Air acrobats

Synopsis

Nankatsu plays second-round match with injured Tsubasa fully supported by the team. Isezaki and Kurusu's contributions lead to easy victory. The third-round opponent is Flower Ring Middle School, led by Tachibana brothers using aerial soccer as weapon—same opponent from elementary championship. Early second half, Tsubasa's brilliant movements revive. Centers to Taki perfectly. One minute into match—early first goal! Tachibana brothers attempt signature Triangle Shot but fail against Stone's aerial defense. Flower Ring slackens. Next Kurusu scores. Pinched twins unleash new technique—Sky Lab Hurricane. Everyone's doubts materialize in this acrobatic wonder.