Rising Star: The Boy from Braga Episode 3 — The First Goal

Rising Star: The Boy from Braga

Episode 3 — The First Goal 🌟⚽

Scene 1: A Morning of News 🏠☀️

Jose wakes up in his dorm at the SC Braga academy. Rui is already waiting for him outside.

Rui:

Good morning, Jose.

Jose:

Good morning, Rui.

Rui:

Guess what? You’ve officially been added to the U-13 squad.

Jose:

Really? 😮

Rui:

Yes! But we need to choose a jersey number. What number do you want?

Jose:

Number 20.

Rui:

Why 20?

Jose:

Just give me 20.

Rui (laughing):

Alright, number 20 it is. A little attitude, huh?

Scene 2: Training Time 🏋️⚽

Jose starts focusing on improving his finishing abilities. The coaches encourage him as he works on:

One-touch shooting

Volleys

Long-range shots

Scene 3: Match Day — SC Braga U-13 vs Benfica U-13 🏆🔥

The stadium is small but filled with excited fans. Jose sits on the bench, watching intently as the game unfolds.

First Half:

Benfica dominates possession, pressing SC Braga’s defense.

SC Braga’s Luis (goalkeeper) makes two brilliant saves to keep the game 0-0.

Marco (defender) clears a dangerous cross from Benfica, keeping the scoreline intact.

Second Half:

Jose is subbed in during the 56th minute.

Rui:

Jose, get in there and show them what you’ve got!

Jose (nervously):

Yes, Coach!

The Moment of Magic (64th Minute):

SC Braga earns a corner kick. Miguel (midfielder) steps up to take it.

The ball curves into the box and lands on Tiago’s (striker) head.

Tiago’s header is saved by Benfica’s goalkeeper, but the ball rebounds to Rafael (defender).

Rafael’s shot hits the post and bounces toward Jose.

Jose reacts quickly, sprinting to the loose ball. He taps it past the sprawling goalkeeper and into the net.

🎉 GOAL! Jose scores his first-ever goal for SC Braga U-13! 🎉

Final Whistle:

SC Braga wins 1-0, thanks to Jose’s decisive goal.

Scene 4: Post-Match Celebration 🥳

After the match, Rui congratulates Jose.

Rui:

That was a scrappy goal, but it counts! Great job, number 20.

Jose:

Thank you, Coach. It feels amazing!

🔥⚽✨ To be continued... The journey of Jose Santos continues as he makes his mark in the U-13 squad! ✨⚽🔥

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🌟 Rising Star: The Boy from Braga

Episode 4 — Promotion to Greatness 💥⚽

📍 Scene 1: SC Braga Youth Training Camp – 2004

Jose, now 17, is doing shooting drills on the pitch. His body has grown stronger, his footwork sharper, and his focus unmatched. Coach Santiago, a senior-level coach, watches from the sidelines, impressed.

Coach Santiago:

Jose! Jose Santos! 👀

Jose:

Yes, Coach?

Coach Santiago:

You’ve played 445 games for our youth levels and scored 234 goals. That’s insane for a kid your age.

Jose (smiling):

Thank you, Coach.

Coach Santiago:

Would you like me to promote you to the senior team? 👏

Jose (eyes widen):

That's my dream come true! Thank you, Coach Santiago! 🙌

Santiago:

There’s no need to thank me. You earned it.

🎒 Scene 2: The Locker Room

Jose runs to his locker, packs his training bag, and grabs his #20 youth jersey one last time.

Jose (on phone call):

Leonor... I told you. I’d be richer than ever. 💼💪

🏟️ Scene 3: Meeting the Senior Team

Jose steps into the senior team’s locker room, where the atmosphere is completely different—more serious, more intense.

Senior Team Main Players:

André Costa – Captain, Central Midfielder (29)

Ricardo Silva – Experienced Goalkeeper (34)

Bruno Martins – Right Winger (26)

Luís Rocha – Left Back (30)

Daniel “Dani” Nunes – Star Striker (27)

André (shaking hands):

You must be the boy everyone’s talking about. Welcome to the big stage. 🤝

Jose:

Thank you, sir.

🏃‍♂️ Scene 4: First Senior Training Session

Jose’s first training involves:

Positioning drills with Dani Nunes

Cross-and-finish exercises (Jose shows strong instinct)

Small-sided 6v6 scrimmage (Jose scores once, assists twice)

Tactical classroom session with Coach Santiago

Coach Santiago:

You’re raw, but sharp. Keep working, and you’ll earn your place.

🏆 Scene 5: Liga Portugal Season Begins

Match 1: SC Braga vs Paços de Ferreira

Jose on reserve

Braga wins 2-1

Jose not listed

Match 2: vs Belenenses

Jose reserve

Match ends 1-1

Match 3: vs Marítimo

Jose reserve

Braga loses 0-1

Match 4: vs Gil Vicente

Jose on the bench

Braga wins 3-2

Jose doesn’t play

🔁 Training Montage

A fired-up Jose stays after every session to practice:

First touch

One-vs-one duels

Sprints

Headers

Shooting from awkward angles

Coach Santiago (watching):

He wants it bad…

⚔️ Scene 6: Match 5 – SC Braga vs Rio Ave

Jose is named in the starting XI for the first time

Nervous but calm

Braga plays a solid match but Rio Ave defends deep

⚽ Full Match Details:

1st Half:

Braga dominates possession

Jose makes smart runs but gets no clear chance

HT: 0-0

2nd Half:

Rio Ave scores via counterattack (0-1)

Jose hits the post in the 78th minute

Braga equalizes late via Dani Nunes (1-1)

Final Score: 1-1

Jose shows great promise but doesn’t score or assist.

🪑 Match 6, 7, 8:

Jose on bench

Braga wins one, draws one, loses one

Coach Santiago keeps telling Jose to “stay patient.”

🔥 Scene 7: Match 9 — SC Braga vs Sporting CP

Stadium is packed. Jose is in the starting XI again.

⚽ Full Match Details:

1st Half:

Sporting dominates early; they score in the 10th min via penalty (0-1)

Jose nearly scores with a volley in the 27th min

Braga equalizes in the 38th via Dani Nunes (1-1)

2nd Half:

63rd min: Jose receives a through pass from André Costa

One touch, curls it into the top corner from outside the box...

🎯 GOAL!!! Jose Santos scores his first professional goal!

The stadium erupts! 🧨🔥

Final Score: SC Braga 2-1 Sporting CP

🥳 Scene 8: The Locker Room

Jose walks into the locker room after the match.

Bruno Martins:

Kid just scored against Sporting on his second start. This boy’s special.

Coach Santiago:

Now it begins, number 20.

Jose (smiling):

This is just the start. ✨

⚽🌟 To Be Continued… Jose Santos begins his pro career in style! 🌟⚽

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