# E18 - The Top Four Assemble!
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Misugi!
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*That's right.*
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*We know how hard Misugi was working
to support Team Japan as our coach.*
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*And just how amazing of a player he is.*
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*And also, his frustration
at being unable to stand on the field.*
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Do it, Misugi!
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*I'm going to make it in.*
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*In order for Team Japan to win,
I have to make it in.*
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Get in there!
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*He's done it!*
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*Misugi's Overhead Shot flies straight into
the right corner of Argentina's goal.*
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*The tables have turned!*
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*Team Japan has taken their first
one point lead in this match.*
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CAPTAIN TSUBASA:
JUNIOR YOUTH ARC
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EPISODE 18
THE TOP FOUR ASSEMBLE!
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D-Diaz.
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We've got two, no,
one and a half minutes left.
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But we're not giving up until it's over.
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Diaz!
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Let's concentrate, guys.
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With two minutes to go,
they'll come at us with all they've got.
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Celebrate now,
and they'll score in an instant.
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We need to keep pushing
until the very end.
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Yeah!
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*Thataway, Tsubasa. That's the mindset.*
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*Barely any time's left, but as soon as
we let up they'll jump on the opportunity.*
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*Don't stop pushing
until you hear the final whistle.*
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*Can Japan beat Argentina
and make it to the semifinals?*
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*We will not lose, Number 10.*
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*The only ones going through
to the semifinals are us, Team Argentina.*
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*Diaz.*
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*And we're back.*
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Go!
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What?!
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He's gone for a direct shot.
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Wakashimazu!
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*Oh and we got a Drive Shot!*
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*With so little time left,
Diaz is aiming straight for the goal.*
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*H-He stopped it!*
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*He blocked it with his right hand
and punched it away with his left!*
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*The Drive Shot is a no-go now
against Wakashimazu.*
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Let's go, guys.
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Yeah.
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*Last attack by Argentina,
everyone's on offense.*
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Defend! Don't let them through!
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If they get a goal now,
all our hard work will be for nothing.
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We have to clear it.
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We're not going to lose.
We haven't given up yet.
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*Argentina won't let Japan clear the ball.*
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*Argentina picks up the loose ball.*
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Nice try, pal!
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*Japan gets it back lickety-split.*
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*And right before the end of the game,
a fierce battle unfolds on the Japan side.*
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Keep going and take the shot!
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Defense! Clear it!
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*Both teams have three points*
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*but Argentina has more points overall.*
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*Even a draw
will take them to the semifinals.*
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*Who will be making it through
is anyone's guess.*
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Bring it in, Brown.
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Hit the ball into Japan's goal.
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All right!
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Nice, Misugi.
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Not so fast.
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*Pascal gets it right back,
and he brings it in.*
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*Matsuyama intercepts,
but will he keep the ball?*
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*No, Diaz with a fierce tackle.*
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*Matsuyama can't hold on to it.*
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*Argentina with a last-ditch effort,
and a final show of grit.*
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*Diaz the genius will not lose.*
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No way am I losing!
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Diaz! Diaz! Diaz!
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*And Diaz is marked by Tsubasa.*
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*Come at me, Diaz.*
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Hang in there, Tsubasa!
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Tsubasa! Tsubasa!
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*Oh! Pascal moves in front of Tsubasa.*
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*-Okay! Right here!
-Now!*
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*Pascal returns Diaz's pass
with a Diving Header.*
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He can't go after Diaz now.
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*Tsubasa.*
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*All right, I've lost Number 10's mark.*
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*Will Diaz take a shot?*
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No way!
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-Block it!
-All right.
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Come at me. I'll defend Japan to the end.
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*Japan's defense builds a wall
in front of Diaz to shut down the shot.*
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*Goalie Wakashimazu
completely alone, awaits,*
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*but he doesn't have a shot from here.*
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Guys.
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Diaz.
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*With almost no time left,
will Japan win this one?*
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*No wall on Earth is gonna stop me.*
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*And no one is gonna keep me from victory.*
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*I'm number one.*
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I am Juan Diaz, the genius!
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*With superb control,
Diaz launches his Banana Shot.*
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*If it's in, that means a tie
and the semifinals for Argentina.*
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Go!
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Crap, I gotta get to it.
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No way.
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*The ball is being pulled into the net.*
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Jito!
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Ishizaki!
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-What?
-Jito!
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Ishizaki!
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*What's this? Jito and Ishizaki
with a last second combo play.*
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*Ishizaki with a ball to the face!*
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*And that is the whistle to end the match!*
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*It's 5 to 4!*
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*Team Argentina with genius Diaz, was once
pegged to win, but couldn't do it.*
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W-We did it.
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We did it, Ishizaki.
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Ouch.
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We won, we won!
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Nice block, Ishizaki.
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*This is a huge win for Japan Junior Youth.*
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*After a brutal match,
they go to the semifinals*
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*in the first International Junior
Youth Tournament here in France.*
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*Argentina first led by three this match,*
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*but in the end the score is 5-4,
an impressive come-from-behind victory.*
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Way to go, Misaki.
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Misaki.
