All Football Talents Are Mine Chapter 88

088. Season finish (4)

End of May 2007.

La Liga is on fire.

The battle between Real Madrid, which had been in the lead since the start of the season, and Barcelona, which was behind with a 3-point gap, was coming to an end.

This season, which was more intense than ever, aroused unprecedented interest and led to a huge success in the Spanish league.

In particular, there was an analysis that many soccer fans who left the Italian league due to the Italian scandal Calciopoli flocked to the Spanish league.

Serie (Italian league) was on the path to defeat while bringing success to other leagues.

Around the time when such a series of events occurred.

Tensions in the Juvenil League also reached their peak.

In the Juvenil B League, where Real Madrid had already confirmed the championship, a fierce battle for the remaining 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places continued.

In the meantime, Real Madrid was able to focus comfortably on preparations for the King’s Cup final.

The finals were held on Sunday, May 27th.

Today was the day Hoyoung’s season ended.

The final venue is AT Madrid’s second-tier stadium, Cerro del Espino Stadium.

Real players gathered in the locker room ranged in age from 13 to 18.

This is because the King Juvenil Cup, the second most prestigious Spanish youth cup competition, selects six players from each AC team to form one team.

In other words, the age groups are evenly mixed up to the age of 18.

The youngest among them was Hoyoung, who was selected from Team B. Despite his young age, he played a pillar role in the team and showed off his best performance, scoring 4 goals and 5 assists in 7 games.

This was the reason why Real Madrid was able to reach the final.

“The starting tactic is 4-2-3-1. In the first half, the offensive line narrowed the gap and controlled the center. The fullbacks take charge of the flanks.”

“yes.”

The players had a final inspection time in the locker room before the game started.

The coach caught each player and engraved detailed tactics into their minds, and there were many orders for Hoyoung in particular.

“If I were coach Morientes, I would increase the pressure. They’ll attack you to the death. Then your ball keeping will be problematic. “Playmaking won’t be easy either.”

Villarreal coach Morientes.

As a former tactical coach, he was a manager with outstanding tactical sense.

However, Hoyoung had already achieved a complete victory against Morientes in the last league match.

That’s why Real Madrid’s coach was able to entrust Hoyoung with an important task.

“The cards are high activity and forward pressure. “If the opponent comes out with a sword, we go out with a hammer.”

Counter-fire operation.

“I’ll take care of the defense from behind, so just focus on the attack.”

“yes.”

Hoyoung showed determination.

Real Madrid had a winning streak in the quarterfinals and semifinals based on Hoyoung’s solid build-up.

That was the reason why we were able to safely advance to the finals.

But they change their tactics in the finals?

It was like hitting Villarreal on the back of the head with a hammer.

With this, Real Madrid wins the psychological battle.

Real’s players gained confidence by taking the lead, and based on that, they gained the upper hand little by little in the pressure fight and slugfest.

The effect was revealed 12 minutes after the game started.

It started with a sharp key pass from right fullback Carvajal.

Percussion!

A pass that goes straight to the center of the second line.

Woo Ho-young, who received the message, immediately followed with a fantastic turn.

The player who was marking Hoyoung was unable to come to his senses and ended up clearing the way.

As soon as Hoyoung passed his opponent, he took a shooting stance.

It was a long distance of 30 meters, but it was worth a try.

In a very short moment, the shooting angle was wide open.

Bang!

I hit it boldly.

And I had a hunch.

‘I got caught.’

A heavy sensation passed through Hoyoung’s feet, like the touch of an angler who had caught a big fish.

It was the moment when certainty came.

Oh dear!

The goalpost shook violently, as if it had been hit with a sledgehammer.

Unfortunately, it was a shot that hit the top crossbar.

However, the goal net shook, and immediately after that, a thunderous roar rang in my ears.

The ball that hit the goal post was deflected and sucked into the goal.

At the same time, his colleagues cheered and rushed towards Hoyoung.

1 to 0.

Woo Ho-young’s refreshing mid-distance shot plunged Villarreal into the abyss of despair.

Real Madrid, who succeeded in taking the lead with Hoyoung’s goal, continued to play overwhelmingly and steadily took the lead.

However, they allowed an equalizer in the 45th minute of the first half, but took the lead again with a comeback goal in extra time.

The second half went in a similar fashion as the first half.

In the ensuing slugfest, the pressure continued and battles for the second ball broke out constantly.

It was Real Madrid who benefited from it.

They gradually grew the gains from the small fight like a snowball, and in the 6th minute of the second half, Marcos Alonso succeeded in breaking through to the right, creating a decisive attacking opportunity.

Next, a ground ball cross was sent into the box, and Hoyoung, who made a surprise infiltration from the second line, did not miss the opportunity and pushed it into the empty space of the goal.

This brought the score to 3 to 1.

Meanwhile, Hoyoung’s calm voice reached the other players.

