The previous away match against Tokyo Verdy ended in a disappointing result. In the 19th minute, Kono created a chance with his own dribble and then scored himself, giving the team the lead. However, Tokyo Verdy, who came out aggressively from kickoff, maintained the initiative throughout, and Antlers conceded a reversal in the first half.
In the second half, the team was also at a numerical disadvantage, ultimately losing 1-2. As Hayakawa said after the match, "There were things that weren't clicking among the players, so I think that was the biggest factor [in the loss]," and for Antlers, whose strength lies in fighting as a unified team, this first 90-minute loss in the J.League was a big shock.
However, there is no time to dwell on it. Kono, who scored the opening goal, said emphatically, "There's another match coming up soon, so I want to avoid getting too high or too low, improve further, and look ahead to the next one." From here, there are two consecutive home matches. The 12th warriors who continued to passionately encourage the players even after the match at Ajinomoto Stadium will gather at Mercari Stadium.
Let's fight passionately and single-mindedly together again tomorrow at Mercari Stadium, dyed in Antlers red.
