Tanaka did not let himself be distracted by the rewards, knowing that any moment and the game would start.
James rushed forward, including his other teammates. There was Nishida, Isaac… Coach Damien.
"I didn't know you could play like that… and you let us lose the match with the Blackvans?"
Isaac said and Tanaka offered a small smile.
"I'm just as surprised as you are. I had been the worst when it comes to playing, and suddenly—"
"Cut the crap, no one's buying that." James growled.
Tanaka was tongue tied and then he spat. "Do you want to win the game or ask me questions?"
With that, they disbanded as the referee blew the whistle, announcing the resumption of the game.
Everyone was back in position.
***
Tanaka's eyes darted around the field as he observed Isaac with the ball dribbling a Redbull defender.
The ball was immediately passed over to Liam who passed it straight to Tanaka.
Tanaka did not dare try to score again. He knows that scoring comes with its own bountiful reward, however he did not become so arrogant to think that he'd score again.
When two Redbulls approached Tanaka, he instead bet on his footwork and agility.
The ball shot backwards only to slide back forward.
That was pure deception and the other Redbull fell for it.
The opening he had created was used at this moment. He passed the ball to Nishida who openly took it and darted around the field, but when he got overwhelmed Tanaka had to receive the ball again.
Tanaka raised the ball with his right foot, juggled it and hit with his knee in such a way that the ball shot straight at Isaac with stunning speed.
[Juggling +1]
[Speed Shot +1]
'Aèos, how can I secure a goal? Since you're the God of wisdom, I can make due with your knowledge.'
[Okay, here's this:
1. Drake (Right Back) wins the ball on the right flank and passes to Alex (Right Midfield).
2. Alex dribbles past a defender and passes to Andrew (Central Midfield).
3. Andrew plays a through ball to Dave (Central Midfield), who passes to Levi (Left Midfield).
4. Levi delivers a cross to Tanaka (Striker) near the penalty spot.
5. Tanaka heads the ball to Nishida (Striker) in a better position.
6. Nishida shoots and scores!
Meanwhile:
- Isaac (Left Wingback/Defense support) and Liam (Center Back) provide defensive cover.
- James (Center Back) wins a header, allowing the play to develop.
- Ryan (Goalkeeper) is ready to react if needed.
This scenario involves all eleven teammates, showcasing teamwork and strategy.]
[...]
[If there's a way to communicate this format, then you'd definitely secure a second goal in no time]
Tanaka sighed and turned towards Isaac.
By now, every teammate in the league possessed something known as, "Tactical understanding" amongst themselves so the moment Tanaka stared at Isaac, he understood the message that Tanaka passed. However his brows furrowed… wondering why.
'Why did he want me to pass to Drake?'
He did not refuse and he kicked the ball with a level of strength and Drake stopped the ball just on the right flank that Aèos had said that it would.
And Alex was just the right person for the ball to be passed onto.
It just went just as Aèos predicted.
No — it wasn't predicted by Aèos, it's just a tactic move that would play out well if followed accordingly.
Tanaka smiled when Alex dribbles pass a defender and passes the ball to Andrew. However, the Redbulls we're annoying set of people and someone blocked Andrew's advancement, instantly causing him to change tactics.
Tanaka's heart leaped.
[Relax, things would not be exactly as I've planned, but it you all follow my method, you'll end up with my same result — a goal scored by Nishida]
Tanaka tries to relax, not until Andrew passes back to Alex.
The formation was slowly breaking and Tanaka cursed.