2016 Meiji Yasuda Life J3 League Sec. 14.

FC Tokyo U-23, ranked 14th with 10 points, welcomed Iwate Grulla Morioka, ranked 16th with 8 points, for their home game.
This match will be a battle for position depending on the game result.
Tokyo set up the same 4-4-2 formation as the previous match.
The goalkeeper is surrounded.
DF line consists of the overage players Yoshimoto and Okazaki as the center back duo. On the right is Muraya, making his first home game start, and on the left is Yanagi.
Nakaba's bottom was entered by Nozawa and Suzuki as in the previous section, and Mizunuma, who made his first appearance and first start in FC Tokyo U-23, was born on the right and left.
Insoo YU, who maintains a good condition with Nakajima, is stationed in the front line.
Morioka has invited coach Kamikawa, who has been in charge of Meiji University Soccer Club and the All Japan University Selection Team since this season.
Set up a 4-4-2 formation, connect the ball from the build-up including GK, and aim for the goal.
In addition, an aggressive team that actively presses from the front line.
The game started at 5pm in Morioka, as the temperature, which had been close to 30℃ during the day, began to drop.

【First Half】
The first half was a back-and-forth exchange of each team's strengths.
Morioka tries to connect short passes, including GK, to break through the Tokyo defense when they have possession of the ball.
On the other hand, Tokyo maintains a high DF line, forms a compact formation, and starts pressing fiercely from the moment they enter their own territory.
This second ball will be picked up by Nozawa or Suzuki, creating a quick counterattack.
Tokyo is able to grasp the rhythm very effectively by unleashing free running, especially when not holding Mizunuma's ball.
Tokyo was the first to create a chance.
5 minutes, In the middle, Nakajima steals the ball and passes it vertically to Insoo YU.
Mizunuma jumps diagonally into the center here, but is blocked by the opponent GK's good defense in a one-on-one situation.
Tokyo, who continued to attack, took the lead.
16 minutes, Tokyo's Muroya jumps diagonally into the PA and Nozawa puts in a vertical pass.
Insoo YU successfully pushed in the rebound after Sei MUROYA's shot from a dribble was blocked by the opposing GK, giving the team the lead.
Insoo YU will showcase his room performance and goal performance to liven up the venue.
Tokyo, riding on momentum, Insoo YU becomes the starting point in the center and connects to Nakajima in 20 minutes.
When passed to MIZUNUMA, who was free on the right side, he headed it to the center to YUINS on the far side, but it was cleared by the defender.
Then, in the 25th minute, they took advantage of a momentary gap and allowed a shot from the right side, but it was deflected by the goalkeeper's fingertips and hit the post.
Morioka will try to break through the Tokyo defense by carefully connecting passes from the DF line and coordinating their movements without disrupting their own style.
Tokyo continued to fight back on the counter, but couldn't score any additional points.
Then both teams' goalkeepers showed great defense.
In the 39th minute, Okazaki connected a long pass from the center of his own half to Insoo YU on the left side, leading to a counter attack.
The fabric wraps around Insoo YU and he cuts inside as a decoy.
Insoo YU takes a long shot with no spin from a distance, but the GK saves it.
The 42nd minute saved the team.
When the left side is attacked, LORI will make a perfect jump to close the gap and block the opponent's shot.
Boost team morale with passionate play.
Then, in the 43rd minute just before the end of the first half, Insoo YU's pass allows Nakajima to break through and face the opposing GK one-on-one.
Nakajima dribbled from the left side and it seemed like he was going to get past the opponent's GK, but he was shown a yellow card for diving.
The first half ends with us leading 1-0.

【Halftime】
Coach Yasuma's Comment
"Our defense is going according to plan. We need to continue in the second half. We must score another goal. Let's dominate the opponent more than in the first half."

