There’s no denying the poor flow…
In the context of this match alone, it was painful to concede a goal at 3 minutes and 29 seconds into the game. Daiki Iikura, who was entrusted with the goal due to Pope William’s injury, expressed his regrets as the goalkeeper and the oldest player on the team.
“The fourth goal and the goal we conceded in the first three minutes were both examples. It’s not just one person, but everyone has to be on alert for the sake of the team. I’m the oldest player and a veteran, so it’s up to me to set that tone, and that’s why we conceded the goal in the first three minutes because I didn’t get off to a good start.”
His willingness to take full responsibility is manly and something to be proud of. However, even if he makes a succession of great saves, he won’t be praised if the team loses because they conceded a goal, so the job of a goalkeeper is difficult.
I want you to watch this 3 minutes and 29 seconds once more. Although there were some small mistakes scattered throughout the team, I don’t think there were any major mistakes. I don’t mean to criticize the referee’s judgment, but I was a little unlucky. The other team’s shots were good. That’s all.
In the 12th minute, Ryo Miyaichi took a shot with his right foot following receiving a cross from Kota Watanabe. He made a good shot following the ball bounced a little, but it was deflected off the left post. In the 42nd minute, Anderson Lopes made a forceful breakthrough, drawing the opponent along, and following Uenaka Asahi’s tenacity, it was Miyaichi once more. However, the shot mercilessly hit the crossbar.
![There are still 16 games left in the league. Nothing has been lost. In times of storms, it’s time to reef the sails. [J22節G大阪戦レビュー] | “The Yokohama Express” Edited by Masahiko Fujii: Yokohama Football Magazine](https://www2.targma.jp/yokohama-ex/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/07/240403_195020_2437-650x975.jpg "There are still 16 games left in the league. Nothing has been lost. In times of storms, it’s time to reef the sails. [J22節G大阪戦レビュー] | “The Yokohama Express” Edited by Masahiko Fujii: Yokohama Football Magazine")
“The flow of the game changed depending on whether I scored or not. I think I can honestly say that today’s loss is my fault. The first time I hit the post was difficult, but I definitely thought I might have hit the bar the second time,” said the number 23, biting his lip.
A few minutes later, they conceded an additional goal in added time of the first half, so it is undeniable that the flow was bad. On the other hand, it can also be said that Gamba Osaka’s good form stood out in this game. That is the general flow of the teams competing for the top spots.
It may be difficult to keep a cool head, but in a storm, you should reef your sails. If you make a poor move, the wounds might get even worse. There is already a lack of time with consecutive battles, so generally speaking, this is not the time to resort to drastic measures or harsh medicine. It is best to refrain from actions that do not balance risk and reward.
Is this really rock bottom?
Words like “four goals conceded,” the highest number this season, and “four consecutive losses in the league for the first time in 16 years” are certainly depressing. I don’t think he knew regarding such negative data, but Takuya Kida bowed his head following a certain amount of time in front of the goal following the game.
Marinos chants continued to ring out in the away stadium.
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There’s no denying the poor flow…
In the context of this match alone, it was painful to concede a goal at 3 minutes and 29 seconds into the game. Daiki Iikura, who was entrusted with the goal due to Pope William’s injury, expressed his regrets as the goalkeeper and the oldest player on the team.
“The fourth goal and the goal we conceded in the first three minutes were both examples. It’s not just one person, but everyone has to be on alert for the sake of the team. I’m the oldest player and a veteran, so it’s up to me to set that tone, and that’s why we conceded the goal in the first three minutes because I didn’t get off to a good start.”
His willingness to take full responsibility is manly and something to be proud of. However, even if he makes a succession of great saves, he won’t be praised if the team loses because they conceded a goal, so the job of a goalkeeper is difficult.
I want you to watch this 3 minutes and 29 seconds once more. Although there were some small mistakes scattered throughout the team, I don’t think there were any major mistakes. I don’t mean to criticize the referee’s judgment, but I was a little unlucky. The other team’s shots were good. That’s all.
In the 12th minute, Ryo Miyaichi took a shot with his right foot following receiving a cross from Kota Watanabe. He made a good shot following the ball bounced a little, but it was deflected off the left post. In the 42nd minute, Anderson Lopes made a forceful breakthrough, drawing the opponent along, and following Uenaka Asahi’s tenacity, it was Miyaichi once more. However, the shot mercilessly hit the crossbar.
“The flow of the game changed depending on whether I scored or not. I think I can honestly say that today’s loss is my fault. The first time I hit the post was difficult, but I definitely thought I might have hit the bar the second time,” said the number 23, biting his lip.
A few minutes later, they conceded an additional goal in added time of the first half, so it is undeniable that the flow was bad. On the other hand, it can also be said that Gamba Osaka’s good form stood out in this game. That is the general flow of the teams competing for the top spots.
It may be difficult to keep a cool head, but in a storm, you should reef your sails. If you make a poor move, the wounds might get even worse. There is already a lack of time with consecutive battles, so generally speaking, this is not the time to resort to drastic measures or harsh medicine. It is best to refrain from actions that do not balance risk and reward.
Is this really rock bottom?
Words like “four goals conceded,” the highest number this season, and “four consecutive losses in the league for the first time in 16 years” are certainly depressing. I don’t think he knew regarding such negative data, but Takuya Kida bowed his head following a certain amount of time in front of the goal following the game.
Marinos chants continued to ring out in the away stadium.
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