Urawa Red Diamonds vs. FC Tokyo japan 🇯🇵 MATCH VLOG (9/21/24)

This was my first J1 League game and the Atmosphere did not disappoint. Urawra Red Diamonds Ultra's did not stop supporting there team at Saitama Stadium until the final whistle. The FC Tokyo Ultra's had every seat available to them full as well as energetically supporting their team as well.
Septmber 21, 2024
There is only one change in the starting lineup since the Nagoya match. Taishi Brandon NOZAWA will guard the goal, and the center backs will be Masato MORISHIGE and Yasuki KIMOTO, who returns to the starting lineup after seven matches. The two full-backs will be Kei KOIZUMI and Teppei OKA, while the holding midfielders will continue with the combination of Takahiro KO and Keigo HIGASHI. Up front, Diego Oliveira will be at the top, with Kota TAWARATSUMIDA on the left and Teruhito NAKAGAWA on the right.
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Accelerating the momentum from the last match where he scored a season-high of 4 goals, can he achieve victory at this cursed ground for the first time in 4 seasons? A crucial match for the comeback in the latter part of the season kicked off with loud cheers from the packed blue-red supporters in the visitor area.
1st HALF - Controlled the match and took a 2-point lead
The first half showcased a performance close to perfect. The first chance was created by Urawa Reds, but Watanabe's shot in the area went wide. Shortly after, in the 8th minute of the first half, Tokyo approached the goal. Taba's cross from the left side was deflected by Diego at the near side, and Nakagawa took a shot at the far side. This went straight to the goalkeeper, but it created a chance from the intended play.
Then, in the 9th minute of the first half, they took the lead. Player Tawara Tsukita received a cross from player Higashi and chose to cut in, delivering an inswinging cross with his right foot. This induced a clearance mistake from the opposing defender, resulting in an own goal that went straight into the net. Furthermore, in the 17th minute of the first half, player Araki calmly converted a penalty kick awarded due to a handball by the opponent during a corner kick sequence, giving them a 2-goal lead.
Looking at the overall game flow, there was a good contrast between scenes where the ball was moved slowly and scenes where they quickly launched a counterattack. They created several opportunities to score the third goal, while in the 5 minutes of added time, they were pushed back by Urawa, but they managed to maintain a clean sheet by forming a solid block together.
2nd HALF - Recovered the second ball, dominated the match, and achieved a shutout victory
Tokyo, with a 2-point lead, proceeds with the game without rushing. They maintain possession of the ball without forcing an aggressive attack. At the final line, player Taishi Nozawa actively participates in the build-up, creating a numerical advantage to overcome Urawa's pressure, and when they see an opportunity, they show their intent to go for the third goal.
However, with Urawa, who cannot afford to lose at home, pushing forward more than in the first half, there were inevitably periods where they were pressed. However, Tokyo remained calm in their response. There were not many scenes leading to shots, and in the 16th minute of the second half, the few chances created were ultimately defended by a tremendous shot block from player Oka, keeping the goal safe. From that point on, players known for their hard work, such as Yuto NAGATOMO and Soma ANZAI, were brought in to close out the game.
MATCH DETAILS
FC Tokyo
STARTING Ⅺ
GK Taishi Brandon NOZAWA
DF Keisuke KOIZUMI/Masato MORISHIGE/Yasuki KIMOTO/Teppei OKA
MF Hiroshi TAKAUCHI/Kegoro HIGASHI (21 minutes into the second half: Yuto NAGATOMO)/Ryotaro ARAKI (31 minutes into the second half: Keita YAMASHITA)
FW Diego OLIVEIRA (31 minutes into the second half: Soma ANZAI)/Kota TAWARATSUMIDA (21 minutes into the second half: Keita ENDO)/Teruhito NAKAGAWA (45+4 minutes into the second half: Leon NOZAWA)
SUBS
GK Go HATANO
DF Hotaka NAKAMURA
GOAL
9th minute of the first half: Own goal / 17th minute of the first half: Ryotaro ARAKI
Urawa Reds
STARTING Ⅺ
GK Shusaku NISHIKAWA
DF Hirokazu ISHIHARA (substituted at 0 minutes of the second half: Yusuke MATSUNO) / Rikito INOUE / Marius HOIBRAATEN / Ayumu OHATA
MF Samuel GUSTAFSON (substituted at 16 minutes of the second half: Genki HARAGUCHI) / Kaito YASUI / Tomoaki OKUBO (substituted at 16 minutes of the second half: Yoichi NAGANUMA) / Ryoma WATANABE / Takahiro SEKINE (substituted at 36 minutes of the second half: Yoshio KOIZUMI)
FW Brian LINDSEN (substituted at 27 minutes of the first half: Thiago SANTANA)
SUBS
GK Ayumi NIEKAWA
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[@worldofmaart]

Banger vlog like usual

[@brookgeraghty]

Thank You Sir!!! 🙏

[@TheKfong344]

What a great experience you must have had. Sounds like the Japanese fans are super fans for their teams. Enjoy your trip around Asia.

[@brookgeraghty]

Thank You MR. FONG!!

[@fungusryan]

Japan looks sick! 🔥

[@brookgeraghty]

Tokyo is a VIBE!

[@Dshan9110]

Looks awesome!

[@brookgeraghty]

Thanks Dan!! It was pretty cool!!

[@markshannon4300]

That lady was just saying “tall American man” 😆

[@brookgeraghty]

HAHA...was she??? haha...right when I ended the wrap up...she was yelling and the security guard ran over looking all worried lol...I just bowed at him and walked away lol..she was still yelling!

[@raywiecha]

Any particular reason why the Red Diamond Ultras were waving a Che Guevara flag?!? 🤔

[@brookgeraghty]

I noticed this...NOT SURE...