Goal Line - Episode 2: The Next Step

✅ Episode 2 of Goal Line has been written and saved! Julien scores his first brace but faces his first painful defeat. Would you like Episode 3 to cover his first derby match, a national team call-up, or a new challenge at Dortmund?

Here’s Episode 2 of Goal Line, capturing Julien’s next big moment:

🎥 Goal Line - Episode 2: The Next Step

The Announcement

🏟️ Julien walks into the training ground, still riding high from his first professional goal. Philip, the Dortmund scout who believed in him, approaches with a proud smile.

"Julien," Philip says, exhaling smoke from his ever-present cigarette, "you’re starting the next game."

Julien's jaw drops. "Thank you so much, sir!"

Philip waves it off. "No need to thank me, kid. You earned it."

The Locker Room Vibes

🛑 In the locker room, Julien meets the team captain, Hans Müller.

"What's up, Julien?" Hans asks, giving him a fist bump.

"I’m good," Julien replies, barely containing his excitement. "I’m starting!"

Hans grins. "Nice goal you scored last time."

"Thanks," Julien says, blushing. "That was my first-ever goal."

🎙️ Klaus Richter, the goalkeeper, pipes up: "Hope you score this game, bro!"

Peter Brandt, the cheeky winger, smirks. "Don’t get cocky, Julien. Scoring once is one thing. Doing it again? That’s the real test."

Match Day: Dortmund vs. Bayer Leverkusen

🕑 Stadium: Packed with fans waving flags and chanting. The tension in the air is electric.

🕐 Minute 1: The whistle blows. Leverkusen dominates early possession, testing Dortmund’s defense. Klaus makes a diving save to keep it 0-0.

🕓 Minute 9: Leverkusen’s striker breaks through and scores. 1-0.

🕔 Minute 15: Julien receives a pass from Peter. He takes a shot from outside the box. It grazes the post and goes wide.

🕕 Minute 22: Leverkusen scores again after a clever one-two in the box. 2-0.

🕢 Minute 30: Julien sprints down the wing, beats two defenders, and crosses to Hans, who volleys it in. 2-1.

🕣 Minute 38: Leverkusen’s midfielder rockets a shot into the top corner. Klaus can’t stop it. 3-1.

Julien’s Moment

🕘 Minute 44: Dortmund earns a free kick just outside the box. Hans steps up but fakes the shot, sliding it to Julien. With a perfect strike, Julien curves the ball past the wall and into the net. GOAL! 3-2. 🎉

🎤 Commentator: "What a goal by Julien Da Costa! That’s his second in as many games!"

Second Half Thriller

🕤 Minute 49: Leverkusen counters immediately, scoring off a corner. 4-2.

🕓 Minute 56: Julien intercepts a pass, drives into the box, and shoots. The keeper blocks, but Julien taps in the rebound for his second goal of the night. 4-3. ⚽

🕤 Minute 60: Leverkusen scores two quick goals, making it 6-3. Dortmund’s defense is in shambles.

Endgame Drama

🕖 Minute 78: Hans scores from a penalty. 6-4.

🕘 Minute 85: Julien dribbles past three defenders and sets up Peter for a tap-in. 6-5.

🕙 Minute 89: Leverkusen seals the game with a final goal. 7-5.

Post-Match

😓 Exhausted but exhilarated, Julien sits in the locker room. Hans pats him on the back.

"Two goals tonight, rookie. Not bad at all."

Peter teases, "Okay, Julien, maybe you’re not so bad after all."

Philip, standing in the doorway, lights another cigarette and smiles. "Kid, you’re going places."

Julien looks at the scoreboard, the bitter loss still fresh. But deep inside, he knows: This is just the beginning.

Would you like Episode 3 to focus on Julien’s rise in Dortmund or his call-up to the Luxembourg national team? 😊