Goal Line - Episode 3: The Call-Up

Here’s Episode 3 of Goal Line, featuring Julien’s national team debut:

🎥 Goal Line - Episode 3: The Call-Up

The Call

📞 Julien sits in his apartment, recovering from a hard training session, when the phone rings. He picks up.

"Hello, who’s this?"

"Julien, this is Samuel, coach of the Luxembourg national team."

Julien freezes. "Seriously?"

"Yeah," Samuel replies with a chuckle. "We want to call you up for the Luxembourg vs. Denmark match on April 8, 1960."

Julien’s heart races. "What? That’s amazing! Thank you, sir."

"Be quick," Samuel says. "It’s April 1st—seven days before the game. Pack your things and head to Wembley for our training camp."

Julien hangs up, fists pumping. "Yes!" He quickly starts packing, adrenaline fueling his excitement.

The Journey

✈️ Julien boards a plane bound for Wembley, where Luxembourg's team gathers. His father, Matthias, sees him off with a proud smile. "Make our country proud, son."

April 8, 1960: Luxembourg vs. Denmark

🏟️ Julien arrives at the stadium, nervous but excited. He meets his teammates:

François Keller (Captain, midfielder, age 29)

Henri Muller (Goalkeeper, age 31)

Marc Weber (Defender, age 27)

Alain Dupont (Winger, age 25)

Samuel gathers the team in the locker room. "This is a big day for Luxembourg football. We’re underdogs, but we can do this. Julien, we’re counting on you to make an impact."

Match Kickoff

🕑 Minute 1: Denmark dominates possession, testing Luxembourg’s defense early. Henri Muller makes a diving save to deny an early goal.

🕓 Minute 12: Denmark’s striker breaks through and scores. 0-1.

🕔 Minute 20: Luxembourg equalizes! François Keller sends a perfect through ball to Alain Dupont, who slots it in. 1-1.

Julien’s Moment

🕘 Minute 31: Julien receives the ball at the edge of the box. He fakes a shot, cuts inside, and curls the ball into the top corner. GOAL! 2-1. 🎉

🎤 Commentator: "What a debut goal for Julien Da Costa! This young man is a star in the making!"

Second Half

🕖 Minute 50: Denmark equalizes with a powerful header from a corner. 2-2.

🕕 Minute 63: Julien receives a long pass, controls it beautifully, and chips the goalkeeper. GOAL! 3-2. ⚽

The Climax

🕘 Minute 75: Denmark scores again with a stunning volley. 3-3.

🕙 Minute 89: Luxembourg wins a corner. François Keller delivers a pinpoint cross, and Marc Weber heads it in. 4-3!

🕛 Minute 90+3: Denmark pushes for an equalizer, but Henri Muller makes a last-minute save to secure the win.

Post-Match

🎉 The team celebrates their hard-fought victory. Julien, with two goals on his debut, is the hero of the night. Samuel pats him on the back. "You’ve just made history, Julien."

François adds, "Welcome to the team, kid."

Julien smiles, overwhelmed with pride. "This is just the beginning."

What should Episode 4 focus on? A club breakthrough, another international match, or a personal milestone? 😊

Here’s Episode 4 of Goal Line — Julien’s first career hat-trick in a stunning upset vs. England! 🇱🇺⚽

🎥 Goal Line – Episode 4: Crowned in Wembley

April 9, 1960 – Wembley, London

🌤️ The morning after the famous 4–3 win over Denmark.

🧔🏽‍♂️ Coach Samuel knocks on Julien’s hotel room door.

🗣️ Samuel: “Boy, again tomorrow. We face England. Be ready.”

🗣️ Julien (yawns): “Yes sir.”

🗣️ Samuel (grinning): “You better bring goals again, Da Costa.”

🏃‍♂️ Morning Training – Wembley Grounds

🟢 Training Squad: Julien, François Keller, Marc Weber, Alain Dupont, and Henri Muller.

💪 Warm-Up

3-lap jog around the pitch

Light stretches and dynamic drills

🎯 Shooting Drills

Julien practices finishing from tight angles

Alain crosses in from the wing while Julien volleys

Samuel blows the whistle: “Faster transitions!”

⚔️ Mini Scrimmage

Julien plays striker vs. defenders

François controls the tempo, lobbing balls over the backline

Julien scores 3 times in the drill – Henri applauds: “Calm and deadly, as always!”

🗣️ Marc (defender): “England won’t know what hit them.”

🗣️ François: “Let’s shock the world.”

🏟️ April 10, 1960 – Luxembourg vs. England

📍 Wembley Stadium, London

🕒 Kickoff: 3:00 PM

📣 85,000+ in the stands. England in white. Luxembourg in red.

Julien starts as central striker.

⏱️ Minute-by-Minute Match Highlights

1’ – England kicks off. Confident, pressing high. Luxembourg plays compact.

4’ – Julien intercepts a backpass! Sprints into the box, one-on-one – GOAL! 🇱🇺 0–1 Luxembourg!

🎙️ Commentator: “Unbelievable! Julien Da Costa pounces early – this kid is electric!”

17’ – François Keller plays a through ball. Julien beats the offside trap, rounds the keeper – GOAL! 🔥 0–2!

28’ – Alain Dupont wins a corner. He delivers it to the near post. Julien heads it in – HAT TRICK! 🎩⚽⚽⚽ 0–3 Luxembourg!

🗣️ Marc (on field): “What did I tell you? England’s stunned.”

HALF-TIME:

England 0 – 3 Luxembourg

Stadium silent except for 300 Luxembourg fans chanting “DA-COS-TA!”

🕒 Second Half

53’ – Julien traps a long ball from François on his chest, dribbles past two defenders, and SMASHES it into the net. GOAL! 🚀 0–4!

🎤 Commentator: “FOUR! Julien Da Costa with FOUR goals at Wembley! This is legendary!”

70’ – England tries to respond. Long shot, but Henri Muller dives and punches it away.

81’ – Marc Weber intercepts a dangerous pass, launches a counter. Julien assists Alain Dupont who curls it in. GOAL! 0–5 Luxembourg!

🔚 Final Whistle:

ENGLAND 0 – 5 LUXEMBOURG

One of the greatest upsets in international football history.

🗣️ Samuel (post-match): “They underestimated us. But Julien… this boy is not human.”

📸 Julien is mobbed by press, teammates lift him on their shoulders.

🗣️ Julien (modestly): “I just did what my country needed. More to come.”

Would you like Episode 5 to focus on Julien returning to Dortmund as a star, or maybe the next international tournament with Luxembourg? 🌍⚽

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