Chapitre 39: Jinx!

Benjamin, Henriksen, and Altidore gathered around the ball, seemingly discussing who should have a go at the freekick.

The stadium was filled with anticipation from the home fans as their voices drowned the three's discussion.

Henriksen bent down to adjust his socks while glancing at the ball.

"I think I should take it," he said with a convincing tone. "I've got the height to clear the wall and also the accuracy for this angle."

The distance of the goalpost from the freekick spot was twenty-four meters on the slight left of the pitch which was a little tricky and would require someone with good ball technique and aim to have a chance at scoring.

Altidore crossed his arms and said while shaking his head. "C'mon on, man! We need power for this kind of distance. If I hit it with enough force, the man in goal won't even see it coming."