Ep. 26: Tatsumi adjusts the lineup by resting Akasaki and Gino before the Kawasaki match.
Aired on September 26, 2010

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Akasaki joins the Olympic team and participates in a match, prompting Tatsumi to remove him from the upcoming starting lineup to allow for recovery. Simultaneously, Gino expresses concerns regarding his foot condition, leading Tatsumi to also exclude him from the starting roster. With the team prepared to face Kawasaki and two key players sidelined, Tatsumi considers organizing a specific event. This gathering would involve local residents, ETU staff members, and the entire squad, aiming to foster connection despite the strategic changes to the lineup for the next game.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · Sugie and Kuroda Concede Two Goals in First Half
- Ep. 23 · Natsuki faces a critical question about ball ownership before the Osaka match
- Ep. 24 · The ETU team continues their ongoing run as the outcome remains uncertain
- Ep. 25 · ETU equalizes via Tsubaki's stamina-fueled free kick while Tatsumi reveals his original 2-1 victory plan
- Ep. 26 · Tatsumi adjusts the lineup by resting Akasaki and Gino before the Kawasaki match.