From 6:15 AM, they took a walk and did some exercises at a nearby park.
After that, from 6:30 AM, they had a meal, focusing on carbohydrates, bananas, apples, and other foods in preparation for the 9 AM kickoff.
At 7:50 AM, they boarded a bus and traveled for 10 minutes to the match venue.
The match venue had a natural grass pitch, and the conditions were slippery as water had been sprinkled on it before the game.
Upon arriving at the venue, they held a brief meeting and warmed up before the match.
This tournament features 40-minute halves, with a maximum of 6 substitutions allowed.
Match 1 vs. Club Athletico Paranaense
2-3 (1-1)
Goal scorers: Kumazawa, Ita
Starting lineup:
GK Kimura, DF Morishima, Nakamura, Kiuchi, Koseki, MF Ito (Shu), Maeda, Okano, Umetsu, Oyama, Kumazawa
Substitutions:
Hanawa (HT), Odanagi (HT), Ita (65th minute)
In the early stages of the first half, they were overwhelmed by the opponent's individual skill, fluid attacking, and speed of defensive pressure, leading to a prolonged period of being on the defensive.
They managed to hold on, but in the 19th minute, just before the water break, they conceded an own goal from a corner kick when the goalkeeper's punch hit a teammate.
After the water break, Coach Nakano gave instructions on defense and attack, leading to more opportunities to win the ball and create chances.
In the 38th minute, Kumazawa scored a header from a free kick, equalizing just before halftime.
During halftime, Coach Nakano instructed them to be less afraid to possess the ball and reviewed defensive tactics.
Academy Advisor Ogasawara, staff members, and interpreter Wu also joined the huddle as they headed into the second half.
Although their start to the second half wasn't bad, they conceded a heading goal from another corner kick in the 3rd minute of the second half, falling behind again.
In the 25th minute of the second half, a powerful long-range shot from outside the penalty area made it a two-goal deficit.
They then pressed and won the ball, creating about four decisive chances, but failed to score due to goalkeeper saves and missed shots.
In added time, Ita scored one goal, but they couldn't equalize and lost their first match 2-3.
Players with less playing time and substitutes trained after the match before returning to the accommodation.
After returning to the accommodation, they cooled down in the pool under the guidance of trainer Kase, refreshing both body and mind, and then had lunch.
In the afternoon, they rested and held a meeting, then had dinner, concluding the day's activities.
Tomorrow, they will play their second match against Anderlecht starting at 9 AM.