As usual, we went for a walk before breakfast, then ate breakfast in preparation for the match, and departed for the venue.
Today's opponent was Guangzhou R&F, currently in first place. Their top team's coach is Stojkovic, who had a highly successful career in the J.League.
Starting Lineup
Takahashi, Awano, Tsukahara, Fujii, Kadowaki, Tanaka, Takamatsu, Niwa, Sakayori, Kuwahara, Ohashi
First Half: Kashima 2-5 Guangzhou R&F (Goals: Kuwahara x2)
Second Half: Kashima 1-4 Guangzhou R&F (Goal: Niwa)
Total: Kashima 3-9 Guangzhou R&F
Training Match
Kashima 0-1 Guangzhou R&F
2019 Shu Long Cup U-12 Final Standings
1st: Guangzhou R&F
2nd: Guangzhou Evergrande
3rd: Shanghai Greenland Shenhua
4th: Sichuan Yuhui Rende
5th: Wuhan
6th: Kashima Antlers School Select
7th: Shanghai Jinshan
8th: Henan Jianye
After the match, we returned to the hotel, had lunch, took a rest, and then held a meeting at 5 PM.
During the meeting, we reflected not only on today's match but also on the entire China expedition.
After the meeting, we went out for dinner.
Due to tournament operations, Mr. Liu, who had been our team's interpreter until now, was effectively finishing his assignment and would be replaced. So, we all gathered, including Mr. Liu, to enjoy a "hot pot" dinner together.
At the dinner venue, Mr. Liu gave us a gift, and we in turn presented him with a signed uniform.
Tomorrow, after breakfast, we will depart the hotel at 9 AM and head to the airport.