There was a week between the opening match of the MIC tournament and the second group match, giving Tom ample time to prepare the team for their next encounter, which would be against Sao Paulo. During the week's training sessions, Tom had the opportunity to assess his squad more closely, and it became clear that this was a pivotal moment for many players to prove themselves. Tom spent hours scrutinizing each individual's performance, focusing on the new signings, as well as making adjustments to improve the squad's overall play. With so much time to reflect and analyze, Tom began to make some important decisions about who would start against Sao Paulo.