Chapter 34 – Step Up (6)

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After scoring the comeback goal, our team, which gained momentum, pushed Ji Hak University relentlessly.
In particular, senior Yoon Hyuk’s movements were sharp, and the off-the-ball movement, which created space by moving freely from the enemy penalty box to the vicinity of the friendly defensive line, was so effective that it was surprising to all who watched it.

The threatening movement of attracting opponents to create space and, on the contrary, skillfully avoiding their eyes and infiltrating, pierced the Jihakdae camp.

It was in the 16th minute of the second half that a series of menacing attacks shone.
In the 10th minute of the second half, I scored the comeback goal, followed by senior Yoon Hyuk’s equalizer.

This time, it was a goal made with senior Yoon Hyuk’s unique skillful movement, but as I caught the ball and approached, the opposing team’s eyes were immediately focused on me, and in the gap, Senior Yoon Hyuk turned around behind the enemy defender and penetrated the empty space.

It was such a good move that an ordinary pass turned into an assist and equalized. And in the 25th minute of the second half, senior Yoon Hyuk passed the pass and returned it, and senior Yoon Hyuk, who received the pass again, bounced off the shot, which was blocked by the goalkeeper.

After scoring three goals in a row, Ji Hak-dae’s mentality completely exploded, and he even attempted a half-line dribble while the opponent’s commanding power collapsed.

From the half line to the opponent’s penalty, he broke through 5 people and scored a wonder goal… I wanted to, but unfortunately failed. Still, he was replaced and left the ground, leaving a scene that was no different from a wonder goal.

In fact, it squeezed out the last remaining stamina, so it would have been a hole if there were more.
The completely collapsed Jihak University and our team, who lost their stamina, spent time in a lull afterward, and the game ended with a dramatic turnaround for our team 3:2.

* * *

Seeing Ho Jin-dae’s movement changed in the second half, So-young explained the tactical change to change the atmosphere in the chat window, and a comeback goal broke out.

“Wow… Crazy… Really crazy did you guys see it? I just, I just saw that!”

A goal scored after two crazy trappings in a row.
A similar scene flashed through Soyeong’s mind.

“This is it! Bergkamp! Bergkamp turn!!”

Bergkamp’s life goal during the match between Arsenal and Newcastle on 2 March 2002. The scene of him receiving a pass from Pires and scoring a goal with incredible trapping flashed through So-young’s mind.

Haha
—Berkamp? Bergkamphaha
—Wow, it’s a bit cheesy, but why are you arguing with Bergkamphaha
—Soyoung-ah… Can’t shield this.

The chat window lit up.
However, So-young was burning even more.

“No really! Guys, is this really amazing? That player even succeeded in trapping twice in a row! Balance shift, agility, and trapping in that short moment… Seriously, this doesn’t make sense!”
– Calm down
-Ah… This is Jinseong’s little boy, me too;
—Berkamp laughshaha
Haha

So-young, who hit her chest in frustration, worked hard and explained how great she was, and in the meantime, an equalizer broke out.

“Wow! Wow! Goal! Instant equalizer!”
Haha
— College league rankings
—It’s a true story about wandering aroundhahaIt looks like it really has no basis

Looking at the chat window full of ridiculing words, So-young bluntly opened her mouth.

“Everyone, watch the real game. Surprisingly, Ho Jin-dae has a good structure. Especially, that midfielder is good. Number 13.”

Soyoung had a tactical insight.
It’s not just because it’s a virtue.

His grandfather was a national team player and his father, though short of the Taegeuk mark, played half of his 12-year professional career, six in European leagues. Although he was not in the 5th league, he played for 6 years in Europe and received training as a coach, serving as a national team coach, and his older brother is an active national team member.

Of course, Soyoung’s life has been full of soccer since she was a child.
In particular, he picked up knowledge next to his father, who was training as a leader, and although he was just scratching the surface of a watermelon, he had considerable tactical knowledge. It seemed to lift.

Of course, it was difficult to explain it.

“Oh really! Guys! It’s real! When have I ever lied?”
—That’s right, So-Young doesn’t lie.
— ㅇㅇ It’s just wrong
-Lol
—Stop playing, Soyoung is going to cryhaha

Aww!!
The woman sitting far away frowns at her as she screams out in frustration at the viewers who can’t figure it out even when she explains it and the shallow knowledge that can’t clarify tactical moves.

“I’m sorry.”
“Huh.”

A woman in a bizarre outfit wearing a black ball cap tightly pressed down and wearing a mask on her face snorts at her proudly and crosses her slender legs.

—ㅗTTㅑ
—Pyapyyy
— Wow!
—? Guys, why are you like this?
—If you don’t know, just say ㅇㅋ ㅋ ㅋ
– Can’t you see it? You are so damn pretty
—It’s all covered, but you can’t tell what you’re looking at?

