Ep. 4: Tatsumi leads ETU against Tokyo Victory while Tsubaki faces pressure and Murakoshi seeks counterattack opportunities

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Under Tatsumi's leadership, the new ETU team faces champion Tokyo Victory in their inaugural match. Opponents notice Gino's captaincy and new starter Tsubaki, who previously showed little potential but performs well alongside Tatsumi's tactics, surprising the bench. Tatsumi explains his strategy to a surprised coach Matsuhara. In the second half, Tsubaki commits a foul, allowing the opposition a scoring chance. Tatsumi attempts to motivate him by dismissing concerns about fouls, but Tsubaki's subsequent efforts prove disastrous despite his motivation. To counter the increasing pace, Tatsumi introduces offensive midfield players. Meanwhile, Murakoshi reflects on his role as a player and searches for openings to launch a counterattack during the intense contest.