Episode 12 marks the beginning of the Second Selection arc, focusing on the following major developments:
The Second Selection is designed as a series of mini-games with unique "Red Rover" style rules: 12 : The Second Selection
: Players must form groups of three to proceed. Episode 12 marks the beginning of the Second
While Episode 12 starts the arc, in the manga actually marks its conclusion. In this volume, the 35 strikers who successfully navigated the Second Selection prepare for their massive showdown against the Japan U-20 National Team . 12 : The Second Selection