TOHO ACADEMY'S LOCKER ROOM
Alright guys, some things weren't in our favor, like those goals canceled by the referee, or Izawa's
surprising good start, as well as Sorimachi's injury...
But no matter the hardships, we prevailed. We scored, isolated Izawa, and turned Sorimachi's
injury into a weapon. Of course it isn't over, and they're still a strong opponent. They'll surely make adjustments for the second half...
First of all, Sorimachi, how's the injury?
It's still hurting a bit, but it doesn't prevent me from moving well.
I'll give you another ice massage. The injury trick won't work again. Then, Wakashimazu...
I know coach. They'll try to score at close range now, don't worry, I'm completely focused.
Nice judgement. Finally Hyuga... You fought against him the most. What's your opinion?
It's just like you said coach... He has skills, experience, but not our fighting spirit...
Perfect! Strengthen the midfield with sidebacks overlaps and comebacks from forwards like in the
first half. Circulate the ball more, Takeshi.
Understood, coach!
.........
There you have it... Making adjustments to reinforce our weak points will just create other weak
points that Toho will exploit... I hate to say this, but I'm at wit's end...
Well, we managed to play beyond our limits against Musashi, but...
But here, it'd be like doing twice as much...
Well, we won't know unless we try!
Right, it isn't like we have any other alternative.
Just another game where I won't be able to leave the field on my own!
Hmf! I'll carry you, it isn't fair if I'm not working harder too!
It's settled then! Let's go back to the field early to show them our spirit!!
Guys...
Uh, Tsubasa...
Yes? What is it, Manabu?
I didn't want to say it in front of the others since they were in such high spirits, but... I don't think we'll win
if you don't play beyond your limits too... So, have you finally found the key? What you're missing?
......... You'll have your answer... By the end of the second half.
AH, THE PEOPLE IN THE STANDS OF THE NATIONAL STADIUM ARE REACTING? OH, LOOKS LIKE NANKATSU IS COMING BACK EARLY! WE FEARED THAT THEY MIGHT BECOME DISHEARTENED, BUT TO OUR RELIEF, THEY ARE SURELY AIMING FOR A REVERSAL!
Yeah, it's too soon to give up... He didn't use all of his weapons yet...
That thing he's doing to mess up positioning, the overhead he used against Shutetsu...
Still, I couldn't score to Toho with an overhead...
And Toho didn't show everything they have either...
And if Tsubasa learnt field shaping from Roberto Hongo...
Then Kira might already know about it...