[Reserve]
GK:1 Suzuki Hiraku
DF:12 Eza Rintaro
MF:
FW:

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[Next Match]
Takamado Trophy JFA 30th All Japan U-15 Soccer Championship Final
December 28 (Fri) 13:00 Kick-off
vs Zweigen Kanazawa U-15
Venue/AJINOMOTO FIELD NISHIGAOKA

○Match Report
The weather is clear. A cold wind blows at AJINOMOTO FIELD NISHIGAOKA.
Competing in the Semifinal Round of the 'Prince Takamado Trophy U-15 Soccer Championship' to determine the best in Japan for middle school students. The opponent is Kawasaki Frontale U-15.
Before the match, Coach Ota encouraged the players by saying, "This is our home, let's fight with the blue and red spirit!"
In pursuit of advancing to the Final Round, the young blue-red players run onto the pitch carrying the hopes of the fans and supporters, as well as the feelings of the U-15 Musashi team that was eliminated in the Quarterfinal Round.
The match started at 13:50 with a kickoff in Tokyo.

[First Half]
In the first minute right after the kickoff. Tokyo creates a chance from the side.
Shu MOGI breaks through on the right side of the opponent's territory and delivers a negative cross.
Nozawa jumps in the center, but the DF touches the ball first, and he cannot take the shot.
The first chance of this match was created by Tokyo.

In the 4th minute, we gave Kawasaki the first chance of the match. A cross from the side was allowed, but the DF line responded well and did not allow a goal.
At the start, Tokyo actively maintained possession of the ball and built their attack. They effectively used the sides to push Kawasaki back.

In the 11th minute, Tokyo sharply intercepted a pass from Kawasaki and simply sent the ball into the space behind the defensive line.
Nozawa skillfully evaded the opponent's DF and took a shot, but the ball did not hit the target. No goal was scored.

Tokyo builds its attack around Yasuda, Kajiura, Nozawa, and Komeda.
Continuously advancing towards Kawasaki's goal.

In the 16th minute, an unnecessary foul gave Kawasaki a free kick right in front of the goal.
The goal was targeted directly, but the ball hit the wall and we escaped the danger.

In the 19th minute, Tokyo has a big chance. Shu MOGI and Nozawa break through the opponent's DF line with their combination, and Nozawa shoots while holding off the DF.
The ball was on target but saved by the GK, resulting in no goal.
In the 21st minute, Kajiura received a foul on the left side of the opponent's half, earning a free kick. The cross was cleared once, but Kajiura picked up the second ball and took a long-range shot.
Although they couldn't capitalize on the chances, they increased their attacking time with effective pressing and proactive plays.

While creating chances but unable to score, the pace gradually shifts to Kawasaki.
It is difficult to take the ball away before the wide passing play on Kawasaki's pitch.
However, they respond with tenacious defense, tightening up without getting impatient, and do not allow Kawasaki to take a shot.

In the 38th minute, the patience shown while playing despite being dominated by the opponent pays off.
After stealing the opponent's pass in the midfield, a quick lob pass into the space behind.
Nozawa, who reacted to this, calmly scored in a 1vs1 with the GK, giving Tokyo the lead. 1-0
In an important match, we scored the opening goal that we wanted.

After scoring, Tokyo finds its rhythm.
Moving the ball steadily, approaching the opponent's goal.

The first half ends here. It's halftime with a score of 1-0.

[Halftime]
Coach Ota's Comments
"Let's touch the ball a lot and play positively. Don't forget to enjoy playing."

[Second Half]
The second half starts with no substitutions for either team.
Tokyo's pace continues at the start of the second half.

Actively use the space behind both sides of the opponent to advance the ball.
Even if the ball is taken away by Kawasaki, respond calmly as a group.

In the 7th minute, a cross was delivered in front of our goal, but Keshima calmly judged the situation, came out, and caught the ball. No chances allowed.

From this point in time, both teams continue to struggle to advance towards the goal. There are many moments where Kajiura and Koida try to create chances from the fierce battles in midfield, but mistakes occur at the final moment, leading to interceptions.

In the 19th minute, Tokyo creates a chance. Shu MOGI skillfully maneuvered against the defender and found himself in a 1vs1 with the GK, but was unable to score due to the GK's block.
While Kawasaki tries to move the ball, Tokyo aims for a quick vertical attack after stealing it.
In the 24th minute, they gave a corner kick to Kawasaki, but they communicated with each other and defended the goal, not giving the opponent any openings.

In the 28th minute, Tokyo scores the long-awaited additional goal. 2-0
Kirishima, who caught the cross ball, quickly fed it forward. Nozawa, reacting to this ball, dribbled deep into the opponent's territory on the right side and delivered a precise cross.
Shu MOGI, who was free in the center, calmly pushed the ball in, and Tokyo successfully pulled ahead.

In the 30th minute, Matsumoto was brought in to replace Kiji. Yasuda, who was on the left side, moved to the right, and Matsumoto took position on the left side.

Tokyo suddenly changes the game after 10 minutes remaining.
In the 31st minute, Tokyo steals the ball in a high position, and Nozawa in the front line keeps the ball.
After shaking off the opponent's defender, he cut in towards the center and took a shot. This went in, and Tokyo extended their lead to 3 points. 3-0

In the 33rd minute, Yagi comes on for Nozawa, who scored 2 goals on this day.
In the 37th minute, Yagi, who has just been brought on, delivers results. After a series of precise passes in the opponent's half, he cuts into the center and shoots.
This pierced the side net, Tokyo's fourth goal. 4-0

Immediately after the goal, Hida and Ito replaced Yamada and Shu MOGI on the pitch.

Tokyo continues to apply intense pressure in midfield even in the final stages of the match, recovering second balls one after another.
Substituted Ito for Yasuda during additional time.

Although we conceded a goal in a scramble in front of the goal just before the end of the match, we maintained control throughout the game until the final whistle.
Advanced to the Final Round.

Tomorrow, the U-15 Musashi will face Zweigen Kanazawa U-15, who were defeated.
After the match, Coach Ota said, "The opponent is a strong team. However, we cannot afford to lose. Carrying the hopes of Musashi, I want to achieve victory as FC Tokyo."