Oh, my word! That was absolutely beautiful,the perfect cross from Leo. Christian received it perfectly and hit a flying volley onto the back of the net
Christian smiled as he ran towards Leo to celebrate. By then some of their team mates had already arrived to celebrate with them.
"That was good bro and way to go with the pass Leo"
In the stands of the celebrating fans a man in a grey sweater and holding a notepad and making calls could be seen.The man was Theo Fernandez a scout from Arsenal, he had being following Ace after seeing his first match and had continued to pitch him forward to the head scout for him to be recruited but the process had being slowed down.
Southport kicked off the game again and launched from the beginning. The Southport Striker immediately began sprinting into the Northbridge, just like the first time but he is time Ace a Southport midfielder immediately launched a long pass that caught the Northbridge side off guard slowing their reaction.
The Southport Striker Tom controlled the ball and used the inside of the foot to push the ball past the defender, this quick change of event made the reaction of the Northbridge players slow. Christian watched on as his chest pounded, as he was too far behind there was nothing he could do
The Southport Strikee unleashed a shot from his left foot towards the goal. The ball sailed high into the goal, it suddenly descended towards the goal but the ball hit the bar and bounced out of bounds.
'Oh what a dreadful miss,the ball was just a few millimeters off, what a beautiful setup attack from the Southport side but they just couldn't capitalize on it.
So unlucky for them. I bet the goal keeper would be thankful. This is probably why they the bar is the goal keepers best friend. The game continued with Northbridge getting a goal kick.
The Striker waved a sorry to his team mates as he ran back to position. The game continued a few minutes after the attack Northbridge launched their attack The full-back sent the ball long towards Ace, the ball sailec through the air and Ace with deft control flicked the ball over the approaching midfielder.
Chris sped forward with two of his team mates in front of him, the Southport side were quick to block his advance with a quick glance across the field he sent the ball from his right leg towards Christian in the left wing.
Ace shook of his defender and sprinted forward and leaped crossing one leg behind the other to control the ball with the back of his trailing foot. Ace could see the retreating defenders trying to cut off his attack route but he continued down the free left flank.
At the edge of the box he cross the ball into box with the outside of his left foot. The ball dropped into the box perfectly to Erl the Southport Striker. He controlled the ball with his chest, dropping it to his foot and he swung his right foot. The ball flew straight towards the net but it hit a Southport defender.
'Oh and Northbridge were just unlucky. That would have being absolutely beautiful to look at. Erl sighed frustately while apologizing to Ace. Although he didn't show it Ace was mad at the miss even though he knew it was not Earl's fault but they were just unlucky.
The game resumed and the both sides maintained a stalemate but just before the end of the firsthalf, Southport launched a counter attack. Will the Southport city player who made the interception immediately sped trying to buy as much time for his team mates in front before he sent a long over the quickly retreating defenders. Although this move was risky, if successful it had the best chance of resulting into goal.
The Northbridge goalkeeper hesitated as he, was indecisive whether to clear the ball or stay put in goal, in a spur of the moment decision he ran out to clear the ball but he was beaten to the ball by the Southport Striker and deciding to risk it all he rushed towards him for a tackle. The striker flicked the ball above the go all keeper and hit a volley. The ball went straight into the net
GOAAL
'What a beautiful play that was from the striker his pace, his composure was top notch, he was calm until the last minute'
PHEEW
The referee blew the whistle signalling the end of the first half.
**in the locker room***
"What is happening out there, if you all know yo aren't playing let me know, you all were playing well after the first goal but then y'all started missing chances. Erl you had a perfect chance but you missed it and you goal keeper, what with that terrible mistake there. You should have cleared the ball immediately you saw it but you were there hesitating if you continue to play like this I will subb you off myself. After a few more lectures from the coach the coach made some changes to the formation changing it from a 4-3-3 attack to a 4-3-3 holding.
"You striker review your position and stop missing chances, defence be always ready to retreat and support at any giving time" The coach continued to give advises.
After the fifteen minutes break the game resumed with Northbridge kick off and following the first attck of the second half James the Northbridge wide midfield took the ball forward and sent a deep pass towards Christian.
Christian recieved the ball, a Southport defender trying to put pressure on him and with deft precision he performed a Maradona spin getting past him.
Christian sprinted forward as another Southport defender tried to tackle him, he flicked the ball up and jumped avoiding being fouled. He performed an elastico and nutmegged the last defender but as he attempted to hit a volley, a Southport defender came crashing into his knee from behind, eliciting a scream of pain from Christian