is already terrible. It must have hurt a lot.

In this match Maung Raja implemented his mainstay formation 4-1-3-2 while from the Persipura side applying a 4-3-3 formation. Both of the two sides applied attacking formations ready to test each of their spears.

The referee immediately blew his whistle as a sign of the start of the match.

Thomas, striker Persipura immediately kick-off. The Persipura players immediately advanced to attack the defenses belonging to the Maung King. Inho, attacking midfielder Persipura was controlling the ball under his feet.

In front of him right now was Ahmad who was trying to block him. With beautiful footwork Inho toyed with Ahmad as in the palm of his hand.

For Inho it's like playing with kids. Inho who easily passed Ahmad immediately lured to Thomas who escaped guard. Thomas immediately dribbled closer to the goal.

Cahyo who saw it immediately advanced to block Thomas but what he did was a mistake. Thomas casually did a spoon kick. The ball bounced right over Cahyo's head. Both of Cahyo's hands tried to reach the ball on it but were unsuccessful. His center of gravity had been lowered making it difficult for him to reach the sphere.

Slowly but surely the ball began to go down and enter the goal Maung Raja.

The referee blew his whistle and pointed his hand towards the middle of the field as a sign to start the match again. The opening goal was scored by Thomas in just 1 minute. A pretty big comparison of strength.

The players of the Maung King had similarities in his expression. Absentminded.