Official 2026 Nadeshiko Japan Thread [R] - なでしこジャパン（英語スレッド）

Nittaidai 2-2 Ehime
It means I and Manchester Nadeshiko get 3points, right?

 

Seiko? Who?
Of course it's Seike, isn't it?
I have to be careful because I misunderstood Miora's Tan.
Although it's a very few possibilities, there might be a player named Seiko in Nadeshiko who I don't grasp for now.
In fact, there is a famous Japanese singer named Matsuda Seiko.

 

AFC Womens Asian Cup

H.T...KOR 2-0 UZB

KOR attack looks awesome...I hope Nadeshiko defenders are watching this game very carefully

Edit...PHI defenders also

 

i thought 4 points

 

Can't you still predict the Saturday matches?

 

AFC Womens Asian Cup

F.T...KOR 6-0 UZB

Commentary...."which means KOR will meet JPN in the semi final unless PHI can pull off the biggest upset in the history of the Womens Asian Cup"...

 

Yes 4 points. 1 point for each goal in the game.

 

I still don't get it.
The draw point is 2?

 

Nittaidai scored 2 goals, Ehime also scored 2 goals. So 4 goals = 4 points.

 

So, are win, draw, lose irrelevant?

 

Yes. It's all about the goals scored in the games.

It's an adapted version of a game we used to play at my local pub some 25 or more years ago.

Using the top mens league in England, don't remember what it was called back then. Your pick your team. Put your money in the pot. Then over the weeks if you hit 21 points you got a cash prize. If you went over 21 points without hitting 21 exactly you were reset to zero.

Since the leagues we're using are smaller and to give more options for members to select from I've added Division 2. We can't do the 21 points here because we have 2 results most weeks.

 

Kashii Ayaka. I've been following her a bit for the last 4 years at YGU. I was wondering who she would be playing for after leaving university expecting a WE League team to sign her, so was quite happy she went to Belle where I can watch her. I'm happy she scored on her Belle debut.

She had played all 4 years for the top YGU squad in the Kanto Uni League.
Played for the Kanto A squad in the regional university competitions.
Played against Urawa for the Kanto A squad.
Played for the Japan Uni selection vs the Korea Uni selection.

 

I need to know if there is a cash prize in case I pass away before the end of the season.I will have to include it in my will.

Please view this post in the spirit in which it is intended

 

OK, you can do it.

 

I'm adding Kitagawa to my scorers as I thought you can win 50 points with just listing all scorers, two for instance, but une explained to me there must be at least three scorers to win 50 points.

1. 3:0
2. Tanaka, Tanikawa, Kitagawa
3. Tanaka
4. None
5. 17th

 

OK, I misunderstood the game's object.
I thought it's a game for us to hit the strongest team.

 

Seike’s focus is on Japan, not personal glory

Preview - Q-final: Japan v Philippines

 

Yes, I had first written Sunday and then got confused with time difference between Europe and Japan.

 

12 GK Chika Hirao

My own condition is good, and I'm always ready to play in a match. If I get to play, I think I'll be able to enter the match in good condition, thinking about what I can do to help Japan win. Being able to actually play in the group stage was a big help in getting a feel for the preparation process and the atmosphere on the pitch. The important thing is not to overthink things, but to go into the match with my usual preparation and tension. Since going to Spain, my ability to adapt has improved by being exposed to the timing and power of foreign players' shots on a daily basis, and I feel I've also grown in the build-up play from the goalkeeper. There may be penalty shootouts in the knockout stage, but I want to prepare calmly, including for that.

1 GK Ayaka Yamashita

In the group stage, I didn't have a lot of work as a goalkeeper, and it was especially difficult to maintain my concentration against the counter-teams. That's why I focused on simple plays and trying to pass the ball to the front line as quickly as possible. In terms of offense, in the first match, we played mostly outside the penalty area and didn't have much action in front of the goal. However, in the second match, the opponent's pressure was weaker, and we were able to play more inside the area, which I think led to more goals. In defense, since our training intensity is currently the highest, we are prioritizing communication between the goalkeeper and the defense. The emergence of young players is a good stimulus for the team, and from here on, we want to maintain our intensity and win without letting the opponents have free rein.

2 DF Risa Shimizu

Many Asian players have a unique rhythm, and we have particularly focused on the battle for the cross. We also value crosses in attack, and in defense, we believe that preventing the opponent from creating chances from crosses is important to avoid conceding goals. At Liverpool, I was often asked to be involved in the build-up, and with the national team, I am asked to deliver crosses from the wing and create connections with the players in the center, so there are many common points, and I would like to clearly demonstrate this in matches. Nadeshiko Japan is a special place for me, and even after my injury, the desire to return here again was a great motivation. I would like to continue working hard without forgetting that feeling.

