The game entered its final five minutes, tension heavy in the stadium.
Shino was standing ready, about to take the free kick, while the rest of the players were in their positions, all appeared focused and ready.
The stadium was engulfed in tense silence.
Shino then exhaled deeply and walked a few steps back before jogging towards the ball and swung his feet.
All the opposing players instinctively backed off, expecting a powerful shot.
But just as Shino's foot reached the ball he slowed his speed and gently passed it to his side. From where, The Demon, Haruma Kusaka appeared out of nowhere, controlling the ball flawlessly with his face etched with intense focus.
Hanaka crowds held their breaths, rising on their feets in anticipation.
The opposing coach yelled frantically, "Stop him!"
From the other side, The Hanaka coach yelled, "Go for the goal Harumaaa!"
With a sharp breath, Haruma broke into an explosive rush, heading towards the nets.
