บท 629: Japan vs Portugal III

Even the corner failed to produce any positive outcome. Just like this, the first half ended in a scoreless tie. 

Beep!

The whistle sounded, signaling the end of the first half. 

Exhausted and drenched in sweat, players slowly walked out of the field. The fans on their edges for the better part of the game finally relaxed. 

They could still feel their hearts pounding. The game had been intense until the end, keeping them on their toes. 

Though they didn't have much to complain about, they couldn't help but feel disappointed. 

On the pitch, Hiro looked equally gloomy. Though he delivered a magnificent performance, he wasn't satisfied.

Especially, the crucial miss at the end of the first half. 

'What went wrong? It wasn't supposed to end like that. Did I miss the timing?' Hiro couldn't help but contemplate the moment.