Gippal took the heated words with out a word. Of course she was mad, she was always protective of Naisha. He couldn't get mad at her for being mad though. She didn't understand why he never contacted. She didn't seem to remember that he also cared deeply for Naisha and her... not that his actions seemed to prove it. 

After she told him to just focus on the game and tell her after words he lowered his head. Of course he would need more time than they had now to explain, but he wish she just understood he was trying and hopefully that would help in the future when he did. He sighed as she jumped into the sphere and made his way over, shaking  and then twisting his arms slowly, cracking fingers, wrists and elbows. He closed his eyes and breathing slowly. But it wasn't for long as the announcer began to introduce him.

"And Now for those who are watching from your homes, and those who didn't hear the news we have some good and some bad news. Bad news is Vidina is out for the season due to a leg injury. Sorry fans he had a promising year. But the good news, and a very big treat for all of us today. Please welcome back to the Sphere after a five year Hiatus after an amazing few seasons...GGGGGIIPPALLLL!" 

He quickly put on a faux smile and raised his right hand as the crowd roared with a surprised enthusiasm. Taking his breath he then ran, jumped and while in the air kicked his feet up in a tuck and did two back flips before extending into a dive into the water. He looked over to Alex  for a moment before going to his position to the right forward. He then looked over at the VIP box to see Naisha sitting there, with Urick Saina and Eva sitting just beside the box. Very good thinking Urick. Gippal thought.

As he swam he heard, "This is going to be a fantastic game between two rivals when especially the Abe's best striker has now changed sides! This is sure to be bad news for some die hard Abe's Fans seeing their poster boy now a Traitor to them. Al... What do you think of Gippals return? do you think after five years of not playing in any league he will be just as good as he was? "

"I don't think so Yev. I honestly think this is just a publicity stunt to keep up moral for their fans After Vidina's accident, also to phyc out his former teammates. I don't expect much from this returning faded star."

Gippal closed his eyes in waiting for the ball to be launched. Ignoring the comments above him...little did they know he normally practiced every day when he could.

As soon as the shot off towards the goal, Keeping an eye on Gil who managed to get the ball and pass it to Abo who then turned to see an opening to Gippal, kicking it to him. He looked as three of the Abes rushed towards him. He didn't even catch the ball as he kicked it right back to Abo a very risky move, but he had managed to slip the pass between the three opposing players.Abe who caught the ball then made a clear run to the Goal, with two of the abes turning to chase. But one decided to slam into Gippal anyway, a low blow and missed by the ref which received alot of boos and cheers. Gippal wasn't ready for it and was elbowed in the face. He shook himself and looked towards the former team mate who made the sign he was going to gun for him. 

Gippal motioned towards himself as to say "bring it on" to which the crowd cheered even louder. 

Abo's shot, But the goalie caught it and passed it forward, to their midfielder. During this Gippal shoved passed his former teammate to midfield, to shorten the distance one the ball was taken back by Alex, which the mid fielder was heading so it was a sure thing.