2. Isagi Yoichi Outsmarts Itoshi Rin

In particular, when Chigiri was preparing to deliver a crossing pass to a Team White player running toward the goal, Team Red players scrambled to intercept and steal the ball. However, with his brilliant “off-the-ball” movement, Isagi managed to break free from Rin’s watchful defense. In an instant, Chigiri sent an accurate cross toward Isagi, who was positioned near Team Red’s goal.

Unfortunately for Isagi, as he was closing in on the ball, Rin suddenly appeared, matching his position in an attempt to intercept the pass. However, Isagi cleverly twisted his body so that his back was facing Rin. Fooled by Isagi’s movement, Rin tried to seize the ball in front of him. At that moment, Isagi executed a backheel shot with his heel, sending the ball straight toward Team Red’s goal. The strike resulted in a spectacular goal.

Nagi was amazed and praised Isagi’s brilliance in defeating Rin in a one-on-one encounter. Intrigued by the impressive goal, Barou, filled with curiosity, asked Isagi how he managed to pull off such a play. After considering all the possible factors, Isagi explained his trick for outwitting Rin. He realized that Rin assumed he would go for a direct shot after receiving Chigiri’s cross.

Thus, Isagi used a backheel shot to defy Rin’s expectations and score the goal. Chigiri acknowledged Isagi’s brilliance and admitted that such a method of scoring wouldn’t have crossed his mind without the mutual understanding that existed between Isagi and Rin.