The EOS Team 2 and Old Legends stood face to face, sweat dripping from their brows. After an intense 2-2 battle, it all came down to this—the penalty shootout.
The stadium was eerily silent. Even though this match wasn't being broadcast like the World 11 vs. EOS Top 11, everyone present knew what was at stake.
For EOS Team 2, this was their chance to prove themselves.For the Old Legends, this was their time to remind the world why they once ruled Japanese football.
Jin Kazama stood tall in goal for EOS.Shogo Mizuki stood firm for the Old Legends.
Both goalkeepers were ready.
The Lineup for the Shootout
Each team had selected five penalty takers.
EOS Team 2:
Isamu Oda
Shohei Kuroda
Kenji Takahashi
Hajime Ueda
Daichi Fujimoto
Old Legends:
Seiji Nakamura
Daigo Fushimi
Shinobu Hayashi
Masaki Arai
Ryohei Sakamoto
The referee blew the whistle.
The penalty shootout had begun.
First Shot – Isamu Oda (EOS Team 2)
Isamu stepped up, his eyes locked on the goal.
He took a deep breath, then charged forward—
A powerful strike aimed toward the left!
Shogo Mizuki dived—
But the shot was too fast!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 1 – 0 Old Legends
Isamu pumped his fist, shouting in victory.
Second Shot – Seiji Nakamura (Old Legends)
Seiji, the legendary midfield maestro, stepped forward. His expression was calm, unreadable.
Jin Kazama narrowed his eyes. He knew stopping this shot would be difficult.
Seiji ran up—
At the last moment, he executed a perfect feint, sending Jin diving the wrong way!
The ball rolled smoothly into the net.
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 1 – 1 Old Legends
Seiji simply nodded, walking back without celebration.
Jin clicked his tongue. "Damn, that experience is insane."
Third Shot – Shohei Kuroda (EOS Team 2)
Shohei was known for his agility and quick decision-making.
He faked a shot to the right—
Then at the last second, he flicked it left!
Shogo Mizuki, caught off guard, barely got a hand to it—but the ball still went in!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 2 – 1 Old Legends
Shohei grinned. "That was close."
Fourth Shot – Daigo Fushimi (Old Legends)
Daigo, the ruthless forward, cracked his neck as he stepped up.
Jin Kazama braced himself.
Daigo ran forward—
And without any hesitation, he unleashed a cannon shot straight at the center!
Jin tried to react—but the sheer power of the shot knocked the ball past his gloves!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 2 – 2 Old Legends
Jin sighed. "That guy is a monster..."
Fifth Shot – Kenji Takahashi (EOS Team 2)
Kenji was known for his unpredictability.
Would he go for power? Placement? A chip shot?
He smirked as he approached the ball—
And suddenly, he stopped his run before shooting, confusing Shogo Mizuki!
Then, with a perfectly placed finesse shot, he curved the ball into the top corner!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 3 – 2 Old Legends
Shogo Mizuki exhaled. "Damn, these kids are good..."
Sixth Shot – Shinobu Hayashi (Old Legends)
Shinobu, the lightning-fast winger, approached the ball with a casual swagger.
Jin Kazama had heard about him—his reaction speed was legendary.
Shinobu ran—then at the last second, he performed a ridiculous fake, making Jin react too early!
With the easiest tap-in, the ball rolled into the goal.
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 3 – 3 Old Legends
Jin groaned. "That guy is on another level..."
Seventh Shot – Hajime Ueda (EOS Team 2)
Hajime was not the flashiest player, but he was reliable.
He approached the ball, took a deep breath, and struck a clean, low shot to the right corner.
Shogo Mizuki dived at full stretch—AND GOT A HAND TO IT!
SAVE!
The Old Legends erupted in celebration!
EOS Team 2 3 – 3 Old Legends
Hajime held his head. "Damn it...!"
Eighth Shot – Masaki Arai (Old Legends)
Masaki, the sharp passer, wasn't known for goal-scoring.
But his precision was world-class.
He ran up—and hit the inside of the post!
The ball bounced in!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 3 – 4 Old Legends
The pressure was now fully on EOS.
Ninth Shot – Daichi Fujimoto (EOS Team 2)
Daichi had to score. If he missed, EOS Team 2 would lose.
He stepped up—his heart pounding.
His teammates watched in silence.
He shot—
Shogo Mizuki dived—
And barely missed!
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 4 – 4 Old Legends
"YES!" His teammates roared.
But it wasn't over yet.
Final Shot – Ryohei Sakamoto (Old Legends)
The most experienced player on the field.
If he scored, the Old Legends would win.
If he missed, the shootout would continue.
Jin Kazama clenched his fists.
Ryohei took a deep breath.
He stepped forward.
And with a perfectly placed shot—
The ball struck the back of the net.
GOAL!
EOS Team 2 – 4Old Legends – 5
THE OLD LEGENDS HAVE WON!
The whistle blew. The match was over.
EOS Team 2 fell to their knees. They had given it their all—but it wasn't enough.
The Old Legends nodded in respect.
Seiji Nakamura stepped forward. "You guys played well. You're the future. But if you want to reach the world stage—you need to be even better."
The EOS players gritted their teeth.
They had come far.
But there was still a long way to go.
To Be Continued…