The 90th Minute Episode 7 – “One Goal: Dominate the League”

Perfect! Here's the next full episode of The 90th Minute, following the Golden Hawks' return from Spain after their narrow 3–2 loss to Azul Grana FC. Now, they're back home and laser-focused on finishing their domestic league strong, with 5 games remaining.

⚽ The 90th Minute

Episode 7 – “One Goal: Dominate the League”

🎬 Opening Scene – Return Flight from Spain

The Golden Hawks are quiet on the plane.

Haruto replays his goals on his phone with a smirk.

Ichiro stares out the window.

Kashikoi analyzes Azul Grana’s movement patterns again.

Akira leans forward in his seat, whispering:

“It’s time to destroy everyone in our path.”

📍 Back Home – Golden Hawks Training Ground

As the sun rises, Akira calls the team in for a morning meeting.

He writes 3 words on the board:

1. Discipline

2. Decision-making

3. Finishing

Akira: “That’s what cost us the game in Spain. And those are the things we’re fixing this week. If we fix these — nobody touches us.”

🏋️‍♂️ Training Montage

Discipline: Kenyi works on timing tackles. Ren practices defensive transitions.

Decision-making: Ichiro and Jun run drills focused on pass accuracy under pressure.

Finishing: Haruto trains against Goro, trying all kinds of finishes.

Team Shape: Jiro commands the midfield, yelling instructions as Kashikoi plots positioning tweaks.

📅 League Game #1 – Golden Hawks vs Northshore Flames

🏟️ Home game. Big crowd. Everyone hyped to see them after Spain.

🧑‍⚖️ Referee: Mr. Tobi Lawson

Jiro wins the toss. Golden Hawks to kick off.

🕒 Match Summary:

7’ – Haruto opens the scoring with a ridiculous backheel flick goal after a Kashikoi lofted pass.

14’ – Genji ghosts past two defenders and powers in a low drive.

26’ – Ren blasts in a long-range free kick. Flames look broken.

41’ – Haruto scores again with a twisting volley from the edge of the box.

Half-time: 4 – 0

Second half:

62’ – Ichiro scores from a counterattack with a cool left-footed finish.

77’ – Haruto gets his hat-trick — an acrobatic bicycle kick.

90’ – Goro saves a penalty to keep a clean sheet.

🧨 FULL TIME: Golden Hawks 6 – 0 Northshore Flames

Commentators call it “a public execution.”

📅 League Game #2 – Golden Hawks vs Riverfront Dynamos

Tough team, very defensive. Match played away.

🧠 Tactics:

Akira switches to 4-2-3-1 to control midfield.

Kashikoi plays deeper to help dictate tempo.

🕒 Match Summary:

1st Half:

Dynamos park the bus.

Haruto is double-marked.

Ichiro hits the post.

0–0 at the break.

Akira at halftime: “Play vertical. Make them run.”

2nd Half:

61’ – Ryu overlaps and crosses low. Genji taps in.

73’ – A corner from Kashikoi, headed in by Kenyi.

82’ – Dynamos get one back off a deflection.

89’ – Haruto finishes the job with a chest-down volley.

🔥 FULL TIME: Golden Hawks 3 – 1 Riverfront Dynamos

📅 League Game #3 – Golden Hawks vs Crimson Ridge SC

Night game. Stadium packed. Rivalry match.

🧑‍⚖️ Referee: Madam Silvia Akande

Fireworks light the sky.

Commentator: “This is war.”

🕒 Match Summary:

12’ – Haruto scores from a ridiculous angle — Zlatan-style chip.

22’ – Crimson Ridge equalize with a header from a corner.

35’ – Kashikoi plays a genius through ball to Ichiro. Goal.

47’ – Genji tears past 3 players and blasts it in. 3–1.

55’ – A red card for Crimson Ridge.

80’ – Haruto smashes in a free kick like thunder.

🎉 FULL TIME: Golden Hawks 4 – 1 Crimson Ridge SC

🎬 Closing Scene – Akira's Office

Akira updates the whiteboard.

🟩 Game 1: Win

🟩 Game 2: Win

🟩 Game 3: Win

🟥 2 Games Left

They’ve climbed to 2nd on the league table.

Akira looks at the next fixture.

Akira (to himself):

“Two more… then we take the crown.”

Cut to: Haruto staring at a mirror, whispering —

“They will remember me.”

Want the next episode to cover:

Game 4 (second-to-last league match)?

Or introduce drama, like a new rival striker, or Haruto's ego conflict?

Let me know your vibe for the next drop!

