The Eve Before The First Match

The training ground echoed with the sounds of pounding footsteps and coaches shouting instructions. Alex Bram, our main character with the U15 team, was among the players running through drills. Sweat glistened on his forehead as he raced down the left wing, sending a perfect cross to Steven Gerben, who was stationed on the right. Steven caught the ball on his chest, let it drop, and blasted a powerful shot into the net.

"That's what I'm talking about!" shouted Coach Johan Berg. "Keep that energy up, boys. We're almost there."

The U15 league match against Vitesse was only a day away, and the team was training hard to ensure they were in top form. Coach Berg was meticulous in his planning, but Alex Bram had a special advantage—he had the system.

The system was a hidden power that Alex had discovered a few weeks ago after he came back from his past. It allowed him to improve his skills faster than anyone else on the team. He could track his progress, set goals, and unlock new abilities with each milestone. It was like having a secret weapon in his pocket. Steven didn't have the system, but he was naturally talented and worked just as hard as Alex.

After the final whistle blew, signaling the end of training, Alex and Steven jogged to the locker room. They were both buzzing with excitement and nerves, hoping they would be selected for their first U15 league match.

"You think we made the cut?" Steven asked, rubbing his temples with a towel. His hair was drenched with sweat, and his usually carefree smile was replaced with a look of concern.

"I hope so," Alex replied, pulling off his jersey. The club logo stitched on the front felt like a badge of honor. "Coach seemed happy with our performance today."

"Yeah, but you never know with Coach Berg. He always has a plan up his sleeve," Steven said, chuckling. "We just have to wait and see."

The next day was a blur of activity as the team gathered at the stadium for a final meeting before the match. Coach Berg stood at the front of the room, a whiteboard behind him with diagrams of the 433 formation. He cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

"All right, team, here's the plan," he began. "We'll be using the 433 formation for tomorrow's match. Steven Gerben will be our right winger, and Alex Bram will be our left winger. Paul Jose will be the attacking midfielder, and we've got Richard Klein as our center forward. The rest of the lineup includes Marcus Finn and David Lane as the center-backs, with Lucas Green as the right-back and Tobias Hale as the left-back. Our goalkeeper will be Tommy Reed. On the bench, we've got Ethan York, Jamie King, and Rory Patterson."

The players listened intently, soaking in the coach's words. Alex felt a surge of pride knowing he was in the starting lineup, and he glanced at Steven, who flashed a grin back at him.

"Remember, the key to winning is teamwork," Coach Berg continued. "We have to support each other, communicate, and stay focused. Vitesse is a tough team, but we can beat them if we play our game."

The meeting wrapped up, and Alex and Steven headed to the field for a quick walkthrough of the formation. They practiced passing, crossing, and shooting, fine-tuning their movements to align with the coach's strategy.

That night, as Alex lay in bed, he couldn't help but think about the system. It had brought him so far, but it was still a secret he had to keep from the team. He wondered if he would unlock something new during the match, something that would give him an edge over Vitesse.

But before he slept...

DING....

System has discovered that host has been inducted into a squad playing against Vitesse tomorrow.

Mission...

1. Score a goal or more against Vitesse

2. Assist against Vitesse

Reward....

1. A random player skill card

2. A level up to any stats of your choice

3. 100 Points

4. Shop Unlock

"Status"

Status

Name: Alex Bram

Age: 15

Talent Estimation: Grade C

Points: 0

Evaluation: A young Dutch boy aspiring to be the best among the best but his talent is better than average.

Stats

Physical Fitness: C+ (Strength, Speed and Stamina)

Game Intelligence: C+

Mental Ability: B

Soccer Technique: C+

Skills:

1. Jay Jay Okocha Reverse Step Over (Completed: 75/100)

2. The Reverse Elastico (68/100)

"I guess I should level up my game Intelligence, due to training for weeks now my physical fitness is more than average for players my age" Alex said. "And finally the system has evaluated me better".

He drifted off to sleep with the image of the football pitch in his mind, the roar of the crowd, and the feeling of the ball at his feet. Tomorrow was going to be the biggest day of his football career, and he was ready for it.