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strike 4 the goal

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Chapter 1 - Almost perfect

The stadium roared as the players raced across the field, adrenaline and excitement coursing through them. The ball rolled along, almost in slow motion, as the players dashed around it, each trying to get closer and closer to the goal. The crowd was on their feet watching, some clenching their hands and nervously biting their nails, others cheering loudly and waving their hands with anticipation. Everything came to a standstill as the ball neared the goal, then suddenly...an accident occurred. One of the players attempted to shoot a goal, but tripped over his own feet, falling down in front of the opposing team's defender. The defender, seeing an opportunity, lunged at the falling player, intending to intercept the ball. But in his rush to get to the ball, he missed and his foot accidentally collided with the player's ankle, causing a loud SNAP to echo around the stadium!The entire stadium went dead quiet, the sudden noise and sight causing shock to ripple through the crowd. The players on the field, both teams, froze in their tracks, their faces contorted in horror as the player on the ground clutched his ankle in pain. The opposing team's defender stumbled backwards in shock, fear evident in his eyes as he realized what he had done. The injured player was Casper Quinn, a professional soccer player known for setting record after record throughout his career.The medical team rushed over to the injured player, their faces grim as they assessed the damage. The stadium was eerily silent as they worked, the tenseness in the air palpable.

The opposing team's coach stood off to the side, his face pale as he watched the scene unfold. The fans were still in shock, some quietly crying as they watched one of the best players in the league laid out on the field in pain.Finally, after what felt like hours, the medical team gently lifted Casper and carried him towards the nearest ambulance. The team's doctor was by his side, a solemn expression on his face as he spoke quietly to Casper, trying to comfort him despite the severity of his injury. The game was forgotten as the fans all seemed to hold their breath, watching the injured player being carried off the field.As the ambulance door shut behind the injured Casper, the stadium slowly came back to life. The teams began to clear the field, their heads hanging low and their hearts heavy with sadness. The fans started to move, their excitement faded after witnessing the accident, replaced with a sense of hopelessness.

Time passed, and soccer games continued, but things were never the same without the presence of the great Casper Quinn.The news of Casper's career ending injury spread like wildfire across the country.

Fans mourned the loss of one of the most talented players, and the team struggled without their star player. Casper himself was devastated, his dreams shattered with his broken ankle.

As the days went by, Casper had time to reflect on his life. He thought about all the games he had played, the victories he had celebrated, and the fans that cheered his name.

But it was all over now. His career, his passion, everything he worked for, gone in a matter of seconds.Years passed, and the memories of Casper's glory days began to fade in people's minds.

New players emerged, and a new generation of fans took to the stadiums to cheer on their favorite teams. Casper was forgotten by many, and his accomplishments.As he watched the children play, a sense of longing grew within him. He watched their carefree faces, the way they played without a care in the world, and a feeling of regret began to grow. He regretted not being able to play anymore, but he also regretted missing out on the simple joy that those children were experiencing on the field.

The thought of coaching entered his mind, and the more he thought about it, the more it made sense. He had a wealth of knowledge about soccer, and he missed the game dearly. He decided that it was time to put his soccer knowledge to use, and so, he applied for the position of coach at a local elementary school team.

As Casper was walking home after training some new soccer player feeling tired, the sound of a blaring horn suddenly filled his ears. He turned to see a truck speeding towards him, the driver looking down at his phone instead of the road.