After that, the chat window, which had calmed down, was ignited once more by the spectacular dribble breakthrough from the reverse goal, and completely exploded at the half-line breakthrough just before the last substitution.

“Did you see it!! Did you see it!!? I told you!! He is real!!”
-Wow… This is really cool
—I played a soccer game by myselfhaha
—Oh, but you need to check the level of your opponent.
—Still, the thing I just said was ㅇㅇ
“Right!? Right!? He’s real! Seeing him in real life, his center of gravity shifts so quickly… Ugh~ No kidding. He says his dribbling is just like South American kids.”
—? Something different?
“It is different! This is, dribbling is not just about handling the ball well. Basically, you have to have good ball control and a good sense of balance. Besides, South American girls have their own rhythm, right? Just shifting the center of gravity, moving incoherently here and there. It’s not something you can copy just because you want to, but is that what this guy does?”
-Five
—Oh 2
—5!
—I don’t know if it’s Monsourin
—I just understand that it’s greathaha
— Lol lol

After the game, the excited So-young thought about going back to her house.
How can other people know about this excitement of her own?

It’s not just that the back number 15 that made you excited is not good-looking.
… To be honest, that’s a big deal, but anyway, it’s never, never, just looking at the appearance.

She was born into a soccer family and has lived for 26 years. How many players have she seen and how many matches have she played?
To So-young, he’s definitely floating. Truly a jewel buried in mud, a treasure yet to be revealed.

I checked the filming script again and checked it several times, but I’m sure.
This level of looks and this level of skill. It pops up even after 1-2 years.

And he will be the one who recognizes the true value of a promising prospect when he is unknown!!

As soon as she got home, So-yeong quickly went to work, which took over four hours.
Since she started streaming and learned how to edit video, she spent a few hours polishing the match footage she had shot quite skillfully.

Edited into thumbnails, short videos, performance-focused, and fairly long detailed analysis videos, So-young uploaded them to her channel, YouTube, and the soccer community, and fell asleep on the bed due to the overwhelming fatigue.

When she woke up after 12 hours of sound sleep, So-young ate a late lunch due to the clinging skin on her stomach, brushing her teeth and turning on her phone, her mouth wide open as she saw countless notifications.

“What is it? Is it a dream?”

At first, So-young, who was checking her notifications to see if something had happened, clenched her fists and cheered.

“That’s right!! I told you, it explodes! This is it!!”

After hours of hard work, the edited video exploded.
A heavy voice that catches So-young coming out of the bathroom.

“Daughter!”
“Dad?”
“What are you doing? Where did this video come from?”

The father, who has been resting at home for a long time, plays and shows the video on the tablet pc.
It’s none other than the video uploaded by Soyoung.

“Dad! I told you not to sneak peek at my channel!”
“Uhm. Secretly. Oh, Dad can watch his daughter’s channel.”

The father, who had been avoiding his daughter’s glaring gaze, asked softly.

“So. Who is this guy?”
“Who’s who? He’s the prospect my dad talked about before.”
“…I?”
“Yeah! The guy Daddy said was a college league fucking prospect!”
“…Ah, ah~! That hojindae?”

So-yeong smiled slightly as she looked at her father who was stroking her chin and was lost in her thoughts.

“How is it? Is this enough to be selected?”
“What kind of selection is it? How do you select someone who is good at one game?”
“No, it’s real! Dad check it out. Am I right or wrong?”

* * *

By the time the end of the first half is in sight.
Hojin University has been on a winning streak of 10 wins in 10 matches. A truly overwhelming record without a single defeat or draw.

Ho Jin-dae, who gained momentum after the dramatic come-from-behind victory last time, smashed the preliminary league with overwhelming performance even after rotating the rotation for injury or physical fitness management, and confirmed his advancement to the national league early. .

“Kyaa~ This isn’t something you can do in the finals. Hey Suko! How are the kids doing?”
“Very good.”
“Hong Min-joon is a very good guy.
“Isn’t it all based on the director’s discernment?
“Kiya~ Right? Right? I just recognized it!”
“But it’s really strange. Why was such a talented kid so sluggish when he was in high school?”
“E! It’s because it’s under me, so the potential is burst!”
“Yeah~ yeah~”

Today, when the head coach and head coach, who returned to the office in Gyeonggi-do lightly, were talking with a smile,

“…What is it? Am I seeing something?”

The director, who received the paper the fax machine spewed out, blinked.

“Why is that, coach? Huh? KFA?

The head coach’s eyes widened as he took the paper from the coach’s hand.

“U23… Friendly match with U23? Isn’t this the Olympic team!?”