Josui has made it to the district finals, and Sho and the others decide to go scout their soon-to-be opponent Hiba. When they go to scout Hiba, they end up in an informal game with the key players testing one another's strengths.

Sho and Tatsuya attempt to overcome their quarrel about Tatsuya and his father, but their still in the middle of a game against Rakuyo. Josui can tie it up if they can manage a victory in the PK shootout.o

In a practice game, Coach Saionji has the players take positions they aren't used to, and Sho comes to the painful realization that trying hard may not be enough; he must change his whole approach. Soon Sho is face-to-face with Takashi, his tough new rival for the position of forward. If Sho can't overcome his rival's domineering attitude, there's no place for him on the all-star team.

Sho uses a new technique in the match that will determine the roster for the special select team. Will it be enough, along with his drive and spirit, to win the match?

Sho manages to squeeze onto the special select team as a backup alternate player. During the very first game, the team learns that they need to leave behind their egos and work together as a unit, but will any one player be able to emerge as a leader?

"Shô and the Tokyo Select Team travel to Korea to go head-to-head with the Seoul Select Team. The Japanese team quickly realizes that they're facing the toughest challenger they've ever met. The Seoul team is strong, aggressive and determined to win, with complicated tactics and superb teamwork. When Seoul takes a 2-0 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game, the Tokyo team members realize they need to dig deep into their hearts to find the passion...