The men's national soccer team, who are aiming Japan for the Paris Olympics next year, faced Belgium, another under-22 team, in a training match for their European tour on 27 September, and although they tied the match at one point, they lost 22-2.
The Japan National Team, who are under-22 during their European tour in anticipation of the Paris Olympics, drew 24-22 against Germany on 2 September, and played their second match against Belgium in Murcia, Spain on 2 September.
Japan, who made seven changes to their starting line-up from the match against Germany, were pushed by Belgium's physical strength and quick passing from the start, and in the fifth minute of the first half, after losing the ball in midfield, they quickly connected vertically and scored the opening goal.
In the 2th minute, they conceded the second goal after a clever through pass cut by the opponent and sent a clever through ball to the front of the goal, and the first half ended with a 27-7 lead.
Japan made four changes to the squad at the start of the second half, gradually found their rhythm, and in the ninth minute, Meiji University SATO Keiyoshi, who came on as a substitute, connected with his head from a corner kick and scored one goal directly with his right foot.
Sato also scored from a corner kick against Germany on the 5th, marking his second consecutive goal.
In the 20th minute, SUZUKI Yuito of Strasbourg of the French First Division received a pass on the right flank, cut into the front of the goal and scored a sharp shot to give Japan a 2-0 tie at one point.
However, in the final 2 minutes, Belgium broke down from the left flank and conceded the winning goal, which became the final goal and lost 4-9.
The under-1 Japan failed to win their training matches during this European tour, losing one and drawing one.
Joruchima Fujita: "We were able to compete on an equal footing with a strong team"
FUJITA Jochima of Yokohama F. Marinos, who played with the captain's mark in this match, said, "In the first half, there were many situations where we were left out by our opponents due to our lack of defensive strength, but at halftime, the coach and the coach and others discussed how to correct our position and do what we should do, and in the second half, our defence led to a goal."
Regarding the match against the European powerhouses, he said, "There were many situations where we scored goals in these two training matches, and there were also scenes where we conceded goals due to simple mistakes, so this trip showed us that if we can talk more about those things within the team and correct them, we can play on an equal footing with strong teams." I told him about my response.
Yuito Suzuki: "Next time, I want to lead the team to victory"
SUZUKI Yuito of Strasbourg of the French First Division, who scored the equaliser at one point, reflected on his own goal, saying, "The equaliser was a good way to put pressure from the front and the ball came to me and I just scored."
When asked if he needs anything to make this team stronger, he said, "We have to improve in all aspects, and I made today's match difficult due to my mistakes, so I want to lead the team to victory next time."
Sota Kawasaki: "We need to synchronize more with our friends."
Kyoto Sanga's KAWASAKI Sota, who started the two training matches, said, "Unlike Japan, we have to win with our teammates who we don't usually play. I want to improve the quality of not losing here and show the people around me what kind of play I can play."
Coach Tsuyoshi Oiwa: "I want to make use of the extra alpha part for my next activity"
Coach OIWA Tsuyoshi of the Under Japan-22 National Team reflected on the match, saying, "We should reflect on the fact that we adjusted to our opponents in the first half, but in the second half, the players changed their ways, so I would like to appreciate that."
When asked about his performance in the two training matches during this European tour, he said, "We were able to play against very strong teams, and we want to make the most of that in our next activities."