[4/1 21:00 Update]
U-15 Fukagawa has advanced to the Final Round of the TSF International Tournament.
After this, the Final Round against Olympique Marseille will be streamed on YouTube starting at 22:00.
Please take a look!
◇Youtube is here (Tournoi Sans Frontière SENS)
- Day 8 -
The players have started to show signs of fatigue from yesterday's three matches and the long-term expedition, but we want to unite and overcome the remaining two days together!
[Second League Second Match]
vs RC Strasbourg
First Half 0-0
Second half 2-0
[Harushiro MATSUSHITA×2]
Total 2-0
[First Half]
From the beginning, it became an open match with both sides aiming for each other's back. The defense, centered around the GK and DF line, coordinated well and responded firmly to the balls aimed at their back.
They will aggressively target the backline of the opposing team, but just when they think they have switched positions, the opponent's DF stretches out to intercept, leading to a defense that is hard to experience in Japan, making it difficult to create chances in front of the goal.
The first half ends without either side showing significant gaps.
【Second Half】
Right after the start of the second half, we faced a fierce attack from the opponent and gave away a free kick opportunity, but everyone put their bodies on the line to defend and overcame the crisis.
After stealing the opponent's ball in midfield, Harushiro MATSUSHITA quickly sent it forward, calmly evading the opposing GK to score a goal.
They take the lead with a quick short counterattack. Five minutes later, Harushiro MATSUSHITA breaks behind the opponent's defense again and scores with a shot. They seize an additional goal, maintaining the momentum from the opening goal.
In the final stages, the opponent desperately pressed towards the goal, but we held our ground and defended firmly, leading to the end of the match. We won 2-0 and secured our place in the Best 8!
[Quarterfinal Round]
vs FC Girondins de Bordeaux
First Half 0-0
Second half 0-0
PK Shootout 4-2
[First Half]
Both teams held onto the ball while trying to exploit each other's weaknesses, but since it was a do-or-die match, neither side lost focus and showed any openings.
We are able to advance the game in the opponent's court and proceed without any danger. However, neither side was able to score a goal, and the first half ends.
【Second Half】
In the second half, both teams will fiercely compete for the ball, trying to maintain possession. We will gradually take control of the pace with good defense. Although we create chances from the flow of the game, the opposing defense shows desperate defending, making it difficult to score. Both teams fail to capitalize on their chances in front of the goal, leading to the end of the second half. The match will be decided by a penalty shootout.
[Penalty Shootout]
The first player here powerfully scores in the upper right corner, while the opponent's first player hits the crossbar and misses, shifting the momentum.
The second player calmly scores, and the opponent's second player is stopped by GK Kurita Ren, quickly shifting the momentum. Both teams score on the third attempt, but miss on the fourth; however, the fifth player scores firmly, leading to a victory of 4-2!
Successfully avenged the defeat in the preliminary league and advanced to the Semifinal Round.
Tomorrow is the Semifinal Round and the Final Round!
We will make sure to prepare well so that we can leave visible results reflecting our growth throughout this tournament.
We also have live streaming on Youtube, so please take a look and send your support from far away Japan!
◇Youtube is here (Tournoi Sans Frontière SENS)
Thank you for your continued support!
