Episode Nine: Cheater, Cheater, Pumpkin Eater
⏱️ 33 Minutes.
Drama hits Burlington City FC before the whistle even blows. Coach Green chats with midfielders Carlo Deiulis and Dave Emmon, even eyeing a potential Jamaican recruit from the sidelines. But chaos strikes — news arrives that one player’s car is on fire, leaving him unable to make the game.
With five key players missing, Burlington faces a daunting challenge against a strong Cheshire FC side. The match is a battle, ending 3–2 in Cheshire’s favor. Burlington’s unbeaten dream looks shattered… until the twist. Two days later, the league dropped a bombshell: Cheshire knowingly fielded an illegal player. The punishment? A massive 12-point deduction. The reward? Burlington City awarded a 3–0 victory, their unbeaten streak intact.
🔥 What starts as heartbreak turns into vindication. Cheating doesn’t pay — not against Burlington City FC.
The episode closes with an intimate conversation between Coach Green and his captain, reflecting on the scandal, the emotions, and what it means for the team’s journey.
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