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2024.7.22[Academy]

[U-18] 2024 Gothia Cup 8th and 9th Day

Day 8-9Day -

 

【Play off A Final Round】
vs Sporting Lagos (Nigeria)
(15:00 Kickoff/Gamla Ullevi)
Total 0-4
<First Half>0-2
<Second Half>0-2
[Scorer]
None



【First Half】
The final stage of a soccer-specific stadium with over 10,000 spectators continues daily. We kicked off in the best environment.
The game started with both teams trying to hold onto the ball. In the 8th minute, the opposing team broke through the center after attacking from the side, creating a 1-on-1 scene with the goalkeeper. They took advantage of a momentary gap and scored a goal. In the 18th minute, they scored another goal with a middle shot, ending the first half with a score of 0-2.


【Second Half】
In the second half, we will try to create good opportunities to hold onto the ball, but the game continues without being able to reach the goal. In the midst of this, Maki KITAHARA tries to shoot after inducing a mistake from the opponent, but unfortunately it goes outside the frame. The game continues with a back and forth battle. As Tokyo gradually exhausts their energy, their reactions become slower, but the opponent's output does not decrease at all. They concede a goal from a loose ball in front of the goal, and then another goal from a breakaway, resulting in a final score of 0-4.



Power and speed that you don't feel in your daily life through the game. We didn't lose everything, including the battle for the ball, but unfortunately we ended up with a disappointing result of 0-4.


And the day after the tournament ends, we will return home.
The classrooms that were used as dormitories will be returned to their original state and preparations for returning home will be made.




After a long journey from Sweden, I have safely returned to Japan.




This tournament is granted to the participating players through the achievements of their senior colleagues who have been active as professionals.
I believe that with this environment and content, we can take action with gratitude towards our seniors, for the future of our juniors, and for the sake of the club. I hope that from tomorrow, we can have the energy to believe in our own future.

Thank you for your support in various aspects.
Thank you for your continued support of Tokyo's academy players!!