The Rise of the Iron Wall!

Chapter 374: Higo’s Fight Against the Sun

"FUCK!"

The shot really came unexpectedly. One moment, everything was under control, and in the next moment, Park Han-Gyeol somehow managed to get a powerful shot from the flank. The direction was easy, going straight to Higo. However, the power was there, and with it going straight to Higo’s face, the goalkeeper just reacted instinctively, covering his face with both hands.

BAM!

Silence followed for a moment, with all the people there staring at the ball bouncing outside in disbelief. However, just a second later, everyone rose immediately, applauding Park Han-Gyeol for his tremendous effort.

"Shit! That’s the spirit! Don’t give up and get all the ball, Boys!"

"Good job, Han-Gyeol! Do it again!"

"Next time, you’ll score the goal! Don’t be too anxious!"

Cheers came from all over the directions to Park Han-Gyeol, as everyone was trying to let the boy know how much they appreciated the last play.

It wasn’t just the shot but also the spirit of never giving up that the Korean striker showed. He could just be lazy and give up on the way, and no one would be bothered. After all, the pass itself was not really that good, and if it was a player who was slower than him, the ball would’ve gone outside already. However, the boy gritted his teeth, getting the ball even under the pressure before firing a good shot straight to Higo.

This was one thing that people gave a nod of approval to.

Park Han-Gyeol himself was still panting heavily. The shot forced him to twist his upper body more than 90 degrees, making him lose his balance in the process. With his teammates’ help, he got up from the ground, patting the dust on his shorts. Of course, the boy didn’t forget to send a fierce glare to Mamoru Suzuki.

"That pass is horrible, I tell you that." He said, not even mincing his words.

Mamoru Suzuki blinked in surprise when he got that heated message. However, a slight smile suddenly formed as he replied, "Well, I know you can get it. I mean, see the result here?" He shrugged while also pointing at the ball in the corner spot.

Park Han-Gyeol scowled once again, taking a deep breath before saying, "Don’t repeat it again. If you have to force me to move, get it done straight to the goalkeeper’s direction."

"Yeah, yeah, just get ready to receive the ball.’ Mamoru waved off his friend’s anger nonchalantly, walking straight to the corner kick spot.

Soon, so many players gathered in the penalty box, fighting for a position to get to the ball. Makino was guarding Park Han-Gyeol, while Jun kept his eyes on Miki Yamane. As for the others, they also had their own responsibility, not daring to slack off even for a moment.

"I get the number 4!"

"Kazawa, don’t let him go! Clear the area in front of me!"

"Jun! Push him back! Push him back!"

While the commotion still happened, though, Mamoru Suzuki suddenly noticed one of his teammates walking sneakily toward his side, wanting to avoid attention. Seeing this, he didn’t hesitate, not even waiting for the referee to blow the whistle before giving a short pass to that boy.

"Shit! A short one!"

"Denji!"

"I get it! I get it!"

Denji, the one who guarded the near post, rushed instantly to cover that spot. However, that boy returned the ball to Mamoru Suzuki quickly, and now with a better angle toward the goal, the boy bent the ball one more time, trying to push Higo to the edge.

"Fucking hell..." Higo narrowed his eyes slightly as he couldn’t even see the ball. Hell, even in his clairvoyant vision, he was still being blinded by the sun, not being able to see the ball clearly.

In the end, he still jumped with one hand extended in the air. However, his timing was off, and it was only luck that the ball floated higher above the goal.

Thud!

"Argh!" Mamoru Suzuki groaned, kicking the grass in annoyance. "Sorry, everyone! Bad luck, bad luck!" He apologized before walking away so casually, as if the boy hadn’t just sent the most beautiful arched shot from the flank.

The crowd was so stunned for a second, most having their jaws hanging wide. However, once they saw Hiroshi moving back without even looking at the ball in such a cool manner, people started to cheer for the boy madly. freeweɓnovel.cøm

"Damn~! As expected of Mamoru Suzuki, his technical ability is top-notch!"

"Hey, walking away with his back against the goal like that... He is so cool!"

"Fuck, when I play football later, I will try the same!"

While some people on the stand paid more attention to the gimmick, those who understood leaned forward immediately, recalling everything in the last play. The same could also be said for the players on the pitch, especially Higo.

’That was probably the closest one. I am not sure I can save even with all the preparation in the world.’ He muttered under his breath, feeling like his heart was beating so fast right now. "Oi, Teme, tell everyone to guard their opponent better; don’t let any shot go my way again. The sun is really bothering me right now, and I cannot do shit about it."

Makino was startled for a second, then nodded with solemnity. At first, the boy was confused when he saw Higo fail to save the ball earlier. While the shoot’s quality was indeed good, the boy knew his friend’s quality, and it shouldn’t really be a problem.

Now, though, he finally knew why Higo’s movement became sluggish.

"Come on, everyone! Be a little bit more aggressive!"

"Pay more attention to the room in front of you! Don’t let your opponent get into it so easily!"

"Hori, don’t rush too quickly! Wait for my support!"

This time, Makino also got involved in the command chain, starting to shout at everyone. This worked perfectly because their coordinated defense finally managed to corner the ball on the edge. Hell, before it went out, Denji even managed to push the ball away from the sideline, which was caught by Usami near the center line.

That was when something suddenly switched in Hakodate Nishi’s teams, as everyone rushed immediately toward the front line.

"Come on, Usami! Counter!"