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Are you okay, Ishizaki?
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*The combination play by Jito and Ishizaki
saved them from a tie.*
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No biggie. We got the W.
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*And then we have the man who defeated
Diaz's Drive Shot, Wakashimazu.*
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We won.
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*And speaking of combination plays,*
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*let's not forget the Tachibana Twins'
efforts who had to sit out due to injury.*
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*And Izawa and Sano, who swapped in
for them fought hard and well.*
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*Misaki got the fourth point,*
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*and Misugi came in for the second half
to contribute the winning goal.*
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*Taro.*
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*Then there's Matsuyama, who showed*
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*both strength and persistence
in keeping the ball.*
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*And with two points this match, Hyuga
has proven he is truly an ace striker.*
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*And last but not least, our star,*
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*Tsubasa Ozora, who as captain
kept the team together*
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*and was integral to all points
with five assists.*
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*Without a doubt Tsubasa was
the driving force behind today's victory.*
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*The entire team
is crowding around Captain Tsubasa.*
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We did it, we're in the top four.
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The top four.
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We beat Italy and Argentina too.
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Let's keep this up,
and we'll win this whole thing!
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*That's right, if we can work together,*
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*our soccer, J Boys soccer,
will have a place on the world stage.*
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*We lost. I lost.*
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Diaz.
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Well, I guess that's a loss, guys.
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*Juan Diaz, the man destined
to be world number one,*
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*the first chapter
of the legend is now tarnished.*
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*And that's all thanks
to Number 10 from Japan.*
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Hey, Number 10.
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Your name, you haven't told me yet.
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Tsubasa. Tsubasa Ozora.
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Tsubasa.
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I'll remember that name
for the rest of my life.
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Thanks.
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Your uniform, will you swap with mine?
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It'd be my pleasure.
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You know, this reminds me of that match
between Nankatsu and Toho.
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Yeah.
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This was certainly
a memorable match for Diaz.
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*I went after points aggressively.*
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*He calmly planned the match out
and went after five assists.*
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*At this point, his skill
as a midfielder exceeds mine.*
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*It pains me to say, but he's the best
midfielder in the tournament.*
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Good luck in the semifinals, and beyond.
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*But I won't be the loser forever.
I promise I'll get my payback.*
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*Remember that, Tsubasa.*
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*Juan Diaz. I've never met
such an amazing opponent.*
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*There will always be someone better,
and I've still got a long way to go.*
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*Today's win was a group effort.*
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*I may've made five assists,
but I can't be satisfied with the match.*
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*I want to become a midfielder who can
set up the game as well as score.*
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*I need to think about why
I was unable to make a goal today.*
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*I'm sure Roberto
would've told me the same.*
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*I know he was watching,
and I know Roberto was here.*
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Are you sure?
You'll leave without seeing Tsubasa?
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Congratulations
on making it to the semifinals.
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Thanks. But the next match
is Japan versus France.
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*We go up against Uruguay
in the semifinals. And then...*
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Our next opponent is Japan.
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They beat Italy and Argentina
with skill, not luck.
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We have to take them seriously, Pierre.
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I know.
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*But France Junior Youth will win.*
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*And I'll settle things with Misaki.*
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*Pierre.*
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CAPTAIN TSUBASA:
JUNIOR YOUTH ARC
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BIRTH DATE AUGUST 17 / HEIGHT 170 CM
WEIGHT 59 KG / BLOOD TYPE O
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As soccer fans the world over watch,
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TEAM JAPAN TEARS IT UP! SEMIFINALS FOR
THE FRENCH TOURNAMENT DECIDED
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the top four semifinalists of the first
International Junior Youth Tournament
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in France have been decided.
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FIRST FRENCH INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR YOUTH
TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALISTS DECIDED
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Let's look at what makes each team unique.
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First off from Europe, Team Germany.
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GERMANY
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They are the top contenders to win the
tournament and led by Karl Heinz Schneider
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also known as the Emperor.
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A solid midfield has supported Schneider
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who has achieved a hat trick
in every match so far.
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The individual players
all play at a high level
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and the well balanced team
is a powerful unit.
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The second team, from host country France,
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FRANCE
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is led by renowned coach Carbonara,
who has assembled a team
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of players who produce goals
from dazzling pass work.
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Elle Sid Pierre and Louis Napoleon
are key players.
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Watch out for combination plays
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from the passing expert Pierre
and goal poacher Napoleon.
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Our third team today
is Uruguay from South America.
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URUGUAY
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Comparatively they're a bit of
the lesser known team, aren't they?
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You may be right, but whoever plays them
can't let their guard down.
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Of course the key to their attack
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is ace Ramon Victorino
nicknamed the Black Panther.
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With his outstanding speed and scoring
ability, controlling him will be the key
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to winning against Uruguay.
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And finally our Team Japan, who slid
into the semifinals by defeating
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JAPAN
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Italy and Argentina, which were both
predicted to win the tournament.
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With Captain Tsubasa Ozora
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and ace striker Hyuga
at the core of their varied attacks,
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the team's continued ability to step up
has earned them a spot in the prelims.
