26 PERFECT COMEBACK

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The refree signaled for the game to start as the away team was making the opening pass this time . Raph who was standing on the ball made a back pass to IGOR who the passed to his friend marcø .

Marcø collected the ball as he fed it to Gomez . sau paulo started the game with short passes as they dominated the possession for 8 minutes straight as the home team couldn't even touch the ball .

There was great change on the players and there gameplay changed a lot . Raph who was now making impact on the pitch better than before . he was now helping the midfielders and also the wingers to help continue the ball . And as they dominated the possession they finally got a chance when Raph who was lurking in the centre of the opponent half intercepted a pass with his long legs . he instantly turned around and made a low cross to IGOR who was open at the left flank .

Collecting the ball IGOR dashed forward with great pace as he was been chased by the left back . After making the successful pass Raph immediately made a deep run towards the opponent zone . As he was nearing the penalty zone he gazed at the left flank and saw IGOR dribbling past the opponent as he instantly made a low curling cross .

As the ball was coming Raph knew that if he couldn't be fast and slide in time the ball will go outside the pitch so he had to slide before the ball passes throught the penalty zone .

Head coach Gilberto was eating his nails with frustrations as he didn't want to lose this match . After the half time he did all he can to motivate the players that they can change every in this half . football is magical sport it doesn't favour any one only those who give all their hard work would only be rewarded . so after seeing IGOR making the cross he followed the ball with concentration as he hoped some one will hit it and score a goal and fortunately his wish came true after seeing some one sliding and entering the goal with the ball . he was stunned as he didn't believe that someone will touch the ball only to see it in the net . he clapped his hands and yelled loudly " good boys let's go that's what I want "

Raph who was lying in the net stood up as he picked the ball and turned around . he was really excited as he was running towards the middle passing point he was congratulated by his teammates .

The game resumed as the away team made a good perfomance while maintaining possession . and 10 minutes after scoring their first goal sau paulo got another critical chance after d.neres made a devastating dash passing through three players in consecutive and made a curling shot outside the box . The shot went towards the left angle but unfortunately as the ball was entering the net it was touched by the fingertips of the goal keeper who made a critical save .

The ball went outside the pitch and a corner was awarded to the away team . and after d.neres made a cross from the corner it was immediately cleared away by the Corinthians defenders who were alert all the time .

The managers of both team were yelling and motivating their players to push forward and perform well .

At the 60th minute Sau paulo team got another critical chance after the captain Gabriel collected a long low pass from Marcø . he then made a long pass as he played to Neres who was running forward with all his might . Neres controlled the ball with his left feet and dashed forward as he was been followed by the opponent . As he was running he reached the corener zone he made a desicion and faked a cross and at the same time the PALYER who was following him made a slide to block the cross but bad for him Neres only skipped past him as he entered the penalty zone and made a curling shot and at this time the keeper didn't have time to react and the ball went in at the right top corner .

Neres didn't turn and run towards the corner he went forward and jumped at Raph who hold him in his arms . he was really happy today as he scored a goal for the team .

Raph " congrats man I knew you would score your talent is boundless"

Neres " thanks bro i really appreciate it . so how do you think about it i mean my goal "

Raph " not now we will talk after the game there is job to do now " said Raph as he putted Neres down and went to collect the ball .

The Corinthians manager was fumming on the sidelines as he was telling his players to play like professionals .

The game went on and at the 80th minute of the game both teams made their substitution and the home team got a chance as a new substitute player snatched the ball from Joâo and made a deep run towards the penalty zone . As he was running he saw made short pass to the striker who was standing near the penalty zone .

After receiving the ball he instantly made a faint shot and tricked the two centre back at the same time then he skipped past the two and as he was preparing to shoot the ball he saw a shadow that was rushing towards him .

Thiago made a desicion as he abondened the goal hoping he will block the striker's shot before he could strike and as he neared the ball he made a sliding tackle but before he could clear the ball the striker knocked the ball and the ball hit at Thiago's knee before it went outside .

After that Thiago stood up and scolded the defenders for thier poor defence and told them to keep their heads up and clear the ball from the box as soon as they can .

As the home team played their corner in the box it was cleared away and it went directly to the oponet left back who was standing near the left flank at the box but before he could control the ball he saw a leg passing infron of his face and the ball moving with it .

He looked around but it was too late as he saw Raph who was dashing with the ball in a speed he didn't see before . Raph who was running at a high pace was waiting for a moment like this to show his real pace as he didn't fast made this runs becouse he wanted once the opponent were tired to catch them offguard and he succeeded as he left all the opponent players in the dust only one player who entered the game as a substitute gave h a small chase but he couldn't also catch up with him .

As he was running in a few seconds he reached the opponent penalty zone as he entered the box he moved forward with slow pace as he neared the goal . After seeing the opponent striker coming at him the Corinthians goal keeper moved forward with caution but it all came to naught as he saw the ball passing through his legs with an astonishing speed . he only stood there frustrated and depressed .

After scoring the goal Raph went to the head coach and hugged him as he thanked him for the opportunity he has given him . The coach assured him that he is only playing with his talent and hard work .

After the celebration the game resumed and the home team made every thing they can do to equalise score but unfortunately it didn't happen and at that time the refree bellowed his whistle ending the game in a score of 3-2 which the victory sided with the away team .

Both players shook hands and Raph was among them as he went forward to the refree shook hands with him . he then went to David Neres shook hands with him as they congratulated each other . he also shook hands with the coach who was really pleased with him for his performance .

And at that the players went to the dressing room where some were sad while others were happy . Raphinha went to the washing room refreshed himself and wore his tracksuit and went to the bus . It was already evening so they will return to their stadium and from there he will go to his motel to relax and take a good evening .

TO BE CONTINUED.....