Only 2 games left in the 2016 Meiji Yasuda J3 League.

The last away game of the season will be against Fukushima United FC at TOHO Stadium.
In the previous home game, in a harsh environment with a temperature of 36.1℃ at Komazawa, we managed to equalize with Insoo YU's PK in the final minutes, resulting in a 1-1 draw.
Tokyo, who suffered a defeat in the previous match, wants to avoid a losing streak.
Enomoto makes his first appearance since Sec. 23 in Tokyo's goal.
Sakaguchi, Yanagi, Okazaki, and Ogawa from the right on the DF line.
The double pivot is manned by Nozawa and Suzuki, with Hirao, Insoo YU, and Namichi in front, and Hayashi leading the line in a 4-5-1 formation.
Fukushima will have Higuchi, who has scored 9 goals this season, leading the front line and forming a strong duo with Rodrigo.
Umei, who is 194cm tall, is registered as a DF but has been used on the front line since the middle of the game, making his powerful plays stand out.
The match between the two teams with the same 30 points started at Fukushima's kickoff.

【First Half】
The game is moving from the beginning.
In the 3rd minute, Insoo YU was fouled in the deep left side and earned a free kick.
Okazaki heads it into the far side as Ogawa sends it near, scoring the first goal of the season, his second goal.
Tokyo, who took advantage of the first chance, will continue to try to take control from defense.
Launch a coordinated press on the front line to steal Fukushima's freedom. In particular, not only Hayashi and Insoo on the front line, but also midfielder Suzuki actively go to steal the ball from the opponent's DF line.
In addition, in the attack, they show a variety of plays such as long balls from the Tokyo DF line to the opponent's defensive line and breaking through using short passes from both sides after Lin's post play.
After about 15 minutes, we started to receive a counterattack from Fukushima, centered around long balls and set plays.
19 minutes, a early cross from the right side is put in but Okazaki touches it with his head and it becomes a left corner kick. He blocks a one-on-one on the left side and it becomes a corner kick in the 22nd minute.
The corner kick is allowed to be headed on the far side, but it goes wide to the left of the frame.
The defense centered around Okazaki withstands this time period and pushes the opponent back into the Fukushima team with a press from the front line again, and Insoo YU takes a middle shot at 32 minutes.
Continuing, at the 35th minute, they connected passes intricately in the center, and Insoo YU once again aimed for a shot with a middle kick, but the GK saved it.
At 37 minutes, when Namae dribbled on the right side, Sakaguchi ran up on the inside and drew the opponent in.
The dough used for this is slightly mismatched with Hirayama's cross from the cutback to the center with the left foot.
In the 41st minute of Tokyo's continued attack, a free kick was awarded on the right side and Ogawa's left-footed cross went to the center of the penalty area.
Lin, who competed with the opposing DF, headed it down to Insoo YU, who then scored the second goal with a direct right-footed half-volley.
Tokyo, who continues to have momentum, also had a vertical pass to Lins in the PA area when Insoo YU held the ball in the crowded central area in the 43rd minute.
Hayashi is constantly blocked by the opponent's intense press, but he continues to be the starting point in the center.
The 44th minute right corner kick created another chance.
Ogawa passes to Suzuki near the goal, who heads it to the far side. Hiraoka jumps in, but narrowly misses and the first half ends.
Tokyo took control with aggressive play and strong defense.

【Halftime】
Manager Nakamura
"We are doing well in defending against their long balls. We need to continue doing this thoroughly."
And continue to pick up the second ball.
Continuously aim for the opponent's back in attack.
Aim for the next point.