Alright, this is a heavy-hitter episode—pure chaos and emotion. This is the second-to-last league match and everything falls apart for the Golden Hawks. A new striker, a football god, steps onto the pitch and humiliates them.

Let’s go 🔥

⚽ The 90th Minute

Episode 8 – “The Fall Before the Rise”

🎬 Opening Scene – Golden Hawks Training Ground

Akira watches the boys finish sprints. The energy is high. They’ve won 3 straight.

Akira (smirking):

“One more… and we’re league champions.”

Then, Ichiro runs over with the match schedule update.

“Coach… we’re playing Nexus Phoenix FC next.”

“And… they just signed a striker. Name’s ZINEDINE. Brazilian. They say he’s… not human.”

Akira’s expression changes. The name echoes in his mind.

Akira: “I know that name. That’s Zinedine da Costa. The boy who scored 10 goals in a single youth final in Rio…”

Cue intense music.

🏟️ Matchday – Golden Hawks 🆚 Nexus Phoenix FC

The stadium is PACKED. Fans, media, scouts—even drones are flying over the stadium.

🧑‍⚖️ Referee: Mr. Lucas Vanzetti (Italian)

🎙️ Commentator 1:

“It’s here. The clash that might just define the league.”

🎙️ Commentator 2:

“Forget that. It’s the debut of ZINEDINE. People are calling him The Second Coming.”

👥 Starting XI – Nexus Phoenix FC:

ST – Zinedine 🇧🇷 (The football god)

CAM – Rodrigo Vela (Spanish playmaker)

RW – Naru Saito (Japanese speed demon)

LB – Bolaji Musa 🇳🇬 (Nigerian destroyer)

...and other top-tier players.

🕒 Match Kickoff:

Jiro and Rodrigo Vela walk to the center.

Ref tosses the coin. Rodrigo wins.

Rodrigo (grinning): “Let’s begin the show.”

Nexus kicks off.

🧨 First Half:

4’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine rainbow flicks past Kenyi and volleys it top bins.

7’ ⚽ GOAL! – Naru Saito crosses, Zinedine overhead kicks it in.

10’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine nutmegs Jun, then chips Goro with a no-look shot.

Commentator:

“This isn’t a match. This is a football ballet.”

20’ ⚽ GOAL! – Rodrigo feeds Zinedine again. 4–0.

26’ ⚽ GOAL! – Genji gets one back with a wild solo run. 4–1.

28’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine backheel assist to Rodrigo. 5–1.

32’ ⚽ GOAL! – Goro tries to stop Zinedine’s shot but gets bodied. 6–1.

40’ ⚽ GOAL! – Kashikoi chips one to Haruto who volleys it. 6–2.

45’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine scores his 5th with a spin-move fake. 7–2.

Half-time Score: 7 – 2

🧠 Locker Room:

Silence.

Kenyi (angrily): “We can’t stop him…”

Kyo: “He’s… everywhere.”

Akira walks in, calm.

“This is pain. But pain teaches. Finish the match.”

🔥 Second Half:

49’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine assists Rodrigo with a scoop pass. 8–2.

54’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine body feints past three players. Screamer. 9–2.

59’ ⚽ GOAL! – Naru outruns Ryu. Cross. Tap in. 10–2.

63’ ⚽ GOAL! – Rodrigo again. 11–2.

66’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine bicycle kick. 12–2.

73’ ⚽ GOAL! – Long shot. 13–2.

88’ ⚽ GOAL! – Zinedine dribbles the WHOLE TEAM, walks the ball in. 14–2.

🧨 FULL TIME:

🟥 Golden Hawks 2 – 14 Nexus Phoenix FC 🟥

🎙️ Commentator 1:

“This is the worst defeat in club history.”

🎙️ Commentator 2:

“Zinedine has arrived… and the league has been flipped upside down.”

📉 After the Match:

The updated league table shows:

🥇 Nexus Phoenix FC – 1st

🥈 Crimson Ridge SC – 2nd

🥉 Riverfront Dynamos – 3rd

🟡 Northshore Flames – 4th

🔻 Golden Hawks – 5th

Akira (staring at the board):

“From 2nd to 5th… in one night. Because of one man…”

🎬 Final Scene:

Haruto walks to the goalpost, staring at the empty net.

Haruto (to himself):

“Next time… I’ll be the god.”

Fade to black.

Next match: Final league game. Everything is on the line.

🔥 Want the next episode to be the FINAL LEAGUE MATCH?

Or should we explore what the team does to bounce back (maybe a secret training arc or drama between Haruto and Kenyi)?

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