Episode 5 – "Corinthians on the Field – The Wall and the Maestro"
Scene 1 – Flamengo Training Center, TV Room
The Flamengo players gather in the room to watch the match between Corinthians and Grêmio. The atmosphere is tactically focused, with a touch of rivalry.
Matheus Blake (leaning on the sofa, arms crossed):
— I want to see how that Elliot guy plays. They say he's a genius, but I haven't seen anything yet.
Miguel Nakamura (watching closely, notepad in hand):
— Grêmio's number 8. And Corinthians' number 1… he's a giant.
Nicolas Agustin (serious look):
— This game will be high level. Two captains… two brains. Let's watch everything.
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Scene 2 – Corinthians Stadium, match atmosphere
The crowd roars in the stands. The camera follows the players entering the pitch.
Narrator (deep voice):
— Corinthians and Grêmio face off in the opening round of the U-20 Brazilian Championship. On one side, Thiago Ramos, the unbeatable captain-goalkeeper. On the other, Elliot Cross, the English brain of the Gaucho team.
Thiago Ramos enters determined, gloves on, eyes fixed on the field.
Thiago (to the team):
— The game starts with soul. We finish it with heart.
Right behind, John Meijer enters spinning the ball on his finger.
John (smiling):
— Time to show how to dominate the midfield.
On Grêmio's side, Elliot Cross walks in calm, but with sharp eyes.
Elliot (in English):
— Their team is strong. But chess is my game.
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Scene 3 – Start of the match
The ball rolls. John Meijer controls it in midfield, turns and sends a first-touch pass that breaks through two defensive lines.
Miguel Nakamura (watching on TV):
— His spatial awareness is insane… almost instinctive.
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Scene 4 – First duel: Elliot vs. John
Elliot tries to carry the ball, but John presses high. Intense passing exchange. It's a battle of maestros.
Nicolas Agustin (slight smile):
— That's what I like to see. Midfielders who think faster than they speak.
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Scene 5 – Grêmio's dangerous chance
Elliot finds a gap in the defense and plays a deep ball. Grêmio's striker shoots hard...
Thiago Ramos dives with absurd reflexes and saves it one-handed.
Matheus Blake (impressed):
— That was a goal. The guy caught it in the air like it was a mosquito.
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Scene 6 – Corinthians goal
John steals the ball, drives forward, dribbles two and backheels it to the striker, who finishes with precision.
Narrator:
— What a goal! Corinthians take the lead with art and fire in their eyes!
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Scene 7 – Elliot strikes back
Elliot accelerates, dribbles two defenders, and shoots from outside the box. The ball smashes the crossbar.
Miguel Nakamura:
— A monster. He doesn't quit.
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Scene 8 – End of the match
Final score: Corinthians 1 – 0 Grêmio
John dominates the midfield. Thiago saves everything. Elliot almost turns the game, but Corinthians hold strong.
Thiago Ramos (to Elliot at the end):
— Much respect. But today, the field was ours.
Elliot Cross (not angry, shaking his hand):
— We'll meet again.
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Final Scene – Flamengo Training Center
Nicolas (closing his notebook):
— We'll have to be at our peak. Corinthians is a team with soul.
Blake (confident):
— I don't care about soul. I care about goals.
Miguel Nakamura (calm):
— I want to face them. Every challenge is a key to my next level.
The TV announces:
"The U-20 Brazilian Championship has just begun!"
Everyone smiles, the rivalry is heating up.
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