The play was slid out of play as soon as it was back in from the Team White throw-in, with Aryu quickly taking it. Throwing in right at Akira who had a goal-hungry Barou hovering over his shoulder, but that was no problem as the curly-haired teen quickly passed to Rin who passed back almost instantly. The pair engaged in a game of pass back and forth, moving the ball so quickly it gave their opponents no time to intercept and them a chance to advance up the pitch.

With a few more passes, Akira was with the ball at his feet and only a few meters from the penalty area. "Oh no you don't!" two harsh shoves were enough to stop him before he could get the shot away, "For tackling from behind and malicious sliding, Barou Shouei and Chigiri Hyoma will both receive yellow cards. Free kick to Team Red"

The decision was met with appeals from both White players, and though the pair felt bad for having to tackle Akira they were doing it so they could win him back. He would forgive them, they hoped.

"I want to take shot," Akira said looking at his teammates, his eyes dark with a certain rage that was very familiar to the Itoshi. The golden-eyed teen was not happy that he was pushed, and now he would punish them for it. "Fine but you better not miss" With that it was settled, Akira would take the free kick.

As both teams got into position for the spot kick, Isagi couldn't help but wonder what the curly-haired teen would do. Pass or shoot? Pass or shoot? Pass or shoot? Pass or - Shoot! The ball rocketed over his head, finding the top left with ease. His strike showed not even an ounce of hesitation, Akira never planned on passing and they were fools to think otherwise.

Team Red 4 - 3 Team White

"You didn't know if he would shoot it or pass it, your analysis is so off. It was never a two-choice situation, he was always going to shoot and score. That was the only option." Rin said matter-of-factly leaving the White Team speechless, one more goal and they were done for.

"Ugh! If only I had been in the wall, I would have jumped with zero hesitation and blocked it, damn" But that was far from the truth, Isagi knew that Akira only took the shot because he was in the wall. He was sending a message, catch us if you can. "One more mistake and were done for, just get me the ball!" Chigiri said frustrated at the turn of events.

"Ha! Back off redhead, that goes for all of you. Even if your leg's about to break, pass to me!" Barou retorted not on board with the idea of leaving it to his teammate to win the game, it should be him scoring the winner. "I don't care how, but we have to catch up. Yo, let's go striker" Nagi said, looking to Isagi who was deep in thought. "Yeah, it's way too early for our last play" If it's a game of catch-up Akira wanted, then he better get running cuz they were coming.

The game resumed and Isagi had the ball, with Barou attempting to outmanoeuvre Akira and failing to do so. "sem chance, Barou, você ficará comigo até meu time vencer" and while the red-eyed teen was fighting a losing battle Isagi blazed past, looking as if he had no intention of passing or stopping.

"He down the touch line, cover" The bronzed teen yelled, "That bastard used me as a cover!" Barou yelled clearly not happy at being used as bait. "Nice Bachira!" Now face to face with his friend, Isagi was stuck as a cluster of players rushed towards him. Teammates and opposition alike.

"Hurry up and pass here, your dribbling isn't going to cut it"

"No, over here! A one-two pass"

But the blue-eyed teen chose to do none of those, as he hit the ball into the wide open space on the other side of the pitch that Chigiri was running into. "Nearing maximum speed," but of course, Aryu was right on his tail. "You aren't the only one who hasn't run out of steam"

As everyone rushed to find a path through, Isagi separated himself from the pack and made a diagonal run towards the left post. 'Why is he the only one running that way?' the redhead thought but he had little time to dwell as he released the ball into the path of the blue-eyed teen.

That would have been too easy, as a quick glance over his shoulder showed that Rin was blocking his direct shot. He had caught up and left him with no way of converting his chance into a goal, and as the ball rolled through Isagi's legs. Everyone held their breath, as it looked as though the Itoshi had completely covered off any chance of Isagi scoring. But just as all hope was lost, a direct backheel from nowhere took everyone by surprise.

Team Red 4 - 4 Team White

"He's the saviour of football"

"Isagi..."

"Parece que vamos ter que ir até o limite... isso deve ser divertido!"

"We're all caught up, you're the best Isagi!" Chigiri smiled as he jumped with joy celebrating with his teammates,  "That was crazy, you outplayed Rin without any help" Nagi said amazed at what he had just witnessed "All of it was calculated, based on that sight of yours. Not bad." Barou added all three slightly curious as to how their teammate had outdone the Itoshi Rin.

