Chapter 27: Derby county vs Hull city II
"David Jones with a fantastic strike! The young star makes his mark early on!" the commentator's voice echoed across the stadium.
The Derby fans erupted in joy, and David's teammates rushed over to celebrate with him. Wayne Rooney, the player-coach, was the first to clap him on the back, a proud smile on his face.
"You're playing with real confidence today, David," Wayne said, his voice low but encouraging. "Keep that up, lad."
David nodded, his focus still razor-sharp. The game was far from over.
As the match went on, David continued to show his quality. His dribbling was precise, his speed was unmatchable, and his vision was flawless. He danced around defenders like they were standing still. He made another brilliant run in the 20th minute, pushing past Ryan Tafazolli, only for his shot to be saved by Long. It was close, but not quite the finish he was looking for. Still, it showed that he was on fire today.
The first half was winding down when David received the ball from Wayne Rooney just outside the box. With a flick of the foot, he made a perfect pass to Wayne, who had drifted into space. Without hesitation, Wayne fed the ball back to David, who had made a quick run toward the goal. As the defense scrambled to catch up, David took a brilliant touch with his right foot, then, in a moment of pure genius, he chipped the ball over the goalkeeper's head.
The stadium went wild. The ball floated gracefully into the net, and David ran to the corner flag, pumping his fist in the air. It was his second goal of the match—a beautiful chip that left the crowd in awe.
"Two goals in the first half, both brilliant! David Jones is putting on a show today!" The commentator's voice was filled with excitement.
Back in the locker room during the halftime break, the praise came pouring in. His teammates were buzzing with excitement.
"You've been unstoppable, mate," Jason Knight said, clapping him on the back. "Those first two goals? Incredible."
Wayne gave him a nod of approval. "That's the kind of composure we need. You've shown what you're capable of today."