Apart from Akutsu being an annoying little stuck-up prick, I thoroughly enjoyed myself, so much so that I shouted a little when the credits rolled because how can they cut me off midway through a match? Ashito didn't really do very much since he was off pitch but, even though, just seeing the match and the thought processes of every player is just really cool. There was the scene in the locker room during halftime where the coach sees Ashito, and I was just confused on the sudden change of motive on the former's part. I can assume my own though processes but, being someone where anime football is the closest I'll ever get to watching real football, I can't be certain if my interpretations are correct. I genuinely am quite excited to get round to the next episode though; I just hope everything works out well.