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2017.7.24[Academy]

[U-18] China Expedition Day 4

Woke up at 8am, a little later than usual, because today's game kicks off at 5pm.
The players seemed to have slept soundly for the first time in a while.

In the morning, players relax in their rooms, take walks, do core exercises, and prepare for the game by focusing on their own condition.
 

And the opponent for the second qualifying league match was the U-19 China national team.
The crucial match that will make it difficult to advance to the qualifying league if not won, has become a highly anticipated game with live coverage on site.

After yesterday's intense heat (which was a record-breaking heat wave in China for 140 years), the weather changed completely and it became cool and comfortable with low temperatures and humidity, with even heavy rain before the game.

The match started with a goal by Riku Kobayashi, but they were caught up just before the end of the first half.
However, in the second half, they took the lead on the pitch from a pass by Rikuto Tanihata, and finally took the lead with a goal by Asahi Haga.
After that, there was also a time when we were pushed in, but everyone stayed focused until the end and achieved victory.
 

It was a battle in the away game, including the spectators and referees who visited the stand, but the cheering voices from the bench never stopped and we grabbed the victory with an all-out effort.


Players who have shown growth by learning from yesterday's defeat.
We will aim to break through the league the day after tomorrow and play against Wolfsburg.