God Of football

Chapter 115: Stunned.

The bustling city of Valencia hummed with excitement as the Mestalla Stadium stood majestically under the late afternoon sun, its orange and black facade gleaming.

Fans clad in Valencia CF jerseys swarmed the streets, chanting club anthems and waving scarves as they converged on the arena. The atmosphere was electric—a mix of anticipation and pride.

Luxury team buses rolled into the players’ entrance, greeted by a sea of supporters. Security teams managed the crowd as flashes from camera phones illuminated the scene.

Players emerged one by one, each greeted by a chorus of cheers. Veteran stars like José Gayà and André Almeida received rousing welcomes, their focused expressions never faltering.

The murmurs grew louder as Izan stepped out of the Valencia bus, his youthful and stunning face a picture of calm confidence.

Dressed sharply in a tailored navy suit with the Valencia crest on the chest, he exuded an air of maturity beyond his years.

His shoulder-length hair caught the light as he adjusted his tie, offering a subtle wave to the adoring fans.

A cluster of cameras and reporters gravitated toward him, shouting questions about his meteoric rise and his thoughts on the match against Cádiz.

Izan looked at Gaya, trying to gauge his reaction, but Gaya just smiled and went. Izan took it as a sign that he could continue.

Izan talked a bit with them, offering insights about the team’s atmosphere and Morale. After a bit more questioning, Izan offered a polite smile, briefly acknowledging the attention before walking away.

His sister Hori and mother Komi, arriving separately, watched proudly from a quieter corner. Komi, holding her phone, captured the moment, while Hori waved at her brother, knowing his mind was already in the game.

Inside the stadium, the air was thick with preparation. Players exchanged greetings, some sharing brief handshakes with opponents from Cádiz who had also just arrived.

The locker room buzzed with activity as Izan slipped into his kit, pulling on the iconic black and white jersey that bore his name and number. His mind replayed tactics and visualized his movements on the pitch.

The countdown to kickoff was on. Outside, fans filled the stands, chanting louder, while inside, Izan laced his boots, ready to make another statement in his rising career.

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”Welcome to what promises to be an electrifying clash at the Mestalla as Valencia takes on Cádiz in this evening’s La Liga fixture.

Both teams are hungry for points, and with the stakes rising in the league standings, the atmosphere here is nothing short of electric.

It’s Valencia going against Cadiz here at the beautiful Mestalla Stadium. You can hear the home crowd chant his name as of now. The name their chanting is one with the spotlight on him right now.

The spotlight, of course, is on Valencia’s rising superstar, Izan. The 15-year-old prodigy is making headlines across the footballing world, and for good reason.

In their last outing against Athletic Bilbao, Izan delivered a sensational performance, bagging a hat-trick of assists in a 4-2 victory.

His vision, precision, and composure under pressure were simply extraordinary. Each assist was a masterpiece in its own right—a perfectly weighted through ball, a clever flick in tight spaces, and a pinpoint cross that left defenders scrambling.

At just 15, Izan is showing maturity far beyond his years. His ability to read the game, dictate the tempo, and create opportunities for his teammates has made him Valencia’s key playmaker.

Fans are already comparing him to some of the game’s all-time greats, and tonight, all eyes will be on him to see if he can continue this dazzling form.

Playing Away today, Cádiz, on the other hand, will be looking to nullify Izan’s influence. Their defensive setup will likely target cutting off his supply lines and pressing him aggressively. The question is: can they contain the wonderkid?

We’ve all seen how Izan reacts to being marked and out of all those circumstances, it didn’t end well for the opposing team.

Let’s see if he can replicate his ingenuity. Off to you, Mikel”Juan said as he handed the floor over to his Co-commentator, Mikel.

”Thanks, Juan. Valencia manager Rubén Baraja has heaped praise on Izan, describing him as ”a generational talent who thrives on the big stage.”

With the Mestalla faithful behind him, Izan will be eager to add to his growing legend. Cádiz will need to be at their very best to stifle this young maestro, or they risk being on the receiving end of another footballing clinic.

Kickoff is just moments away, and we can’t wait to see how this unfolds. Will Izan light up the Mestalla once again, or will Cádiz find a way to stop him? Stay tuned—this is going to be a good one!” Mikel said sharply.

As Izan stood in the dressing room, he could feel the intensity. ”The crowd is rowdy today,” Gaya said as he put on his armband.

”Well, they came for a show”, Izan said. ”Then let’s give them one” Gaya said as the players huddled together.

”Okay guys, composure, keep calm and play to your heart’s content”, Baraja said, receiving nods from the players.