6 DF Koga Toko Finishing the group stage with three clean sheets was good for the defense as well. In defense, we all made sure to thoroughly shut down the opponent with our first line of defense, and I think we were able to cover after (Kumagai) Saki went forward and deal with the space behind when the fullbacks were drawn out. In attack, the opponent dropped back and we had possession of the ball for a long time, so advancing with a three-man formation at the back was effective in connecting passes, and we were also conscious of breaking down the opponent's block while moving our positions. In the fullback position, I tried to break down the defense at the back while also getting involved with the central players. From now on, I think the intensity of our defense will increase, so I want to make sure we don't neglect preparing at the back even while attacking, and I want to make sure we don't lose in one-on-one situations.

16 DF Yuzuki Yamamoto

We have a series of must-win matches coming up, but in order to continue playing in these tense games, we are preparing in a good atmosphere as a team, while maintaining a good balance between training and rest. The Philippines has the impression of being a tall team that never gives up until the end and is aggressive in attacking the goal, and I feel they are an opponent with slightly different characteristics compared to other Asian teams. That's why we want to organize how to deal with their strengths while also showcasing our own strengths. I have a good image from my last goal, but I don't want to be too carried away by that, and I want to prioritize defense first. On top of that, I want to find the right timing to showcase my strengths and contribute to the team's victory.

17 MF Hamano Maika

I'm finally able to produce a tangible result in the form of a goal, and in a good way, I feel a little more relaxed. At Tottenham, we play a style of football that emphasizes possession, so I've gained confidence in receiving the ball and then putting my own play into action, and I want to utilize that in the national team as well. With Fujino, we can both play on either the left or right side, so we were conscious of switching positions to change the flow of the game and confuse the opponent. Once you're on the pitch, it's a world of competition, so age doesn't matter, and I want our generation to take on more leadership roles. I think the team is having a very fulfilling time, including during the off-season. Next up is a match to qualify for the (FIFA Women's) World Cup, so we definitely want to win and achieve our dream of participating in the World Cup and beyond that, becoming world champions.

19 MF Momoko Tanikawa

In the three group stage matches, it was good that we were able to win even when the opponents were defending deep, and it was significant that we were able to score goals as well. As we played more matches, I felt that we were able to share a better understanding of how to play against opponents who defend deep as a team. I myself played with the intention of scoring whenever I had a chance, and I had a strong awareness of scoring, but I want to use the areas where I couldn't finish as a learning experience for next time. I think I'm expected to receive the ball and pass in a way that helps the team advance, as well as have the ability to finish in front of the goal, so I want to be more proactive in that area. In the next match against the Philippines, I want to increase the number of plays where I create space and numerical superiority through my own breakthroughs so that we can score a goal as quickly as possible.

14 MF Yui Hasegawa

Having had four days between matches for the first time in a while, I think we've been able to prepare thoroughly for the game. In the match against the Philippines, it's entirely possible that the opponent will sit back and defend, so it won't be an easy game like in the group stage. Ideally, we'd like to score with an early chance or on the first play, but even if we don't score right away, I think it's important to keep going without getting impatient. I myself want to always be at the center of the pitch, and be someone who can come up with solutions for improvement, both in good times and bad. This is an important match for qualification for the (FIFA Women's) World Cup, but we won't make that our goal. First, we want to win the match against the Philippines and use that as a stepping stone to what comes next.

8 MF Kiko Seike

One of the main goals of this tournament is to qualify for the (FIFA Women's) World Cup, so first and foremost, we want to win tomorrow's match and secure that right. I'm happy that I've been able to score consecutively so far, but I've always played with the thought of what I can do for the team's victory. Of course, I'd be happy if I could score a goal tomorrow as well, but first and foremost, I want to run hard and fight for the team. From here on, the intensity of the matches will increase even further, but we have always valued recovering second balls and transitions, and I think we can take control of the game by doing so at an even higher level. We are also prepared for a penalty shootout, but first and foremost, we want to win within 90 minutes.

 

Nittaidai has some good players like Fujisawa or Suzuki Haruko (Young Nadeshiko), but their DFs are awkard in possession and poor decision makings caused lots of Ehime's chances.
Takahashi Hikari (Young Nadeshiko) and Azumi Kazuki were central members last year, but they were not even on the bench, maybe injured.

 

I accept the match result, but sorry I don't about the scorers because you automatically omit the possible players of the previous two games from your thought.