It’s Japan versus Italy in the opening game of the tournament, and tensions are running high. Team Japan’s tempers are flared over Italy’s previous comments about how they weren’t worth their time back before the practice match that never was. Still, having been handed the position of captain from Matsuyama, Tsubasa rises to the occasion. Italy may have Tsubasa marked, but he responds with some characteristic fighting spirit.
Non-Trap Shot!
Er schießt aus dem Lauf!
Va a tirar sin controlar el balón.
Va a tirar sin controlar el balón.
Reprise de volée !
Vuole tirare senza stopparla!
O chute vai livre!
Ему ничего не мешает!