On the 10th day of the American expedition, the wind that had been blowing throughout the tournament calmed down, and it became a clear day with not a single cloud in the sky.

Pre-match Meeting	Starting lineup for the 5th place playoff

In the 5th place playoff against SPORTING KANSAS CITY, although we struggled with the opponent's strength at the start, Tokyo quickly regained control with precise passing and dedicated defense.
In the 17th minute, Arakawa broke through the DF on the left side, and Hara successfully scored the opening goal with a return pass.
In the 22nd minute, Sugiyama faced his opponent near the penalty area, swaying them left and right before striking confidently with his right foot.

Arakawa assisted the opening goal

The GK couldn't move an inch as the ball was sucked into the goal, adding another point.
In defense, the CB combination of Shinohara and Ko HASEGAWA continues to impose their physicality on the opposing FW, taking away their freedom.
The first half was marked by Tokyo's concentrated defense shining throughout.

As Coach Tadashi NAKAMURA said at halftime, "Let's finish with a win!" we continue to score in the second half.
In the 54th minute, after earning a corner kick, a powerful header from Ko HASEGAWA, following a kick from Shinada, resulted in a score of 3-0.
Tokyo shows an ideal game flow by capitalizing on opportunities.
In the 63rd minute, Sugiyama received the ball freely in front of the goal and struck with his right foot, scoring the fourth goal.
The defense, which maintained concentration until the end, achieved a shutout.
Won 4-0, finishing 5th out of 16 teams in this tournament.

Watch the Final Round after the match	The champion is Brazil's Atletico Paranaense

On the 11th day, after running in the early morning, we toured the city of Dallas and headed to the airport.
At the airport, we parted ways with interpreter Mr. Okuda, and the group embarked on the journey back home.

Commemorative photo with Trish from the restaurant that took care of us	Sightseeing in the city on the way to the airport

Thanks to the indispensable interpreter Okuda, the Japanese residents living locally, and the cooperation of the restaurant "DICKEY'S", we were able to have smooth days during this expedition.
I vow to succeed in Japan without forgetting my feelings of gratitude.

Arrived safely

*Arrived safely at Narita Airport at 15:30 Japan time.
Thank you for your continued support for the U-18 team.