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nAs he swept his gaze through the faces of the opposing players, Hiro couldn’t help but feel uneasy. For someone who held the home advantage, they were unusually silent.

nShouldn’t they be flared up instead?

nAlso, why did they change their keeper?

nSure, he conceded two goals in the first half, but it wasn’t his fault initially. Rather he had played decently in the first half despite conceding those two goals.

nSo, he found it a little strange when he noticed the early substitution of the opposing side. It didn’t make any sense to him.

nJust what are they trying to achieve?

nIf only he knew it was merely because of a disagreement, he wouldn’t be pondering such deeply. But he wasn’t aware of it so, all he was capable of at the moment was to piece every clue he got to find the answer.

nBut his contemplation didn’t get him far as he failed to decode their unusual strategy.

nHence, he chose to give up on the matter.

nIt wasn’t worth the headache.

nIt wasn’t only him who was confused by the unexpected substitution. The fans on the stand were equally confused by the sudden change of their starting goalkeeper.

nGeorgi played for Valencia.

nHe had been excellent for the team since he took on the starting goalkeeper role. Sure, his game had been a little off today. But it wasn’t enough to take him out.

nBut unlike Hiro, they were aware of something which he wasn’t.

nAmidst the confusion, some were quick to notice the absence of Luca on the field. Seems like he wasn’t playing either.

nThat’d only imply that they had quarreled backstage.

nIt was only an assumption.

nBut based on their history, it was the only answer to their question.

nSo once somebody mentioned the reason for their absence, it spread like wildfire. And soon everybody in the venue was talking about it.

nUpon learning the truth many fans present at the stadium were infuriated by their display. Their team was losing yet they were hung up on their personal differences.

n“They don’t deserve to wear the national jersey”

n“Yeah, even at a time as such they are fighting between themselves. Do they not have a shred of patriotism?”

n“Those ungrateful bastards!”

nMany fans after learning the truth couldn’t help but lament the involved players for the mess they had caused. Hence they began to chant angry comments at the players involved.

nThe fury of the fans didn’t go unnoticed.

n“What’s happening?” one of the Japanese players asked in confusion.

nThey were startled by the sudden shift in the atmosphere. Just a moment ago when they entered the field those fans were cheering on their players as if there was no tomorrow. But now, what had caused them to shout such angry chants?

nHiro and his teammates were in a daze.

nAll those comments mixing was creating a discordant chanting. Their emotions were vivid but their words weren’t audible.

nDue to this Hiro and others from the Japanese side were finding it extremely hard to decipher the cause of their fury. What had gotten them so pissed?

nSome of them were even scared.

n“Is… it because we are winning?”

n“They must be trying to demoralize us by intimidating us.”

nSome couldn’t help but link the commotion to their performance. After all, they were playing on foreign soil in front of such a massive flock of supporters so, it wasn’t entirely unfeasible for them to be the target of those jeers.

nHowever, when they noticed the silence of the opposing players they couldn’t help but feel skeptical. Why were they acting as if they had committed some mistake? Shouldn’t they be composed instead?

nWhy were they acting such weirdly?

nAs for Willy, he could only sigh helplessly. It was only natural for the fans to be infuriated since their players had let them down. Also, he wasn’t in the mood to blame any.

nAfter all, he was partly at fault too.

nDespite the commotion in the locker room, he wasn’t required to make any changes. He could have chosen to turn a blind eye to the commotion.

nAfter all, the public wasn’t aware of the quarrel. So as long as nobody spoke a word about it everything would have turned out to be fine.

nHe could have also chosen to drop only Luca since Georgi had a much better reputation than him. But if he did that it would arouse more unwanted trouble his way. It would give others the impression that as long as they were reputed they wouldn’t be punished.

nHowever, if he dropped both then he’d probably face the wrath of the fans. He was well aware of the consequences his actions would bring.

nYet despite all those, he dropped both in the end.

nAs a coach, how could he turn a blind eye to such a serious event? Even if it cost him his job, he couldn’t afford to be bothered by it.

nHe did what he felt was right.

nSo, even after facing such a backlash from the supporters, he wasn’t bothered by their jeers. After all, he had already expected it to happen.

n“Isn’t it unusual?” one of the Japanese players in the reserve box said after noticing

nsomething weird on the opposing side.

n“Huh? What’s unusual?”

nAnother who was right by his side asked in confusion. What’s weird about getting booed? It’s only natural to face such a scenario when playing on someone else’s turf.

n“I… think they’re not aiming at us,” he said deeply.

nFurrowing his brows, he dismissed roughly, “What nonsense are you spouting?”

nBefore the players could figure out the reason for the sudden shift in the atmosphere of the stadium they were ordered by the referee to return to their position so that he could start the

nsecond half.

nThe opposing side started the kickoff.

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nThe emotions of the fans might have spiraled. But it wasn’t anything new. Such scenarios are more common than they appear in football.

nBe it when Figo signed for Real Madrid or when Messi was booed by his supporters at PSG such scenarios where home fans turn against their team it wasn’t anything new.

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