'Shooting Stars' Holds First-Ever 8-on-8 Match: Which Team Will Secure the 300 Points Needed for Final Victory?

The final winner of the 8-on-8 soccer match, played on a wider field with new rules, will be revealed on the upcoming episode of "Shooting Stars."

The episode of SBS's "Shooting Stars" airing on July 1 will feature the second half of the "8-on-8 soccer" match, which serves as the grand finale of the "1st Shooting Stars Athletic Meet" that has thrilled soccer fans.

The first half, which aired previously, drew significant attention as the first large-scale 8-on-8 match in the program's history. Due to the expanded field dimensions and the newly introduced throw-in rule, even the top aces initially struggled, committing fouls and appearing disoriented. However, the players soon adapted to the unfamiliar conditions and displayed impressive teamwork, leading to a fierce contest. The first half ended with the Blue Team leading 1-0 after Mashima of "FC Wonder Woman 2026" scored the opening goal.

The upcoming second half is expected to be an intense battle between those looking to turn the tide and those aiming to secure their lead, as a massive 300 points—which will determine the overall winner of the athletic meet—are at stake.

The Blue Team, having gained the upper hand, plans to aim for consecutive goals using the sophisticated passing work of Seo-gi from "FC Balladream" and Kim Min-ji from "FC National Family" as their primary weapon. The White Team is equally formidable. They plan to relentlessly pressure the Blue Team's goal, led by the signature heavy long-range shots of Park Joo-ah from "FC Streaming Fighter."

As the heat of the match intensified, the managers on the sidelines became so immersed that they nearly lost their composure. In particular, White Team manager Baek Ji-hoon showed his competitive spirit by writing "VAR" on a sketchbook and holding it up to protest a referee's decision.

With a deep roster totaling 26 players across both teams, the timing and strategy of using substitution cards have emerged as a key tactical element. The main points to watch are whether Blue Team manager Park Joo-ho will maintain his strategy of "midfield dominance," which proved effective in the first half by deploying three midfielders, or if White Team manager Baek Ji-hoon will successfully turn the tide by pushing his defensive line to the front for an "extreme attacking strategy."

The protagonists who will conquer the final 300-point hurdle and lift the championship trophy in this unscripted drama will be revealed on "Shooting Stars," airing on Wednesday, July 1, at 9:00 PM.

Reported by Kang Seon-ae

(Photo: SBS Entertainment News)
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