Neto's conflict about playing football for racist fans is developed through complications. First, he encourages all of the players to quit the team, but most of the players decide to keep playing. Then, the school officials refuse to help. These events reach a climax when Allison reads a letter against racism at the next football game. The resolution is that the fans change their behavior. Now, Neto knows that some things are more important than football and that he can make a difference in his community.
