God Of football

Chapter 8: Off The Bench

Izan woke up a bit earlier than usual to complete his daily task.

”Ding”[host has completed daily task]

+ 2 Stat points

+ 300 lp points

Izan with sweat all over his body checked his personal information. ”Max” he said as the screen appeared before him.

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PLAYER INFO

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NAME:[IZAN MIURA HERNANDEZ]

AGE:[14( 4 MONTHS TO 15)]

HEIGHT:[1.78m(5ʼ87)]

PROFESSION:[FOOTBALLER]

STATUS:[YOUTH PLAYER]

TEAM: Valencia Youth Academy FC

SYSTEM EVALUATION: [Youth prospect]

PLAYER RATING:[64/100]

POSITION:[Wing forward/Attacking midfielder]

POTENTIAL:[87]

LEGEND POINTS:[5600/10,000 to lv3]

STAT POINTS:[2]

STATS

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Speed:70

Body control:61

Spatial awareness: 64[+4]

Technique: 63

Shooting:62

Passing: 61[+1]

Body strength:64

Weak foot strength: 3 stars

Skill move :4 stars

SKILLS POSSESSED

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Stepovers:85% Completion

La croqueta:50% completion

Cruyff turn:70%Completion

Roulette: 50% Completion

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Izan looked at his stats and was very happy with it. He went inside and washed down the sweat from his body. He changed into decent clothes before going down for breakfast.

After breakfast his mom drove both he and his sister to school. ”Have a nice day miura” Komi said. ”You too mum and donʼt forget my

Football bag when you come to pick me up after school”. Izan said as his mum drove off.

He walked with his sister before they both departed to their respective class. Izan couldnʼt focus in class the whole day and was caught not paying attention or just daydreaming multiple times. ”Mr.Miura,being the top of the class doesnʼt warrant such behaviour so I hope you pay attention” Miss Rodriguez, Izanʼs physics teacher said. She was a very beautiful brunette with big proportions whether infront or at the back. Izan scratched his head whiles laughing sheepishly. The rest of the day went by, same as usual. ”And so class, we will be having our mock test next week so I hope you prepare adequately before you come” Mr. Jonas the Math teacher said as the bell rang simultaneously. Izan quickly packed his stuff before going out. He saw that his mother had arrived a bit earlier and he was happy at the thought of not waiting for her. He got in and saw that his sister was already in the car. ”Huh,youʼre here early” Izan said to his sister. Komi drove to to the valencia youth academy and parked the car in the parking lot. She was surprised to see that a decent number of cars were parked there but luckily there was space for her. Izan got out and headed towards the team locker room while Komi and Hori walked towards the stands. Izan was one of the players that had arrived earlier as he walked into the locker room to see a handful of players who lived nearby. Izan quickly changed and went outside for a warmup session before the game. After a brief passing and shooting drills. The players went back to their locker room for the tactical session. Coah Oryazabal laid it all on the white board and told the players the roles they would be playing. The players put on their black and white Jersey of the Valencia football club and went out.

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ʼWelcome to the valencia youth academy grounds and Iʼm your host Gérard henriqueʼ

The commentator went on to introduce the players and gave a brief summary of what had happened before the break with the valencia youth academy currently in 6th on the league table out of 18 teams.

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ʼThe valencia team has a few new faces as some of the young guns that were playing very good football have been called up to the under-19s. This really weakens the valencia side but I still think they are the favourites for this match as Alboraya is just one place above the last team on.ʼ

The commentaror finally announced the lineups

”Valencia fc”lineup

Goalkeeper:Sergio bala

Leftback: Iago pena, Rightback: Gon simon

Centerbacks:Marquis pena, Juan cabello.

Midfielders:Huévés ramos ,Marcos blaca,

Sosá herrera, jose martinez

Forwards:louis sordáno, Joseph adeyemi

Now the lineups for

”Alborya fc”will be:

Goalkeeper:marco rosa

Leftback: kike pena, Rightback: vano chi

Centerbacks:Ben Joseph , Dmitri sulvan

Midfielders:emery ramos ,Marco alonso,

Alex herrera, inigo martinez

Forwards:Balogun chalo, Christian ndiya

With this the match began as the referee blew the whistle

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Fweee

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In the 12th minute the Alborya team which had been the better team so far capitalised on a mistake by one of the valencia defender. Their winger took the ball,dribbled to the far side of the wings before crossing the ball to the box. His cross was met by a timely header from the alboraya striker, balgun who headed the ball inside the net.

