The 90th Minute Episode 6 – “Invitation to Spain”

⚽ The 90th Minute

Episode 6 – “Invitation to Spain”

🎬 Opening Scene – Akira’s Office

Akira stands over the whiteboard, checking the remaining 5 league games. He crosses out their last opponent and circles the current league position: 4th place.

Just then, his phone buzzes.

A message pops up from a Spanish football coordinator:

"Your team has been selected to play a special exhibition match against Azul Grana FC in Barcelona. This will be televised internationally. Are you interested?"

Akira grins.

Akira: “Boys… it’s time to see how far we’ve come.”

✈️ Travel to Spain – Barcelona

The Golden Hawks land in Spain, welcomed by press and scouts.

Haruto smirks when cameras focus on him.

Goro, the keeper, cracks his knuckles.

Kashikoi studies Azul Grana’s tactics from his tablet.

🛡️ About Azul Grana FC

🟦🔴 Based in Spain. Nicknamed “The Children of Tiki-Taka.”

👑 Captain: Tiago Silva – Brazilian wonderkid with dazzling skills.

🎯 Striker: Elian Roca – Calm finisher, nicknamed "The Iceman."

🎩 Playmaker: Julien Marceau – French, elegant with the ball.

They’re the #2 team in the Spanish Youth Elite League.

⚔️ Matchday – Azul Grana FC vs Golden Hawks

🏟️ Camp Juvenil (Training stadium of Azul Grana)

🎙️ Spanish + English Commentary Team

Broadcasted on youth football channels worldwide.

🧑‍⚖️ Referee: Mr. Rodrigo Alvares

Captains Jiro and Tiago Silva meet for the coin toss.

Tiago wins. Azul Grana to kick off.

🕒 Full Match Breakdown – 2 Halves of Beautiful Chaos

🔔 1st Half:

⚠️ 6’ – Azul Grana's Rhythm

Azul Grana controls the tempo with 22 quick passes.

Julien fakes, turns, and flicks to Roca.

He shoots—Goro dives low and saves it with his thigh!

Commentator: “Body-on-the-line keeping from Goro!”

⚡ 14’ – Golden Hawks Hit Back

Ichiro intercepts a pass and instantly flicks it to Kashikoi.

Kashikoi threads a vertical through ball to Haruto, who pulls off a Zlatan-style karate-kick volley, smashing it top corner.

⚽ GOAL! Golden Hawks 1 – 0 Azul Grana

Haruto stretches his arms, motioning “I’m Him.”

Tiago narrows his eyes.

⚽ 28’ – Azul Grana Respond

Tiago sends Julien down the left.

He cuts back and lofts a beautiful ball across.

Roca volleys it first time into the bottom left.

Score: 1 – 1

😳 40’ – Close Call

Genji sprints past his man and crosses into the box.

Haruto goes for another Zlatan-style backheel—

Misses, but Ren picks it up, shoots—

Saved by Azul Grana’s keeper, Marcio!

🧃 Halftime Talk:

Akira sits the team down:

“They’re showing you why they’re elite. But we’re showing why we’re dangerous. Stay hungry. Press smarter. Punish their risk.”

🔁 2nd Half:

⚽ 51’ – Azul Grana Masterpiece

Julien, Tiago, and Roca combine in the center.

They break through four players with one-touch passes.

Tiago feints a shot—slips it to Julien, who dinks it over Goro.

⚽ GOAL! Azul Grana 2 – 1 Golden Hawks

Azul Grana's bench applauds the move like art.

🔥 63’ – Haruto's Ego Ignites

Frustrated, Haruto takes matters into his own hands.

Ichiro launches a ball from deep.

Haruto juggles it with his thigh, spins mid-air, and hits a scissor kick like Zlatan vs England.

⚽ GOAL! 2 – 2

Crowd gasps.

Spanish commentator yells, “Golazooo!”

🧠 70’ – Azul Grana’s Patience

Azul Grana slows things down.

A triple triangle move sees Roca through again.

He fakes Goro, chips delicately.

⚽ GOAL! Azul Grana 3 – 2

🧱 82’ – Kenyi’s Rage

Tiago tries to dribble past Kenyi — big mistake.

Kenyi bodies him off the ball, clean but brutal.

“We don’t dance here,” Kenyi mutters.

⏱️ 90+1’ – One Last Shot

Free kick to Golden Hawks.

Ren steps up.

He whips a shot from 40 yards — dips — hits the bar!

Rebound falls to Haruto—

He tries a spinning volley… wide!

Ref blows the final whistle.

🏁 Full Time:

Azul Grana FC 3 – 2 Golden Hawks

🧼 Post-Match Scene

Both teams shake hands.

Tiago:

“Your striker’s a monster. Respect.”

Akira stands silently at the tunnel, arms crossed, then nods in pride.

🎙️ Press Room

Reporter: “Akira, it’s a loss — but a performance that impressed Europe. Any final words?”

Akira:

“We lost today. But we’re not here to impress. We’re here to conquer. They’ve seen the fire — now they’ll feel the burn.”

📊 League Reminder Scene

Back in the locker room, Akira shows the league table again.

“Now back home. Five games left. We’re in 4th.

Let’s end this league the way we fight: brutal… and brilliant.”

Would you like the next episode to be their return match in the league, or a team conflict episode as Haruto’s ego starts boiling over again?

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