When Winston and Oswin entered the changing room, the atmosphere was totally different from before, they were met with applause from both youths and the seniors of the club. The head coach praised the entire team.
"Okay, even though we didn't win, but this draw taught me that some of you are working hard," the head coach said. We can do this. We can make it to second and first place we this hunger mentality, I am proud of how we fought," The entire room applauded the motivation from the head coach.
"Now take a break, and our next game will take place a week from now, we will meet in the training ground in the next three days."
Winston sat down at the bench, looking over his stats while taking off his boots one by one, he was more excited about seeing his father and even more about him completing the system daily challenges. Winston checked his stats and contemplated what to boost and what to focus on.
Winston Daley Stats
Core Level: 3
Name: Daley Winston
Birthdate: 25-11-04
Age: 19
Weak Foot: 2
Height: 176cm (5'9)
Foot: Right
Profession: Footballer
Team: Westminster F.C. (Under twenty-one team)
Player Rating: 81
Position: Center forward.
Potential: 87
Pace +
Shooting +
Dribbling +
Passing +
Physical +
Reward Points: 010
Skills moves: None.
What do these plus symbols mean in these categories?
Two youths, teammates who sat beside him, interrupted Winston. Not wanting to draw attention to himself, Winston stood and went to take a shower. Looking around his team, youths were cheering, singing, some were even mingling with each other. He then realized that the mood has really changed.
The youths were laughing and joking around, then Winston realized it had been long since he had felt this excitement. Packing his stuff, striding toward the hallway.
Oswin interrupted Winston's train of thought. "Tomorrow we will meet at that shop near the training ground." hugging two women in his arms. "We will talk later bro I have to keep these two babes." Winston waved goodbye to Oswin. While exiting the building, Winston saw his father, who was leaning against the car. "Congratulations on scoring and assisting with the goal." Before Winston could respond, his father quickly added, "C'mon, let's go home. Your mother and sister are throwing a little celebratory party for you." The car ride home was quiet. Winston cleared his throat.
"I thought you were asleep, seeing you at the game surprised me."
"I took a day off just to watch the game, but tomorrow I'm working again."
"Thank you for attending pops."
"..."
"So how was it to play again, I thought they wouldn't let you play. But your coach made a good choice by putting you in."
"I thought so too, our opponent was tough, no wonder they are number one in the league."
"Look, your sister is waiting for you, she's been worried about you. She was supposed to come with me, but her friends dropped by earlier. What happened to you shook us all. Make sure you assure her you're safe and sound."
Winston nodded his head, When he looked at his sister through the window as his father parked his car. When exiting the car, his sister quickly grabbed his bag with a smile, Winston brushed her head. "How long have you been waiting for us?" his sister, elated to see his brother in a cheery mood lately, in the last couple of days her brother has been lost in his own world. Grabbing his bag with a smile. Winston patted her head.
She has been trying to pester him, but with no luck. Winston will acknowledge her pestering for a while, then proceeded to be lost in his thoughts. "Anita, come help me set up the table," Winston's mother rushed out the door, calling Winston's sister. She was surprised to see them. "Oh, you guys are early? Did the game end already? I lost track of time and I have been busy in the kitchen." Winston's mother hugged him, squeezed him tightly like a child squeezing the life out of a balloon, until Winston let out a heavy sigh. Until now he was not that feeling tired, his mother's hug seemed to have awakened that exhaustion.
"I hope you are hungry. I made a lot of food."
"I am starving."
"Good, I made your favorite, c'mon let's not stand out here—let's go inside."
"So how was the game, did you win? You've been working hard these past couple of days. Your sister and I were even worried about you."
"Sorry to worry you, Mom and sis. No, the score line was even, I scored in the last minute of the game."
Winston started wolfing down the food that was spread across the dining table. His mother had been spending the day preparing. "Eeww, take your time before you choke on food," said Anita, who tilted her head to the right with an uneasy expression."
"Let your brother eat, he has been working hard." Winston's mother said pouring a glass of water and giving it to Winston who gulped the glass full of water in one go.