ʼGoalll. A wonderfully crossed ball by Alex herrera was met by a beautifully timed header from balogun. Twelfth minutes its Alboraya one, valencia nil.ʼ

Coach Oryazabal stood on the touchline annoyed by the petty mistake his defender had made.

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ʼThe ball is with the Alborya midfielder. He decides to go alone and takes on the valencia midfielder hueves who is laid to wait by inigo martinez by a beautiful change of pace. Inigo driving forward with the ball steps into the penalty box. He tries to sho- but uh. A mistimed tackle by gon Simon. The referee points to the spot.

Coach Oryazabal was furious on the touchline but kept his composure because of the parents in the stands. The match had a wonderful turn-out as a lot of people came to watch the match. And he didnʼt want to do anything to make himself stand out in a bad way. He watched as balogun,the alboraya striker step up and slot the ball cooly into the net.

ʼOh a wonderful turn of events 15 minutes of the first 30 played Alboraya 2,Valencia nil.ʼ

Coach Oryazabal was very angry but that was not all in the last minutes of the first half his midfielder Marcos blaca got injured which added to his woes. The referee blew

the whistle signaling the end of the 1st half.

”What the heck was that. Poor coordination, holding the ball in dangerous situations which could be easily solved if you passed. You guys have played shitty today” Coach Oryazabal laid it all on the floor for the players criticising both players and even the bench for not showing good morale. This made Izan who was in the corner of the room laugh a bit.

”This wonʼt do. Izan go out and warm up,you are coming in for marcos”. Coach Oryazabal said. Izan who was drinking water spat it out as he heard this. ”Okay coach ” he said before going onto the pitch. Izan on the pitch was passing with some of his teammates. He kept looking around a bit before he saw his mother. He waved as his mother also saw him.

”Hori look its your brother ” Komi said as she waved.Hori who was on the phone looked up and smiled briefly and said” I think he will be playing in the second half”. ”Ow wow” Komi exclaimed. The players came out for the second half with Izan taking the kit with the number 21 on the back.

ʼOh I see a change on the Valencian side as number 21 comes on for Marcos blaca. I think his name is Izan Miura Hernandézʼ the commentator said whiles looking at the player info on Izanʼs sheet.

ʼJust 14 years of age. He doesnʼt look like it but heʼs young. Letʼs hope he can revitalise this Valencia sideʼ

Izan stepped onto the pitch with smiles all over his face. He settled into his position as the coach had switched from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-1-2 formation with Izan behind the strikers.

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Fweeeee. The referee restarted the match.

The valencia players came out rejuvenated but one could see that there was one player who stood out from the others. This was none other than Izan. After coming on hed was stabilised the midfield and was sometimes also helping in defence snuffing out attacks here and there. The match was all Alboraya in the first few minutes of the second half as the attacked relentlessly. Although these attacks amounted to nothing as Izan was shouting instructions whiles controlling the midfield. This went on for a while before Izan pressured the Alboraya midfielder into making a mistake. Seeing a n opportunity it Izan took it.

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ʼIzan from the valencia team who after coming on has played very good stabilising the valencia midfield. Izan goes goes to challenge for the ball. Beautiful stop as he takes the ball from the midfielder. Izan pushes forward with the ball. What a beautiful combination of pace and control as he worms his way though the Alboraya midfield evading 2 incoming players. Izaaan uh- beautiful through ball to Adeyemi. Adeyemi takes control,he steps into the box and shootsʼ

Goooooaaalazo!!!

The commentator who seemed to be a fan of the valencia team screamed.

ʼBeautiful pass from Izan to Adeyemi who shoots the ball to the back of the net. Valencia pull one back. 22 minutes till the end of regulation time ,Alboraya 2 valencia one

Alboraya 2-1 Valencia ,was displayed on the scoreboard at the side of the pitch. Coach Oryazabal pumped his fist into the air. He was really having a tough time after his team went 2 goals on the backfoot. Now he was a bit relieved. ”Izan truly is beast. How did he even spot Adeyemi” coach Oryazabal thought as the angle really didnʼt favour Izanʼs vison but he made the pass beautifully.

The celebrations were cut short as the referee signaled the valencia team to return for him to restart the match.

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Fweeee. The matched restarted again.