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2017.7.24[Academy]

[U-18] 4th day of China expedition

I woke up at 8 o'clock, a little later than usual, because today's match kicks off at 17:00.
The players seem to have slept soundly for the first time in a while.

Players in the morning relax in their rooms, take walks, do core exercises, and prepare for the game according to their own condition.
 

And the opponent for the second match of the qualifying league is U-19 China national team.
The crucial match, in which qualification for the league stage becomes difficult if we don't win, has become a highly anticipated game with live coverage on site.

After the scorching heat until yesterday (which was a record-breaking heat wave in China in 140 years), the weather has changed completely, with a comfortable temperature and low humidity, and even heavy rain before the game.

The match took the lead with a goal from Riku KOBAYASHI, but was caught up just before the end of the first half.
Despite that, starting from the beginning of the second half, the team entered the pitch with a pass from Riku TANIJITA, and in the end, they took the lead with a goal from Asahi HAGA.
After that, there was also a time when we were pushed back, 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 stands, but the encouraging voices from the bench did not stop, and they seized victory with an all-out effort.


Players who showed growth and learned from yesterday's defeat.
We will aim to advance to the league in the day after tomorrow and compete against Wolfsburg.