Football System: Classic Number 10
Chapter 114: The Sunnier Tomorrow

All Cananga Youth Mining players were bowed in lethargy and helplessness after the referee blew a long whistle marking the end of the final game tonight. They have done their best, but still not good enough and the opposing team managed to play better than them.

Some of them were crying loudly, some were lying on the ground to cover their tears so that no one could see them. There are also those who stare blankly at the players of Batavia Fort FC and its staff who are celebrating their victory today.

Martin even as the captain of the Cananga Youth Mining team could only cover his face with their oversized uniform, trying to cover his sadness and disappointment. Martin was calmed by assistant coach Coach Satria Hutama because as the team captain he must always stand upright and not falter even though the condition of the team is at the bottom point.

Do not ask the condition of Rizaldi Fatah who has fought desperately to get to this point. He was speechless, his eyes were empty and only tears without him knowing trickled down his cheeks. Coach Satria Hutama continues to calm down Rizaldi, but unfortunately Rizaldi has already plunged into the abyss of sadness.

He was so devastated, Rizaldi blamed himself for this defeat. Rizaldi remembered the moment where he felt he could equalize, if only at that time one of the Batavia Fort FC players did not do a tackle that hit his injured knee, there might be a different story. That's how Rizaldi thought.

But how hard they condemn themselves, still does not change the fact that they lost to Batavia Fort FC with a score of 1-0.

The I-Youth organizing committee prepared the stage set for the celebration of the victory of the champion and the distribution of medals, after the stage set was ready the players were immediately told to get ready. But before awarding medals to runners-up and champions, there are awards for some very prominent players in I-Youth this time.

The first to be called up was the player who earned the title as the best goalkeeper during the I-Youth season. Cananga Youth Mining Goalkeeper Derry Yanuar Pinto Rosario is the player chosen to be the best goalkeeper in I-Youth this season.

Derry walked up to the stage with a slightly irritated and disappointed look that became one, when he got the golden glove and he did not smile at all, it was as if his smile had been snatched away that night.

After the best goalkeeper, then there is an award for the top scorer aka top scorer. The one who received the award in the form of golden shoes was the front striker from Sugar Crossed FC, Yoga Hilmawan. Yoga Hilmawan recorded 27 goals including 2 goals that he recorded against Sparta Bandung FC during the third championship match yesterday, the third champion match, at that time Sugar Crossed FC managed to bend the Sparta Bandung FC team with a score of 3-0.

Then who won the title as the best player in I-Youth this time. Many think that the predicate will be pinned to the figure of Batavia Fort FC team captain, Raffi Putra. However, there are also those who argue that Rizaldi Fatah who played from the second round and managed to bring big changes to the Cananga Youth Mining also has the opportunity to become the winner.

But usually the golden boy winner is usually from the team that won the league, and what is spoken by many fans is true. The host mentioned the name Raffi Putra with great enthusiasm as the Best Player in I-Youth this season.

After all the names of the players were called, the three of them who won each individual award were invited to take a photo session. After they finished the three of them returned and prepared to do the next event.

The next event is the awarding of the team who became the runner-up. All Cananga Youth Mining players take one by one to the stage, but there is one player who must come out first before getting a medal. Rizaldi Fatah, who suffered severe injuries, was forced to miss the moment and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital for intensive care, finally the medal was represented by Coach Satria Hutama who could only smile wryly seeing the silver medal attached to his neck.

"I failed this time? It seems like my luck is up" he said, confirming the hat he was wearing to cover the tears that suddenly descended from his eyes and soaked his cheeks. Of course he did not want to show that weak side to his foster children.

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One day had passed, but for Rizaldi the moment still felt warm in his memory. Rizaldi Fatah was forced to go home to Banjarmasin earlier than his other friends because of the injuries he experienced.

His friends have a 2-day break that they can use for the holidays before returning to Banjarmasin, while Rizaldi must struggle with the operating table.

Borought-555 had already warned Rizaldi that the cream was not a cream that had a healing effect, only pain reliever and when finished use then Rizaldi will feel tremendous pain because it has forced his sore knee to continue moving. That's why the injury got worse, and the impact made it worse.

"So how long is the recovery period of this child's injury doctor?" a heavy and cold voice asked the doctor in charge of dissecting Rizaldi Fatah.

The doctor replied. "If he diligently follows the recovery process, it might be faster. About 2-3 months"

"Thank you doctor!"

"Sama - sama coach Giovanni. If Coach wants anything to say" the doctor leaves Coach Giovanni and Rizaldi alone in the room.

Rizaldi currently did not dare to look at Coach Giovanni's face. He could not imagine how much disappointment Coach Giovanni felt towards him who had failed to live up to his expectations. But what Rizaldi thought was a little excessive, Coach Giovanni came here to see the situation of Rizaldi Fatah.

"How are you feeling right now, Ward Prowse?" coach Giovanni's voice was always heavy, repressive and cold, although he did not mean it.

Rizaldi still did not dare to look at Coach Giovanni's face, but coach Giovanni instead patted Rizaldi's head gently which made Rizaldi feel a little comfortable and finally he ventured to speak.

"I'm fine coach, really!" rizaldi replied, but his facial expression could be guessed by Coach Giovanni.

"There are people who are fine with putting out facial expressions like they just lost a lot of money. Is that final still haunting you?"

Rizaldi's voice seemed choked when he answered her. "I-iya, I'm still upsetting the coach with my self-incompetence. I'm sorry coach!" Rizaldi was very sorry, even he lowered his head towards Coach Giovanni.

Coach Giovanni slightly smiled, his brew slightly shifted because of that. His big arms again rubbed Rizaldi's hair until it made him messy. His cold voice pierced Rizaldi's heart. "If you feel that way, keep your disappointment, anger and sadness. Make them fuel to keep going. Remember, a great player is one who constantly evaluates and regrets all the weaknesses they have"

Rizaldi was stunned to be slightly enlightened by the words spoken by Coach Giovanni. His eyes that were still wet because after crying it looked towards the figure of Coach Giovanni who walked towards the exit, his eyes caught Coach Giovanni's sturdy back and looked as sturdy as the Pantheon pillars.

Before leaving, Coach Giovanni turned around and told Rizaldi something important. "Follow all the healing procedures the team of doctors gave you, see me if you've won against your injury Ward Prowse! I will introduce you to a special person" he said, then he went out leaving Rizaldi who was a little confused by what he meant.

The condition of the room was quiet again, Rizaldi's mind flew back at the moment where he could to change things. He aspired, if only at that time he could make a direct shot and not hit with another Batavia Fort FC player, he said, maybe he would not think about giving the ball to Martin and entrusting Martin to change things.

But unfortunately his attempt failed, Rizaldi got his spider while Martin found himself who did not succeed in kicking the ball because Raffi Putra managed to get ahead of him and did a very good intercept to prevent Martin from changing things.