One of South America's strongest national sides is visiting Japan! Led by team director Peña, who's got it more than a little in for Japan boss Blanc, the starting eleven is packed with powerhouses ready to break everything out against their “inferior” opponents! Who ever heard of an international friendly like this? And will Tsubaki get his first chance to play for his country? Uruguay vs. Japan is ready to kick off!
Fifteen minutes to go against Osaka, and ETU's finally taken the lead! Tsubaki's focusing all his attention on Kubota, making sure the Gunners can't seize the momentum back-but the team's young ace is about to launch a ferocious attack. And after the match is over, the league's going on a quick break...as a new slate of Team Japan international friendlies kicks off!
The members of Japan's national team playing over in Europe are finally back in their homeland-and now Tsubaki knows all too well how much he's outclassed! He goes into their international friendly with his confidence completely shot, even though his family and ETU teammates are hoping he'll make his playing debut for the all-ages Team Japan. It's time for a passionate battle for pride against Scotland-even as Tatsumi grumbles that “not playing would be better for him”!
After a hard-fought victory against Nagoya, ETU's got a brand-new goal on its mind-winning the championship title! Now that Tatsumi's said it out loud for the first time, the whole team is revved up…but their next opponent is Osaka Gunners, a team that's already evolved themselves to the point that they're the league's solid frontrunners. ETU's next mission: get psyched, score another win, and knock Osaka off of the top spot!
The summer festivites end in victory with Tatsumi and Sakura taking control! Now, as ETU prepares for the second half of the league, rumors of Ishihama transferring surface. And Tatsumi goes to meet a traveler!
ETU is on a worryingly unprecedented three-game losing streak. Tatsumi silently watches on, not making any major moves...but the next day, he assembles the team for a blockbuster announcement. The soccer genius whose ETU success lasted all too short a time is making a shocking attempt at a comeback! Can his legs conjure up miracles again, and if so, how will the team react?
ETU ends the first half down, completely unable to shut down the opponent's red-hot striker Pepe. Every player in the locker room struggles to fend off their depression...but as they huddle up for the second half, it's clear they're not broken yet! Now all they have to do is trust in Tatsumi's plan...and keep going!
Just when things look bleakest for ETU, Natsuki’s super goal brings them to within one. The team’s regaining its momentum, and now Tatsumi’s ready to reach into his bench. It’s 3-2 in the second half, but there’s no telling how it’ll turn out yet! The thrilling match against Nagoya Granpalace reaches its finale!
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