The next day was Sunday, but the Hurricanes Athletic Team did not have a day off, and Willard, Dalia, and Bonnie Fashaw did not practice extra time.
Because the next game is the semi-finals of the Argentina Cup, Velarde and others need to retain their strongest physical fitness. Mario Binco did not give everyone a holiday but also called everyone together for relaxed recovery training to avoid some players Go out and fool around during the holidays.
Therefore, Willard only gained 3,000 B-level experience in that day's training. However, Velarde didn't care. If he could win the Argentine Cup semi-finals, the experience equivalent to the A-League would be the real big deal.
On that day, the 19th round of the second division was over. The rival Santa Fe United did not fall behind and won the game. However, the goal difference was still suppressed by the Hurricanes Athletic Team, and the Hurricanes still ranked first.
The goal difference has not been surpassed, and they are still ranked first. This reassures everyone that all players and coaches can devote their full attention to the Argentine Cup semi-finals.
On Monday, November 17th, Willard spent 10 skill points to increase his speed from 75 to 76, heading from 70 to 71, skill from 67 to 68, shooting from 57 to 58, and reverse foot. From 29 to 30, the balance of skill points is 39.
In the next few days, the Hurricanes prepare carefully and prepare to go all out to compete with their opponents for a spot in the finals.
As for the Hurricane Athletics' opponent, Rafaelna, they are also fully preparing for the game at this time.
It has eliminated three A-League teams in a row and advanced to the semi-finals. At this time, no one dares to underestimate the Hurricane Athletic team from the A-League B.
What's more, although La Ferna is a first-division team, it is currently only ranked 9th in the A-League, ranking in the middle of the pack. Boca Juniors and Estudiantes of La Plata, which have been overturned by the Hurricanes, are both ranked above La Ferna.
Therefore, Rafaelna will not have any intention of underestimating the enemy. This game is an absolute all-out confrontation. Moreover, it is also La Ferna's home court.
This is how Rafael's head coach lectured his players:
"Atletico Hurricanes has become the biggest dark horse in the Argentine Cup this season."
"And the bodies that fell at their feet were Boca Juniors, Banfield, and La Plata students. They were all playing in the A-League for A-level teams like us."
"In fact, Boca Juniors and Estudiantes are currently ranked higher than us in the league."
“But they were all blown away by Hurricanes Athletics.”
"There is a reason why they do not pay attention to the cup competition, but the more important reason is that they underestimate the enemy."
"No matter how little attention is paid to the cup, it is always embarrassing to be overthrown by a second-division team. I don't think any of them is willing to lose to Hurricanes Athletic."
"But the final result was that Hurricane Athletics overturned three Class A teams in a row and stood in front of us."
“That speaks volumes about what makes Hurricane Athletics special.”
"What's more, they are currently ranked first in the A-League. Once this season is over and next season begins, they will also be a team in the A-League."
"So, I hope that any of you will no longer think of them as a second-division team, but as an A-division team like us, and they have successively eliminated Boca Juniors, Banfield, and Estudiantes of La Plata. opponent."
"This opponent, if you don't go all out and devote 120% of your attention, you may lose."
"This is not alarmist."
"The Boca Juniors, Banfield and La Prada students who fell at the feet of the Hurricanes will definitely feel the same way."
"But they don't get a chance to do it again."
"And we have."
"I'm not even going to say that if you try your best, you will definitely win against the Hurricanes. But if you don't try your best, you won't have a chance."
"If you try your best and still lose, maybe you can say you are unlucky. But if you don't try your best and lose, will you forgive yourselves?"
"tell me!!!"
The players shouted in unison: "No!"
After some warnings from the head coach, no one dared to underestimate the Hurricanes anymore, no matter whether they underestimated the opponent or not.
In this game, Rafaelna will definitely give his best.
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The Hurricanes Athletic Team on the other side also knows that after reaching the semi-finals, no opponent will look down on them anymore and treat them as a weakling from the second division league, giving away points.
The Hurricanes Athletic Team must go through a real tough test.
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A few days of preparation time flew by. On the evening of November 19, 2014, the 2013/2014 Argentine Cup semi-final match between La Ferna and Atletico Hurricanes was about to begin at La Ferna's home court.
This game was neither a weekend nor an away game. Although Krisna and others wanted to take time off to watch the game, due to safety issues, Willard refused.
Desia was the only one. Because she did not need to go to class and was protected by bodyguards, she ignored Willard's persuasion and appeared in the away stands, sitting with thousands of die-hard Hurricanes fans.
If Atletico Hurricanes cannot defeat La Ferna and advance to the final, then this game will be the last game of the Argentina Cup for the Hurricanes this season. And if you win and advance to the finals, it will be even more significant, so Daicia will watch the game live no matter what, to cheer for her sweetheart.
Although everyone has not broken the window paper yet, Daicia's feelings for Willard are already known to everyone, and she will definitely not object to becoming one of Willard's many girlfriends.
All it takes is the consent of Eliza and Bertha before Desia can join the big family. At this time, on behalf of Alyssa, Bertha and others, it is also appropriate to cheer for Willard at the scene.
After some pre-game warm-up, return to the locker room for final mobilization.
Mario Binco gave a passionate speech, describing to everyone the prospect of defeating La Ferna, advancing to the final, or even winning the final, not being able to play in the AFC Champions League next season, or even being able to play in the CONMEBOL Cup.
Such a prospect is indeed very attractive to these players who are still on the second-tier team.
By then, they will not only be players in the A-League, but even players in the South American Intercontinental Cup.
Such a prospect is indeed inspiring and inspiring. No one does not yearn for it, including Willard.
Velarde could even guess that the experience reward in the CONMEBOL Cup must be higher than that in the A-League. If he can defeat his opponent, advance to the finals, win the championship, and play in the CONMEBOL Cup next season, it will be much easier for him to upgrade and obtain skill points.
We must go all out in this game to defeat La Ferna and advance to the finals.
After Mario Binco finished speaking, everyone gathered in a circle, held hands, and shouted "Come on" to each other. Then the coach and the substitutes left the locker room early and went to the bench.
The starting 11 players came to the player tunnel, holding the ball boy, and prepared to play.
