match Match Schedule & Results

[Reserves]
GK:16, Riki TORIYAMA
DF:3, Masakazu SANO, 23, Takahiro TAMAI
MF:8, Rikuto YACHIDA, 12, Reo NAKAMURA, 14, Shunya SUZUKI, 19, Yuki SAKAI, 22, Dai IRIZAWA
FW:11, Ryusei KENTO

○Match Report
In Sec. 21 of the Kanto League, Urawa Red Diamonds Junior Youth, who are top of the league, will secure the championship if they earn at least 1 point in this match.
Fukagawa missed the automatic qualification spot for the Prince Takamado Trophy National Championship due to last match's defeat, and is now involved in the relegation battle; if they do not earn at least 1 point this match, they will remain in the relegation fight until the final round.
Kickoff took place at 2:00 PM at Fukagawa Ground in light rain.

[First Half]
Fukagawa showed a determined start, reflecting on the previous match.
They seized control with coordinated defense from all players.
In attack, they created chances using Taya as the focal point.
The first chance came when the ball was won on the right side and passed to midfielder Taya. Then, Taya took a bold long-range shot, which was on target but straight at the goalkeeper.
Furthermore, from a free kick, Takahashi connected with Taya’s cross but couldn’t direct it on target.
Urawa also tried to break through with long balls to their FW, but the CB duo Kusazumi and Takahashi repelled them and did not concede a goal.
The first half ended with neither team giving ground.

[Second Half]
Both sides intensify their attacking stance.
Urawa approaches the goal with well-paced passing, while Fukagawa creates chances through dribbling breakthroughs from the flanks.
Amidst this, Fukagawa scores the long-awaited opening goal.
At the 48th minute, Ohira broke through on the right side and delivered a cross. The ball drifted to the left side, where Yoriai intercepted and initially stopped the breakthrough, but Haga picked up the loose ball and launched another attack, winning a penalty kick.
Taya calmly converted this, and Fukagawa took the lead.
After that, time continued with Urawa attacking, showing the pride of the top team.
They increased their momentum further by bringing tall players to the front line. Although crosses were repeatedly delivered from the left side, Kusazumi and Takahashi repelled them. Furthermore, Tanio also saved the team with his covering defense.
In the final stages of the match, which progressed at Urawa's pace, Fukagawa scored the long-awaited additional goal in the 73rd minute.
Fukasawa cut in from the left side and sent a looping pass with his left foot in front of the goal, which Ohira connected with a header to extend the lead to two goals.
After that, Harada, making his league debut, closed out the match with committed defensive play.

Fukagawa secured their stay on their own strength.
Having regained humility, Fukagawa saw the entire team play exceptionally well that day. The devoted defense shown that day was truly emblematic of Fukagawa.
Among them, the greatest contributors were undoubtedly the two forwards, Komatsu and Fukazawa. Not only defensively but also technically, they controlled difficult long balls multiple times, creating valuable time for Fukagawa.

The next match is the final round, where we will challenge the summer champions, Yokohama F.Marinos Junior Youth.

Thank you very much for coming to the home Fukagawa Ground today and for your warm support for the players.
We sincerely appreciate your continued passionate support for FC Tokyo U-15 Fukagawa.