Today, on the 6th day of the expedition, it is the group stage Sec. 3 vs PHILADELPHIA UNION.

Pre-match Meeting	Today's Starting Lineup

The match, held in a chilly climate with strong winds and rising temperatures, became a battle where the outcome could determine advancement to the top tournament.
In the 7th minute, Kobayashi (Miki) heads the free kick from Shinada, but it hits the post.
Tokyo actively tries to take the ball away from PHILADELPHIA UNION, who are attempting a careful build-up.
In the 13th and 18th minutes, Shinada and Kobayashi (Miki) aimed for the goal with long shots utilizing the wind, looking for opportunities.
Throughout the first half, Tokyo maintained control, but the opponent launched attacks with power and speed at key moments.

Defense and Offense in Front of the CK Goal	Kobayashi's header hits the post...

 Emphasizing the importance of helping each other, Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA urged the players, "Let's definitely win!" and the match quickly progressed in the second half.

In the 51st minute, Shinada received the ball in midfield and made a diagonal run to Fuki, who was on the right side, with a through pass. Fuki, who got behind the defensive line, drew the goalkeeper and passed to the unmarked Imamura. Imamura easily kicked the ball into the goal to score the opening goal.
After taking the lead, although we gave the opponent chances, the DF line rallied and did not concede a goal.
◈However, in the 67th minute, a header shot from a corner kick equalized the score to 1-1.
PHILADELPHIA UNION started to move the ball after scoring, threatening the Tokyo goal.
◈In the 73rd minute, after a dribble from the right side, a shot was taken, and we finally allowed a turnaround.
Tokyo fought hard to aim for the equalizing goal until the end, but they fell short by one point and lost 1-2.

Fukino assisted the opening goal

Due to the results of other teams' matches, Tokyo has become second in the group and will compete in the second-place tournament.
※1st→PUMAS, 2nd→Tokyo, 3rd→PHILADELPHIA UNION, 4th→COLORADO RAPIDS
(From the next match, games will be held in a tournament format according to each ranking.)

Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA Post-Match Comments
"In the first half, we had good ball possession and shot count with the wind at our backs. In the second half, we managed to score with that momentum, but once our legs started to tire, we couldn't cope with the opponent's power and speed.
It's disappointing that we couldn't go to the top tournament, but we gave everything we had, so I want to do my best from the next match.

After the match ended and after lunch, we went to a nearby shopping mall with the cooperation of the local Japanese community.
It was the first shopping time during the tournament, and everyone enjoyed shopping while feeling the atmosphere of America.

In the afternoon, to the shopping mall	Choosing souvenirs as they wish

We will continue to make new preparations for the ranking decision tournament starting the day after tomorrow.