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2017.4.17[Academy]

[U-15 Fukagawa] 6th day of France expedition

The morning of the 6th day of the France expedition started with a walk in the city of Sans.
I will go to check the identity of the bell that can be seen from the dormitory window and rings in the morning and evening.
The players arrived at the Sanse Cathedral while feeling the streets of Europe and experiencing different cultures.
This is a church built over 300 years ago, and you will be overwhelmed by its scale.
When you enter, you will be captivated by the solemn atmosphere of the chapel and the sculptures that appear in the stories of the Bible.
On the way back, there is a flea market and I walk while looking at antiques.
And now, after finishing our walk, we head to the first match of the day.
Starting today, the tournament will be 25 minutes per half and in case of a tie, it will immediately go into a penalty kick match.
The first opponent is China's Annyi.
To overcome the challenges that arose during this expedition, we created a positive atmosphere together and achieved a 4-0 victory regardless of the opponent.
In addition to the mentality and style of play on the pitch, we were able to score by utilizing our strength in one-on-one situations.
Second game is in Geneva.
We will focus on our ongoing challenge of "consistency" in this match and prepare from the warm-up to the end.
It has been the most lively so far, with a good balance and a change in the quality of preparation.
The match ended in a 3-0 victory.
The opponent is attacking with numbers, but our strong defense is able to repel them, and our FW on the front line is attacking towards the goal.
We were able to show our fighting spirit on the pitch and in our play, regardless of the environment such as the opposing team.
We are trying to overcome challenges one by one, both as individual players and as a team, throughout the tournament.
I hope to continue working with this attitude tomorrow as a matter of course.

And, in fact, the referees for this tournament are children of the same age as the players.
The magnificent judgment is truly wonderful, and it is natural to take responsibility for one's own will and make decisions.
In addition, I also felt the difference in standards between Japan and other countries, as I saw a small girl playing with an impressive kick and showing off her footwork with lifting outside the pitch.