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MEIJI YASUDA J1 LEAGUE 2nd Sec.
2025.2.22(Sat) 15:00 KICK OFF

vs.Avispa Fukuoka

Panasonic Stadium Suita

DAZN to watch the match

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Pre-match comments for the Fukuoka match (Head Coach Poyatos, NETA LAVI, and Ichimori)

Head Coach DANIEL POYATOS : "From last week's opening match to this match against Fukuoka, we have all confirmed that we must fully understand all the situations and issues, and make sure that we do not let something like the opening match happen again. We have switched gears and practiced well, so I think the players will do it, and they have solutions, so I think they will use them in the match against Fukuoka. My impression of Fukuoka is that, although it may be because of the new Head Coach and players, there has been a big change in their playing style, and they have become a team that wants to keep the ball going while also having aggressive players. In that context, I think that if we can do that, including how to break down the opponent's first line, the match will proceed smoothly, and I think that if we can convert our decisive chances, the momentum will shift to Gamba."

MF6 NETA LAVI "We ended up with a disappointing result in the opening game, so I think the match against Fukuoka is a chance to show how we have made the adjustments since then. This week, we have been making the adjustments from the opening game and preparing for the Fukuoka match, so we will perform at 100% in order to get a good result. That's all. We know how important this match is, and the second match is also a home game, so I think the biggest challenge will be whether everyone can perform at their best. I was able to score a goal in the opening game (my first in J1), but I think it's more important for the team to win than my own goal. I think it's my role to help the team, so I will do my best to do that."

GK22 Jun ICHIMORI "Since we all knew the importance of the opening Osaka Derby, it was a big blow to be honest, but we had no choice but to do it, so we have been working hard this week with the feeling that we will dramatically change from here on. In this match, we will be asked what action we will take when the opponent does something that bothers us, so we will want to unify our awareness in that area. Fukuoka has been a team that has been pushing basic aspects such as ball-fighting to the forefront since before the change of Head Coach, and this year they have been further updated, so I think they will try to hold the ball, so I think they will be a strong opponent, but since it is at home, we will try to attack as much as we can. Depending on the situation, we may want to look for more content, but more than anything, I think we just need to win."

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