Challenge! Spanish Comeback!

The match between Red Matador and Inazuma Legend Japan had reached half-time, with Inazuma Legend Japan taking a slender 1 point lead. The second half is about to begin.

"Good work out there, everyone!" were the words of the three managers. "Okay, minna, let's keep up the good work!" cried out Endou. "Ryuuji, what's wrong? Why aren't you giving your best?" asked Mr. Ryuuji. "I-I don't know, Kantoku… I'm not sure what's wrong with me…" replied Midorikawa.

"If you don't know, you don't deserve to play. Toramaru, get ready. You're going in as a substitute of Midorikawa." These were the words of the coach. 'Tch! What's wrong with me?" Even Midorikawa could not understand himself. "Okay everyone, go out there and win the match." Said Mr. Ryuusei. "Yes, Kantoku!" everyone replied in union.

Both the teams went to the field and took their positions. The referee blew his whistle, and the second half started.

Mayo started the second-half by passing the ball to Nadal. Nadal then passed the ball to Navarro. In front of him was Fubuki. "You can't stop me! MATADOR FEINT!" Fubuki could not stop Navarro from going through him. "Tch! He got through me!" said Fubuki to himself.

Navarro passed the ball to Joaquin. "Here comes our Hissatsu Tactics! TIKI TAKA!" The Spaniards played a beautiful, perfect passing game. Within some moments, Pedro was free on goal, with only Tachimukai. "I'll score this time! DESTRUCCION NEGRA!" The ball became the center of a black spear an rushed towards Tachimukai. "MUGEN THE HAND G2!" But the Majin could not stop the ball from going in. GOAL! Red Matador had equalized. "Yosha! We did it!" Pedro shouted to his teammates. "Endou-san, I'm sorry. I could not stop the shoot." Said Yuuki sadly. "Don't worry Tachimukai; we'll get back the point!"

From the stands, the Raimon members were watching the match. "Gouenji-san, why don't you use it now? We need it!" said Tsurugi to himself.

"Tch! Looks like I have no choice now," thought Gouenji. "It's now or never!"

The fourth official held up his board to show that a substitution was about to be made. Kiyama Hiroto came on for Kidou Yuuto and Sameoka Ryugo came on for Sakuma Jirou.

The referee blew his whistle to signal the start of play. Gouenji passed the ball to Sameoka. "Here we go! Hissatsu Tactics! ROUTE OF SKY!" All the members of Inazuma Japan made high, direct passes to each other, and the ball also did not touch the ground. The final pass fell to Sameoka.

"Gouenji! Get ready!"

"Let's do it!"

"Wyvern!" Sameoka made a shoot-pass to Gouenji. "Storm!" Gouenji used Bakunetsu Storm on the already powerful Wyvern Crash. "You think that will break through me?" said Sanchez. "DRILL SMASHER V2!" The giant drill successfully stopped the shoot. "Tch. Looks like I have no choice!" murmured Gouenji.

Sanchez passed the ball to Navarro. Navarro passed the ball to Nadal. But Endou slid in and stole the ball. "Gouenji!" Endou passed the ball to him. "I'll have to use It." Said Gouenji.

"TAAAAAA! Keshin! FIRE KNIGHT VULCAN!" Everyone looked at Gouenji at awe as he brought out his Keshin. "H-He can use a Keshin too?" thought Endou. "How?" thought Sameoka. "So, finally, you bring it out, Gouenji-san!" exclaimed Tsurugi.

"Humph. Let's do it! DEATH TORNADO!" exclaimed Gouenji. A black version of Fire Tornado was used by Gouenji. "DRI—"Sanchez could not finish the move. GOAL! Goenji's new awesome move helped Inazuma Legend Japan take the lead. 2-1.

The referee blew his whistle. The match finished 2-1 to Inazuma Legend Japan. An important win for them as they took the first game by storm.

"A good match, Endou," said Spain's captain Navarro. "Thanks. It really was a good match!" said Endou. "We'll meet again!"

"Good win everyone!" cried Aki. "Okay everyone, now it's time to take your focus to the next game. And it is very important because it will be against The Kingdom." Said Mr. Ryuusei.

"What the!" said Endou.

"So early in the tournament?" exclaimed Fudou.

"Yes, so be ready. The match is day after tomorrow. So practice hard tomorrow," said the coach.

"HAI, KANTOKU!" exclaimed everyone.

Inazuma Japan managed to win against Red Matador, thanks to an amazing goal by Gouenji Shuuya. But can they extend this lead? Let's see in the following chapters!