We arrived in Sydney, which has a two-hour time difference from Japan, just before 7 AM. The players and staff worked together to carry about 60 pieces of luggage, including spikes and uniforms.
After resting at the hotel, training began at 4 PM in the Sydney suburbs. Due to the long journey, we started with a thorough warm-up. Afterwards, we adjusted with ball possession drills, mini-games, and shooting practice.
At dinner, Nozawa and Tashiro, former Antlers players who now play for Wollongong in the National Premier League (A-League 2nd Division), came to encourage us. They reconnected with Manager Oiwa, Coach Yanagisawa, player Doi, and player Sogahata.
