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After the game we got together and took stock of some details with our coach Carmelo. He was also a good player, if it weren't for a serious injury, he could have continued his career. He was recruited by the people from the orphanage. And with us, and his staff, he was doing a very good job.

- Ok well play guys. I hope you will continue like this. The competition will start soon and as every year, there will be a lot of spectators, and also scouts. So do your best while keeping your team spirit. Go now and take some rest. And then, everyone left for their dormitory.

It was 7 a.m. when Ravier finished his homework. For a while he watched the sports news, then went to bed. Today we won the friendly match and he received 5 points; his experience bar also increased.

Being a goalkeeper is not easy. You always have to stay focused, have your eyes on the ball all the time, not be distracted. Because the situation that seems the least dangerous to you is often the one in which you are likely to concede goals.

Name: Ravier Aleandro Carter

Age: 16 years old

Height: 173cm

Weight: 80kg

Reflex: 60

Speed: 60

Judgment: 75

Level: Pro Amateur

Club: FC Boscou

Position: Goalkeeper

Experience: 50/2500

Dots: 0

After distributing the points, he received for this match, his interface looked like this. He went from amateur to pro-amateur. Still, that's great progress. It was late and he was tired. Slowly, he let himself be carried away by sleep.

During the next few days, you could notice that the students were much more excited than usual, it was the end of the school year and the competition was fast approaching. We spent our time training and making some adjustments in our tactics.

It was May 30 at 7:30 am, the day of the competition. Everyone was present. We were all on the bus. The location of the event was not too far away. About 30 minutes from school. At the entrance to the small stadium, we can notice a banner hung "Welcome to the annual Inter-Lycée Championship 2003 competition".

There were also several police cars, and police officers on duty who provided security and also to avoid traffic. In a small town like ours, there is very little fun. And if people are not working, then this type of activity is a way for them to have fun.

We already knew for a few days which team we were going to face. Two matches will be played today. The rules are the same. Except in terms of the number of changes the coach can make. They are allowed to do 6 instead of the usual three.

Before it all started, as every year, the leaders made a short speech and called on everyone to be respectful towards each other, and to the players to be fair play.

- Hello everyone. You have Nick and Zack with you. We will be with you throughout the competition. We have several favorites this year and among them the Lycée N. Whose offensive trio is very formidable and a fairly solid defense.

- Yes, they are one of the big favorites of this tournament. We have seen them play before. They were the champions of the Winter Cup. And it is in this competition that these players made themselves known.

The comments were going well between Nick and Zack. Amid shouts and applause from the audience, the match began. We are facing Lycée T. We had no trouble starting the game at all, unlike the opposing team. And the result follows immediately. Carlos Our striker on a pass from Fernandez, uses a false move, dribbles the defender into the penalty area and scores his first goal with a powerful shot. The goalkeeper saw nothing.

- GOOLL.

- As I said at the start, you have to be careful with this team. And to this player.

- It's true Nick and it's also him who opens the scoring.

- We must also appreciate the precision of the pass from their midfielder. This kid is a little genius.

- Now let's see how the opposing team will react.

I put both my arms in the air in celebration.

In the field,

Only after five minutes, we have already conceded a goal. I took a deep breath of air to calm myself down a bit. Winning against a team like theirs is going to be very difficult. But I know that we also have very good players. As team captain, I have to do my job.

- Nick, I see that their captain is encouraging them.

- Yes, this player has a very good reputation in the team. And as a captain helping to boost the morale of your teammates can be very useful.

- It must be said that their performance from the start of the match was very poor.

- And that's why they cashed in so early.

Gradually I saw my teammates calm down and bring their game out.

In the 8th minute Lycée N tried again for a shot, but this time our goalkeeper was very concentrated and did not let the ball enter his goals. From this beautiful action, he received applause from the public.

Corner,

Several players are in the square, they jump and try to score again. Once again, the ball is pushed back by the goalkeeper and cleared a little further by a defender.

After the recovery of the ball by one of our players. The counter began. Wendy therefore passed the ball to Xavier their number 8. This one very quickly goes towards the opposing goal.

- Very nice deed.

- Yes, face to face with the goalkeeper. He tries to dribble…. Ahh. But what a failed action on Xavier's part.

- The guard, his name is Ravier?

- Yes, he was very decisive in this action.

- I think Xavier's second dribble was unnecessary.

On this action we were really bad. Before playing this match, the coach gave us a little report on this team. The players and some of their important characteristics. I already knew Xavier was right-foot. So, I reduced his shooting angle which caused him to try to dribble past me. I took the opportunity to take the ball from him. That's when I saw the defenders coming back.

- Well played Ravier.

The game resumed. And the 18th minute, with the songs and exclamations of the audience, on a pass from Carlos to Luis, he scored the second goal by sending the ball into the side netting of the opposing team.

- GOOLL. Again, the magic trio.

- Very nice deed. Carlos' minute pass between two defenders for Luis is truly magnificent.

- the Lycée J must absolutely recover. They must not forget that it is a knockout match.

In the 32nd minute, they still try an attack with a series of passes. The ball again ends its course at Xavier's feet. Within 25 yards, adjusted the ball and shot.

The ball traced a curve and came at Ravier at high speed. His good judgment, reflexes and speed ​​are put to the test. If he was still at Amateur level, he couldn't have stopped that ball. But now even if he can't stop it directly, he can deflect it from its path.

After that action, I heard the audience cheer, then applaud. It was a quick and powerful strike. I still feel the impact of the ball on my hand through the gloves I'm wearing.

- Another goal denied by Ravier to Xavier.

- A nice shot from Xavier. And a nice save from Ravier. I also noticed his progress since the last time we saw him.

Until the end of the first period no goal was scored.