Official 2018 Nadeshiko Japan Thread [R] - なでしこジャパン（英語スレッド）

Long time no see.

Nojima has been occasionally playing some attractive games.
Ohno, Tanaka Yoko and Kawashima have a good combination.

 

Gothia Cup final highlight:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10156436517659593

a lot of space

 

Kono was called.

 

Member changes for Nadeshiko:
Out
Utugi due to injury
Ichise due to injury
Naomoto due to bad health condition

In
Doko Mayo
Sugita Hina

 

No Kumagai and Ichise = another experimental CB's pairing
No Nakasato, Naomoto, Mizuho S. = 1cap Moeno S. and 0 cap Sugita as only classical playmakers left. (perhaps Momiki can double in Nakasato role)
No Utsugi = Hasegawa is rather to stay on the wing.
What to do with Nakajima then? Let her stay on the wing or go central along with Sumida?
Hmmm...

prediction vs. USA
(subs)

Yamashita
Ariyoshi(Shimizu)- ?(no matter it's gonna be a hole in here)?- Sameshima
Nakajima - Sumida
Masuya(Kawasumi) - Momiki - Hasegawa
Iwabuchi(Yokoyama)

 

Who cares about defence?

Thanks for sharing the video, great to watch.

 

All Japan U15 tournament quarterfinals:

Menina Serias vs Kamimura Gakuen
Hokkaido Lira Consadole vs Nojima Avvenire
Urawa Junior Youth vs Shiraoka SCL
Jef U 15 vs JFA

 

The second round digest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=383&v=073MB51_-yo

 

T.O.N. 2018

Kumagai...Utsugi...Sakaguchi... three 'old heads' missing could be crucial.
I think the 'unwanted experiment' of finding yet another central defensive pairing capable of dealing with the evergreen problem of physically bigger opponents is going to be the most decisive factor in how well or not Nadeshiko do at this years TON.
I do not fear for the performance of our midfield and our attacking capabilities remain as per AFC win but all could be undone if the middle of our defence is vunerable.
My 'experiment' for what it's worth( in the opening game) would be Miyake-- Arioshi in the middle with Sameshima on one side and Shimizu on the other. I suggest this because Arioshi and Sameshima are the only 'old heads' available to steady the nerves and direct an inexperienced defence.However TON is three games in a week and other combinations will have to be tried.The shark does not like playing in the middle but I would play her there against Australia because of her speed.
On a positive note this is a golden opportunity for somebody to come in and shine
See you Thursday

 

#TheBest FIFA Women’s Coach 2018 nominee | Asako Takakura

Led @jfa_nadeshiko to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 title pic.twitter.com/RFlGbkxxyQ

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 24, 2018

You can vote HERE (registration on FIFA page required)

 

#TheBest FIFA Women’s Player 2018 nominee | Saki Kumagai

Captained @jfa_nadeshiko to AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2018 title and double winner with @OLfeminin pic.twitter.com/TF2RXryPTO

— FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) July 24, 2018

You can vote HERE (registration on FIFA page required)

 

I think CB's duo would be Miyake and Doko.
Doko's recent performance has been very stable in Beleza.

 

Today's result:
All Japan U15 Tournament

Menina Serias 3-0 Kamimura Gakuen
Lila Consadole 0-2 Nojima Avvenire
Urawa Junior Youth 4-0 Shiraoka SCL
Jef U15 0-1 JFA

 

Off topic...
Part of presentation for UEFA A coach license by English coach (I presume) - focus on analyse how Australia set up on press in WWC 15'

Part of my presentation on block 3 of the UEFA A Licence, with the focus to analyse how Australia set up to press in the World Cup.

Any feedback is welcome 👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/fiP4pUnLBD

— Jennie Swarbrick (@JennieC08) July 24, 2018

Look at her conclusion 2nd from the bottom:

Try to frustrate the opposition by breaking up play with fouls - they can't tackle!!
She's Manchester United Girls Regional Talent Center U-14's Head Coach...
Yeah...teaching children about importance of using foul play as a tactic...
Heh... and they ask me why I follow Nadeshiko

 

Tomorrow's games:

All Japan U15 Tournament
Semifinals are aired on the net.
Menina Serias vs Nojima Avvenire 8:45
Urawa Junior Youth vs JFA 10:30

 

It would have been nice to see more than one Nojima player get called up. Nothing would make me happier than to see them pull of the league this year just to draw attention to the talent they have. Probably won't happen, but it would be nice.

I am not sure what Arisa Minamino has to do to get a call up!

I am glad they called up Sugita, but I thought with the Utsugi getting injured they might go for one of the Nojima midfielders.

Yes I support Nojima, so I am biased.

 

That is so sad.Fouls occur, but If this misguided individual is advocating that U14 players be taught that they can deliberately foul opposition players and that it is a legitimate 'part of the game' then the game is dead and buried.

 

I really do hope that's some misunderstanding (on my part) and in general, especially when one is dealing with the youths, certain findings (like in case of this study) are promptly and properly explained and discouraged as they stand in big contrast to fair play golden rule.
Unfortunatelly, the ends justify the means approach seem to be growing in numbers lately in WoSo...

 

All Japan U15 Tournament Quarterfinals digest:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=335&v=GUE7ssDYv-Y