The second day of the tournament and the fifth day of the France expedition will have two matches each in the morning and afternoon.

The first opponent is Nantes, a prestigious training ground that has produced French former representatives Makélélé and Platini.
This will be an important match to advance in the qualifying league.
Nantes will change their attacking lineup after taking the lead in the early stages.
In the second half, we were dominated by the opponent's intense pressure and played more passively, resulting in 2 goals conceded. We were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities and ended up with a loss in the opening game.

The second consecutive match will be against Slovakia's Dunajska.
Won 2-0 while utilizing the experience from the first match.
It all depended on the results of Rennes and Nantes to advance to the top league, but since Rennes won, we will now be competing in the 3rd league starting this afternoon.
Although we aimed for victory, it was a disappointing result. However, the players will switch their mindset and face the afternoon game.

The third match will be against the neighboring town's selected team, Grand Seno.
Despite winning 2-0, we were unable to fully demonstrate our play as Fukagawa. We will confirm what we need to do and prepare for the next game.
At the meeting, we heard from the interpreters about their thoughts on this tournament.
"Because we are seen as Japanese, our plays and every single action are thought to be what it means to be Japanese."
And in French clubs, there are professional contracts from the age of 14, and sometimes contracts end because they were not good in this tournament.
So, when I look at everyone in Fukagawa, the determination of each play is different compared to the 14-year-old playing in France.
Now, while I am active as a Japanese person in France, there are times when I struggle to communicate with those around me.
Even in such times, I am telling those around me, "Japan is so wonderful."
So, I am really looking forward to everyone.
I want to see a game where I give my all.
There were moments where I listened to the interpreter's words and shed tears, but it had an impact on the players and staff.

And the opponent for the fourth match was Clairefontaine.
Fukagawa, who couldn't get into the game well, conceded a goal in the first half and the game ended 0-1.
We saw the challenge of always being able to give our best performance.

Today's game was a very frustrating one.
The staff will continue to hold meetings and prepare more deeply so that the players can grow even a little in the remaining games.

However, the players have been playing powerful games and their own voices are starting to reveal the leniency of the standards in Japan.
Feeling this difference is a very good stimulus.
We will do our best until the end of the tournament.