In the technical area, Coach Johansen watched the ball flashing towards the goal. It rose and dipped at an incredible speed, going on to veer past VfB Stuttgart's defense and goalkeeper.
Zachary had spotted Odysseas Vlachodimos, VfB Stuttgart's goalkeeper, off his line. So, he had gone for a first-time shot from thirty-five yards, using the laced part of the boot.
The keeper was helpless and beaten.
The fans in the stands had gone quiet, watching Zachary's long-range effort head towards the goal.
Zachary, still at the edge of the box, raised his arms to start celebrating, expecting his attempt to find its way to the back of the net.
However—
"BAM"
"Goddamn it!" Coach Johansen couldn't help but curse loudly, punching the air before him, as he watched the ball smash off the crossbar and bounce back into the pitch.
