Academy Report

As usual, after breakfast, we left the hotel and headed to the match venue. MUNDIALITO 2018 Quarterfinals vs. Gmnastic Manresa (Spain)
First half 1-1, Second half 0-0, Total 1-1, PK 3-4
As a result, we were eliminated in the top 8.


GK: Matsumoto, FP: Miyazawa, Tokuda, Sato, Shiba (C), Hatanaka, Kiuchi

We started the first half well, and the pressure from the front caused opponents to make mistakes, allowing us to transition effectively from defense to offense.

In the 5th minute of the first half, we scored the opening goal. Tokuda's volley from a right corner kick grazed the goalkeeper's hands and went in.

After that, the opponent gradually held possession of the ball more often, but our defense held firm, and we reached the end of the first half without conceding a goal.

In the 22nd minute of the first half, we conceded a goal from a header off the opponent's cross from the right. The first half ended 1-1, and the coach gave instructions for the second half.



GK: Matsumoto, FP: Miyazawa, Tokuda, Ogasawara, Shiba (C), Tsuchiya, Kawamura

The start of the second half was good with still sharp movements, but gradually fatigue from consecutive matches started to take its toll, and our players' legs slowed down. The opponent dominated possession, and we spent more time defending. Also, the opponent managed the game well by rotating their 15 registered players.

We fought tenaciously until the end, and the second half also ended 1-1. The match, which went to a penalty shootout, ultimately ended in a 3-4 loss.


We returned to the hotel, had lunch, and took a walk along the coast. Before tomorrow's final, we held the closing ceremony of the tournament. We left the hotel in the evening and held the opening ceremony at what used to be a bullring. Everyone was awarded a medal.

The closing ceremony finished around 9:00 PM, and we returned to the hotel for dinner.