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Jerry sat at the edge of the locker room, bare-chested as his top was slung across his shoulders. He stared at everyone celebrating in the locker room with a smile on his face. They had qualified for the knockout stage of the MIC tournament, and it was a good thing that they had done so early because their next match was against Barcelona's under-sixteens. That was a daunting challenge. The Spanish side was renowned for producing world-class talents, and every young footballer knew the level of skill and tactical discipline required to compete against them. The players on Jerry's team weren't exactly brimming with confidence about their chances in that upcoming match, so they were relieved that their spot in the next round was already secured.
