In the morning, we took a walk together and prepared our condition for the afternoon game.
Even on the 6th day, the players showed no signs of fatigue and instead, their conversations increased, and the morale of the mixed team was even higher.
In the afternoon, it's the final match of the league. A battle against Hangzhou Green City.
The league is in a three-way tie between FC Tokyo, Hangzhou Greentown, and Shandong Luneng.
It was a crucial match that we couldn't afford to lose in order to show FC Tokyo what we're made of.
The opponent, Hangzhou Greentown, is a strong team with 8 Chinese representatives.
The commander is also Japanese (※ Mr. Kobe, former coach of FC Tokyo Promotion Department), making it a particularly well-organized team among Chinese teams.
Show off FC Tokyo! | Opponent: Hangzhou Greentown |
The game saw Tokyo maintaining possession of the ball from the beginning.
Midori-shiro will also come to steal the ball with a press from the front line.
In the first half, Tokyo took the initiative by delicately passing and utilizing dribbling to keep up the attack, while also showing a strong defensive mindset. They also won battles for the ball and took the initiative. Although they were unable to score, they continued to show a fighting spirit throughout.
Tokyo raised their attacking gear even more in the second half.
Gradually dominate the game both offensively and defensively.
In the 57th minute, Tokyo, who had earned a corner kick, took the lead with Hangzhou Greentown's own goal.
Tokyo, which has further brought in the flow, continues to attack without loosening its grip, aiming for the Green Castle goal.
In the 75th minute, Tokyo, who had won a free kick, sent a precise and unparalleled ball into the box, where Shirogami headed it in for an additional point.
Substituted in the 80th minute, Shiraishi dribbled the ball and passed it to Yokota who had broken through the defensive line. Yokota calmly looked at the goalkeeper and scored a brilliant third goal.
Tokyo fought hard with a strong spirit and won 3-0.
6th day in China. The players' feeling of "fighting with Tokyo on their backs" is gradually starting to take shape in the game.
Players fighting with Tokyo on their backs |
Tomorrow, the semifinal round against Sydney United, a traditional powerhouse that has produced many Australian national team players in the past.
The players are consciously recovering from dinner and preparing for the final round.
Players who have truly experienced the meaning of representing their country or club while playing overseas.
I want each of us to prepare for tomorrow in order to level up one more time.