Episode 2 (continued) – “The First Flight Falls Short”

Absolutely. Here's the continuation and conclusion of Episode 2 of The 90th Minute, where the Golden Hawks face off against the Eagles in their debut match… and experience their first painful loss.

Episode 2 (continued) – “The First Flight Falls Short”

🕒 1st Half Continued – Golden Hawks 1 : 0 Eagles

After Ren’s banger gives the Golden Hawks an early lead, the team is fired up.

Genji keeps feeding dangerous crosses.

Kashikoi begins to read the Eagles’ passing patterns, intercepting twice.

Goro pulls off two crucial saves, including a 1v1 with Blaze.

But at the 30th minute, things shift.

🔁 The Eagles adapt.

Their CAM, Takuya, begins controlling the midfield.

Commentator 1: “Takuya is taking charge now… he’s pulling the strings.”

In the 38th minute, a long-range through ball slices through the Hawks' defense. Blaze outpaces Kenyi (who hesitates), dribbles past Kyo, and tucks it calmly into the net.

Golden Hawks 1 : 1 Eagles

🛑 Halftime Team Talk – Inside the Locker Room

Tempers rise.

Haruto: "Kenyi, you let him run past like that?!"

Kenyi: “Shut up! You don’t know anything about defense.”

Genji: (coldly) “You're all noise. Play football.”

Jiro, the captain, steps in.

Jiro: “This is what happens when ego leads. Let’s reset. Play like a team.”

Akira watches silently from the stands, arms crossed.

🕒 Second Half – The Fall Begins

The second half starts intense.

Ichiro creates two big chances but Haruto misses a header.

Kyo puts in a monster sliding tackle, stopping Blaze cold.

Kashikoi almost assists with a lofted through ball, but Enzo (Eagles GK) saves it.

Then, disaster strikes.

⚡ 60th Minute – A miscommunication between Jun and Ryu causes a loss of possession. The Eagles counter.

Shun dances past Ren and crosses.

Blaze rises and heads it past Goro.

Golden Hawks 1 : 2 Eagles

🔥 75th Minute – Moment of Hope

Jiro lofts a diagonal pass.

Ichiro sprints, crosses from the wing…

Haruto volleys! ⚽️ GOAL!

Golden Hawks 2 : 2 Eagles

He celebrates with a cocky smirk and finger to his lips.

But the Eagles aren’t done.

🕔 Final Minutes – The 90th Minute Lives Up to Its Name

88th Minute – A quick one-two between Takuya and Blaze.

Goro blocks a powerful shot, but the rebound lands to Shun, who buries it.

Golden Hawks 2 : 3 Eagles

🧊 Full-Time Whistle

The referee blows.

The crowd erupts… but not for the Hawks.

Commentator 1: “Golden Hawks fall short in their debut.”

Commentator 2: “A good fight… but talent alone isn’t enough.”

😔 Post-Match

Inside the locker room, the mood is heavy.

Genji says nothing, sits silently.

Kenyi punches a locker in frustration.

Haruto stares at the ground, fists clenched.

Goro breathes deeply, sweat still dripping.

Jiro: “We played like strangers… not brothers.”

Akira walks in.

Akira: “Now you know. Raw talent is fireworks. But team… team is the fire that burns long.”

Everyone listens in silence.

Akira: “This was only your first flight. You crashed. Good. Now let’s learn to fly.”

He walks out.

Fade to black.

📺 End Scene – Preview of Next Episode

Narrator: “Next time on The 90th Minute… Akira challenges the team’s ego, and a new rival appears from Akira’s past…”

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