The match is intensifying with each passing minute. Wolf DEO initiates a play by passing the ball backward to Floxx Leon, who swiftly moves it to his right. Ruyne Ness, neglecting his position as the central defensive midfielder (CDM), sprints into the pitch and collects the ball.
As Ness gains speed, he's met with a formidable duo, Kofi Owusu and Sander Hansen. However, Ness's tactical prowess allows him to outmaneuver Hansen and cleverly reduce his speed, catching Kofi Owusu off guard. Ness seamlessly glides past them, showcasing his significance as the team's star player.
The play unfolds further as Ness crosses the ball to Floxx Leon, who leaps forward, tipping the ball to Carlos Marcus. Marcus unleashes a powerful shot towards the net, but the Fire Milan keeper dives to block it.
The keeper holds the ball and throws it to the second CDM, who dashes forward, only to be met with Delbris Axel. The ball is passed amongst the defenders before Julien Dubois collects it, launching a charge. Dubois and Lukas Müller sprint side by side, but their combo is disrupted by Ruyne Ness, who sweeps the ball from their feet.
Ness barely manages to get past their midfield and shoots the ball forward to Carlos Marcus, who leaps over the Fire Milan Center back. As the ball lands, Delbris Axel shoots, but the Fire Milan keeper dashes out to deflect the shot.
Wolf Deo collects himself, shaking off the brief moment of distraction, and focuses on the game. He passes the ball to Floxx Leon, who charges forward, initiating a counterattack. As Deo's movement becomes sloppy, he catches the gaze of his coach, Molis' Harrison, whose eyes seem fixed on Ryan Shark, still seated on the bench.
Wolf DEO feels an inexplicable pang of attachment to Shark, but quickly dismisses it, reminding himself that he barely knows the young striker. He dashes forward to join the attack, recalling the promise he made to Shark: to relax and watch them win the match. However, destiny seems to have other plans.
Frustration fuels Wolf Deo's movements as he receives the ball back from Nicolas Ronoa. With a burst of speed, he sprints from his position on the right into the center of the pitch, expertly dribbling past Fire Milan's three-man defense.
As he approaches the goal, he skillfully tips the ball over the Fire Milan keeper, who, in a desperate attempt, uses his foot to hit Deo's leg, sending him crashing to the ground.
The referee rushes to the scene, and after a brief moment of deliberation, awards a penalty kick to Devertary United. The crowd erupts in a mixture of cheers and jeers, as Wolf Deo struggles to his feet, his eyes fixed intently on the penalty spot.
Delbris Axel steps up to take the penalty shot, his eyes locked on the ball as the crowd holds its collective breath. The Devertary United fans are on edge, their anxiety palpable as they pray for the shot to find the back of the net.
However, luck is not on their side. Delbris Axel unleashes a powerful shot, but the Fire Milan keeper is equal to the task, deflecting the ball with a spectacular dive. The referee awards a corner kick to Devertary United, offering them a glimmer of hope.
Guwen Ramon walks towards the corner kick area, his focus unwavering. He takes a deep breath, visualizes the play, and crosses the ball into the box with precision. The ball hangs in the air for a moment, and then, in a swift motion, Carlos Marcus rises above the fray, meeting the ball with a powerful header.
The ball crashes into the post, sending the Devertary United fans into raptures. The stadium erupts in a frenzy of excitement, with the fans bursting out of their seats, their voices hoarse from screaming. The tension is palpable, and the match hangs in the balance, as Devertary United pushes forward, seeking to capitalize on this newfound momentum.
Just as the Devertary United fans were celebrating what they thought was a crucial goal, the referee's whistle pierced the air, bringing the game to an abrupt halt. The official consulted with his assistant, and after a brief moment of deliberation, the referee raised his flag, signaling that Carlos Marcus was offside when he headed the ball into the post.
The Devertary United players were stunned, their faces etched with disappointment and frustration. The goal was cancelled, and the scoreboard remained unchanged, with Fire Milan still leading 1-0. The Devertary United fans, who had been on the brink of euphoria, were left deflated, their hopes of a comeback momentarily dashed.
The time reads 43 minutes and 32 seconds, prompting Fire Milan to make a tactical change. Worus Alexander replaces their CDM and instantly receives the ball from Lukas Müller. As they dash forward, Alexander charges in an abstract direction, using his back leg to create a back cross that finds Kofi Owusu.
Kofi Owusu seizes the opportunity, dashing toward the goal and unleashing a curved shot from the right side of the pitch. The ball soars into the top left corner of the Devertary United net, securing a goal for Fire Milan. Kofi Owusu celebrates with his teammates, including Rossi Lorenzo, as they kneel down, placing their right hand on their team logo
As the Fire Milan fans erupted in jubilation, their cheers and chants filling the Scorch Stadium, the scoreboard now reading 2-0 in their favor. Meanwhile, in a certain room within the pavilion, three mysterious figures watched the match with great interest.
Their faces obscured, they conversed in hushed tones, their attention focused on the Devertary United team. One of them spoke up, "What happened to the new striker, Ryan Shark? I honestly heard he's a genius, much like ourselves."
Another figure responded, "Maybe they wish to put him in the second half and hope for a miracle to happen." Their voices were laced with intrigue, their eyes fixed on the pitch, as if searching for something - or someone.
As the match nears its end, the referee announces two minutes of additional time, giving Devertary United a glimmer of hope. Wolf Deo, determined to make the most of this opportunity, rallies his teammates as they launch a desperate counterattack.
The entire Devertary United team pushes forward, their movements swift and synchronized. Delbris Axel, with his lightning-quick reflexes, receives the ball and unleashes a powerful shot, aiming for the top corner of the Fire Milan net.
The Fire Milan goalkeeper, anticipating the shot, leaps into action, stretching every fiber of his being to make the save. The ball crashes into his gloves, and he holds on tight, denying Devertary United a crucial goal.
As the ball is secured, the referee blows the whistle, signaling the end of the first half. The players from both teams slow to a stop, exhausted from the intense 45 minutes of play. The scoreboard remains unchanged, with Fire Milan leading 2-0 as the teams head into the locker rooms for the halftime break.