On the third day of the expedition, Tuesday the 16th, it was unfortunately rainy from the morning, but the players seemed to be gradually getting used to the time difference, as they appeared cheerful and were seen enjoying their breakfast.

In the morning, we conducted training to improve ourselves further, taking into account the issues from yesterday's training match. Thanks to the effectiveness of the meeting, the voices demanding more from each other have also increased.

A commemorative photo of the winning team, which has become a tradition during this expedition, was also taken.
Although it rained heavily at times, we were able to train in a good atmosphere that elevated each other, even if it was for a short time.
This afternoon was supposed to be the opening ceremony of the '29° edition of Abano Football Trophy' starting tomorrow, but due to bad weather, it has been canceled, so I will explore the town of Abano Terme where I am staying.

Along the way, I found a team training and couldn't hide my surprise at the players' impressive physiques. The players were putting on a brave face saying, 'We can fight,' but when it became clear they were a local U-19 team, there was also a side filled with relieved smiles.

After that, every time I saw the tournament participating teams around the city, I could see the growing sense of anticipation and tension.

As Coach Koizumi attended the charity night in the evening, a player-led meeting was held.
At the start of the meeting, some players seemed to struggle with drowsiness due to the time difference, but as the meeting progressed, they gradually became more engaged, leading to a lively and productive discussion.

However, it was difficult to consolidate the team's opinions, but we were able to raise our awareness as we approached the first match.

On the fourth day of the expedition, we are scheduled to play our first match against Bologna FC at 17:00.