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CHAPTER 1: SURVIVAL MATCH

Harry Rae, a British-Brazilian football player that plays for St Mirren. Despite scoring a total 10 goals in the league and put himself among the top 10 goal scorer in the league, it failed to help his team than being a foot away from being relegated if they failed to win the match against Dundee United that evening. Harry wakes up early that morning. He is staying in a rented room nearby the team training pitch. Even though his late father's house is nearby, he choose not to stay there since his half sister, Kayleigh or better known as Kay Lee Ray was staying there. It's not that he and his sister had a bad relationship though. Harry just prefered to stay by his own. It is the 2nd leg for Scottish Premiership play-off. Harry and his teammate is under a great pressure as if they lost, they will relegated back to the Championship. The first legged ended up with a goaless draw between both side. After warming up, Harry and his teammates head back to the dressing room to changed into their home kits. Then, they're waiting for their manager and coaches to came.

"So, Harry. Are you going to stay here next season?" asked the team captain, Stephen McGinn.

"I don't know. It's not that there will be any clubs interested in me right now after all", said Harry.

"I don't think it's true. Besides, you are one of the top 10 goal scorer in the league after all. At least, the top 6 teams must have an eyes on you", said Gary MacKenzie.

"Don't really want to think about it right now. Need to focus in today's game after all", said Harry.

"Yes, mate. You're absolutely right", said McAllister. Later, the team manager, Jim Goodwin came in.

"Okay, everyone. This is the last chance for us. We must win in this match against Dundee United today. It is a match that we need to win no matter what. This is the last game. I expected all of you to give everything you got in this match. Do you got it?" asked Goodwin.

"Yes, coach!" said all players.

"Good. And for our first eleven for today; Hladký (GK), Baird, MacKenzie, Popescue (DF), P.McGinn, S.McGinn, Magennis, Hodson(MF) and Mullen, Rae, McAllister (FW)", said Goodwin.

Then, all players gather around and said the cheers for their team before left the dressing room. Then, the substitution players make their way to the bench while the first eleven players line up inside the tunnel. Then, players from both teams walks the pitch and standing in a long line facing the main stand. Harry saw his sister, Kay Lee was there too. He just smiled at her while Kay Lee just nodded and gives him a thumbs up. After shaking hand with opponent players and the officials, all players being in their position. Dundee United will kicks off the match in the 1st half.

Prriiiittt!!

The match begins with Dundee United kicks off the match.

15th minutes of the match;

Hodson steals the ball from McMullan. Then he runs with the ball before passed it to Allister. Then, Allister passed the ball to Harry. Harry then dribbled in through some Dundee's player before shoot the ball to the left corner of the goal. Siegrist then jumped to save the goal but the ball passed through him and hits the net for the first goal for The Saints. Their supporters cheers out loud as their team is now leading with a goal in agregate.

22nd minutes of the match;

Watson managed steals the ball from McAllister. He then moved forward with the ball for a while before long passed it to Robson. Robson then runs with the ball before passed it through to Šafranko. Šafranko then runs with the ball until he enters the penalty box before Popescu tackles him badly forcing the match to be stop. The referee then gives a yellow card to Popescu and awarded Dundee United with a penalty kick. Then, Clark takes the kick and scored for leveled up the score.

30th minutes in the match;

Hladký kicks the ball long to the middle of the field where Clark managed to win the ball. He then passed it to Šafranko but his pass was cut off by Magennis. Magennis then runs with the ball and passed it to Mullen. Then, Mullen passed it to Harry. Harry then runs with the ball before kicks the ball with a long shot outside the penalty box but Siegrist saved it.

Half time;

All players walk back to the dressing room. Then, Goodwin came in.

"Okay, boys. Not bad for the first half. Now, I want you boys to get more aggresive to add more goals in this match. Like I said, we can't afford to lose. Do you get it, boys?" asked Goodwin.

"Yes, coach", replied all the players. Then, all players make their way back to the pitch for the 2nd half.

The 2nd half now begins with Mullen and McAllister kicks off the match.

47 minutes of the match;

Hodson steals the ball from McMullan and quickly passed it to Harry. Harry then makes a solo run with the ball and dribbled in passing through some players before make it to the goalkeeper. Then, he dribbled passed the a goalkeeper and shot it to go for The Saints to take the lead once again.

50th minutes of the match;

Robson managed to steal the ball from Mullen. Then, he runs with the ball until he reached the goal line before cross it to the middle where Šafranko is waiting there. Šafranko then jumped high and hits the ball with a header to score the equaliser for Dundee. St Mirren players seem frustrated.

90+1 minutes of the match;

Šafranko is with the ball. As he approaching the penalty box, MacKenzie clears the ball away. Harry that at the middle managed to win the ball and quickly makes a solo run with the ball. Dundee's players tried to stop him but Harry's samba skills is too much for them. When he arrives in front of the goalkeeper, he dribbled the goalkeeper and run until he is 10cm from the goal before kick the ball in for St Mirren taking 3-2 leads. Then, when Dundee restarts the game, the referee blew the final whistle. All St Mirren players were celebrating their success to stay in the Premiership while Dundee's player were really disappointed as they were relegated to Championship. Harry then walks to St Mirren's supporters. He then pointed to his sister before making a love sign with his hand. Kay Lee did the same to him. All supporters thank him for what he had done for the whole season. Most of them want him to stay. He just smiled at them without saying anything.

Later in the dressing room;

All players are still celebrating their success managed to avoid relegation. Then, Goodwin came in.

"Okay, boys. Congratulation for managed to bring the team to stay in Premiership next season. Some of you might leave this club, so goodluck to those who are leaving. So, enjoy your summer and take care of your health and stay fits", said Goodwin. All players give a big applause.

Later,

Harry walked home with some teammates.

"So, Harry. If you get a call up to play with Scotland, will you accept it?" asked McGinn.

"I don't know. I still hope to play with Brazil or England one day though but I never knew if I'll ever get such a chance", said Harry.

"It's hard to get a chance to play with Brazil. But I think you'll get a call up soon at least for the Olympic Games. While for England, unless you played in a big league, you won't have any chance", said McAllister.

"I know that", said Harry. Then, at a junction, all 3 of them goes separate ways. On his way, Harry passing by his late father's house. He then rings the bell as he later decided to stop by. Later, the door's opened by Kay Lee.

"Harry Carlos Rae. Come to me, town hero", said Kay Lee before hugs her brother.

"Yes, Kay. I love you too. May I come in?" asked Harry.

"Of course you can. Come on in", said Kay Lee. Then, Harry followed Kay Lee to the dining room.

"Just one steak? Where's mine?" asked Harry.

"No steak for you", said Kay Lee.

"Oh, c'mon. I'm a town hero", said Harry.

"Well, I'm a WWE UK Champion", said Kay Lee before stucked her tounge out. Harry chuckled.

"Darn, sis", said Harry.

"Take a seat. Let your big sister here feed you", said Kay Lee.

"Aww, you're sweet, Kay", said Harry. Then, Harry takes a seat.

"So, Harry. Have you ever thought about returning to wrestle again?" asked Kay Lee while feeding the steak to Harry.

"I don't think so. Football is my life now", said Harry.

"Are you going to stay here next season?" asked Kay Lee.

"Depends. If there's any better clubs offering me a good deal, I'll go", said Harry.

"I see. Good luck then", said Kay Lee.

"Thanks, sis", said Harry.

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