Nagoya Grampus defeated Tokyo Verdi 2-1 and advanced to the eighth.
Due to venue circumstances, the match, which would normally be held on August 6th, was held on the 13th. Nagoya had 2 days of junior high school and Tokyo V had 3 days of junior high school on the day, so he had no drinking time because he had a heat index (WBGT) of less than 25. However, due to the effects of the busy schedule, the players were very tired, and some players were seen clumsing their legs in the end.
Taking this into consideration, Nagoya coach Hasegawa Kenta asked at a press conference to change the operating rules for drinking water in the summer.
“Today, WBGT didn't go to 25, so I didn't drink any water, but considering this schedule, the game that was on the 6th was the 13th due to the stadiums of both teams. Of course, I am grateful to the Tokyo Soccer Association for preparing Aji-Sta. However, considering this schedule, if Verdi is 3 days in junior high, we are 2 days in junior high, and two days in junior high, and both teams will have a game away, then in a broad interpretation, even if (WBGT) does not go to 25, considering the player's condition and weight, we will take measures to ensure that we have drinking water even if we don't go to 25. It's no use to say that it's already over. However, I would like you to consider that in the future.”
This continued.
“The heat this summer is uncommon. At the end, all of our athletes have a convulsion and it's hard to know who will be able to run, so I think it's life-threatening to get enough water. I hope that this will be considered in the future.”
As a position protecting the players, he strongly urged measures to take health-conscious measures.
