Chapter 31: Stade Brest 29 Lost Again!

Helder joined the team in the 3rd week.

Unfortunately, they lost in matches without Helder.

In short, Brest could not get any points in 4 games.

And Brest's opponent this week was the Dijon team.

Like Brest in Dijon, the season started badly.

They could only get 2 points in 4 games.

So Brest had to win this match.

Otherwise, they would anchor at the bottom of the league.

The team worked hard in training.

But Helder was uneasy.

"Is this tactic correct? We are always waiting for as a team. So far, our competitors have discovered many of our shortcomings and attacked from there. And the disadvantages of our shortcomings turned out to be bad for us. Yes, as a team, we may be behind other teams in terms of talent, but as a team, we can do stronger things than them. I feel we can succeed! " he thought.

But manager Alex Dupont wasn't changing his tactic.

He was constantly working on the same tactic and the same standing ball organizations.

Helder was also running out of enthusiasm.

Yes, Alex Dupont was good at motivational talks, but he was a tactical-minded one.

It was not changing itself.

Goalkeeping coach Julien was happy to train with Helder.

Helder was doing everything he said perfectly.

The training was over.

Alex Dupont gathered the whole team.

"We must win in the Dijon game. We must achieve this! I trust you all. " said.

"Yes, boss!"

***

Matchday.

5th week.

Dijon vs Brest

The rosters were announced.

Goalkeeper: Helder Xerxes

Defender: Tripy Makonda, Santiago Gentiletti, Jonathan Zebina, Ousmane Coulibaly

Midfielder: Bruno Grougi, John Culma, Mario Licka, Benoît Lesoimier, Richard Soumah

Forward: Ben Basat

Almost the same squad would be on the pitch as last week's match against Montpellier.

The only difference was the striker Ben Basat.

He appeared on the field in two teams.

Captain Zebina gathered the team.

"We have to win this match. We are a family. The family should never fall apart. So I'm asking my family. Will we win this match? "

"Yes, captain!" the whole team shouted with all its might.

"Good, here is the ambition I have been waiting for." said Zebina.

And the match started with the whistle of the referee.

The Brest team was playing with a counterattack tactic.

It was the tactic they had always played and used to.

But his opponents had also memorized the Brest team now.

They knew where to do what.

The minutes passed quickly.

Fortunately, the Dijon team was not superior to the Brest team in terms of skill and strength.

There was a fight between two equal teams on the field.

It was 25 minutes.

Dijon was coming from the left-wing.

Matsui was advancing with the ball.

Opposite Matsui was Coulibaly, right-back.

Matsui suddenly left the room.

He looked at the referee.

"Play," said the referee.

This was a counter-chance for Brest.

Because many people had come to the penalty area of Brest, team Dijon.

Coulibaly passes the midfield to Culma.

Culma threw the ball to the striker Ben Basat without waiting.

Basat took the ball to his feet and lifted his head.

It was out of the penalty area.

"Hey Basat I'm here, I'm free." shouted left-wing Benoît Lesoimier.

But Ben Basat shot instead of passing.

It was a very bad shot, to explain.

He even shot so much that the ball hit the Throw!

"Is this family? These do not even rust to each other yet. Why did I come here? " Helder thought.

He was really right.

The team played individually.

This shouldn't have been the concept of family they were saying when they first arrived.

Football is a team game.

You can never achieve anything alone.

Helder knew this very well…

***

It had been 30 minutes.

The Dijon team was making a set attack.

Thil, the Dijon team striker, almost clung to the Brest center-back, Gentiletti.

The ball came to Thil.

Mandanne, the Dijon team's fellow striker, raised his hand and showed a run.

Thil passed the Mandanne.

"Don't let it captain come back. Don't go forward. " cried Helder.

But Zebine stepped forward.

His goal was to bring the opponent offside.

But what is that?

The assistant referee did not raise a flag.

There was no offside in the position.

Mandanne was facing Helder.

Mandanne shot with all his might in the right corner.

"Ahhhhhhhhh…" Helder shouted.

He jumped.

His scream was heard throughout the stadium.

But he couldn't save the ball.

Goooolllll…

Goooooooollll ...

Gooooooooooooolllllllllll ...

Mandanne scored with a great shot.

Dijon 1 - Brest 0

Helder was incredibly angry.

"Captain, I told you to follow the man, right?" yell.

"You were 2 steps behind. Your offside timing was wrong. I warned you." still yelling.

Helder was 16 and yelling at his captain.

"Hey calm down mate. The captain only made a small mistake. I'm sure we'll score goals, don't worry. " said Culma, the midfielder.

He continued to talk long with Helder.

Helder could not calm down ...

***

The first half was over.

During the break, Manager Dupont told them to continue the same.

Helder was silent now.

"Play however you want. I'm not involved. " he sighed.

"All I will do is not score any more goals."

"I will not score a single more goal in this game. I swear."

The goalkeeper coach was also talking to Helder, Julien.

"Helder calms down, the manager knows his job, trust your teammates."

Helder just nodded.

He didn't say a word…

The second half started.

And it was just as Helder thought.

The team just couldn't pass well.

On top of that, they were constantly attacking.

Since the start of the 2nd half, Helder had saved 2 heads, 1 free-kick, and 1 long shot.

He had made 5 saves.

Normally, Helder would shout after every save to motivate his team, but he never shouted at any save.

He was standing quietly on the field.

All he did was save every ball that came.

In the following minutes, the Dijon team could not do what it wanted.

The referee blew the whistle.

Unfortunately, it ended 1-0 in the match.

The Brest team had not scored any points in 5 games.

What should Helder do?

Was this suit right for him?

Helder Xerxes End-of-Match Statistics

Saves: 7

Goal Conceded: 1

Match Rating: 7.4