- Day 7 -
The day begins with the daily routine of gymnastics.
I think there is fatigue from the consecutive matches, but the players are looking very good.
In the morning, we shared tasks and engaged in physical activities to adjust our condition for the afternoon.
In soccer volleyball, there was also the height of the rope, but powerful headers were exploding multiple times.
【Play off A Semifinal Round】
vs IF Brommapojkarna (Sweden)
(14:50 Kick-off/SKF Arena)
Total 3-2
<First Half>2-2
<Second Half>1-0
[Scorers]
15 minutes Yasunori MATSUNO, 28 minutes Yuuki TOMOMATSU, 43 minutes Kaito EGUCHI
【First Half】
The kickoff took place in front of a crowd of over ten thousand. The match started difficultly as we quickly conceded two goals, making the score 0-2 by the end of the first half. However, from that point on, we gradually regained our momentum and created shooting opportunities. A pinpoint cross from Maki KITAHARA's corner kick was met with a header from Taichi MATSUNO at the far side, bringing us back to 1-2. Then, a cross that broke through the right side was met with a header from Yuuki TOMOMATSU, leveling the score at 2-2 as we headed into halftime.
【Second Half】
FC Tokyo's play naturally draws applause, gradually winning over the crowd. They approach the opponent's goal while effectively utilizing dribbles and passes.
Then, after a wave of attacks in front of the goal, Kaito EGUCHI headed in the loose ball for a comeback goal. The venue erupted in excitement.
In the remaining time, we faced a crisis due to the opponent's powerful play that utilized their physical abilities, but we held on and defended until the very end.
And finally, the whistle for the end.
The team has come together to reach the Final Round. I am happy to be able to play one more match in order to seize the championship that we could not achieve during our last tournament and return to Japan as champions!!
Tomorrow's match is
Play off A Final Round
vs Sporting Lagos (Nigeria)
(15:00 kick-off / Gamla Ullevi Stadium)
Thank you for your support!!!
