Nagi shines with a jaw-dropping play: he fakes a trap to deceive Rin, then volleys a pass from Chigiri into the goal, tying the score at 2-2. This moment highlights Nagi’s evolution as a genius striker and forces Rin to take the match seriously. Isagi’s determination to outthink Rin grows
Dream Shattered: Sae abandons their shared dream after playing in Spain, where he realized his limitations as a striker and switched to midfield. A bitter argument erupts when Rin refuses to accept Sae’s new goal of finding a “world-class striker” instead of becoming one
Team Z secures a 2-1 victory over Team Y as Isagi uses his spatial awareness to redirect a pass, enabling Chigiri to score the winning goal. The win keeps Team Z in the First Selection, while Team Y faces elimination. Themes: clutch teamwork, leveraging individual strengths under pressure.
: Strategic Adjustments
