The venue for FC Tokyo U-23's home opening match is Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka.

This is the place where FC Tokyo has produced numerous great matches.
FC Tokyo U-23's starting lineup changed two players from the previous match.
Takahashi at the bottom of the midfield, with Yamada, a JFA/J.League designated player, making his first appearance at center back.
The captain's armband will be worn by Yoshimoto, and they will challenge with a 4-4-2 formation.
In contrast, FC Ryukyu is a team that is characterized by dominating the game by carefully connecting the ball from the DF line using short passes.
The opening game was won 1-0, giving us momentum as we head into the match against Fujieda.
The match started with 3,584 fans and supporters watching over FC Tokyo U-23's kickoff.

【First Half】
Two players making their first appearance for FC Tokyo U-23 immediately electrify the stadium.
4 minutes, Takahashi intercepts the opponent's pass in the middle. Nakajima picks up the loose ball and dribbles up the center.
Hiraoka runs on the right side, attracting the opponent and crosses, but is blocked by the opponent DF.
Yamada was unable to catch the frame even though he matched it to Yukino who won the right CK obtained with the opponent DF.
In the 13th minute, Insoo YU also stole the ball in the center of the opponent's field, but Nakajima missed the shot with the loose ball.
Both teams try to carefully connect in the midfield, but are unable to avoid the opponent's press and bring the ball to the goal.
Gradually, Ryukyu begins to dominate the ball, but Tokyo creates chances from both sides.
25 minutes, when the opponent's cross is caught by Insoo YU, he quickly runs down the left side and launches a counterattack.
In addition, in the 26th minute, Hirayama advanced deeply on the right side and crossed. Takahashi received it on the opposite side and passed it to Nakajima, but it did not result in a goal.
Ryukyu once again dominates the ball, Tokyo builds a block, and the DF line, centered around sharp pressing and Yoshimoto, defends the goal with their bodies and maintains their concentration.
However, in the 43rd minute, a free kick was given from about 30 meters away from the goal on the right side of the midfield, and a sharp cross was headed in near the goal, resulting in the first goal being conceded.
Trailing 0-1 at halftime.

【Halftime】
Coach Yasuma's Comment
"We need to continue our aggressive defense as a team. Let's secure the win in the remaining 45 minutes."

【Second half】
Both teams will enter the second half without any player substitutions.
The game started with Ryukyu's kickoff, but only 9 seconds in, Ryukyu took a shot and lost control of the game.
Then in the 52nd minute, Tokyo lost the ball in their own half and a through pass led to a powerful shot with the right foot, making it 0-2.
Tokyo continues to press in the midfield and engage in a back-and-forth battle on the ball, but the momentum just won't change.
65 minutes, substitute Insoo YU for Matsuda and make a change.
However, in the 67th minute, a cross from the left side was headed in near the goal, making it 0-3.
Tokyo will substitute Yajima for Hiraoka and place Yajima on the front line.
Tokyo, who couldn't quite bring the flow, had a shot saved by the post after being broken through the center with a pass play in the 78th minute in a 1-on-1 with the GK.
Tokyo's counterattack begins here.
79 minutes, when Okazaki receives the ball on the left side of the midfield, Matsoka makes a perfect run behind the opponent's DF line and sends a long pass.
Matsuoka tries to control the ball while competing with the opposing DF, but is blocked by the GK who came out.
The first goal for FC Tokyo U-23 was born in the 83rd minute.
Yanagi, who received the ball on the right side line, cuts inside and crosses with his left foot. Yajima runs into the center of the goal and heads it in, scoring one point.
In addition, in the 86th minute, Yagi took a shot inside the penalty area after advancing with a pass from Nakajima and Matsuoka on the left side.
Kono fills in the blocked loose ball, but the opposing defense puts their bodies on the line.
The additional point was taken by Yagami, who received a long pass from Nakajima in the 88th minute and broke through deeply on the right side, crossing into the negative.
Matsuoka jumps into the near side and makes it 2-3.
In the additional time, the GK also overlapped in the right CK, but in the end, they fought without giving up and lost 2-3.
It has become a losing start.

Thank you very much for your passionate support for FC Tokyo U-23.
Thank you for your continued warm support.
 

【Coach Yasuma's Press Conference Summary】
"We had over 3,000 fans and supporters come to Nishigaoka, so it was a game that we really wanted to win. Like the previous match, we had a short time to prepare, but we started with building our defensive block. Since there was no pressure on the ball, we focused on challenging for possession. Nakajima and Kono took on the role of switching and I think we were able to press as a team in the first half."
In terms of attack, in the previous match, even though we were able to take the ball, we were unable to create attacking opportunities and the ball did not settle in the front. However, by placing Nakajima and Kono in the front line and creating a situation where players on both sides can attack, the number of attacks has increased compared to the previous match. However, I think we need to train more and more in order to improve the quality of our attacks.
We must learn from our mistakes in conceding goals during official matches, as well as in the second half of games.
In the last 15 minutes, I want to put more and more power into aiming for the goal with all my might, not just with my feelings but also with my skills, and I want to make an effort to extend that time.
I hope you will organize what you have done and what you have not done, and work hard to take your position."

【Player Comments】
《Yanagi》
"As a team, we conceded a goal at the end of the first half and then another one at the beginning of the second half. We need to concentrate more and push the game forward. Personally, I think I did well by receiving the ball in a high position and being aggressive in the last 15 minutes when we needed to score. However, I still think we have a long way to go as we couldn't secure the win."
(Looking back on each assist scene) As for the first assist, I had been practicing a lot of left foot crosses recently, so being able to execute it in the game gave me confidence. The second goal came from a good ball from a side change, and I think I was able to score with my first touch. Since I was able to make a good first touch, my teammates were able to enter with power, so all I had to do was follow along.
(Looking ahead to the next match) We conceded 3 points this match, so in the next match, I want to keep a clean sheet and contribute to the victory by assisting.