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Forrest picked up the ball Lustig in his own half after the latter cleverly dispossessed Mulraney off the ball. Not hesitating the Celtic 49 dribbled up the field quickly eating up yards as he reached the half way line. Djoum was there to et him ready to stop him a t all cost but Forrest faked a cut inwards before accelerating past him on the flank with a reverse elsatico.
"He leaves Djoum grasping at air as he continues his run," Callum comnted as he watched Forrest cut inward after passing Djoum to avoid the challenge of Haring. Sending the ball to the feet of Rogic, the playmaker didn't hold onto it choosing instead to flick it onto Johnston who ca cutting in. The winger picked up the ball mid stride skipping past Edwards who ca lunging in as he crossed into the final third of the field.
Approaching the box with speed he was t with a two man wall in the form of Smith and Souttar. performing a few step overs, he feinted going towards the wing until he heard a shout, "Pass," coming from Edouard as he broke free from the guard of Berra's Guard. Seeing this Johnston didn't hesitate in trying to play the pass seeing it as his best option, but he noticed both Souttar and Smith moving to shut down that passing lane causing him to change his mind.
Just as his boot connected with the ball, he swept it up pulling it back towards him as he whirled back towards the wing. Slotting the ball through the open legs of smith who was caught off guard he instantly put on the jets trying to chase after the ball. Smith seeing this turned on his axis las trying to get after the ball but in his haste, he didn't pay attention to where he placed his foot.
Thus, a scene that left the already standing Celtic fans enraged unfolded as Smith's leg was placed in-between Johnstons strides. The next mont the winger who had been moving at his max speed found himself crashing to the ground with aa dull thud. His foot that was caught was twisted unnaturally, instantly causing a searing pan to shoot up his right leg.
"ARGHHHH" his pained wails where instantly heard throughout the park as his hands wrapped around his leg hoping to alleviate the pain. However, no matter how much he scread in pain or tried to stretch the pain wouldn't stop. Every ti his leg contracted, he would feel the pain and no matter how much he tried to keep his foot straight his thigh muscles and quads where so tight that they forced his knee to bend.
(Fweet) William Callum todays official wasted no ti in blowing his whistle as he sprinted towards the scene. From where he was standing, he was able to see things clearly thus despite the Hearts players best efforts to persuade him he firmly ignored them. Arriving at the side of the two still downed players he imdiately picked out a yellow card form his book ready to show it to smith the mont he stood.
However, upon seeing the pain the Celtic winger was in he imdiately motioned for the fourth official to let their teams dics to co on. Not wasting ti two dics sprinted onto the field as coach Lennon worriedly paced around his coaching area. "Rakim, Karamoko, and Ntcham go warm up," he bellowed orders at the 3 but his gaze remained fixed on Johnston who was receiving treatnt.
"Can you move it?" One of the dics asked the player on the ground who was still writhing in agony as his partner applied a cooling spray on his muscle. "Argh no it hurts too much Dr John," He retorted between pained gasps hoping the good doctor would do sothing quick to stop the pain. It was almost like his hard honed muscles mory was working against him at this mont.
"I See, give him so pain killers," Dr John told his colleague before motion a quick X with his hands letting Lennon know that the winger would not be continuing this match. "We already guessed it from how nasty that fall looked but the dics have now confird our worst fears Johnstons will not be continue this match," Callum comnted with a sombre tone as they watched two more paradics run onto the field with a yellow stretcher.
"I would have been surprised if he could have continued, that fall look 's nasty but from where I am watching it wasn't a malicious challenge from Smith." Roy intoned as he analysed the replay that was shown on the screen where they clearly saw that smith didn't an it. "It just one of those unfortunate accident's, Smith had his focus on the ball and Johnstons just got unlucky in this altercation." Callum retorted in agreent with his partner.
"Accident or not he is still entering the William's book," Callum stated as they watched the ref pull out his yellow card holding it out towards Smith who took it on the chin not protesting in the slightest. He had seen just how bad his opponent was and despite not aning it is just sothing that happens in this ga.
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[Rakim Pov]
"Kid I want you to keep things simple when you get on, we have about 3 or so minutes of added ti. So just see it out and when you get the chance go for goal, also try and activate Rogic and Edouard they need to get more involved in the match." Listening to coach's instruction I continued ever now and then but my gaze remained focused on the happening on the field.
They were still waiting for Johnstons to be carried off the field who received a thunderous applause from the fans present showcasing their sportsmanship. The fact we were on level terms had probably a lot to do that because if the hearts team were behind, I can't see them calmly clapping for one of our players. After all the Scottish fans are so of the most passionate club fans, I've t with them regularly organising fights between both teams fans whenever they played soone in the league.
"You listening?" Lennon asked brining out of my thoughts. "Yeah, just keep things calm, pass the ball and score. Don't worry coach I feel great today, plus it looks like it's going to rain." I retorted as my gaze travelled upward to the clear clouds that were doing their best to block the rays of the sun. "(Sigh) just have so fun out there," he told before crisply slapping my back in encouragent.
The mont Johnstons was carried off the field and towards the tunnel the fourth official imdiately held up his board indicating a change. Not hesitating I jogged onto the field touching the ground with my hands once as the stadium announcer called out my na. My smile only widened when almost the entirety of the Celtic fans Yelled REX followed by the announcers prompt.
"You excited kid?" Rogic asked the mont I joined him Infront of the ball that was set for a set piece. "Honestly can't wait to kick the ball you should let take the free kick," I Jokingly retorted not at all expecting him to agree as the main set piece takers of the team are pretty guarded over their role. It was mostly between, Sinclair, Rogic and Scott brown who take them depending on the positioning, anyone else needs to go kick rocks.
That is why Rogic response left stupefied, "Sure why not." he nonchalantly said and from looking at his serious expression he ant it. "Okay no take backs, or I won't pass you a single ball even if your free on goal," I quickly told him before bending down to set it in the position I wanted it to be at. "(sigh) I'm too old to baby sit brat's, Jas co over here and do your job."
Was all he said sounding genuinely annoyed as he took five steps back to act as if he was going to shoot. Forrest wasted no ti coming over Joining as we started discussing wat to do with this opportunity in front of us. "Can't believe you got that stingy guy to agree to let you take the set piece." He stated with a slight pout probably jealous and also wanting to hit it.
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To Be Continued...
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