Before they started moving to their basecamp, though, there was still another meeting that had to be held. This time, it was an intelligence meeting about their first and probably most difficult opponent in the group stage, the one and only Italy.
Not saying that the other teams were weak, but this one definitely held more weight than Mexico and Ecuador combined.
Still, the atmosphere was quite relaxed at the camp. While they didn't lower their guard, the boys also didn't lack confidence here. Well, they were the best chosen among all the youngsters in the country, so even though they knew they would face the best among the best here, there was no way they would cower in fright.
Hell, if anything, their teenage spirits would burn brighter than ever, wanting to prove that they could also be considered among the best in the world.
