-Day 6-

The TSF International Tournament starts today!
After having breakfast at the hotel, we played a light sweat in the nearby square in the morning to adjust our condition as the game kicked off at 18:30.

After that, we moved to the dining hall during the tournament and had lunch!
At the dining venue, the chairman who is managing this tournament gave an encouraging speech, saying, "FC Tokyo has achieved a third place in the past, so I hope they will achieve even better results!"

After having lunch, we had a meeting and Harushiro MATSUSHITA was appointed as the captain for this tournament.
"Everyone has confirmed what they can do and what they should do for victory, and we have prepared for the first game!"

I arrived at the venue a little early and watched the game at a packed stadium. As I got used to the atmosphere of the tournament, my motivation gradually increased.

[Qualifying League Match 1]
vs FC Girondins de Bordeaux
First Half 1-1
Second Half 0-1
Total 1-2
[Scorer]
Yuha TSUMURAYA

[First Half]
In the beginning, we were pushed by the opponent's momentum and couldn't keep up with their speed, and there was a continuous time where we couldn't take the ball away.
We conceded a goal from the opponent's corner kick in the first minute of the match. It was a goal scored by taking advantage of a small gap in the beginning.
Afterwards, we gradually regained our composure and were able to hold onto the ball without fear of the opponent's pressure!
In the 13th minute, Yuha TSUMURAYA broke through the opponent's defense by connecting passes from the center and right side from the DF line, and then made a direct shot into the goal from the overlap of the left side back. We caught up with the tie in the first half.
After that, the FW continued to gather the ball and the chances in front of the goal increased, but they were unable to finish and the first half ended.

[Second Half]
Both teams have been trying to control the ball since the start of the first half, and the battle in the midfield has continued.
As the game progresses, we gradually become able to take the ball, but after that, the passes do not connect and the game continues without being able to dominate.
During the middle of the game, we will have more possession of the ball and try to connect it from the DF line to the goal area.
I have been unable to move forward as I wanted without being able to relieve the pressure.
Gradually, the opponent began to push us back and our defense held on tenaciously. However, in the 19th minute, we gave away a foul, and from the resulting free kick, the opponent used the side and crossed the ball into the middle, resulting in a goal being scored against us.
We conceded a goal during the most crucial moments of the game, right after the start and towards the end.
For the players, it was a very disappointing defeat, but as the qualifiers continue tomorrow, we will do our best to prepare for the top stage with the mindset of "everything for the win"!
Thank you for your continued support!