The first goal to remember was scored by Okamoto!

The first game of FC Tokyo in J.League Division 2 (J2) marked the start of a new history. The game was held at Nishigaoka Soccer Field, with over 3000 spectators gathered under the clear sky. From the kick-off, FC Tokyo's eleven launched a fierce attack. They played with such ease and confidence, without feeling any pressure from the opening game and home game. In the 4th minute, a cross ball from Kaga on the right side found Okamoto running in from behind the opponent's defender. He controlled the ball perfectly and shot it into the goal, shaking the net. This was not only FC Tokyo's first goal, but also a memorable goal as the first goal in all of J2.

"KING OF TOKYO (Amaral)" is still going strong!

"King of Tokyo" Amaral, who has been called for a long time. It is truly amazing that he showed such movements that were not expected until just before the opening game. Not only attacking, but also putting his body on the line in the front line and continuously putting pressure on the opponent's defenders, his stamina was also sufficient. But above all, Amaral's greatest weapon was his heading, which was overwhelming. The ball from "artisan" Umayama, who repeatedly made accurate centering with sharp overlaps on the right side, was a source of fear for the opponent with Amaral in the center. In addition, he won all the centering from the left side Fujiyama's dribble breakthrough, as well as the long and accurate cross balls from Almir and Yukihiko SATO, threatening the opponent's goal. He took 7 shots in total in the first and second halves, and in the 79th minute, he broke away from Sandro's ball and scored the second goal to decide the victory. "The King of Tokyo" still seems to be causing chaos.

Treasure each game...

In this match, it was proven that in addition to the image of "solid defense" from the Tokyo Gas FC era, there is also plenty of appeal in the "attack." In defense, Sandro became the "wall of Tokyo," repelling any ball. The strong stopper Komine in one-on-one situations and the defensive midfielder Asari, who contained the opponent's ace with high defensive ability, were also effective. On the other hand, in attack, both full-backs Fujiyama and Umeyama created numerous scoring opportunities with their daring overlaps. Furthermore, with the addition of Almir, who roamed the midfield with incredible stamina and high skill, and Yukihiko SATO, who created many chances with sharp dribbling and direct play, the variety of attacks significantly increased, leading to more decisive chances. Ultimately, winning the important opening match with a score of 2-0 had great significance in boosting the team's momentum and confidence, but there are still 35 matches remaining. We must not get carried away. In the post-match press conference, Coach Okuma commented, "We cannot afford to get carried away. I was not particularly surprised by the defeats of Sapporo and Kawasaki. In such a long season, it is natural to drop points, and I am ensuring that the players do not feel pressure regarding losses. More importantly, I have instructed them to practice our characteristic style of soccer, which is rich in stamina and never gives up, in every game," while tightening his expression. It is crucial to treat each match with importance.