【Second Half】
During halftime, Yoshimoto encouraged his teammates, saying "We must score another goal. We cannot repeat the same mistakes as last time! Let's be aggressive!"
Morioka will replace one player, change the combination of the front line, and add variation to their attack.
Tokyo challenged in the second half with the same members.
Tokyo, who wants to take the next point, will actively attack.
47 minutes, as Mizunuma puts in an early cross from the right side, the opposing DF misses and Insoo YU gets it.
However, Insoo YU also fails to control and misses the chance.
As in the first half, Morioka will maintain possession of the ball and Tokyo will respond with quick counterattacks.
59 minutes, Insoo YU received a through pass from Mizunuma on the left side in front of the opponent's penalty area.
Insoo YU is blocked by the GK in a one-on-one situation.
In addition, in the 60th minute, Mizunuma and Muroya break through the right side with a one-two, and Muroya crosses from a difficult position near the touchline, but it is caught by the GK.
Then, the biggest chance of the second half comes.
65 minutes, Yanagi who jumped into the goal area is fouled and earns a penalty kick.
Nakajima kicks it to the left, but Morioka GK Doi makes a fine save.
Tokyo misses the chance to score an additional point.
Substituted Hirayama and Koyama for Nakajima and Muroya in the 67th minute following this.
Place Insoo YU on the right side as SB, and Koyama on the left. Have Insoo YU and Hiraoka as the two top players on the front line.
Tokyo, who wants to score an additional point, had Insoo YU head a soft cross from the right side by Mizunuma in the 70th minute, but it went to the left of the frame.
In the 75th minute, Suzuki steals the ball in the center of his own field, and Insoo YU runs behind the opposing DF line and advances to the front of the PA.
Last pass to Hirayama, who ran up from the left side after dodging the opponent DF one-on-one.
However, this shot is blocked by the opposing DF.
In the 81st minute, switch from Nama to Matsoka, and place Insoo YU and Matsoka on the front line, and place Hirao on the right side of the midfield.
82 minutes, when Hirayama holds the ball on the right side of the center of their own field, he breaks through vertically with speed alone.
Despite being blocked by the opposing DF, this play receives applause from the crowd.
Immediately after, Matsoka cuts in from the right and takes a shot, but the GK catches it.
In the 83rd minute, Insoo YU broke through on the right side and faced the opposing DF one-on-one.
Insoo YU enters the PA and shoots from a feint, but the GK catches it.
After that, a fierce battle continued in the midfield, and Tokyo successfully defended until the end of the additional time, achieving their first home victory in their 7th home game.

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

[Summary of Manager Yasuma's Press Conference]

"I am extremely happy to have been able to deliver our first home victory to the fans and supporters who always come to Nishigaoka and support FC Tokyo U-23."
We have been able to take the lead by actively attacking the opponent's final line as usual, trying to create chances over and over again.
However, we are aware that we still need to improve as a team and as individuals in terms of not being able to score the second and third goals.
What has changed is that even if we couldn't score, the defense was able to keep the overall score at 0 without getting flustered, and I think that's what led to this win.
We will continue to work with the players to improve the quality and create what is missing, as good things are repeated and built upon.
And, I hope to win again and have a good holiday.

【Player Comments】
《Insoo YU》
"There was never a feeling within the team that anyone was slacking off or giving up. From my perspective, everyone was fighting and running, with a strong desire to win. Even with young U-18 players, the determination to move up was conveyed, and seeing them made us realize that we had to do the same. I believe that was the key to our victory in today's match."
(How was your play today?) I think I really ran through it today. I usually don't get cramps, but today I did, and I think it was because I had such a strong desire to win. However, there were also many scoring opportunities that I couldn't finish, so that remains a challenge for me.
(What was the scoring scene like?) Muraya was aiming for the loose ball in sync with the timing of the player's shot. I think the fact that he was able to greedily aim for it without losing to the DF's tactics and physical contact led to that scene.
(For the next game) As an individual, I want to play more greedily with all my might. As a reason for coming to Japan, I will always fight with all my might, challenge and run for the team. I want to continue to do my best. "

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