The seventh installment closes out Team Z's clash with Team X during the First Selection. With the clock running down and a five goal gap to erase, Isagi gambles on Bachira's decoy plan, only to fumble at the net and hand the finish to a teammate he swore he would never lean on.
Summary
Bachira pitches an idea to draw Team X's defenders onto himself, springing Isagi loose for a surprise strike. The plan hinges on Isagi collecting the ball and racing through to finish. The scoreboard makes the task look hopeless, since Team Z would need to bury more than five goals with barely three minutes left.
Key Events
When Bachira's pass reaches him cleanly, Isagi believes only the keeper now stands in his way. Then Baro materializes in his path and his nerve cracks. Kunigami and Raichi both break free, calling for the ball. Convinced that giving it up means forfeiting his own shot at survival, Isagi still lets the ball slip toward Kunigami on instinct. Kunigami drives it home, pushing the count to 5-1 in Team X's favor. Raichi erupts, since he had stood open in a stronger position than Kunigami. Baro brands Isagi gutless, arguing that a forward who freezes at the net has no business calling himself a striker.
Notes
The final whistle seals a 5-1 result, crowning Team X and marking Team Z as the round's losers. The chapter runs twenty pages inside Volume 2 as the third entry of the First Selection Arc, and its events reach the screen in Episode 3. It first ran in Japan on September 19, 2018, with the English edition arriving April 20, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bachira's plan in Blue Lock Chapter 7?
Bachira pitches a plan to draw Team X's defenders onto himself, aiming to spring Isagi loose for a surprise strike as Team Z chases an unlikely comeback.
What happens when Isagi gets a clear shot in Chapter 7?
When Bachira's pass reaches him cleanly and only the keeper stands between him and goal, Isagi's nerve cracks as Baro appears in his path, and he ends up passing the ball to Kunigami instead of shooting.
What is the final score of the Team Z versus Team X match in Chapter 7?
The match ends 5 to 1 in favor of Team X, with Kunigami's late goal off Isagi's pass sealing Team Z's defeat in the First Selection.
How does Baro react to Isagi's decision in Chapter 7?
Baro brands Isagi gutless for freezing at the net instead of shooting, arguing that a forward who hesitates in that moment has no business calling himself a striker.
Why is Raichi upset with Isagi in Chapter 7?
Raichi erupts at Isagi's choice to pass to Kunigami instead of him, since Raichi had been standing open in an even stronger scoring position.
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