“Let’s focus. “There is still a long way to go.”

Those words brought despair to Villarreal.

However, Coach Morientes was not one to give in to this.

He used all of his replacement cards and came up with an unorthodox tactic.

Instead of reducing the number of defenders, the number of midfielders was greatly increased to strengthen the back fight.

One last move.

Villarreal launched a fast attack and began to gradually gain possession.

Although there was no outstanding performance, I was hopeful that if I kept knocking, I would be able to find a solution using this as a starting point.

but.

Real Madrid was not going to sit still and suffer.

If the opponent changes weapons, you just have to respond accordingly.

From that moment on, Hoyoung became the main player of the team and led the game.

It seemed like they were losing in the battle, but with Hoyoung’s dedicated play, Madrid regained momentum little by little.

A balance was achieved between the two sides by stably blocking Villarreal’s waves of attacks.

Due to this incomprehensible phenomenon, Villarreal could hardly concentrate on the game.

They were caught up in Real’s organized and meticulous movements and were unable to display their own style.

Rather, Real Madrid launched a counterattack.

The offensive line consisting of Marcos, Ho-Young Woo, and Callejon showed their backs and knocked on Villarreal’s goal.

And about 80 minutes in the second half.

As the movements of both teams’ players slowed down, Hoyoung’s leisurely yet practical build-up began to take effect.

Zidane’s artistic sense spread widely on the pitch through Hoyoung’s toes.

The midfielders were constantly switching, securing various attack routes.

As a result, Hoyoung, who received the ball from various angles, fired a flurry of shots at the end of the second half.

When the whistle sounded to signal the end of the game, the score ‘5-1’ was engraved on the electronic display board.

The main player in the victory was definitely Hoyoung, who achieved a hat trick.

Just like that, Villarreal’s yellow submarine was destroyed without being able to float or sink.

“Ooooooooooooo!”

While Real Madrid’s players were jumping for joy, Hoyoung also enjoyed the joy of joining the crowd.

It was his sixth win in his youth career and his first double at Real Madrid.

And more than anything, what made today’s victory more meaningful was that it finally gave us Zidane’s second talent.

It was also my first SS grade, so I had a special feeling.

[Choose the talent you want to pursue.]

– Artistic ball control (SS+)

– Unrivaled ball trapping (SS-)

– Fantastic individual skills (S+3)

– Phenomenal escape pressure (S+)

– (See more)

‘Finally. ‘

After about a year of hard work, I got what I wanted.

A moment of emotion.

What do you need to worry about?

All you have to do is receive the reward and enjoy the emotions of this moment.

[I crave artistic ball control (SS+).]

[It takes 150 days → 75 days to fully acquire the talent. You cannot pursue other talents for 75 days.]

Artistic ball control (SS+).

It was a talent that would directly help in various aspects of handling the ball, including not only ball touch but also ball keeping and dribbling skills.

Trapping is desirable enough, but ball control is a more comprehensive concept than that, so this choice seems better now.

Moreover, it did not end there.

[The talent vessel is currently full. Artistic ball control (75 days) is waiting.]

[Select in advance the talent you want to pursue in 75 days.]

-Traitor’s playmaking (U)

-Fantastic cross (A+3)

-Exquisite and fast kick ( A+2)

-(More)

Riquelme’s talent.

Only then did Hoyoung, who earned the traitor’s playmaking (U), receive the championship trophy.

There was still one league game left, but the season was virtually over today.

As always, it was fantastic to lift the trophy with colleagues wearing the same color uniform.

Feeling ecstatic and relaxed.

But even for a moment.

‘It’s just the beginning.’

Greed took precedence over satisfaction.

The desire to climb to a higher place.

It was ambition.

And now was the real beginning.

First step as a player.

What you can say is that he is a real soccer player.

Pro.

Nothing is certain, but if I do well, I think I will be able to officially debut in a professional team within this year.

That’s what people around me say and how I felt about it myself.

There was already a precedent of achieving good results several times against Juvenil A.

Hoyoung was already ready to go up.

There may be some shortcomings, but there is still preseason left.

From June to early August.

There was time to grow further.

‘We’re almost there.’

Really one step forward.

It seems like only yesterday that I set foot on the soil of Brazil and said, “Well begun is half the battle,” but before I knew it, I had come this far.

Both before the regression and now, time flies.

That’s why Hoyoung didn’t waste every day and will continue to do so in the future.

But today.

‘Let’s get some rest.’

I wanted to sleep without any worries.

That night, Hoyoung delivered this good news to Korea.

My parents and director Cha Beom-gon.

I also made a phone call to Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Even today, Monica’s beautiful voice gave Hoyoung energy.

But today, for some reason, the atmosphere was different.

Is it because I have time to talk to Hoyoung for the first time in a while?

Monica was busy talking for over 20 minutes because there were so many things she wanted to talk about.