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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 Sens.
I will go to confirm the identity of the bell that can be seen from the dormitory window and rings in the morning and evening.
Arriving at the Sanse Cathedral, the players feel the different cultures while experiencing the streetscape of Europe.
This is a church that was built over 300 years ago, and you will be overwhelmed by its large scale.
Once inside, 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 an antique market, and I walk while looking at antiques.
And now, after finishing the walk, we head to the first match of today.
From today, the tournament will be 25 minutes per half, and in the event of a tie, it will immediately go into a penalty shootout.
The opponent in the first match is Anny from China.
To overcome the challenges that arose during this expedition, we created a positive atmosphere as a team and achieved a 4-0 victory, regardless of the opponent.
In addition to the mentality and style of play that matches the game, we also utilized our strength in one-on-one situations to score.
The second match is in Geneva.
We will re-tighten and prepare from the warm-up so that we can be aware of the aspect of "continuity," which is our own challenge in this match.
This has been the most lively and well-organized 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 multiple players, but we are defending with resilience and bouncing back. The forward line is attacking towards the goal.
We were able to demonstrate a playing attitude of fighting without being bound by the pitch or the opposing team.
We are trying to overcome each individual and team challenge throughout the tournament.
I would like to continue working to be able to demonstrate this attitude as a matter of course tomorrow as well.

And, in fact, the referees for this tournament are children of the same age as the players.
I feel that the magnificent judgment is very wonderful, and I take responsibility for my own will and consider it natural to make judgments.
I also noticed the difference in standards between Japan and other countries, as even a small girl playing off the pitch showed amazing kicking skills and performed footwork with lifting.