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The captain narrates how, on this particular day, he was in the dressing room with his team, awaiting the arrival of their rivals. A tense atmosphere pervaded the room, as everyone was waiting to see which team would step onto the pitch first. Interestingly, both teams seemed to share the same patience—each waiting for the other to enter first.
The Waiting Game and Delaying Tactics
As the minutes ticked by, it became clear that the teams were deliberately delaying their entry to defy the superstition. The referee, noticing the unusual delay, warned both teams that if they did not come out soon, hefty fines and serious disciplinary actions would follow. Despite this warning, the players continued to hold their ground.