Ode To Latitude
Dupus

"Good bray, go to the quarter-finals" said friends Lintang gave him spirit. In the last 16 match last night, Lintang managed to beat Thai straight game players with a score of 21-9, 21-17.

The victory also brought Lintang together with the second seeded player from Japan, Keisuke Nobunaga in the quarter-finals.

"Lu don't rest?" ask Kadek his roommate.

"Lu go first" said Lintang while staring at the television screen. Lintang was watching Keisuke's match, as a reference for tomorrow's match.

Lintang and Keisuke have participated in the International Series tournament in Slovenia. Keisuke lost in the semifinals, while Lintang won the tournament. A few years later Keisuke's career took off. Keisuke managed to beat his seniors and is now in the top 4 of the world rankings. After 3 matches Keisuke watched, Lintang began to sleepy and chose to sleep.

The time shows at 07:00, Lintang spent his breakfast and headed to the gym. Koh Toni gave him 30 minutes to work out the rest of their workout for a while, then prepare for the match. 

Leeches competed in the 2nd place, on the 1st court and were broadcast live on national television in collaboration with the world badminton federation. The match starts at 09:00 Danish time.

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The first match was over in 45 minutes. Now it's the turn of latitude. A feeling of nervousness filled the heart of Latitude. Several times Lintang looked at Keisuke who was beside him while holding his breath.

Keisuke was much more contained now and higher than the first time they met. Their meeting had taken place many years ago but was still lingering in his memory Keisuke cried after the match. May today luck side with him Lintang said in his heart.

"Ladies and gentlemen on my right Lintang Wiryateja, Indonesia"

"On my left Keisuke Nobunaga" 

Supporters of the two countries cheered while clapping. The atmosphere in the room became twice as hot.

Lintang performs first service. The game was fierce. Keisuke's defense was not able to be penetrated by the Latitude. Keisuke returned the ball successfully collected numbers after numbers until finally the first set was won by Keisuke with a score of 21-12.

In the second half Lintang played more aggressively. He punched out punch after punch to break through Keisuke's defense and managed to accumulate points. The change of strategy latitude made Keisuke lose the rhythm of the game. Keisuke tried to keep up with the net play and the Lintang short balls but all his ball returns failed. Lintang ended the second half with a score of 21-15.

The third round is the deciding round. The latitude applies the same pattern of play as the second half. He tried to lead the game but luck had not sided with him. Keisuke forced Lintang to play long balls Latitude trying to attack and turn off the ball quickly. 

"outside" 

The ball came out from the side of the field. 

Latitude swung his racket into the air, venting his frustration. Mistake after mistake that Lintang do, generate points for the opponent and further widen the distance between Latitude points and opponent points.

"Patience, don't rush" shouted Koh Toni warning the Latitude whose emotions began to be unstable. While across the field, Keisuke continued to provoke Lintang with tricky shots and shouts as the points increased. Position changed to 19-20 turns Lintang do service because it managed to get the number. The latitude took a breath for a moment. He held the end of the shuttlecock, his gaze directed to the surface of the net before him. 

"tap" the sound of the cock being hit Latitude.

"yeahhhhhh" a long cry was heard across the field. The service performed latitude exits the service area and is declared out by the referee.

Latitude bowed limp, dashed already hope to advance to the semifinal final.

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