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2016.3.24[Academy]

[U-18] America Expedition Report Day 7

Today, which marked the end of the group stage, the Tokyo-based professional football league played a training match (half court/8 vs 8/15 minutes x 3) against MLS's Chicago Fire.

    Preparing for Training Match

In the second half, Tokyo equalized with a skillful shot by Masaru HASEGAWA (Dai), and then took the lead with two goals by Hayato IMAMURA. They won with a total score of 3-1.
We are working to make the most of the environment where we can have international exchanges and practice matches during the tournament, and make this expedition even more meaningful.

     Hasegawa (Dai) is active on both offense and defense    It became a fulfilling training match.
 After the match, the Chicago Fire players took a commemorative photo.

Afternoon, after running, I did about an hour of strength training on the natural turf field facing the main street.
In addition, under the guidance of coach Okuda, who is also an active GK player, GK training is conducted.
Afterwards, individual additional strength training was carried out.

 This ground is also the school venue for FC Dallas.
Manager Nakamura, who is currently leading the expedition, also
Condition Adjustment

The opponent for the ranking decision match starting tomorrow has also been decided, and we will give our all in the remaining two matches.
I want to finish the tournament with a high ranking and leave the name of F.C.TOKYO in America.
 

The next match will be against REAL SALT LAKE on the 24th at 12:00 local time. (Kickoff at 26:00 on the 24th in Japan time)
※Tokyo will enter the 5th to 7th group and determine their ranking through a tournament format.