King of Coaching Episode 6: “The Miracle in Mendoza”

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👑 King of Coaching

🎬 Episode 6: “The Miracle in Mendoza”

📆 2001 – Copa Libertadores Round of 16

Huracán 🆚 Boca Juniors

🌅 Scene 1 – Morning Routine

🎵 Soft morning guitar plays in the background.

Ivan wakes up, sunlight brushing his face. He sits up, stretches, and heads to the bathroom.

He takes a warm bath, suits up in a Huracán track jacket, and walks into the living room.

Lucía, now visibly 6 months pregnant, is sitting on the couch reading a book.

Ivan (smiling):

“Good morning, beautiful.”

Lucía:

“Good luck today, coach.”

Ivan walks over, kisses her forehead, and gently holds her belly.

Ivan:

“Be a good boy in there, okay? Daddy’s got a war to win.”

Lucía giggles.

Lucía:

“Bring home a win, champ.”

Ivan:

“Always.” 😌

🏟️ Scene 2 – Stadium: Huracán 🆚 Boca Juniors (Round of 16)

Mendoza, Argentina. Full crowd. Electric atmosphere.

Simeón (team talk):

“No need for long speeches. You’ve worked for this moment all season.”

Ivan (stepping up):

“If you’re tired, run anyway. If they score, respond. If you fall, get up and drag someone down with you! This is Copa Libertadores — our Copa. LET’S GO!”

Squad (shouting):

“YES, COACH!! 🔥🔥🔥”

⚽ MATCH KICKOFF – Huracán vs Boca Juniors

Huracán Starting XI:

GK: Carlos Silva

RB: Marco Rojas

CB: Julian Costa

CB: Gustavo López

LB: Emiliano Ortega

CM: Esteban Morales

CM: Federico Ruiz

RW: Dani Suarez

CAM: Mateo Benítez

LW: Cristian Méndez

ST: Tiago Navarro

🕘 Match Summary:

🕐 1'–90': Regular Time

Huracán dominated possession, but Boca defended deep and played rough.

Cristian hit the crossbar at 38’.

Tiago’s volley narrowly missed in the 77’.

Boca had two chances, saved by Carlos.

⚖️ Full-time score: 0–0 — the crowd is tense. Extra time begins.

🕓 93' – GOAL for Boca Juniors ⚽

A sudden counterattack. Boca's striker Riquelme slots it past Silva. (0–1)

Ivan:

“GET BACK IN POSITION! FOCUS!” 😤

🕡 118' – GOOOOOAL!!! DANI SUAREZ ⚽🔥

Huracán earns a corner. Everyone expects a cross.

Dani runs up to take it — BUT HE SHOOTS DIRECTLY!

The keeper is caught off guard — THE BALL CURLS IN AT THE NEAR POST!

GOOOOOOOOOAL! 🤯⚽🔥

(1–1)

The stadium erupts. Ivan jumps on Simeón!

Ivan:

“WHAT DID I JUST SEE?!”

Simeón (laughing):

“DANI IS MAD!!!” 😂

🎯 PENALTY SHOOTOUT

Huracán Shooters:

Tiago ✅

Mateo ✅

Cristian ✅

Esteban ✅

Dani ✅

Boca Shooters:

✅

✅

❌ (Saved by Carlos Silva!)

✅

Result: Huracán win 5–3 on penalties!!! 🎉🎉🎉

🗣️ Press Conference (Post-match)

Simeón (calmly):

“I’ve been in football a long time, and I’ve seen a lot… but today, Dani Suarez reminded me why this game is magic.”

Ivan (grinning):

“When we were down, we didn’t panic. We dug in. That’s the heart of Huracán. That’s the heart of this team. And we’re not done yet.” 🔥

Reporter:

“Ivan, was that a planned corner tactic?”

Ivan (laughing):

“Honestly? Hell no. I thought Dani was crazy. But it worked. And today, madness became genius.”

Another reporter:

“Next round — could be Flamengo, Palmeiras… any preference?”

Ivan (firmly):

“Bring anyone. Just bring them to the fire.”

🌃 Scene – Ivan at Home

He walks in late, exhausted but proud. Lucía is already asleep.

He tiptoes into the bedroom, kisses her forehead again, whispers:

“We’re still in it, baby. Your boy’s still fighting.”

Then he rubs her belly gently and whispers:

“One day, I’ll be shouting your name from the stands, little man.”

He switches off the lamp and lies beside Lucía. Fade to black...

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