All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 16

016. If you are Korean (2),

it seemed better to change your position to face Kagawa, an attacking midfielder.

However, it was not possible to blindly improvise tactics in an important game.

No director would allow that based on common sense.

So the next best solution that Hoyoung chose was to operate a free role.

Simply put, a play style that does not limit roles.

It was a role that required genius and good judgment by not only playing his position but also playing the role of a midfielder or defender depending on the situation.

‘Let’s do it.’

Come on Kagawa!

With his will openly displayed on his face, Hoyoung walked back and forth between the front line and the second line like a hyena looking for prey.

‘Just try to get caught somewhere.’

The target was caught on the radar in the 7th minute of the first half.

The game, which had been going by boringly, lost pace and suddenly the tempo began to speed up.

Japan, which had been concentrating on defense, finally took out its weapons.

“Kagawa!”

fault.

Wingback Nagamoto saw Kagawa and placed a low pass.

It was a sharp pass that cleverly avoided the blocking path and crossed the space.

But at that moment.

“Kagawa! back!”

As if he had been waiting, Hoyoung was running towards Kagawa like crazy.

Kagawa, who glanced briefly, felt it.

‘fast.’

But, saying there was no way he would lose the ball to a little boy like that, he crossed the center and headed toward the gate.

‘The striker is putting pressure this far? I know he has quick feet and a strong shooting ability, but he’s not good at defense. Then where…’

It was confidence that came from excellent ball control.

But regardless, Hoyoung chased after Kagawa, who dribbled at a fast tempo.

And Lee Sang-woon, who was watching that scene from the bench, shouted.

“Yumma! “Why did you go down there?”

Tuk.

“uh?”

However, contrary to Lee Sang-woon’s worries, Kagawa lost the ball to Ho-young.

It’s so easy and simple too.

‘Why is it so neat…?’

When Hoyoung took advantage of a counterattack opportunity following an outstanding ball cutting, Lee Sang-woon kept his mouth shut.

‘Keuhum. ‘Since when did defense become so good?’

Ball cutting (B), which cuts things off in one go.

The talent he gained from Sao Paulo FC’s Casemiro was greatly helping Hoyoung’s play.

‘This was a real dark horse.’

I could instinctively feel the timing of snatching the ball, like an eagle catching its prey.

14-year-old Kagawa only had a C-level ball touch sense and his ball-keeping ability was below expectations.

There was no way he could defeat Hoyoung in a head-to-head match.

Kagawa blushed.

It was the first humiliation I had experienced in my life, to have the ball taken away so vainly by a striker who was not even a defender.

The humiliation was even greater because he had always lived up to the expectations of his teammates.

Due to an error, they tried to break through throughout the first half, but were blocked by Hoyoung every time.

‘why! ‘Why not!’

I just felt a wall that I couldn’t explain in words.

3 minutes in the second half.

In contrast to Kagawa Shinji, who was indignant, Hoyoung was grinning.

‘done.’

This was because Condition 2: Stealing the ball five times was satisfied.

And now there was only one thing left.

‘If you win the game, it’s over.’

Ignoring the position, Hoyoung, who was down to the third line, caught the ball.

“I thought you were searching because you were frustrated.”

Hoyoung has been building up his stamina by participating in the defense.

Just to run at this moment.

Pot.

Hoyoung crossed the lawn with the intention of pushing everything away like a bulldozer.

However, Japan strengthened its defense as if it would not be as easy this time.

Additionally, in order to block mid-distance shots, which is Hoyoung’s specialty, the line was slightly raised to avoid giving up the shooting angle.

This is what the Japanese director instructed in advance.

If you look at it up to that point, it was perfect.

However, Hoyoung chose a backward pass instead of shooting.

“return!”

“run!”

Park Wan-gyu, in the back, stabbed a return pass deep into the space behind the front.

Hoyoung quickly overtook the opposing center back and chased the ball.

[ah!! Slightly empty space behind with a one-two pass! Woo Ho-young! Shoot! Swoouuuut!]

Puck!

However, it did not lead to a goal.

The mid-distance shot, which was hit with great enthusiasm, was punched by the goalkeeper and went away, making it seem like the long-awaited attack would be blocked like this.

But to the second ball.

“Ugh!”

Seok Hyeong-jun, who was standing at the opposite post, jumped up and the second ball hit Seok Hyeong-jun on the forehead and went into the goal.

Crash!

“nice.”

Hoyoung stuck out his thumb.

[Ah~ It’s a goal! Seok Hyeong-jun’s headed goal gives Korea the lead!]

[That’s right. It was a refreshing counterattack that completely washed away the frustrating congestion. It worked! Woo Ho-young worked hard on his own and finally got it done!]

Contrary to the commentators who couldn’t contain their excitement, Japan lost this goal and instantly felt like a mourner’s house.

The defensive tower that had been built with so much effort collapsed in an instant, leaving us devastated.

But what’s even more nightmare is that it’s only the fourth minute of the second half.

