CHAPTER 3: INTERNATIONAL DEBUT
Nova Granja Comary, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
All 23 players that was called up for the Brazil squad for Copa America 2019 were there at the main training field.
"Welcome to national team, rookie", said Daniel Alves.
"Thank you, captain. I never thought I will get a call up for Brazil this early", said Harry.
"Which means that Tite saw something on you. Besides, you're saved St. Mirren from being relegated after all", said Roberto Firmino. Then, Lucas Paquetá walks to him. Paquetá is his bestfriend during his time in Flamengo Academy.
"Harry. Great to see you back to football", said Paquetá before bro-hugs Harry.
"Yes, bro. You seems great", said Harry.
"You're great too. Even though you left football for 2 years before, you manage to come back starting from played with Campeonato Brasileiro Série B to Scottish League. You even become the top 10 goal scorers this season. If you perform well in Copa America, you'll get offers from better clubs", said Paquetá.
"Lucas's right. Just do your best", said Alves. Harry just nodded. Later, Brazil's head coach, Tite came and all players gather around him.
"So, first of all. Congratulation for being chosen as part of National team. Before our campaign in Copa America starts, we will have 2 test match. First, against the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup Champion, USA and then we'll face Scotland. Now then, before we're start, Alves, lead the warm up session", said Tite. Then, Alves led the warming up session that last about 30 minutes before they start their training. After the training is over, Harry go to get shower. Then, after puts on a casual clothes, he walks back to his late grandmother's house. He then keep thinking about his training that day. It was good but if he wants to play in Copa America, he needs to do better.
Meanwhile at WWE UK Performance Centre;
Kay Lee Ray is training together with Tegan Nox and Toni Storm.
"So, Kay. Heard your brother was getting called to play with Brazil. You must be so proud of him, right?" asked Toni.
"Of course I do. But I'm quite pissed off after knowing he rejected the call-up from Scotland", said Kay Lee. Toni chuckled
"Well, welcome to the club then. You are now just like Becky Lynch and I", said Toni.
"Really? Is Xander rejected to play for Australia too?" asked Kay Lee.
"Yeah. He's decided to renew his Malaysia's passport so he can play there with our cousin, Hariz Eagles", said Toni
"Can't blame him for that. Besides, Malaysia had Ultras Malaya with them after all", said Kay Lee.
"That's another reason too", said Toni.
"Steff, are you okay? You're so quiet today" said Kay Lee.
"That's true", said Toni.
"Oh, I'm fine. Just tired a bit", said Tegan before walked away. Toni and Kay Lee just looked at each other.
A few days later;
Brazil national team had arrived to the Dignity Health Sport Parks Soccer Stadium for their friendly match against USA. After changed into their match kits, all players making their way to the pitch for warming up session.
"Shit, somehow I feel nervous", said Harry.
"Don't worry. Just focus about what you can do", said Alves.
"Okay, captain", said Harry. Then after done warming up, they make their way back to the dressing room and change to the home kits. Then, Tite came in.
"Okay, boys. This will be your starting line-up for today. Alisson (GK), Fagre (RB), Eder Militao (CB), Marquinhos (CB), Renan Lodi (LB) Felipe Anderson (CM) Coutinho (AM), Paquetá (CM) Vinicius Jr (LW) , Harry Rae (CF), Rodrygo (RW). Marquinhos, you'll be the captain for today. Now, play with your heart", said Tite. Harry is so surprised since he didn't expect the coach will put him on starting eleven. Then, when all players are making their way to the tunnel, Tite holds Harry for a moment.
"I know you might be surprise. I put you into the 1st eleven because I want to see how will you do against a team like USA with a strong support from your teammates. In Scotland, you don't have great teammates but still managed to be a top 10 goal scorer with a team that nearly relegated", said Tite.
"Okay, coach. I'll try my best", said Harry. before walks to the tunnel. Later, all players and officials walk to their pitch. After played the national anthems, all players shaking hand and make their way to their team position on the team.
Starting line-ups for the match
USA 1st eleven: Steffen (GK), Cannon (RB), Gonzalez (CB), Miazga (CB), Lovitz (LB), Bradley (RM), Trapp (CM), McKennie (LM), Pulisic (AM), Morgan (ST), Morris (ST)
Brazil 1st eleven: Alisson (GK), Fagre (RB), Eder Militao (CB), Marquinhos (CB), Renan Lodi (LB) Felipe Anderson (CM) Coutinho (AM), Paquetá (CM) Vinicius Jr (LW) , Harry Rae (CF), Rodrygo (RW)
Later on;
All players already in their position before the referee blew his whistle signalling the beginning of the match. The match started with Brazil kicked of the 1st half.
7th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Paquetá. He then passed the ball to Rodrygo. Rodrygo then runs with the ball at the left flank before sent it to the middle. Harry jumped high to hit the ball with a header but Steffen managed to catch the ball first.
"Fuck" muttered Harry.
15th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Lovitz. He then runs with the ball before passed it to Pulisic. Pulisic then dribbled through some Brazil's players with the ball before sent it through that reaches Morgan. Morgan then runs to the ball before kicked it with his left foot into the net for USA to open the score.
23rd minutes of the match;
The ball is with Felipe Anderson. He then passed the ball to Vinicius Jr. Vinicius Jr. then runs with the ball before sent it into the penalty box. Harry stops the ball with his chest before kicked it into the net for the equaliser.
37th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Gonzalez. He then sent the ball to Bradley. Bradley then sent it long to Morris. Morris the runs with the ball before passed it through to Morgan. Morgan then shoots the ball but it hits the post before went out of play.
45th minutes of the match;
USA gets a corner kick at the final moment of the match. After the referee blew his whistle, Morgan sent the ball into the penalty box before McKennie heads the ball towards the goal but it hits the post before went out of play. Then, the referee blew his whistle for the half time.
Later at the dressing room;
"Damn. That USA rookie striker; Ryan Morgan is so great" said Alisson.
"Well, our rookies are not bad too" said Coutinho.
"I wonder if the time had come for us to retire" said Alves.
"You're got to be kidding" said Harry. The rest just chuckled. Later on, Tite came in to brief about his tactical in the 2nd half
Later on;
All players are back on the pitch. Then, the referee blew his whistle to resume the match. The match restarted with USA kicks off the 2nd half.
50th minutes of the match;
The ball is with Fagre. He then runs with the ball before passed it to Vinicius Jr. Vinicius Jr. then tried to sent the ball through to Coutinho but Miazga cuts it off before quickly passed it to Bradley. Bradley then runs with the ball until he nearly reaches the corner flag before sent it into the penalty box. Ryan then jumped high before hits the ball with a header. Alisson tried to save his goal but failed as the ball made it into the net for USA to take a lead once more.
73rd minutes of the match;
Brazil gets a freekick 23 yards from the goal. After the referee blew his whistle, Harry kicked the ball with a curve shot passing through the wall. Steffen jumped to make a save but the ball just touched his finger tips before entering the net for the equaliser.
89th minutes of the match;
USA gets a freekick 22 yards from the goal. After the referee blew his whistle, Ryan kicked the ball low passing through the Brazilian defenders that jumped high. Alisson tried to make a save but failed as the ball make it into the net to give USA a lead once more. Few minutes later, the referee blew his whistle for the full time score USA 3-2 Brazil.
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