met free Chapter 716: Gratitude toward the rival
Chapter 716: Gratitude toward the rival
Chapter 716: Gratitude toward the rival
The individual before him stood tall before him like a mountain, blocking his path. Hiro could feel his intense gaze pointed at him.
Hiro could palpably feel his resolve.
Even so, Hiro didn't slow down. Instead, he pushed with even more force than before. With every step he took, he left a trail behind.
Upon entering a certain range, the pressure he felt suddenly intensified. It felt like he had stepped inside a certain domain. Hiro felt his senses tingling.
The moment Hiro closed the distance, Araujo's eyes glinted with an ominous intensity. His focus peaked as he glared dagger at Hiro.
He swiftly closed the distance while keeping his surroundings checked.
Being the sole defender left to guard the post, he knew he had to move cautiously. He couldn't step forward hastily. Thus, he bided his time until Hiro entered a certain range of reach.@@@@
The moment, Hiro entered the domain he had envisioned, he swiftly closed the distance between him and Hiro.
Hiro couldn't spot a single flaw he could exploit. With an imposing height, the person before him looked like an immovable mountain.
Hiro couldn't compare to Araujo in terms of physique. Even with his well-toned physique, Hiro paled in comparison to him.
Compared to Araujo's bear-like physique, Hiro was like a slick cheetah.
'You're doomed!' Araujo's eyes flickered with confidence as he saw Hiro getting near him. He had full faith in his ability to perform in close duels.
Though he was aware of Hiro's dribbling prowess, he didn't feel threatened. He felt glad that Hiro was deliberately charging at him.
If he had maintained his distance, he might have struggled to stop him since he couldn't compare to Hiro in terms of acceleration. However, without the advantage of speed, Hiro was nothing more than a dribbler with excellent dribbling.
Having trained alongside some of the best dribblers, he didn't fear those who excelled at dribbling.
On the sideline, Flick couldn't help but smile, 'You're making a mistake, boy. You're challenging the wrong person in close duel.'
His eyes glistened with excitement while his face flushed. He couldn't stop smiling.
The smile on his face, however, didn't last long. It didn't take long for his expression to change. The smile on his face faded away and his eyes widened in surprise.
Hiro couldn't help but admire the resolve of the opposing keeper. However, he didn't feel threatened.
With unwavering composure, Hiro dropped his shoulder, bating the opposing keeper into diving early, before calmly slotting the ball into the bottom corner.
Pena was tricked. Though he saw through Hiro's feint, he failed to react in time.
He changed his direction. However, he failed to reach the ball.
GOAL!
The crowd erupted and the Atletico fans roared back to life. The pent up excitement burst and
the entire stadium buzzed with their excited cheers.
However, at the same time, the murmurs of disappointment mixed with the roar of celebration. The Camp Nou was a mix of excitement and disappointment.
Though Atletico fans roared at the top of their lungs, the buzz wasn't as great as it was
before.
"Goal... Hiro strikes again," The commentator cried out. "The Camp Nou has turned silent
and the Atletico fans are rioting."
"It had to be Hiro. It had to be him."
"The score has been tied and Atletico is back in the game."
"Hiro! Hiro! Hiro!"
The three of Hiro's friends began to chant his name in exhilaration. They had flown this far to witness his brilliance and they were fortunate enough to witness it.
Ishikawa's eyes moistened while her face flushed. Her eyes radiated with elation. She couldn't
help but feel glad.
Hiro turned to the crowd, slamming his fist against the badge on his jersey. He then stared down Cillian, his gaze filled with determination.
'Thank you for reminding me who I am.' Though Cillian mocked him previously, he felt nothing but gratitude towards him.