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2019.2.20[Academy]

[U-18] Fifth Day of Abu Dhabi Expedition

Today, the fifth day of the Abu Dhabi expedition, training will be conducted from 10 AM.

We will have a hard practice today as well.
The players seem to be accumulating fatigue, but they showcased intense play in various moments during the final game-style training!

It was a substantial training session.
After practice, the players cool down in the hotel pool as their bodies are heated in the high-temperature environment. They use various methods to relieve their fatigue!


In the afternoon, this match has become a regular part of the expedition.


From the start, the defense's concentration is high, and goalkeeper Yuto Takahashi boldly comes out to cover behind the defenders!

In the midst of that, the first goal is scored by Tokyo.
Sakurai makes a move from the left side into the penalty area and shakes the net with a sharp shot.
Sakurai successfully extended the lead with a calm finish from a precise pass by Furuya.
This goal increased our concentration even more, and the first half saw many good plays afterwards.

The members in the second half will be sent out with the challenge of whether they can create a flow that allows for a change in formation.
With the opponent's member changes, we continue to endure a period of patience.

After conceding a goal from a rebound by CK, making it 2-1, we attacked without losing heart immediately after the goal, and Kawaguchi scored the third goal with wonderful skill.

All players maintained their focus and fought until the end, securing the victory.



After the match, both teams praised each other's efforts, and the captain, Oka, received the trophy for this expedition. Yachida presented a Tokyo replica jersey to deepen friendship.