Official 2014 Nadeshiko Japan Thread [R] - なでしこジャパン（英語スレッド）

Actually I was curious....I know Ive seen that movie, but maybe too many from the genre....

From Twitter, here's a photo from last weekend of the stitched up the Belle GK shirt on Fushiki:
岡山湯郷BelleのＧＫは、ＤＦ１７番の布志木香帆選手。 pic.twitter.com/0JNOULgxzY
Dont know is Fuhkomoto can play tomorrow.

 

Hi, everyone.
I am a huge fan of Albirex Niigata Ladies , so I was disappointed at the defeat of empress cup ....

 

*pats back* Hey, there. Nice to meet'cha. Sorry it had to be in this circumstance. I know how you feel, I'm sad over the INAC loss. Was there any other team you supported? Fortunately I had my Reds to take a bit of the sting away.

With that said,

NTV Beleza 3:0 Albirex Niigata - 21' Tanaka Mina, 50' Iwashimizu Azusa, 55' Hasegawa Yui

Urawa Reds 2:0 Iga Kunoichi - 43' Shibata Hanae, 76' Kishikawa Natsuki

Vegalta Sendai 6:1 Okayama Yunogo Belle - 49' Sameshima Aya, 53' Hamada Haruka, 58' Kakazu Asuka, 76' Hamada Haruka, 80' Hamada Haruka, 85' Irie Miki | 90+2' Arimachi Saori

INAC Kobe Leonessa 0:1 JEF United Chiba - 56' Ikadai Risa

 

That last one wasn't from a movie actually, it was a video game.

 

Welcome, newcomers are best for the forum

 

2 of the Goal Scorers

 

Yes, only one goal scorer (oops). Its just the Dream Ear signature pout she does for most photos.

 

Couldn't find much in my limited ability, but I did find this quick little video of Ms. Kishikaa's goal.

 

Yeah, actually I went right along with Profe that same day. My first choice (INAC of course) is obviously gone now, but my Reds are still in the running.

 

They played together in 2009, with the Los Angeles Sol. They are totally bros.

Those nicknames remind me of how I always wanted to wear "Bless" on my back officially. They never let me though. I got one for personal use though, so I'm happy.

 

I was watching this match real time but I stopped it after 30 minutes or so. It was probably the worst match I've ever seen at this level. I guess no one to be blamed but still it was terrible... Unfortunately this was the match that was picked for the TV broadcast out of four quarter finals.

Belle used Taniguchi as GK - she's a rookie defender but she played GK as they don't have any sub GK... She's 159cm apparently.

Anyway, Belle's coach deployed the tactic that their defensive line stays at the 6 yard box whenever Vegalta had the ball. So the defenders were right in front of her almost all the time. From the TV commentator (reported from reporter on the ground level), Sameshima said to their coach there is nothing they can do but just put the ball into box. The problem was Vegalta still kept the shape almost the same. They put Sakai forward for the power play but then Ogawa went to right instead. I didn't understand why they didn't throw more players into the box cos Belle had no intention of attacking. It was the most one-sided game I've ever seen - worse than some of the Nadeshiko matches in the Asian Games. According to TV news I've just seen, the number of shots Vegalta had was 44!


I saw the result afterwards and found out Vegalta only scored in the second half. I've just seen Sameshima's goal (it was just a ball she kicked into the box) - I feel sorry for Taniguchi.

We talked about the apparent difficulty for Belle to attract players, but not being able to find one permanent GK apart from Fukumoto is just unbelievable... It was a bit moving to see Belle players cerebrating their goal at the end but this is a serious problem. I don't think it was really fair for those people who went to see the match.

 

Just watched it...... yes too horrible to watch normally.... I thought Belle would change their formaton once a goal down, but they did not -well they finally did in the 90th minute and then they had one weak shot on goal - followed by a beautiful goal and yes celeberated wildly. Just when one thinks that there is nothing new to see, this was bizarre - but i do agreee, the coach let down the traveling Belle fans, few though they may have beeen, and the national TV audience. She even let the poor volunteer GK as this was a disaster strategy to face so many shots.

Anyway, live now its Brazil v USA in the Brasilia Final - its about 30' gone, 0-0 yet HERE

 

A belated welcome Sola, I think I know how you feel. I’m not really a Belle fan, but I am a Miyama fan, so I tend to support Belle over whoever they are playing. I was very saddened by such a lopsided score.

Speaking of Albirex, I am surprised they did not start with Tiffany McCarty. She did not enter the game until well into the second-half. Isn’t she still one of their stronger scorers?

 

I was wondering why such a one-sided score. I could understand the 6 Vegalta goals due to the inexperienced goalkeeper. It sounds like Belle was concentrating on defending their goal as much as possible rather than scoring themselves.

Was there anything Belle could have done to at least score a few more points given their goalkeeper situation? Was it even possible for them to shift to a more attacking role when they did have the ball? Were they afraid to leave the goalkeeper on her own?

I actually felt that Belle’s one goal was very nicely done. From the movement of the ball down the field to Miyama’s cross to Arimachi’s header. The team was capable of something. It's too bad it did not appear earlier in the game.

 

I was confused by this video at first. I did not know the results at the time so I thought maybe the scoreboard was wrong. The Belle players seemed too happy to to be loosing 6-1! Maybe after a certain point, they decided not worry and just enjoy playing the game. The Belle players actually seemed happier then the Vegalta players. I suppose it was a bit of a hollow victory for Sameshima and company.

 

Well done, lady Sendai ! And a Sameshima goal...

 

Hello and welcome to the group!

 

Someone on Twitter called Sheila, who must be a footballer to be followed by ndsk_120, just Tweeted a photo of Miyama and Cameron togther...
Sheila 8@Sheila_8_ · 11 mins11 minutes ago
My life..futbol-filled life with so many legends..I feel so lucky&blessed #Americansabroad #lovemyathlete #thankful pic.twitter.com/dax6HV8OAF

Welcome Sola.....are you in Japan? ........ I too am surprised at Niigata, because the last time we saw them, it was the last game of the League v Urawa and it was one of the best performances of the year, sensational play on both wings. But for sure, Niigata is a very unpredictable team = they beat Beleza a few months ago, but I think lost 5-1 to them in summer. And if they hadnt lost to INAC so many times, they might have won the L-League!

 

FullBloom just Tweeted:
Japanese newspapers today suggest that Kawasumi may not go back to the US for next season and that Tanaka Yoko has left INAC Kobe...and is expected to move to Nojima Stella Kanagawa Sagamihara.
The first part is not that surprising...... I have to admire TanaYo as clearly she wants playing time. Only doubt is whether she is choosing the right division, but Division 2 should be stronger than the old CL.

I think Tiffany is a pure striker, and perhaps Niigata was concerned with Beleza choking off MF. Albu had Yamazaki and Oishi injured at various times, soemtimes both together, but both are heatlhy now.
Anyone notice that Oishi appears to have the biggest size shoe in the League? Her feet are alwasy so distinctive.