Conceding such a crucial goal made many of the players of Kawasaki anxious. But since they still had quite a lot of time, the damage wasn't irreparable.
However, even though it wasn't irreparable, it still left a bitter taste in their mouth.
Being the captain of the team, Asahi had to step up. The weight of leadership rested heavily on his shoulder, and he was well aware of it. Turning to look at the captain's armband tied around his arm, he graciously embraced his responsibility.
His team needed him.
"Keep your heads up!" Asahi shouted, his voice cutting through the air of disappointment lingering around them.
As they heard his voice, they turned to look at him.
"It isn't anybody's fault. We were just unlucky. Until now, we are playing well. And we still have time to turn things around. So, everybody let's stop sulking because we've got a match to win," he swept his gaze, looking everybody in the eye with eyes full of determination.