On the second day of the France expedition, we took a walk starting at 7 AM and enjoyed morning exercises under Coach Oshima.
The players seem to be sleeping well and are waking up properly in the morning. It's a different diet than usual, but I'm conscious of not losing weight.

After that, moved to the facilities of Paris Saint-Germain.
They reserved the field for us, even canceling the selection for elementary school students.
In the morning, we move our bodies and prepare for the training match in the afternoon. In the afternoon, we will focus on one-on-one drills that we have been building up, and finally, we will face Paris Saint-Germain.

The atmosphere is good from the start, and the cheers have become even louder as the tournament is about to begin.
Prepare your mind and body with Trainer Sekido and Coach Oshima's warm-up. The match started with a strong push, and the defense worked together from the front to win the ball, entering the game with a good rhythm.
The opening goal came from a buildup of one-on-one plays that earned a free kick, leading to an own goal.
The second goal was a long-range shot by Yasuda.
Fukagawa, aiming for an additional goal, takes a powerful shot from Kajiura, but it is blocked by the opposing GK, providing an experience different from usual due to the wide defensive range. In the second half, the opponent's pressing intensified, and we were initially pushed back. However, as we began to adapt to it, we gradually took control of the game, utilizing the experience we had built up until then.
A CB that is a head taller and cannot be experienced in Japan, a FW that combines speed, strength, and skill, a wide defensive range where the ball can be taken even when you think it can't, and a committed defense.
I felt a power that could quickly take away the flow if we let our guard down, but today our hard work, quick transitions, and awareness at the ball were high, allowing us to surpass our opponents. After the match, there will be a clubhouse tour and a meeting back at the hotel.
A debate competition led by Coach Oshima was held during the meeting, fostering the power of logical communication. Perhaps this served as a trigger for the players to realize that they still lack in the aspect of "communication," which is one of the aims of this expedition.
We will foster the communication necessary for a strong team and grow with each match!