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Their ability to shoot from anywhere
thanks to the breadth of their
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varied attacks is probably
their greatest weapon.
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JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
ADVANCE TO THE TOP FOUR!!
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How far can Japan go
against such powerful opponents?
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The semifinal matches are Germany
versus Uruguay and Japan versus France.
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JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
ADVANCE TO THE TOP FOUR!!
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What can we expect to see
in these matches?
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With the addition of Napoleon
to the French team led by Pierre,
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their attacking ability
has improved greatly.
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Just how will Team Japan handle
the combination plays by these two?
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That will certainly be an aspect
to look out for.
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I see.
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I'm looking forward to seeing Japan
play against the home team
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and watching Misaki, an athlete who's
played in France now for three years.
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Catch Japan versus France
live exclusively with us.
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Tsubasa and the guys did it.
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*Yeah, it's amazing they took down Italy
and Argentina and made it to the top four.*
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JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
ADVANCE TO THE TOP FOUR!!
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I'm getting nervous.
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*Let's all watch it together next time.*
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Okay, I'll spread the word.
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Yeah, we'll all cheer 'em on.
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JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
ADVANCE TO THE TOP FOUR!!
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Tsubasa and the other guys
are amazing, aren't they, Sis?
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Tsubasa... Oh!
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JAPAN JUNIOR YOUTH
ADVANCE TO THE TOP FOUR!!
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Hey Sanae.
**[16:38] ---**
What are you doing?
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Wow, Tsubasa!
**[16:43] ---**
I have to let Dad know.
**[16:55] ---**
I see, they made it to the semifinals.
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Good luck, Tsubasa.
**[17:10] ---**
Where's Tsubasa?
**[17:13] ---**
With today's win, I'm sure
he's already reporting back to Sanae.
**[17:16] ---**
You're probably right.
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Tsubasa, score a goal in my heart, too.
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You don't sound like her at all.
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Yeah, we managed to win
with everyone working together.
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*Congratulations, you're in the semifinals.*
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*We go up against France next.
They're a strong team so we need to focus.*
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We'll all cheer for you from here.
We'll be as loud as they are in Paris.
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*That sounds good.*
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-Hey...
*-Hey...*
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What is it?
**[18:03] ---**
Yeah. Umm, I...
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*Oh, there you are.*
**[18:09] ---**
*Yo, Sanae.*
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Ishizaki?
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Oh, I wish you could've seen
my face block that helped us win.
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*Tsubasa did a great job
pulling the team along.*
**[18:22] ---**
*I bet you fell in love all over again.*
**[18:24] ---**
I really think you got a good hubby there.
**[18:27] ---**
I-Ishizaki.
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If you'd come over to cheer us on,
then Tsubasa...
**[18:33] ---**
*Oh, shut up.*
**[18:34] ---**
SANAE NAKAZAWA
CALL ENDED
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She hung up.
**[18:38] ---**
She's being shy.
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Seriously!
**[18:45] ---**
Jeez! Jeez!
**[18:48] ---**
My bad, I guess I interrupted.
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It's okay.
**[18:52] ---**
Tsubasa.
**[18:54] ---**
Do you have a second?
**[18:57] ---**
What, you didn't get to talk
to Tsubasa at all?
**[19:01] ---**
No but it's okay, I want him to
concentrate on the match against France.
**[19:06] ---**
I see. Long distance relationships
are difficult.
**[19:10] ---**
Don't tease me.
**[19:13] ---**
Oh, but speaking of...
**[19:15] ---**
Yayoi seemed really pleased that
she got a beautiful post card from Misugi.
**[19:21] ---**
See, this one.
**[19:23] ---**
Oh, how pretty.
**[19:30] ---**
That guy.
**[19:31] ---**
Excuse me.
**[19:39] ---**
Here you go.
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Thank you.
**[19:45] ---**
Is anything wrong?
**[19:47] ---**
Huh? No, it's nothing.
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What? The São Paulo junior team?
**[19:59] ---**
Yeah. They're in Paris to play friendlies.
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And their coach is Roberto Hongo.
**[20:10] ---**
*I see. Roberto is coaching
a junior team in Brazil.*
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Tsubasa!
**[20:17] ---**
What Roberto?
**[20:19] ---**
Don't forget, the ball is your friend.
**[20:25] ---**
Viva, Tsubasa!
**[20:33] ---**
You're amazing, Tsubasa.
**[20:37] ---**
It's the top junior team in Brazil and
they haven't lost a match in Paris yet.
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Thanks for asking around even
when you're tired from the match.
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It's not a big deal.
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But about that São Paulo junior team,
they're playing their last match
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on the same day
as our semifinal near the stadium.
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The match starts at 9:30.
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Afterwards, they're leaving for Brazil
on the afternoon flight.
**[21:10] ---**
I see, back to Brazil.
**[21:15] ---**
What will you do, Tsubasa?
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*I want to see you, Roberto.*
**[21:53] ---**
He's here.
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Yeah.
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Welcome.
**[21:59] ---**
A powerful addition
to the Germany Junior Youth.
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The mythical goalie, Deuter Muller.
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THE BALL OF FIRE REVEALED