It was the next day and the team were off for match day.

'Rykers v. Snow Kids. This should be tuff.' Rocket told the team.

'Yeah. We just need to get in the game.' Tia replied to him and everyone agreed with her.

'How are you feeling Li?' Axel asked her.

'I don't know.' Lioness told him and continued 'What about you? Considering you are the one playing'

'I don't know. We are in their territory now so they should be harder to play.' Axel told her.

'True. Just focus on the team. You guys should be fine.' Lioness told him as the bus parked outside the stadium. Everyone ran pass the reporters and entered into the changing room.

'Dudes you ready?' Shark said and the girls knocked the door.

'You guys decent?' Tia said and got a yes as a response.

'Okay team sheet.

Ahito

Mei, King, Shark, Thran

Rocket, Mark, Tia

Micro Ice, Axel and D'Jok

Yuki and Hawk you will be on the bench today. Everyone needs to be ready. We saw what happened the last match with the Rykers. They are not going to be easy.'

'Coach what's their team sheet?' Micro Ice asked

'The same team as last time. Though they have a new signing on their bench. Rodrigo Pel-'

'Rodrigo Pellegrino?' Lioness cut in and Aarch nodded.

'You know heard of him?' D'Jok asked and Lioness nodded.

'He represented Argentina for the youth cup. He is a really good at holding the ball up and he knows how to shoot.' Lioness replied.

'Wait. Was he the one with blonde hair?' Mark asked her and she nodded.

'Yo. He was really good when we played against him and his hissatsu shoot was good. Wonder why he is on the bench?' Mark said

'Let's not focus on that. C'mon Snow Kids.' Aarch said and everyone chanted. The teams were coming out of the changing rooms and crossed paths.

'Good luck.' The captain told the Snow Kids

'Thanks. You too.' Rocket replied.

'We don't need it.' Shenanut told him and stared at Lioness.

'Not playing Li?' Shenanut asked her.

'Not tonight.' Lioness told her.

'That's a shame… I was hoping to show you how to play proper football.' She said and giggled to her.

'Like the time when I captained my team to beat your team in 3 consecutive finals, as well as not losing any league games to you? Yeah that football is great.' Lioness said with a grin on her face. Shenanut stepped in front of her and the two looked each other in the eyes.

'Yo. Chill dudettes.' Shark said and pulled Lioness away.

'Don't worry. We will get our next battle. Make sure you don't chicken out.' Sheanut said and ran to the field.

'Hmm. Deal.' Lioness said and look at the team.

'Get a win.' She replied and gave everyone a high five. She then followed Aarch, Yuki and Hawk into the subs area.

I: Good evening football fans and welcome to the Snow Kids vs Rykers! Today Justina and I will be providing you with the commentary of this match.

J: Thanks Immanuel. This should be a good match. The first match between these two ended with a fanatic 2-2 draw. We have seen the line ups of the two teams. The Rykers have kept the same starting eleven but have introduce their new signing Rodrigo Pellegrino to their bench. The Snow Kids have kept the same starting eleven but Catalina 'Lioness' Leone has not been selected due to injury.

I: Looks like the teams are out and ready for kick off with the Rykers. The ref blows the whistle and the match has started. Tia takes the ball away from Shenanut and starts a quick counter attack. Axel receives the ball and wipes it into the bath of Micro Ice who shoots! Saved! Good stop from the Rykers goalkeeper and holds on to the ball. Looks like the Snow Kids are looking for three points.

*speeds into the 40th minute*

J: The game looks 50:50 here folks. Good pressing from both teams and some decent chances for both keepers to save. Looks like the Rykers have gotten the ball from the Snow Kids' corner. The goal keeper sends into the path of Shenanut and she is running at the Snow Kids.

I: SHE IS BRING OUT HER KESHIN ATHENA! GOAL! 1-0 RYKERS! SHE BLASTS IT PAST THE DEFENDERS AND AHITO WAS BLOWN BACK!

'Ahito are you okay?' Aarch asked worried.

'I'm fine coach.' Ahito replied to Aarch.

'We are still in this. King mark her when the ball comes to her in the air. Mei mark her on foot. Rocket drop back and help the defence out. We can still win this if she doesn't get the ball.' Aarch explained to the team

J: Looks like the Rykers' forward is in good form making that 5 goals in the last 2 matches. She is having a sensational run so early on this competition.

I: Indeed Justina. Especially with the use of her keshin. The Snow Kids are not backing down as Mark drives the ball into defences and sends it to wing to Mico Ice. Micro Ice delivers the ball and Axel heads it! POST! That's such a shame.

I: That's is unlucky. Axel does everything right but the post denies him and the Snow Kids a goal. That's it! The ref has blown the whistle and that's the first half over. The Rykers lead the Snow Kids 1-0 before the break.

The teams headed down into the tunnel and into their changing rooms.

'Looks like that's my goal tally ranking up. Lioness catch up.' Shenanut said and looked to see lioness coming out of the room.

'Look. That mouth of yours is going to give you a slap. You are a good footballer but this is the reason why you failed the test that Kageymma set.' Lioness told her and Shenanut looked at her.

'Kageymma that bastard doesn't know anything.' Shenanut looked at her.

'He knew that you were good but your boasting and ego hindered you. Don't worry the next time we are both fit I will show you a fight that you really want.' Lioness said to her.

'Shenanut!' Her coach shouted and continued 'Get in. We have lead we need to maintain.'

'Shenanut listen to her.' Rodrigo spoke and was getting ready to warm up.

'Lioness get in.' Aarch said to her and Lioness looked at Rodrigo and back at Aarch. She nodded and headed into the changing room.

'Guys, unlucky. It look like aerial threats are our best chance on getting a goal. Axel and D'Jok you guys have the best chance at that. Mark keep feeding the ball from the centre and Micro Ice change wings if needed. Your crossing has been super.' Aarch told him.

'Defence and Rocket you know the orders already. Let's go Snow Kids!' Aarch said and the team shouted with him.

'As for you missy.' Aarch said to Lioness.

'Why do you and Shenanut clash so much?' Aarch continued and Lioness shrugged her shoulders.

'Honestly I don't know. However with that being said… she brings out the best in me. I bring out the best in her.' Lioness said and looked at Aarch. She followed the team who were waiting for their signal from the ref.

'I'm sorry to bother you but your Catalina Leone right? We used to play against each other.' Rodrigo explained.

'I am and I remember you. Rodrigo Pellegrino.' Lioness and gave a small smile to him which he responded with the same smile.

'I have some news to tell you. You may not like it but it's urgent to do with Kageymma.' He said and Lioness looked at him. The ref signalled for the players to come on.

'After the match?' Lioness said and Rodrigo nodded his head and headed into the opposite direction of Lioness.