Kashiwa Reysol, aiming to advance to the final for the first time in five years, lost their first away match against Kawasaki Frontale 1-3.

At the start of the second half, chasing two points, three players were brought in at once, including DF Yusei Yamanouchi, a specially designated player currently studying at Toyo University. They found a rhythm and started fighting back.

They created a time period to grab the ball and push it in, and in the 17th minute of the second half, midfielder Kaho Koizumi headed in a cross ball from midfielder Yuji Yamada, making the lead one point.

Although they created more goal-scoring chances, they were targeted for build-up in their own half in the 40th minute of the second half, and conceded a goal after losing the ball.

Coach Ricardo Rodriguez blamed the start, saying, “We didn't play well in the first half, easily conceding two goals, and made things difficult for ourselves.''

Defender Taiyo Koga, who is the captain and the backbone of the team, was not even on the bench that day. When asked about this, he answered, “I felt a little uncomfortable, so I took precautions and excluded him from the call-up.''

However, with the second match remaining at home, he expressed his desire to advance to the final, saying, “Only 90 minutes of a 180-minute match have been completed.I want to use the help of the supporters to turn things around.''

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