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Under the blue sky, the first session kicked off at 2 PM. Antlers started strongly, creating many chances. However, we couldn't score, and right before the end of the first session, we conceded from a cross from the side, ending the first session 0-1.
In the second session, we conceded from a set piece early on. After that, we managed to get into scoring positions but couldn't convert, and the second session ended 0-1. The total score after two sessions was 0-2.
For the third session, most of the players were replaced. We saw many scenes where we broke through from the sides and got in behind the defense, but we couldn't score. Towards the end, we conceded a penalty to Kofu, ending the third session 0-1. The total score after three sessions was 0-3.
In the fourth session, player Yamaguchi's breakthroughs on the wing stood out. In the 20th minute, from a right corner kick, player Oda headed the ball near the post, and it went into the goal, bringing us back a point. However, this was our only counterattack. The fourth session ended 1-0, and the match concluded with a total score of 1-3 after four sessions.
Today's match highlighted many issues in both attack and defense. However, our players are not discouraged. We will address and correct these issues in training from tomorrow and prepare for the match against Omiya in three days.
Hitoshi Sogahata
"I want to get myself in good condition in Miyazaki so that we can start the season well, so please support us."
Taiki Hirato
"I'll do my best to win the ACL again, recapture the league title, and win all domestic titles, so please support us."
Today, President Shono paid courtesy visits. He visited the Miyazaki Prefectural Government, Miyazaki City Hall, and the Miyazaki Prefectural Football Association, presenting uniforms and pennants.
Governor Kono of Miyazaki Prefecture presented us with Miyazaki beef.
We presented the 2019 season uniform and pennant to Mayor Toshiki of Miyazaki City.
We presented a panel to Secretary-General Matsumoto of the Miyazaki Prefectural Football Association.
