12 May 2025 | Fukagawa Ground, Tokyo

After a weekend of back-to-back matches and cultural immersion, Day 5 offered our boys a chance to slow down — at least for a while.

The morning was relaxed and free and easy. Some players rested, others wandered the quiet Tokyo streets near our hotel, and a few simply enjoyed being in the moment. It was a brief but welcomed pause.

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From Streets to Stadiums

By 4:00 PM, the team was on the move again — this time on foot, making the scenic 25-minute walk to FC Tokyo’s Fukagawa Ground. The boys, in full kit, stood out against the city’s subdued Monday mood. The canal views, tall buildings, and calm skies made the perfect prelude to what was about to come.

We were warmly welcomed by Ms. Sachi and the FC Tokyo coaching team — friendly, efficient, and ready to go. After brief introductions, it was time to lace up.

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Joint Training Begins

The session kicked off with a joint warm-up routine, focusing on dynamic stretches and light touches. It was a valuable moment for our boys to observe, mirror, and absorb the habits of one of Japan’s most respected academies.

What followed was a structured joint training session, blending tactical drills, passing patterns, and small-sided games. The intensity was high, but so was the level of respect and encouragement.

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Training Matches – Quiet Confidence

To wrap up the session, we played four friendly training matches:

Training Match Results:
• Match 1: FC Tokyo 1 – 0 Fiezta FC
• Match 2: FC Tokyo 1 – 0 Fiezta FC
• Match 3: FC Tokyo 1 – 2 Fiezta FC
• Match 4: FC Tokyo 1 – 1 Fiezta FC

It was a true test of stamina and learning on the go. The improvement from one match to the next showed the boys were absorbing instructions and translating them into action — a win in itself.

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Moments to Remember

From the energy of the walk, to the training precision, to seeing our Fiezta boys find their rhythm — Day 5 was a reminder of how far they’ve come and how far they can go.

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Day 5 in Three Words:
Recharged. Refined. Reignited.

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