The venue for the FC Tokyo U-23 home opening match is Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka.

This is the place where FC Tokyo has produced numerous great matches.
FC Tokyo U-23's starting lineup changed two players from the previous match.
Takahashi at the bottom of the midfield, with Yamada, a JFA・J.League special designated player, making his debut as a center back.
The captain's armband is worn by Yoshimoto, and they will challenge with a 4-4-2 formation.
FC Ryukyu, on the other hand, is a team that is known for using short passes and carefully connecting the ball from the defensive line to dominate the game.
The opening match was won 1-0 against Fujieda.S and we have come with momentum.
The match started with the kickoff of FC Tokyo U-23, while being watched by 3,584 fans and supporters.

【First Half】
Two players making their debut for FC Tokyo U-23 team are exciting the stadium from the beginning.
4 minutes, Takahashi intercepts the opponent's pass in the midfield. Nakajima picks up the loose ball and dribbles up the center.
Tasuku HIRAOKA runs on the right side, attracting the opponent, and crosses the ball, but it is blocked by the opponent's defender.
Shin YAMADA, who won the right corner kick obtained from this, failed to hit the target.
In addition, in the 13th minute, Insoo YU also stole the ball in the opponent's central area, but Nakajima failed to meet the loose ball and shoot.
Both teams try to connect carefully in the midfield, but they are unable to avoid the opponent's press and move the ball towards the goal.
Gradually, Ryukyu begins to dominate the ball, but Tokyo creates chances from both the left and right sides.
25 minutes, when the opponent's cross was caught by Insoo on the left side, he quickly started running and initiated a counterattack.
In addition, in the 26th minute, Hiraoka advanced deeply on the right side and crossed the ball. Takahashi received it on the opposite side and connected with Nakajima, but it did not result in a goal.
Ryukyu once again dominates the ball, Tokyo builds a block, and the DF line, centered around sharp pressing and Yoshimoto, defends the goal with determination and unwavering focus.
However, in the 43rd minute, a free kick was given from about 30 meters away from the goal on the right side of the midfield, and a sharp cross was headed near the goal, resulting in conceding the first goal.
Trailing 0-1 at halftime.

【Halftime】
Coach Yasuma's comment
"We need to continue defending aggressively as a team. Let's definitely secure the victory in the remaining 45 minutes."

【Second half】
Both teams will enter the second half without any player substitutions.
The game started with a kickoff by Ryukyu, and they took the lead by shooting just 9 seconds into the game.
Then, in the 52nd minute, Tokyo lost the ball in their own half and conceded a powerful shot with their right foot after a through pass, making it 0-2.
Tokyo continues to press in the midfield and engage in attacking and defending battles at the ball, but the momentum does not change easily.
65 minutes, substitute Insoo YU with Matsoka to make a change.
However, in the 67th minute, a cross from the left side was headed in near the goal, making it 0-3.
Tokyo substitutes Hiraoka with Yajima and positions Yajima in the forward line.
Tokyo, which is struggling to create opportunities, had their defense broken through in the center with a passing play in the 78th minute, resulting in a one-on-one situation with the goalkeeper and a shot, but it was saved by the post.
Tokyo's counterattack begins here.
79 minutes, Okazaki receives the ball on the left side of the midfield, and Matsoka perfectly times his run to get behind the opponent's defensive line and plays a long pass.
Matsuoka competes with the opposing defender to control the ball, but it is blocked by the goalkeeper who came out.
The first goal of FC Tokyo U-23 was born in the 83rd minute.
Yanagi, who received the ball on the right sideline, cuts inside and crosses with his left foot. Yajima runs into the center of the goal and heads it in, scoring one point.
Furthermore, in the 86th minute, YANAGI, who had entered the penalty area, took a shot after receiving a cross from the left side through the passing play of NAKAJIMA and MATSUOKA.
Kono fills the blocked loose ball, but the opposing defense puts their bodies on the line.
The additional point was taken in the 88th minute, Yagi received a long pass from Nakajima and broke through deeply on the right side, crossing negatively.
Matsumura jumps into the near side and makes it 2-3.
The goalkeeper also overlapped in the right corner kick during additional time, but despite fighting until the end, they were defeated 2-3.
It has become a consecutive loss start.

Thank you very much for your passionate support for FC Tokyo U-23.
Thank you for your continued warm support.
 

【Summary of Coach Yasuma's Press Conference】
"Since more than 3,000 fans and supporters came to Nishi-Gaoka, I was determined to win. It was a game that we entered with the intention of winning. Like the previous match, it was a game that we prepared for in a short amount of time, starting with the construction of the defensive block. Since there was no pressure on the ball, we challenged ourselves to win the ball this time. Nakajima and Kono played the role of switching and I think we were able to press as a team in the first half."
In terms of attack, in the previous match, even though we were able to steal the ball, we couldn't create a form of attack and there was no place for the ball to settle in the front. However, by placing Nakajima and Yukino in the front line and creating a situation where players on both sides can attack, we were able to increase the number of attacks compared to the previous match. However, I think we need to train more and more in the aspect of the final quality.
We need to learn about conceding goals within our own flow and conceding goals at the start of the second half by participating in official matches.
In the last 15 minutes, I want to put more effort into aiming for the goal with all my might, not only in terms of emotions but also in terms of skills, and I want to make an effort to extend that time.
I hope you can organize what you have achieved and what you have not achieved, and work hard to take your position."

【Player Comments】
《Yanagi》
"As a team, we conceded a goal at the end of the first half and another goal at the start of the second half. I think we need to concentrate more and progress the game. Personally, I think it was good that I had more opportunities to receive the ball in a high position in a situation where I had to score in the last 15 minutes and I actively made attempts. However, I think it shows that we still have a long way to go as we couldn't secure the victory."
(Reflecting on each assist scene) Regarding the first assist, I had been practicing a lot of left-footed crosses recently, so being able to execute it in the game gave me confidence. As for the second goal, a good ball came from a side change, and I think I scored with my first touch. Since I was able to make a good first touch, my teammates also entered with intensity, so I just had to follow suit.
(Looking ahead to the next match) We conceded 3 goals this match, so in the next match, we absolutely need to keep a clean sheet and I want to contribute to the victory by providing assists.