CHAPTER 7: ROUND OF 16
That morning, all England players are training as usual as they have Colombia in the round of 16.
"So, Chris. I heard your parents will come to watch our match against Colombia" said Diego during cooling down session.
"Yes, mate. I'm surprised that my mother wants to come. She always complaining about the way I played after all" replied Chris.
"I think she misses you. That's why she wants to come" said Kane.
"She? Miss me? No, I don't think so" replied Chris.
"C'mon, mate. I'm sure she does. You're her son after all" said Diego. Chris just shrugged.
Later on;
Diego is walked around the the city with Alex.
"Sis, can I asked you something?" asked Diego.
"Sure thing" replied Alex.
"Don't you think there is something wrong with Billy?" asked Diego.
"What makes you think that way?" asked Alex in returned.
"I don't know. I was feeling that way since the moment I heard he joined Corinthians" replied Diego.
"I think his head getting bigger after joined Juventus. Whatever. I won't talk about him anymore" said Alex.
"Do you hate him now?" asked Diego.
"Hate? No. I don't care about him anymore. That's it" replied Alex.
"I see" said Diego.
"So, how do you feel about tomorrow?" asked Alex.
"I don't know. Even the time played in the final of U20 World Cup last year didn't feel like this" replied Diego.
"Don't worry. I'm sure that you'll be fine" said Alex.
"How do you know?" asked Diego.
"Because you're my brother" replied Alex.
"This is why I love you" said Diego.
"Awww. But I'm still not forgiving you for chosing England over USA" replied Alex.
"Oh, c'mon sis" said Diego. Alex just giggled.
On the next day;
All England players arrived at Otkritie Arena for the round of 16 match against Colombia.
"I can see your family from here" said Diego.
"Yeah. I'm quite surprise seeing Brooklyn is here too. He never interested in football since he failed to shine in Arsenal U16" replied Chris.
"Really? Never knows that" said Diego.
"By the way, I don't see Billy among your family" replied Chris.
"I don't think that he's here" said Diego.
"Why?" asked Chris.
"He has a big fight with Alex and Helena during our match against Panama and since then, he's not around" replied Diego.
"What a complicated guy" said Chris
"Well, I think he's hiding something but I don't know what" replied Diego.
"Do you ever asked him?" asked Chris.
"No. He's a closed book" replied Diego.
"That's hard" said Chris. Diego just nodded.
Starting Line-up of The Match
England 1st Eleven: Pickford (GK), Walker (RCB), Stones (CB), Maguire (LCB), Henderson (DM), Beckham (RM), Dele (RCM) Lingard (LCM), Sterling (LM), Morgan (CF), Kane (CF)
Colombia 1st Eleven: Ospina (GK), Arias (RB), Miba (RCB), Sánchez (LCB), Mojica (LB), Sánchez (RCM), Barrios (CM), Lerma (LCM), Quintero (AM), Cudrado (CF), Falcao (CF)
"3-5-2, huh. Southgate want England to launch all out attack here" said Hariz.
"Well, it's Colombia after all. Besides, I'm sure that he just want England to win this" replied Helena.
"Well, of course he wants to. The last time England is the World Champion is 1966 despite they're the founder of football" said Hariz.
All players already taking their position on the pitch.
PRIIIITTT!!!
The match begins with Colombia kicked off the 1st half.
12th minute of the match;
The ball is with Barrios. He then sent the ball to Quintero. Quintero then runs with the ball before sent it through to Falcao. Falcao then shoots but Pickford managed to catch the ball.
24th minute of the match;
England was awarded a corner kick. After the referee blew his whistle, Beckham sent the ball into Colombia's penalty box before Kane heads it but it hits the crossbar before went out of play.
"Told you being strict on Chris worked, babe. Look how accurate that cross was" said Victoria.
"Fine, babe. You're right" replied David. Victoria giggled.
"Maybe if I did the same to you, Brooklyn, you're now the captain of England" said Victoria.
"Mum, not that again" froaned Brooklyn.
"Told you that shouldn't quit like a loser. Looks how Chrie doing right now. He's making impact in the World Cup" said Victoria.
37th minute of the match;
The ball is with Lerma. He then sent the ball to Cuadrado. Cuadrado then runs with the ball until he reached the penalty box and shoots but Pickford managed to catch the ball.
44th minute of the match;
The ball is with Henderson. He then sent the ball to Chris Beckham. The son of Beckham then runs with the ball at the right flank before sent it to Diego. Diego then stop the ball with his chest before volley it into the net for England to open the score.
"THAT'S MY BROTHER FOR YOU!" screamed Alex.
"MY TWIN!" replied Helena.
"Calm down both of you" said Hariz.
"Oh, c'mon Hariz. You're not this boring before" replied Helena.
"The problem is that you both are screaming to my ears, mate" said Hariz. Helena and Alex giggled
"Sorry" replied Helena while grinned.
"Somehow, I'm glad that you rejected me during academy" said Hariz causing Helena to kick his leg. Later on, the referee blew his whistle for half time.
In the dressing room;
"This Colombia is tough" said Beckham.
"Well, what do you expect? They're South American nation after all" replied Rashford.
"But, it's not fun if they not tough, right Diego?" asked Kane.
"That's true. This World Cup after all. The place where the big boys play" replied Diego.
"What are you, Kevin Nash?" asked Sterling. The rest just chuckled. Later, Southgate came in to brief about his tactical for the 2nd half.
Later on;
All players are back on the pitch for the 2nd half.
PRIIIIIITTT
The match resumed with England kicked off the 2nd half.
49th minute of the match;
The ball is with Arias. He then sent it long to Quintero. Quintero then runs with the ball before sent it through to Falcao. Falcao then shoots but Pickford managed to save his goal from being conceeded.
55th minute of the match;
England was awarded a corner kick. After the referee blew his whistle, Beckham sent the ball into England's penalty box before Diego heads the ball. Unfortunately the ball went bit off target.
"Just milimetres away" said Hariz.
"Yeah, so lucky" said Alex.
"Don't give up, twin brother!" said Helena.
69th minute of the match;
Colombia was awarded a freekick 22-metres from the goal. Once the referee blew his whistle, Falcao kicked the ball passing over England's wall but it hits the crossbar before went out of play.
75th minute of the match;
The ball is with Henderson. He then sent the ball to Beckham. Beckham then runs with the ball at the right flank before sent it to Diego. Diego then found some space before shoots the ball into the net to give England the 2nd goal. Then, Southgate took out Diego and sent in Vardy.
"Well played, Diego" said Young.
"Thanks. Damn they're tough" said Diego.
"Well, it's World Cup after all" said Trippier. Few minutes later, the match ended with England defeated Colombia 2-0 to send them to the quarter-final.
That night;
Diego walked around with Helena.
"Seriously, Helena. I'm so tired right now" said Diego.
"C'mon. It's not that I can spent much time with you despite staying in the same country" replied Helena.
"You never did the same with Billy" said Diego.
"He's annoying. If he wants to be alone, then let him be. I don't care" replied Helena.
"That's not nice, Helena. He's our brother" said Diego.
"So what? Besides, why did you back him up? He called you as overrated talent after all" replied Helena.
"I don't know. I think that he's hiding something from us" said Diego.
"No, I don't think so. He just a jackass. I hope that I won't see him ever again" replied Helena.
"Hey, that's too much" said Diego.
"I don't care" replied Helena. Without any of then realised, Billy was there and listening to everything they said about him.
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