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2018.7.19[Academy]

【U-18】Sweden Expedition Day 8

Day 8 of the expedition.

Group stage match 3 is against Orebro SK from Sweden.
At the end of the second match, it is confirmed that we have secured a position of 2nd place or higher in the group stage, and our advancement to the top tournament is decided.
If you become the 1st place, there is a possibility of being seeded in the 1st round, so it is an important match for both teams.


Kickoff in the continuous rain since before the match.
The opponent sets up a solid block and has a very quick transition between offense and defense.

Tokyo has been dominating the game since the beginning, but there is a slight possibility that small mistakes and carelessness could lead to conceding a goal.

Tokyo, who cannot advance to first place with a draw due to the goal difference, despite dominating the game but being far from scoring.
53 minutes, quickly connecting from a throw-in, Yasuda receives the ball in the center and dribbles past one defender, then confidently swings his right foot and takes a powerful shot at the goal.

The ball is sucked into the right corner of the goal, and the long-awaited opening goal is taken!
Endure the opponent's fierce attack together and hold on until the end.


Advanced to the final tournament as the top team in the group! Furthermore, achieved a high ranking among the teams that advanced as the first place in the qualifying round of 6 groups, and qualified for the 1st Round as a seed for the quarterfinals.

Tomorrow, the winner of the match between Sweden's BK Haken and Sweden's GIF Sindsvall in the 1st round will compete in the quarterfinals, which will kick off at 16:00 local time (23:00 on the 19th in Japan).


Knockout stage is over if you lose.
Give your all to gain as much valuable experience as possible in this expedition, even in just one match.