【Second Half】
Fukushima makes one player substitution at HT, and while Tokyo starts off strong in the second half, Fukushima also begins to counterattack.
48 minutes, as the opponent's left side gets a FK, Ogawa sends it near. Suzuki tries to match it, but GK saves it.
Ogawa again matched the right CK he gained with the forest of Near and GK saved it, and Okazaki pushed it in from the melee and shook the net, but it was judged as a foul and no goal.
After that, they continued to aggressively press from the front line and attack from both sides, but gradually the opponent's pace increased and the intensity grew.
For Fukushima, this is the final home game of the season. And with the support of a record-breaking 3,052 people this season, the pressure is on.
In the 53rd minute, Nozawa gets injured in a clash with the opponent. The game is paused and he is carried off on a stretcher, replaced by Kubo.
Kubo slides the ball to the right side as a midfielder.
59 minutes, when the ball was passed behind the Tokyo DF line, Enomoto bravely jumped out and blocked with his body.
A decisive header that can be combined with a right CK given with this is just above the frame.
Tokyo, who wants to regain control, subbed in Sasaki for Hiraoka in the 65th minute to form a double pivot with Suzuki.
Rearrange the second row from the right to include Insoo YU in the front line alongside Ji, Kubo, and Hayashi.
However, at the same time, Fukui also substituted Umei, who is 194cm tall, for Rodrigo, increasing the strength of the front line.
66 minutes, Tokyo launches a counterattack by stealing the ball in their own territory.
After receiving the ball from Hayashi, Kubo dribbled up and passed to Hayashi in front of the penalty area, but the shot was caught by the GK.
On the other hand, in the 67th minute, Enomoto jumps out to the outside of the PA with the ball that came out behind the Tokyo DF line, but it is avoided.
However, the determined DF returned and put their body in to steal the ball and protect the goal.
In addition, at the 70th minute, a floating ball from the right side was put into the center, creating an opportunity for a free run on the left side.
In the end, Tokyo DF cut the course with a sliding and went outside the frame.
Tokyo, who struggles to pick up second balls and cannot keep possession in the front line, withstands the opponent's attack centered around long balls.
Fukushima brought in Murayama in the 74th minute, and Murayama started sending high balls into the goal area from both sides with long throws.
76 minutes, FK given at the right outside of PA, but the wall blocks it. From the scramble of this loose ball, Lin's hand is caught and another FK is given.
This FK was caught firmly by Enomoto in front.
Fukushima starts sending long balls from GK, and Tokyo is pinned down in their own half.
Tokyo, who wants to counterattack, substituted Oyama for Ikari in the 87th minute and moved him to the central midfield position. Sasaki was moved to the right side and created a chance.
Immediately after the substitution, Sakaguchi receives the ball on the right side and passes it to Sasaki, who supports him on the inside.
When this is sent out to the forest of the far, the DF clears the shot with a header from a one-on-one in the PA.
Missed additional point at 90+2 minutes of additional time.
If you compete for a long ball from the left side in the center, you can score a goal by pushing in the loose ball, but it went off to the right of the frame and escaped the pinch, ending the game.
Won with a score of 2-0 and earned 3 points.

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

【Summary of Manager Nakamura's Press Conference】
"Fukushima is a far place from Tokyo, but I am grateful for the many fans and supporters who came to see us."
The match was as expected, a tight game from the start, and with both teams earning the same points, it became a battle for the remaining two matches while being aware of that fact.
In the first half, we were able to play a relatively aggressive soccer with movement, and I think that scoring two goals in that was the key to our victory.
In the second half, Fukushima created some dangerous situations under pressure, but I think we were able to hold on thanks to veteran Enomoto and the young players who fought until the end with their bodies on the line.

【Player Comments】
《Sasaki》
"It was my first appearance since the Gamba Osaka U-23 game, and I was able to play for a longer period of 20 minutes after a long time."
It was difficult to get into the game after a long time, but once I got used to it, I was able to play as usual and it was good.
I want to prepare to be able to play longer as soon as possible.
(Were you well prepared this week?) I was well prepared, so my body was sharp and I had a good preparation.
However, there are differences between practice and actual games, so I want to play longer and be able to participate in games in perfect condition.
(How was your performance after playing for a while?) It was a slightly different position than usual, but I was conscious of moving the ball forward as much as possible and wanted to show that aspect more.
(What are your strengths?) I think it's the part where I touch the ball a lot and create rhythm, so I want to be involved with the ball a lot.
(What is your enthusiasm for the next match?) I think I will be able to play for a longer time in the next match, so I want to contribute to scoring.」
 

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