Chapter 292 Qualifier finals IX
Taking advantage of that opportunity, Nijichi shook his mark as he positioned himself in a better position.
If it were Kim Il-sung or any other players who were exceptionally good at defending, approaching Yutaka at this moment, he might have failed to move the ball forward.
However right now the player who was approaching him wasn't of that calibre. Although he was good at defending and was one of the core of the defensive line of the opposing team, he was still not at the level of Kim Il-sung or Kim Ji-hoon. With few simple step-overs, Yutaka successfully managed to dribble past the opposing defender who was rushing towards him.
However despite getting past his mark, he still wasn't completely free either. He only had about 2 or 3 seconds at most before another opposing player would come rushing towards him; blocking his path once again.
After getting past that defender, Yutaka then slightly lifted his head to take a quick peak at the positioning of his teammates.
Almost all of his teammates were marked. And compared to his teammates, opposing players were clustered in a greater number inside the penalty box.
Even though he had managed to dribble past one of their defender and was in a good spot to supply the cross, with his teammates outnumbered, the situation was still rather dire.
Unable to find any open spaces, Yutaka then glanced at the post, thinking of shooting a long range shot.
However upon witnessing the exceptional positioning of the opposing goalkeeper, he quickly dismissed that thought too.
Just then while he was hesitating to decide, all of a sudden Yutaka's eyes flickered as he struck the ball hard at the bottom. The ball upon getting hit, levitated in the air.
But right now because of his decision, not only did he save the ball from going astray, he also gave his team the lead.
"Gooooaaaaallllllll"
The stadium erupted with cheers as fans of Japan leapt out of their seats and hugged each other, screaming with joy. Flinging their banners, scarf and jersey, they continued to celebrate the goal.
At the same time, on the field, Kazuki Suzuki who managed to create this euphoric atmosphere, rushed towards Hiro who had supplied him with the cross.
The wide smile on his face and the joy in his eyes were distinguishable. And from the affectionate gaze he was shooting towards Hiro, it was quite evident that he was extremely grateful towards Hiro.
It was Suzuki's first goal in this whole tournament afterall. And it sure was an incredible feeling to score his first goal. Thus right now, his feet was over the clouds.
"Kazuki Suzuki has managed to give his team the lead at the final moment. And with this goal Japan have took the lead once again in the first half" commentator spoke in his cheerful voice.
Upon approaching close to Hiro, Suzuki threw himself in Hiro's arms and hugged him tightly. His eyes were on the verge of tearing.
Hiro was taken aback by Suzuki's reaction.
"Thank you... Hiro" Suzuki spoke in a shaky voice. His tone was filled with extreme gratefulness and the way he was clenching onto Hiro clearly displayed his sincerity.
Hearing Suzuki's words filled with appreciation and gratefulness, a feeling of warmth started to surge within Hiro's heart. Hiro simply couldn't ignore the feeling of Suzuki.
Appreciating the feelings of Suzuki, Hiro then lossened his body as he reciprocated the feeling by gently patting him behind his back while letting out a gentle smile on his face.
Soon as other players of his team caught up to them, they also began to throw themselves atop Hiro and Suzuki as they all converged on Hiro into a giant group hug.