The 90th Minute Episode 9 – “Redemption or Regret”

🔥 Let's go — it's time for the FINAL LEAGUE GAME.

Golden Hawks are in 5th place. Only a win can push them back into a top 3 finish… and maybe even steal the title if the other results go their way.

⚽ The 90th Minute

Episode 9 – “Redemption or Regret”

📍Final League Match – Golden Hawks vs Riverfront Dynamos

🌧️ Weather: Cloudy skies. Slight drizzle.

🎬 Opening Scene – Team Meeting Room

The squad sits quietly. The weight of the last match (14–2 loss) lingers.

Akira walks in slowly, drops a whiteboard.

Akira: “We win… or we disappear. Simple.”

“We fight. For every pass. Every tackle. Every shot. No more fear.”

“Make today the day Golden Hawks is remembered. Or forgettable.”

Cue everyone looking determined.

🏟️ STADIUM: Silver Nest Arena

Packed. Loud. Opponent: Riverfront Dynamos

– 3rd in the league. Physical, smart, aggressive.

👨‍⚖️ Referee: Mr. Emmanuel Herrera (Argentinian)

🎙️ Commentator 1:

“If Golden Hawks lose or draw today… it’s over.”

🎙️ Commentator 2:

“But if they win, and the other matches go their way, they might just sneak it…”

🧠 Starting XI – Golden Hawks

GK – Goro

RB – Ryu

CB – Kenyi

CB – Kyo

LB – Ren

CM – Jun

CM – Jiro (Captain)

CAM – Ichiro

RW – Kashikoi

LW – Genji

ST – Haruto 🔥

⚔️ MATCH KICKOFF

Jiro and Riverfront’s captain (Miller) meet at the center.

Coin tossed. Jiro wins.

Jiro: “Haruto. Let’s end it.”

⏱️ First Half:

10’ – Jun picks a loose ball, feeds Kashikoi. Clever through pass. Haruto shoots — just wide!

19’ ⚽ GOAL! – Riverfront

A low cross from the right, tap-in from striker Leon. 0–1

26’ – Genji dribbles 2 players, cuts in, shoots — saved!

34’ ⚽ GOAL! – Golden Hawks

Jiro launches a lobbed ball, Haruto brings it down Zlatan-style, backheel flick over the keeper! 1–1

🎙️ “That’s filth from Haruto!!”

45’ – Halftime whistle blows. 1 – 1

🔁 Second Half:

52’ – Ryu overlaps, low cross to Genji — blocked!

58’ ⚽ GOAL! – Riverfront

Set-piece header. Kenyi misjudges. 1–2

62’ ⚽ GOAL! – Golden Hawks

Kashikoi fakes two defenders, crosses. Genji heads it in like a missile. 2–2

71’ – Zinedine (watching from the stands) grins as he sees Haruto almost score a bicycle kick.

82’ – Tension. Ref warns Kenyi and Miller for pushing.

89’ – Haruto spins and volleys — POST!

90’ – Whistle. 2 – 2.

🔁 We go to PENALTIES.

🥅 PENALTY SHOOTOUT

⚔️ Golden Hawks shoot first

1️⃣ Haruto – 🚀 Smashes top bins! (GH 1 – 0 RFD)

1️⃣ Riverfront – ✔️ Calm finish (GH 1 – 1 RFD)

2️⃣ Genji – 😤 Low right, keeper guesses wrong (GH 2 – 1 RFD)

2️⃣ Riverfront – ❌ Goro saves it!! (GH 2 – 1 RFD)

3️⃣ Ichiro – ⚡ Fast run-up, left corner (GH 3 – 1 RFD)

3️⃣ Riverfront – ✔️ Shoots under pressure (GH 3 – 2 RFD)

4️⃣ Ren – ❌ Hits the bar! (GH 3 – 2 RFD)

4️⃣ Riverfront – ✔️ Equalized (GH 3 – 3 RFD)

5️⃣ Kashikoi – ✔️ Stutters, places it gently (GH 4 – 3 RFD)

5️⃣ Riverfront – ❌ Goro DIVES and saves it again!

🎉 FULL TIME – GOLDEN HAWKS WIN ON PENALTIES!

🎙️ Commentator 1:

“What a turnaround! Redemption from the ashes!”

🎙️ Commentator 2:

“Goro, the wall! Haruto, the hero! Akira’s men are BACK!”

📈 Final League Table Update

🥇 Nexus Phoenix FC – 1st

🥈 Crimson Ridge – 2nd

🥉 Golden Hawks – 3rd (QUALIFIED for SUPER CUP!)

🔻 Riverfront – 4th

🔻 Northshore Flames – 5th

🎬 Final Scene

The team lifts their coach Akira on their shoulders.

Akira (smiling):

“We’re not done. This is just the beginning.”

🔥 Want the next episode to be the Super Cup quarterfinal? Or should we show the team celebrating first before the next phase of the journey begins?

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