The fact was that there were 21 minutes left in the game.

Beep!

[The game is over! I was nervous in the first half, but I guess my worries were for nothing? Woo Ho-young. He scored 1 goal and 1 assist in the second half alone. It’s really amazing to see it again.]

[Yes. I think we can give special meaning to this game. He showed excellent defense as well as offense. Although it is still too early, there are expectations that Woo Ho-young can grow into a regista like Pirlo or a playmaker like Maradona.]

The result of the game was a 3-0 win for FC Chaboom.

As can be seen just by looking at the 14 effective shots recorded by FC Chaboom, the game was one-sided in the second half.

Japan could not do anything and just tried to block it, and it ended.

Maybe that’s why Hoyoung was more thrilling and exhilarating than usual.

I shared that joy with my teammates.

“Let’s go to the finals!”

“Waaaaaa!!!”

and.

[Choose the talent you want to pursue.]

– Delicate ball touch sense (C+)

– Off the ball movement utilizing space (C)

‘Of course it’s a C+ grade. Then, did you make 8 with this?’

Hoyoung, who had a delicate touch on the ball, confirmed his talent.

[Woo Ho-young]

Talents

-Soccer prodigy (B+)

-Quite a heavy mid-distance shot (C+)

-Healthman’s solid muscles (C)

-Stylish free kick (C-)

-Chaminator’s hitting and running (U)

-Like a Lamborghini Fast legs (A)

– Cutting the ball in an instant (B)

– Delicate ball touch (C+)

It’s not over yet.

If I played with Hyungjun Seok for 20 more minutes in the finals, I could have achieved a ‘widely open growth plate’.

“Phew~ I can take a breather now.”

Hoyoung, fully satisfied, walked to the half line.

I extended my hand to Kagawa, who was sitting down with his head down.

“Wake up, sha.”

“Black.”

Kagawa stood up holding Hoyoung’s hand and said, choking back tears.

“I will win next time.”

Although it wasn’t clear because it was spoken in Japanese, Hoyoung was able to feel it in his own way.

“child. Are you moved? “Yes, you worked hard too.”

It’s more of an interpretation than a dream, but in any case, the two will be able to grow even further from today.

After finishing the MOM interview, Hoyoung entered the locker room and went to see the coach.

“Coach. “Who is your opponent in the finals?”

“It’s either Brazil or Germany, so I hope Brazil comes up. “I’ll go observe as soon as it’s sorted out.”

Eventually, the FC Chaboom team sat in the stands and watched the next game.

“The team that wins here will play in the semifinals.”

A match between Brazil’s Sao Paulo FC and Germany’s VFB Stuttgart.

The game went one-sided.

Germany’s VFB Stuttgart, who had advanced to the semifinals by winning all four games, was scoring points very easily.

It was not for nothing that he was chosen as the unrivaled candidate for the championship.

The reason was obvious.

‘That’s not a boy, he’s almost a high school student…’

Hoyoung was born in 1993.

On the other hand, the German team included as many as six people born in 1988 whose birthdays had not yet passed.

Fifteen in Korean age.

There was nothing Sao Paulo could do as the German kids, who were over 170 cm tall, dominated the field.

Looking at Germany’s squad, it was as if they had come with the intention of winning.

‘Pushing physically is what this means.’

Hoyoung, who was only in his 130s, was not someone who could do anything on his own.

Even though soccer is a kicking sport, how can you beat giants who are five years older than you?

‘Look at that. You just keep throwing the ball in the air.’

In the end, Sao Paulo failed to do anything and suffered a crushing 4-0 defeat and was eliminated.

‘hmm. ‘If he was that physically strong, even my speed wouldn’t be able to keep up with him.’

Even though Hoyoung was a fast runner compared to his age group, the fact was that he was slower than the German athletes who ran with their long legs spread out.

Moreover, Sao Paulo was also a team that won easily, so it was safe to say that there was no chance of losing to FC Chaboom, which was of a lower level than that.

I felt good about advancing to the finals, but it was a day that made me think deeply about one thing or another.

Then the next morning.

The long-awaited finals, which mark the end of the competition, are just around the corner.

As expected for the final, the Seoul Sangam World Cup Stadium was filled with more spectators than expected, among whom were members of Hoyoung’s fan club.

“Hoyoung, let’s do well!”

“Woo Ho-young, fighting!”

And on the field.

Players from each team passed through the entrance passage and onto the grass.

Hoyoung turned his back on the enthusiastic cheering and looked around at the German players.

Most of them had talent beyond being a soccer genius, but among them, there was one person who stood out.

Although he wasn’t particularly talented, he was over 170 cm tall.

‘Why are you playing soccer when you should have been playing basketball?…’

FC Chaboom players, including Hoyoung, were overwhelmed by the momentum even before they tried.

The physical difference in youth is such that pure ability is almost meaningless.

So everyone had the same thoughts.

‘Hoyoung, I only trust you!’