Today is the Semifinal Round of the Kōda Cup.
Players who strongly hold "FC Tokyo's pride" in their hearts, taking the opportunity of yesterday's match against Hangzhou Greentown.
Although there was a slight sense of tension, emotionally we have started to have a facial expression that conveys the pride and responsibility of "We are FC Tokyo".

The pitch is in the same location as the previous day. It cannot be said that it is in a good pitch condition.
The ball doesn't roll properly, and if it becomes a morning game, the pitch, which is damp with morning dew, is in a state where it slips in some places.
However, by the fifth day of the tournament, the players were completely focused on the game without any concerns.

Boost morale!	Finally, the semifinal round

Tokyo attacks while firmly holding the ball in the first half of the match.
Attacking the Sydney goal from a game play that does not make you feel the pitch condition.
At the 20th minute, Tanida, who received the ball on the left side, dribbled skillfully up the side and delivered a sharp cross to Miyata who was inside.
Miyata firmly volleys this and steals the opening goal.
Tokyo, riding on this wave, begins to completely dominate the game by connecting the ball through Yokota, Shiratori, and Kimura.
At 36 minutes, Yokota, who received the ball in the midfield, dribbled into the opponent's center and made a through pass to Miyata, who was running behind the defense.
Miyata once again scores a precise goal to secure an additional point.
Just before the end of the first half, Yoshifu managed to evade three opposing defenders with his skillful dribbling and earned a penalty kick, resulting in the third goal.

Defensive and offensive play at the ball

In the second half, Tokyo will add emphasis to their attack by bringing in Tosaka and Shiraishi.
◈And in the 41st minute, Tosaka dribbles through the opponent's center with a dribble, and passes to Shiira who was running in! Shiira takes it to the front of the goal and shoots!! They score the fourth goal.
Players who come on as substitutes also play the game with a sense of determination as if they are "showing off" themselves.
Tokyo, which continues to dominate the game, repeatedly threatens the Sydney goal.
In the 67th minute, Kagoshima took the ball and connected it to Yokota in the midfield. Kobayashi ran up the side, creating space for Shiraishi to show up.
When Yoko passes there, the goalkeeper approaches Shiraishi who broke through the defense line, but calmly loops the pass to Miyata who was inside. Miyata smashes it in and achieves a hat-trick.
The goal was scored with the involvement of many players from the team.
The match ended with a score of 6-0. We look forward to the final round with players who are growing stronger day by day.
 

The opponent in the final is the tournament host, Guangzhou Evergrande. Various game developments are expected in the opponent's home environment, so I want to make good use of tomorrow's day off and prepare thoroughly.