[4/1 21:00 Update]
U-15 Fukagawa has advanced to the final round of the TSF International Tournament.
After this, the final round between Olympic Marseille will be broadcasted on Youtube at 22:00.
Please take a look!
◇Youtube is here (Tournoi Sans Frontière SENS)
- Day 8 -
The players are starting to show signs of fatigue from yesterday's three matches and the long-distance travel, but we want to come together as a team and overcome it in the remaining two days!
[Second Round, Second Match]
vs RC Strasbourg
First Half: 0-0
Second Half 2-0
[Harushiro MATSUSHITA×2]
Total 2-0
【First Half】
Both teams aimed for each other's back from the beginning, resulting in an open game. The defense worked together, with the GK and DF line at the center, and responded well to balls aimed at their back.
Our attacking line is constantly aiming for the back, but as soon as we think we've switched, the opposing DF extends their leg, making it difficult for us to create chances in front of the goal, which is not something we often experience in Japan.
Both teams ended the first half without showing any major weaknesses.
【Second Half】
Shortly after the start of the second half, we faced a fierce attack from the opponent and gave them a chance with a free kick. However, we defended with all our might and managed to overcome the crisis.
When the opponent's ball is taken in the midfield, Harushiro MATSUSHITA, who has quickly sent it to the front line and escaped behind, calmly avoids the opponent's GK and scores a goal.
We will take the lead with a quick short counter. Just 5 minutes later, Harushiro MATSUSHITA once again breaks through the opponent's defense and scores a goal. We will continue to add points with the momentum of the first goal.
In the final round, the opponent also desperately approaches the goal, but we firmly defended and the game ended. We won 2-0 and advanced to the best 8!
[Quarterfinals]
vs FC Girondins de Bordeaux
First Half 0-0
Second Half 0-0
PK Battle 4-2
【First Half】
Both teams tried to control the ball and aim for each other's back, but since it was a game where losing meant the end, they both stayed focused and didn't show any openings.
We are able to progress the game on the opponent's court and continue the game safely. However, neither team was able to score a goal and the first half ended.
【Second Half】
In the second half, both teams will try to control the ball and there will be intense battles for possession. Gradually, we will take control of the game with good defense. We will create chances from the flow of the game, but the opposing defenders will also show desperate defense and will not let us score easily. The second half ends without either team being able to take advantage of their chances in front of goal. The game will be decided by a penalty shootout.
[PK Shootout]
If the first player here scores a powerful shot in the top right corner, the opponent's first player will hit the crossbar and miss, bringing the momentum to our side.
When the second player calmly decides, GK Rengo Kurita stops the opponent's second player and pulls the flow together at once. Both teams decide on the third player, but miss the fourth player, and the fifth player firmly decides for a 4-2 victory!
Successfully avenged our defeat in the first round and advanced to the semifinal round.
Tomorrow, there will be a Semifinal Round and a Final Round!
We will make sure to prepare well so that we can leave visible results of our growth throughout this tournament.
There is also a live broadcast on Youtube, so please watch it and send your cheers from far away Japan!
◇Youtube is here (Tournoi Sans Frontière SENS)
Thank you for your continued support!
