Yokohama FC defeated Vissel Kobe 2-1 in two matches, and advanced to the semi-finals with the club's first in history to enter the quarter eight cup matches.

The match was a goal conceded in the 39th minute of the second half, losing 0-1, but they won the first game on the 3rd with an advantage of winning 2-0.

The team's two-winning title last season, reaching the fourth round, despite Kobe's double title, was not able to reach the goalkeeper Ichikawa Teruki (26) without a big save. In the 32nd minute of the first half, when Kobe had left Kobe midfielder Eriki, who had a numerical advantage, came to an end and was one-on-one with Ichikawa. Here, Ichikawa saves Eriki's shot with his right foot. “While erasing the nearest corner, I thought I'd hit the ball, so I was right at the right time, thinking that if I could hit it on that course,” he said, “the defense, which saw the opponent's movements, led to Kobe not giving momentum.

Ichikawa regretted a final score as a goalkeeper, but when he entered the club's first finale in the fourth round, he expressed joy, saying, “As a club, we always say we want to repaint the club's history, and we are gradually revamping. We are growing as a team.” He was proud to contribute with his own big plays and advance to the semi-finals.[Nagata Jun]

[Levain Cup]Kobe was eliminated and was eliminated, making it impossible to win again for the first time Yokohama FC is the first in the club's history to win the top four.