"Can I be excused, I want to sleep early today. I want to wake up early tomorrow for practice "
Dashed upstairs to his room, he made sure to lock his room door. He opened the Core system and navigated to the categories, and those plus symbols were still there sitting on the edge of his bed. He quickly took off his sneakers and lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling.
Mmm, let's see the categories.
Winston Daley Stats
Core Level: 3
Name: Daley Winston
Birthdate: 25-11-04
Age: 19
Weak Foot: 2
Height: 176cm (5'9)
Foot: Right
Profession: Footballer
Team: Westminster F.C. (Under twenty-one team)
Player Rating: 81
Position: Center forward.
Potential: 87
Pace +
Shooting +
Dribbling +
Passing +
Physical +
Reward Points: 010
Skills moves: None.
Let me start with speed
Pace
Acceleration: 68 +1
Sprint Speed: 69 +1
Wow, my acceleration and sprint have boosted, I wonder if I can boost them twice a day. But based on the recent training I did a few days ago, it didn't boost. Mmm, whatever, at least now I have seventy.
Shooting +
Shooting: 70
Att. Position: 67 +1
Finishing: 57 +5
Shot Power: 66 +1
Long Shots: 67 +1
Volleys: 35 +1
Penalties: 44
Winston stood up, shocked, looking around his room with disbelief on his face. He scrolled through the shooting skills categories. He swiped the core away for a bit, punching the air.
My attacking position has boosted to seventy-two from sixty-seven. My finishing also got boosted from fifty-seven to sixty-two. Shot power also boosted into sixty-six to seventy-one.
Long shooting has also boosted from sixty-seven to seventy-two.. Even my volley which was low from thirty-five to forty.
Winston continued going through his stats, now sitting straight up, leaning on the wall. Excited and still shocked by how his stats have improved since he completed the daily challenges, and him playing and finishing daily challenges has benefited him with his skills improving. Winston felt more eager to play. He continued going through his skills categories.
Dribbling
Dribbling: 64
Agility: 45
Balance: 55
Reactions: 54 +1
Ball Control: 66 +1
Composure: 45 +1
Thinking about how Oswin played, how his dribbling and agility style was something Winston admired and he wanted to improve, Winston wanted to grow his dribbling and agility and balance.
Passing
Passing: 55 +1
Vision: 40 +1
Crossing: 40
FK Acc.: 30
Short Pass: 45
Long Pass: 45 +1
Curve: 40
The inadequacy of his quick pass, shooting, free kick, and heading accuracy disappointed Winston.
Winston wanted his own specialty since his teammates specialized in some skills. Maximilian was a powerhouse when it came to shooting, and his accuracy was getting more refined. Winston, on the other hand, was yet to specialize in these skills Winston this realization that his teammates were as hardworking and skilled than him.
Come to think of it, when Oswin missed that free kick, he looked agitated and was talking to himself under his breath.
Physical
Physical: 66
Jumping: 55
Stamina: 66 +1
Strength: 56 +1
Aggression: 44
My physical skills need, maybe tomorrow I can use this opportunity to focus on them. I need to work on them in the training ground, I need to carry my laptop and search for the best way to improve my physique.
Defending
Heading Acc.: 54
Skills moves: None.
Skills
[User skills shop]
Finesse Shot: 50 points
Chip Shot: 25 points
Outside Foot Shot: 60 points
Long Shot Taker: 50 points
Long Passer: 10 points
Dead Ball: 15 points
Gamecharger: 50 points
Incisive Pass: 25 points
Tiki Taka: 10 points
Technical: 45 points
First Touch: 45 points
Quick Step: 50 points
Low Driven shot: 50 points
Maybe I should put a point into heading, since these skill shops are expensive in points.
Winston went through the categories again and started putting points into his balance, he didn't like how his balance was during the match. And the other remaining point into his shooting skill. Lying on his bed with his hands under his head, delighted by his enhanced skills.
Daydream about playing in the senior league again until he drifts into sleep.