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2016.3.31[Academy]

[U-15] Day 6 of the Guangzhou Expedition

In the morning, everyone took a walk to prepare for the afternoon match and to get in shape.
As it was the sixth day, I thought the players would show signs of fatigue, but rather, the conversations increased, and the morale of the mixed team was
felt to be even higher.


In the afternoon, the final match of the league. A battle against Hangzhou Greentown.
The league is in a dead heat with three teams: FC Tokyo, Hangzhou Greentown, and Shandong Luneng.
This match has become one that cannot be lost in order to showcase FC Tokyo.


The opponent, Hangzhou Greentown, is a strong team with 8 players from the Chinese national team.
The commander is also Japanese (former FC Tokyo Promotion Department coach Mr. Kobe), which makes this team particularly well-organized among the teams in China.

Showcasing FC Tokyo! Opponent Hangzhou Greentown

The match started with Tokyo maintaining possession of the ball.
Midorijō will also come to steal the ball with pressure from the front line.
In the first half, they maintained a delicate passing game and utilized dribbling without easing their attacking efforts. They also showed strong determination in defense.
Tokyo won the battles for the ball and took the initiative. Although they did not score, they continued to display a fighting spirit.

Tokyo increased their attacking gear even further in the second half.
Gradually taking control of the game in both offense and defense.
In the 57th minute, Tokyo took the lead with an own goal from Hangzhou Greentown after earning a corner kick.
Furthermore, Tokyo, which has gained momentum, continues to attack without easing its efforts, launching an assault on the Midorijou goal.
In the 75th minute, Tokyo earned a free kick, and kicker Numata delivered an impeccable ball, which was met by Shiratori with a header for an additional goal.
In the 80th minute, Shiraishi, who came on as a substitute, dribbled the ball and passed it to Yokota, who broke through behind the defensive line. Yokota calmly assessed the goalkeeper and scored a brilliant third goal.
Tokyo fought through difficult times with a strong Tokyo spirit and won 3-0.
It is the sixth day in China. The players' feeling of "fighting for Tokyo" is gradually starting to take shape in the game.

Players fighting to represent Tokyo

Tomorrow, we have a semifinal round against the historic team Sydney United, which has produced many of Australia's representative players.
The players are consciously working on their recovery from dinner and are thoroughly preparing for the Final Round.


Players who have truly experienced the meaning of fighting for their country and club abroad.
I want to prepare for tomorrow so that each of us can level up once more.