Both coaches taking a commemorative photo
And so, the match day arrived. Kicking off at 3 PM, the game was played in strengthening wind and rain.
Players from both teams waiting to enter
Antlers Youth starting lineup
PVF starting lineup
In the 21st minute, Antlers Youth scored first when Shinozaki headed in a corner kick from Izutsu. However, just before halftime, PVF equalized with a direct free kick, ending the first half 1-1.
The moment of the opening goal
In the second half, with the score at 1-1, Shinozaki scored his second goal of the day in the 52nd minute to retake the lead, and Shirai scored the third goal in the 86th minute, securing a decisive 3-1 victory.
After four matches, Antlers Youth are at the top of Group B with 9 points from 3 wins and 1 loss. The 5th match will be an away game against Phnom Penh (Cambodia), held at RSN Stadium on October 14 at 6 PM local time.