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After five matches in the league, things have started to slow down a little for Dennis van Huntelrooy, and for Stockholm IK as a whole. After the flying start everyone was talking like the title was already coming back to Stockholm, but football has a funny way of humbling people.
Matchday four ended in a 2-0 win, but if we’re being honest it was a very boring and 'default' game. There were at least three moments where people in the crowd were seen checking clouds for entertainment. Stockholm got the job done, sure, but nobody will be rewatching that one.
Then came matchday five against İstanbul F.K., the team that at this point only managed to score 1 goal. Where Stockholm suffered their first defeat in dramatic fashion, losing 5-2. The manager and the team had spent hours studying the opponent, reviewing their shape, patterns, pressing triggers and weak points. Sadly, as the famous Gandhi once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” But nobody ever spoke about getting absolutely smashed from the second the whistle blew.
After the match the dressing room was full of theories. The formation didn’t work. The referee was biased. He did have a İstanbul F.K. flag in the back window of his car, which we only noticed after throwing rocks at it. Someone claimed their studs had been sawed off. Another blamed the pre-match pasta. In the end none of it mattered. Istanbul were simply the better team this game. What matters now is the response.
And speaking of matchday five, goals were flying in on every pitch. It may have been the highest scoring matchday in academy history. Goalkeepers across the league are reportedly asking for emotional support and a new glove sponsor.
The scouts have also started to notice the pool of talent in the academy. More major and minor team scouts are showing up every week, standing around with clipboards pretending not to stare. Conversations with players are becoming more common and suddenly everyone is “just here to watch a mate.”
Dennis now sits on 8 goals in 5 matches. Still impressive. But the race is heating up. Nacho Kusora of Victoria Falls exploded in game five and now has 7 goals himself. The chase for the record of 22 is very much alive. May the player with the best engine luck win.
On a personal note things have been increasing steadily for Dennis. His aerial winrate has risen to 63.64%, proving he remains one of the biggest threats in the air in this academy. Any corner with Krpan and Dennis in the box feels like a threat, to the goal or your life. Some even say Krpan dunked a basketball at age 4 without jumping, which sounds fake but nobody has disproved it.
Dennis has also spent time watching major and minor league matches, trying to see what those players have that he still lacks. He feels his jumping reach has improved enough for the level that he is at and going to, so the focus may shift toward pace and agility for a bit. If he wants to make a dent at the next level, he’ll need to be more than just a one trick pony.
Matchday four ended in a 2-0 win, but if we’re being honest it was a very boring and 'default' game. There were at least three moments where people in the crowd were seen checking clouds for entertainment. Stockholm got the job done, sure, but nobody will be rewatching that one.
Then came matchday five against İstanbul F.K., the team that at this point only managed to score 1 goal. Where Stockholm suffered their first defeat in dramatic fashion, losing 5-2. The manager and the team had spent hours studying the opponent, reviewing their shape, patterns, pressing triggers and weak points. Sadly, as the famous Gandhi once said, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” But nobody ever spoke about getting absolutely smashed from the second the whistle blew.
After the match the dressing room was full of theories. The formation didn’t work. The referee was biased. He did have a İstanbul F.K. flag in the back window of his car, which we only noticed after throwing rocks at it. Someone claimed their studs had been sawed off. Another blamed the pre-match pasta. In the end none of it mattered. Istanbul were simply the better team this game. What matters now is the response.
And speaking of matchday five, goals were flying in on every pitch. It may have been the highest scoring matchday in academy history. Goalkeepers across the league are reportedly asking for emotional support and a new glove sponsor.
The scouts have also started to notice the pool of talent in the academy. More major and minor team scouts are showing up every week, standing around with clipboards pretending not to stare. Conversations with players are becoming more common and suddenly everyone is “just here to watch a mate.”
Dennis now sits on 8 goals in 5 matches. Still impressive. But the race is heating up. Nacho Kusora of Victoria Falls exploded in game five and now has 7 goals himself. The chase for the record of 22 is very much alive. May the player with the best engine luck win.
On a personal note things have been increasing steadily for Dennis. His aerial winrate has risen to 63.64%, proving he remains one of the biggest threats in the air in this academy. Any corner with Krpan and Dennis in the box feels like a threat, to the goal or your life. Some even say Krpan dunked a basketball at age 4 without jumping, which sounds fake but nobody has disproved it.
Dennis has also spent time watching major and minor league matches, trying to see what those players have that he still lacks. He feels his jumping reach has improved enough for the level that he is at and going to, so the focus may shift toward pace and agility for a bit. If he wants to make a dent at the next level, he’ll need to be more than just a one trick pony.
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