2016 Meiji Yasuda Life J3 League Sec. 3 match against Blaublitz Akita away.

Four players, Enomoto, Yoshimoto, Komano, and Kajiyama, from FC Tokyo U-23, who are currently on a losing streak, will be starting in the overage category.
The front line will be set up with Kono and Nakajima in the same formation as the previous match, challenging with a 4-4-2 formation.
Their opponent, Blaublitz Akita, has earned 2 points in 2 consecutive draws so far.
With this being the home opening game, the Akita Prefectural Vice Governor and many other officials will be present, aiming for the first victory of the season.
The match started with a kickoff by Blaublitz Akita in the unstable weather where it rained and stopped.

【First Half】
In the early stages, Akita took an aggressive approach to the game.
Akita connects passes from the GK and DF line, waiting for a chance.
Tokyo approaches the ball coming into the midfield and does not allow it to easily advance forward.
The first chance was created by Akita. In the 8th minute, they lost the ball on the right side of their own field and were dribbled into the middle.
The first shot was blocked by Enomoto, but the ball that spilled to the far side was shot again, only for Okazaki to block it with his body on the goal line.
Do not allow the opponent to score.
However, in the 14th minute, they received a counter and were dribbled up the center of their own field. Just as their approach was delayed for a moment, they allowed a mid-range shot and conceded the first goal.
Tokyo, who allowed the lead, immediately launches a counterattack. Komano, who broke through deeply on the left side, supplies a minus grander cross.
Insoo YU will also match this, but it's just above the frame.
Tokyo, who gradually began to hold onto the ball, made a vertical pass to Insoo YU from the DF line in the 24th minute and connected it to Nakajima.
During this vertical pass, Yanagi competes with the opposing DF while Nakajima makes a through pass behind the opposing DF line.
Yanagi crosses the ball from the sideline to the near side. Hirayama jumps in, but is blocked by the opposing DF.
Furthermore, Tokyo, who continued to attack, had a chance in the 37th minute when Nakajima cut inside from a deep throw-in on the left side and took a shot with his right foot, but it was saved by the GK.
Tokyo, who had been creating chances, suffered a setback in the 42nd minute when Komano was injured in a collision with an opponent player. Suzuki was brought on and Nozawa was moved to the left side.
As a result, in additional time, they were completely beaten on the left side and allowed a shot from an impossible angle, but Enomoto made a save with his foot.
Without allowing any additional points, they head into halftime with a score of 0-1.

【Halftime】
Coach Yasuma's Comment
"Our defense needs to focus on picking up loose balls. Let's take control of the game on both offense and defense and continue to challenge for the remaining 45 minutes."

【Second Half】
Both teams entered the second half without any player substitutions during halftime.
Akita created the first chance in the second half as well.
48 minutes, the right side is broken through and a decisive shot is allowed, but Enomoto deflects it with his left hand.
Tokyo, with Enomoto's good defense, gradually took control of the game and looked for chances by connecting passes from the DF line, not allowing any additional points.
Akita also creates a solid block in their own territory and looks for chances from counters.
Among them, Nozawa tries to find a way out by repeatedly receiving the ball on the left side and surpassing it.
At 56 minutes, Nakajima created an opportunity on the left side, with multiple players intricately passing the ball and moving inside.
Suzuki takes a middle shot at the end, but it is blocked by the opposing DF.
Tokyo made a substitution in the 72nd minute, bringing in Sasaki from Kajiyama. This was Sasaki's first appearance in the J-League since turning professional.
And Sasaki showed an aggressive play.
83 minutes, Okazaki passes a long pass from the left side of his own field to Insoo YU, who heads it down to Sho SASAKI in the center.
Sasaki attempts a long shot, but it is saved by the GK.
Afterwards, Tokyo continued to attack the left side with Nakajima and Nozawa, while Kono and Yanagi aggressively pushed forward on the right side. Matsuda also attempted to score from a central breakthrough, but the game ended without giving up.
Lost 0-1 and suffered 3 consecutive losses.

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

【Manager Yasuma's Press Conference Summary】
"Regarding our attack, we entered the game with the intention of trying to break through the opponent's final line. We were able to control Akita's momentum and create opportunities for our attack, but we need players who are willing to make the final pass or take the ball behind the defense. As for our defense, we have made significant progress since the first match, but we still need to gain more experience in terms of not losing the ball after winning it back and not forcing ourselves into unnecessary situations. I have encouraged the players to continue trying and I hope to see their growth. Despite the difficult conditions, we have fans and supporters who have come all the way to Tohoku, so we want to show them a winning performance. We will continue to work hard."

【Player Comments】
《Nozawa》
"I didn't want to give up the first goal. It was difficult to play when the opponent took the lead and controlled the rhythm. We couldn't really play our game. As time went on, we had more possession and created chances, but we still lacked the ability to finish them. When we give up the first goal, it becomes a tough game, so we need to be aware of that and keep playing. (I also changed positions during the game) It was a position I'm not used to, but it was a position I've practiced before, so I had an idea of how to position myself and how to handle the ball. I tried to pass the ball to the player in front of me and make runs after, but unfortunately it didn't lead to a goal. That's something I need to work on. I want to be a player who can play at a high level in any position. (Looking towards the next match) It's a home game, and we need to break the streak of three losses and aim higher. We will definitely win and aim higher from here."