Day 3


The first match of Gothia Cup 2024 starts today.

【Qualifying League Sec. 1】
vs HELSINGBORGS IF
(12:20 Kickoff/SKF Arena)
Total 5-0
<First Half> 2-0
<Second Half> 3-0

[Scorers]
3' Kaito EGUCHI, 24' Koki NAKAYA, 32' Toya FUJIMORI, 44' Kaito EGUCHI, 46' Yuuki TOMOMATSU


[First Half]
From the kick-off, the game has been dominated by Tokyo and they were able to score a goal right after the start, giving them a good start to the game. Despite struggling with the wet artificial turf and occasional rain, they managed to add another goal and end the first half with a score of 2-0.

【Second Half】
It was a short halftime of less than 5 minutes. However, there was active communication within the team, and we were able to score additional points at the start of the second half, allowing us to maintain an advantage and continue the game.
There were some difficult times when the opponent had the ball, but we were able to score and ultimately finish the game with a 5-0 victory.

Toya FUJIMORI will be interviewed by tournament officials after the victory.
It was a conversation in English, but I was able to convey my feelings firmly.

After the game, we had our meal at the team dormitory.

Afterwards, the tournament ceremony was held at Ullevi Stadium from 20:00. Participants of the tournament and local residents gathered at the stadium, which can accommodate over 40,000 people, to liven up the ceremony.

Tomorrow's match is
vs FC Dinamo Bucuresti 1948 (Romania)
(15:10 kickoff/Heden4)


We were able to win the first match of the tournament in a unique atmosphere of tension. With this confidence, we will continue to strive for consecutive victories in the upcoming matches so that we can report good results tomorrow and beyond!