”And lastly”, he said, leaving a bit of suspense, ”Don’t forget to pass to Izan”. Baraja’s words caused the players to laugh a bit.

Some of the nervousness in the team was also released. ”Okay, Vamos Valencia,” Baraja said as the players roared in response.

After exiting the dressing room, the Valencia players approached the tunnel where they found their opponents already in line.

The Valencia players, led by Gaya also formed their line. After a few moments, the match officials came.

Led by the officials, the players stepped onto the field. Met by a barrage of cheers and roars from both the home and away crowd, the players lined up.

After a while, the referee got the pleasantries out of the way. Cádiz’s striker, Ramoa Chris stood over the ball as the referee approached.

Looking at his watch, the referee waited for a bit before blowing his whistle.

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”And we are off as Ramos passes back. Cadiz quickly transitioned into an attacking setup as they approached Valencia.

Oh No! This could spell trouble for Valencia”

As the commentator kept talking, Cádiz Kouame sent a long ball towards Maximiliano Gomez, a new addition on loan from Trabzonspor in the Turkish league.

Cenk Ozkacar jumped up together with Gomez but the latter flicked the ball behind the defender with his head before going around Cenk.

The ball went a bit wide but Gomez got to it before it could go out of bounds. With quick feet, Gomez got rid of Cenk.

Spotting a run into the box, the forward delivered a low-driven cross to the penalty spot. Valencia’s defenders were caught flat-footed, while Cádiz’s striker, Ramos Chris perfectly positioned, struck the ball with his right foot, sending it past the diving goalkeeper into the bottom corner.

The crowd erupted as Cádiz celebrated an explosive start to the game. The home fans looked on in disbelief.

”What the f*** just happened?” some thought.

” GOOAAAAAALLLLLL. Cadiz have stunned Valencia in the first minute of the game. Nobody expected this, especially with Valencia playing at home.

Hell, even the Cadiz Coach is shocked. A beautiful long ball by Kouame and a flick of the ball with Gomez’s header set Valencia up for ruin.

First minute of the game here at the Mestalla. Cadiz 1, Valencia nil”

Izan stood there with a wry smile on his face. ”Guess they came prepared” Izan thought as he watched Cadiz celebrate.

After a while, the Cadiz players returned to their own half. The home fans who were silent for a while recovered and started with their chants.

The attitude of the home fans motivated the players. The fans had watched them win away. It was obvious that they didn’t come today to watch them falter at home.

After the restart, Valencia began eagerly pushing for an equalizer. They wanted to strike early before the away team settled into their stride.

Izan, the centre of all of Valencia’s attacking strength, was fouled here and there, but that didn’t dim the light in his play as he continued playing exquisite long passes even after falling to the ground.

In just 15 minutes, the Cadiz team had incurred 3 yellow cards. Their Coach was now thinking about substitutions at half-time.

In the 17th minute, Javi Guerra dispossessed Maximiliano Gomez, who was getting too comfortable with his flashy antics.

Izan reacted quickly after seeing this and approached Guerra for the ball. As Izan approached the latter, he made a signal with his hand.

Javi, who understood what Izan meant waited as Izan drew the attention of a few players.

Diego López made a run after spotting the interaction between Izan and Guerra. With a thump, Guerra sent a through ball to Diego López who evaded a tackle before releasing the ball to his right.

The stadium watched as Izan, who had broken free from his markers, took the ball. With a sudden drop of his left shoulder, Izan evaded the oncoming challenge.

Izan dribbled forward with the ball and showed no signs of slowing down. As Izan got near the arc of the box, he saw a sliding tackle come out from his blind spot.

”Shit,” Izan said as he rolled the ball to his left before jumping. The tackle still caught him in the air as his jump wasn’t early enough.

The Mestalla erupted into boos and angry chants after seeing the tackle. The referee also blew his whistle as he approached the scene before pointing to the spot.

The Cadiz defender tried to debate, but the referee, who had seen the tackle firsthand and had also consulted with the video room referees, still gave the penalty.

Gaya approached Izan with the ball but Izan shook his head. Gaya understood what he meant and threw the ball to Hugo Duro.

Hugo Duro set the ball down as he came into a staredown with the keeper. The whole stadium watched as the referee finished with his arrangements.

’Fweeeee’, the referee blew his whistle, and Hugo advanced towards the ball. The home fans looked on nervously as Hugo approached the ball.

With a confident shot, Hugo sent the keeper the wrong way as he smacked the ball into the bottom left corner.

A/n: Chapter of the day. Have fun reading. I’ll see you with another one if I can. Love y’all and thanks for the support