The ball rolled to Connor Davis. The Hastings midfielder was calm in the center circle.
[> "And we’re back underway," "Hastings Coastal Academy with the kickoff, leading 2-1 here in the Coastal Arena." "What an atmosphere," "The Coastal Arena is rocking." "Hastings starting slowly," "They want to keep possession early." "Price in the 18-yard box," "Van Drunen marking him closely after that penalty incident." "Jack Stones with the clearance," "Rising Stars looking to start their comeback." "This is what Maddox wanted," "Quick transitions. Direct football." "Whittaker down the left," "He’s got pace to burn." "Bradley with the interception," "Solid defending from the Hastings captain." "Nathan Price with space," "Hastings looking to counter." "SAVED!" "Booth with a brilliant stop!" "Nathan Price nearly put this to bed," "What a strike that was." "PRICE IS FREE!" "OFF THE POST!" "How did that stay out?" "BLOCKED!" "Stones with a crucial intervention!" "Cleared!" "Rising Stars survive." "Navarro with the ball," "Rising Stars need to capitalize on any given opportunity." "Bhatt further forward," "That’s a tactical change from Rising Stars." "Suleiman cutting in," "He’s dangerous from this position." "Mitchell gathers," "Routine save for the Hastings keeper, and a timely block from Clarke." "Hastings keeping it calm," "No rush to go forward." "Davis in space," "Hastings looking to stretch the game." "PRICE IS THROUGH!" "This could be game over!" <] Michael Harrison shouted.
Marcus steadied himself. The goal was at his mercy.
But Will van Drunen was chasing back. The Dutch defender was closing the angle.
Marcus shot early. The ball was rising toward the top corner.
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