No sooner had they settled into their seats than some of the players immediately fell asleep. The exhaustion was evident on their faces. Although they hadn't shown it previously in the locker room, the match had left them exhausted.
And as the last of them settled, the bus driver stepped on the gas pedal and started the bus. The venue, which had previously been alive with roaring fans, was now almost deserted, a stark contrast to the earlier electric atmosphere.
Outside, the city lights flickered brilliantly, casting a vibrant glow over the deserted arena. Though the energy of the match had dissipated, the city's nightlife was just awakening.
