"The second half is underway now, and Team C has the advantage. It's 3-0."
"Guys, let's play well, okay." I said as they all nodded.
We changed our lineup a bit with Yusuke and Kimishita at CB while Chika and Hinami were DMF and RB.
The game started, and Team G was more violent than in the first half, just as I thought.
Well, we started the passes. Tanaka to Akatsuki and Akatsuki back to Ryuto.
Immediately Ryuto got the ball, one of the Midfielders from Team G ran towards him and slid for the ball, making Ryuto fall.
"And the referee says play on."
They kept pushing forward, pushing anyone that goes to collect the ball from them.
*Tch.* I thought, running backwards.
*Their passes.* I thought following the ball with my eye.
*He'll pass to him next.* I thought, running towards the other person and intercepting the pass.
Then I played a high ball to Akaji, who dribbled past the remaining players.
"You bastard."The guy said, dragging me backwards using my collar, making me fall on my ass.
"Haha, you guys better score!!" I shouted as Akaji dribbled past the girls.
Most of the boys were still running from our half, so the defence was not too tight. He then passed the ball to Akatsuki, who flicked the ball over one of the defenders and scored.
"Goal!!!"
"Haha."Akaji laughed as Akatsuki ran and jumped on him.
"Nice pass."He said, smiling.
*That's 4 now.* I thought, standing and dusting my shorts.
"Argh, Dammit! You guys, let's score this time around."
"Yeah!"
As the game was about to be restarted, I saw one of them giving me a deadly stare.
*Uh…*
They started passing the ball to the back, and we went to steal the ball from them.
As I ran towards them, I felt someone grab onto my clothe. It was one of the girls, and the guy that was staring at me stood very close.
"Hey, let go." I said, trying to remove her hand.
*Not like she would just come and do that.* I thought, running towards them.
"Am sorry, did you think I'll stop because you're female. Haha." I said as she let go.
As I drew closer, they played a high ball. I then jumped for the ball, but the other guys jumped, too. Their plan was to hit me while still on air.
"Argh!"I screamed, holding my leg.
While trying to avoid whatever they were plotting, I fell on my leg.
Luckily, the others didn't see me fall but instead just heard the sound I made.
The referee blew the whistle for a free kick. The ball was to be played very close to the post.
"Why won't you play the free kick?" Chika asked.
"Well, I just think Akatsuki would be better at it."I said, giving the ball to Akatsuki.
*I can't have them finding out that I twisted my ankle.* I thought, looking away.
"Well thanks." He said, smiling before grabbing the ball.
The others stood in position for the free kick while Akatsuki kept the ball on the floor.
"Okay." He said, smiling before kicking it.
The ball went high, curved, and got into the net.
"And that's a goal!!!"
*Just a few minutes remaining, I just need to stay calm for another 15 minutes.* I thought as my right leg began aching.
*It hurts.* I thought, walking back to my position.
*It hurts.*
"Get the ball, Yusuke!" Akaji shouted.
"I've got it, Atsushi it's coming your way." Yusuke shouted, playing a high ball.
I jumped to head it, but I couldn't reach it. The ball was loose, so one of the Midfielders ran and got it.
"Guys fall back!" Akaji shouted as the others fell back.
*Tch, stand up, God Dammit!!* I thought trying to stand.
"And the keeper got it!!"
*Ha… thank God, it didn't enter.* I thought.
"Oi oi are you wounded, striker." One of Team Gs' defenders asked with a smug look.
"It's better than losing."
"You asshole." He said stepping on my wounded foot.
"Argh!!" I shouted as the referee blew the whistle.
"That was done deliberately." The ref. said giving him a card.
*Tch, Dammit.* I thought trying to stand as the others ran towards me.
"What's wrong?" Ryuto asked as Akatsuki ran towards the guy who stepped on me, and trying to him.
"Don't act rashly." Akaji said holding him back.
Well, we got another free kick and the game continued. We didn't score again and we didn't let them score.
And finally the game came to an end. As the others celebrated their victory, I limped out of the field and into the dressing room.
"Did you hurt your leg?" Akane asked walking into the room.
"O-oh, no, not at all." I said putting my sock back on.
"You don't have to hide anything, I saw you limping." She said sitting beside me.
"Please don't let the others know."
"Okay. I'll hep you massage it when we get back."
"Thanks."
"Hey, we are leaving." Ryuto said sticking his head into the room.
"Kay.