"Yeah, the first thing that came to mind was the vision of me simply breaking free and scoring a goal. Normally getting to the near post would be enough to do that, but Rin's presence changed everything. With his genius eyes and mine, I knew he'd be able to spot the play. If I had taken the shot, he would have blocked it. But the thing is, it also meant stepping in front of me to stop the move leaving us with a fifty-fifty ball. That momentary blind spot was the future I wanted for the field. The goal was only possible, because of my special Anti-Rin formula. Since he can envision what I've seen, I've found a way to use that against him." Isagi explained as his teammates listened with undivided interest.

"So basically if you'd missed they could have countered, good thing you didn't cost us the game"

"Ha ha! That is so you, who could come up with a plan like that? Unless they can see what Rin sees"

"Alright, guys! we've caught up to them, on the scoreboard and in skill come on"

"Yeah, let's crush them! This is going to be the last play, we'll prove that we are the better team"

"that back heel was, tão legal cara" Akira smiled eyes gleaming with joy at the challenge their opponents were producing. "We can either laugh cry or be glam, bottom line whoever scores the next point wins it all" Aryu was correct this next play would make or break either side, "For this next play fight as if your lives depend upon it, for your efforts, I'll score us a goal." Rin chimed in setting the tone for the Red's, win or else.

Kick off, and Rin and Akira passed back and forth between each other like before but this time Barou was quick to intervene. "Not so fast, I'm not falling for the same trick twice!" Doing his best to hold the golden-eyed teen up giving Chigiri time to close in and press. "Nice Barou, focus on pressing Akira"

"Same old trick, meu amigo?" Akira laughed as he passed the ball back to Rin who made sure to steer the ball away from Isagi, before pinging a high ball to Aryu. Nagi stole the ball with the first touch, but the glam teen stole it back with his long limbs on the second. Running forward, Aryu chose to pass to Bachira.

But he froze taking too long on the ball and allowing Chigiri to slide in and take it "What the hell are you standing around for genius, so see a fortune teller if you can't make up your mind. Stay off the battlefield." the dual-coloured teen was now on the floor, and the ball now fell to Barou. "Second ball!" Isagi yelled as the Red-eyed teen did his best to hold Akira back while running at the goal.

"So what's the deal? Are you losing on purpose, maybe you think if our team defeats yours we'll still end up choosing you. Honestly, we don't need you the way you are, I want to steal Akira. As for Isagi he probably feels the same." Nagi's said as he ran alongside Bachira who looked stunned at the realisation. 'I can't let them take Akira from me, I won't. My monster won't allow it!' he thought

"Just pass it to me, and don't try to outplay Akira" Isagi yelled as he watched Barou struggle against the curly-haired teen. "I'm getting sick of Akira outsmarting me at every turn, give it back with interest you hear?" With that, the red-eyed teen surprisingly passed, "Crazy day pass, same day payment! I hope you're ready King." Isagi dinked it right back to him, the two of them on the same wavelength.

"One more time!" With that, the red and blue pair played simple one-two passes and broke through the Red's line. "This is it! We made it throught" Chigiri yelled as he and Nagi were en route to join their teammates in finishing the game, but out of nowhere Bachira dived for the ball. Giving Rin a slight opening, but Isagi slammed that shut by passing to his redhead teammate.

"Now it's about time for the finale" With that he switched sides passing to Nagi who jumped up to receive the ball over Akira "I win the best supporting role, sorry Akira. Hey striker, it's all yours" The golden-eyed teen's eyes widened, no no no this can't be happening. We can't lose, not like this. "You are the best no lie," The blue-eyed boy said as he took the shot.

But was denied, but none other than Itoshi Rin. Causing the ball to deflect falling to none other than Bachira Meguru, "Bachira go!" Akira screamed. And he did advancing forward with his teammates and opposition in tow. "Such rugged glam" Aryu praised impressed at his teammate's skill.

Akira, Aryu and Rin all got themselves into positions to receive a pass. But Bachira ignored them all, as he took on all of Team White alone, relying on no one but himself. Not his monster, him. Taking the shot the last thing he had expected was to be denied his goal, "Isagi..." Stunned the dual-coloured teen was at a loss for words.

"I know you Bachira Meguru, I knew, in the end, you'd choose to go at it alone"

But what Isagi had failed to account for was that the ball fell none other than Akira, who without saying another word rocketed the ball into the net. Ripping it in the process and deflating the ball, ending the mah that seemed to stretch on forever.

Team Red 5 - 4 Team White