The roar of the fans exploded through the stands, as if thunder had ripped through the sky.
When Lucas' feet finally touched the turf again, he ran and slid on his knees across the grass. The screams of the fans reverberated in his ears. Lucas could barely breathe, but a smile appeared on his face, wide and genuine. The plan had worked.
Nishida was the first to reach him, hugging him tightly and almost knocking him back to the ground.
"You did it, Lucas! You did it again!" He shouted, laughing with excitement. Kenji, Tsukada and several other players went to celebrate with him.
But while Wushia College celebrated the goal that tied the game, Klaus and Luke were static. The sound of cheers and shouts from the crowd echoed around them, but it seemed distant, muffled.
