Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 06:21 Author Share Posted Thursday at 06:21 13 hours ago, Stuniverse said: Just caught up, @Deisler26. Excellent career so far, keep up the great work Appreciated, many thanks! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 06:46 Author Share Posted Thursday at 06:46 2034 Youth Intake Well, a 2* prospect in that awful preview is something I didn't expect to find. Luckily, we had three players stand out from the pack, so let's look at the Top 3 Masai Uchida, 15, MC - We have a certified pipeline now to the AP position. I'm looking forward to seeing how he performs on loan. Junichi Yasukawa, 16, M/AMRC - Can't say if he'll make the first team, but he's a prospect and will be loaned out to see if he makes the grade. Naoto Takahashi, 16, DR - A right back prospect which puts us into the pipeline era for right backs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted Thursday at 07:04 Share Posted Thursday at 07:04 There’s some decent looking prospects there, @Deisler26 (although star ratings can’t always be trusted) but the potential ability looks promising for a few of them. I liked the post you made earlier in the thread about how you manage youth development. Good luck 🍀⚽️🤞 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 08:17 Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:17 1 hour ago, Stuniverse said: There’s some decent looking prospects there, @Deisler26 (although star ratings can’t always be trusted) but the potential ability looks promising for a few of them. I liked the post you made earlier in the thread about how you manage youth development. Good luck 🍀⚽️🤞 Thanks, that's appreciated! I'll develop them as much as possible, but we'll see how they can turn out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 08:23 Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:23 New contract As we lost Serdiuk to Saudi, it was a priority to resign Son as we couldn't lose both wingers in the same transfer window. Luckily, we managed to get rid of a MRC, so we're pretty safe now 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 09:02 Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:02 4 Nov 2034 J-League YBC Levain Cup Final The National Stadium, Tokyo 15:00 K/O Tokyo Metro Ota City 5-2 Yokohama F. Marinos In a thrilling 2034 J-League YBC Levain Cup Final, Tokyo Metro Ota City clinched their first-ever major trophy with a resounding 5-2 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos. After years of heartbreak in the Semi-Finals, Tokyo Metro Ota City finally made their mark on the grandest stage, delivering a memorable performance to claim the title. Leading scorer Mao Kurata was the star of the show, netting twice and assisting another as Tokyo Metro stamped their authority on the match early, leaving Yokohama with too much to do in their search for a comeback. The game exploded into life in the 17th minute when Kurata, who had been a standout all season, opened the scoring in spectacular fashion. Receiving the ball just outside the box, Kurata spun on the turn and unleashed a fierce 20-yard strike that flew past the Yokohama goalkeeper. Just four minutes later, the Tokyo Metro talisman struck again, this time showing his aerial prowess by rising highest to head home a pinpoint cross from Satoro Nagai, doubling his side's lead. Tokyo Metro's dominance continued, with Nagai playing the role of provider once more in the 38th minute. His perfectly weighted through ball found the onrushing Kaoru Kawai, who smashed it high into the net to make it 3-0. However, Yokohama F. Marinos responded immediately, pulling one back a minute later with a well-worked passing move that ended with a shot striking the far post and going in, cutting the deficit to 3-1 and giving them hope of a comeback. Despite Yokohama's attempts to shift the momentum, Tokyo Metro restored their three-goal lead just before the break. Kurata, turning provider this time, headed down a long ball out of defense, setting up Taiki Hemmi to fire home a composed finish. Yokohama managed to pull another goal back in the second half, reducing the deficit to 4-2, but Tokyo Metro remained composed, maintaining control as the clock ticked down. The decisive moment came in the 75th minute when Hemmi was brought down in the box, earning a penalty for Tokyo Metro. Kurata stepped up and sealed his hat-trick in style, executing an audacious Panenka-style penalty that sent the goalkeeper the wrong way and the fans into a frenzy. The 5-2 scoreline stood until the final whistle, securing Tokyo Metro Ota City's first-ever Levain Cup and etching their name in J-League Cup history. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 09:17 Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:17 1 Jan 2035 Emperor's Cup JFA 115th Japan Football Championship The National Stadium, Tokyo 15:00 K/O Tokyo Metro Ota City 4-2 Yokohama F. Marinos Tokyo Metro Ota City retained their Emperor’s Cup crown in emphatic fashion, defeating Yokohama F. Marinos 4-2 in the 2034 final to secure back-to-back titles. In a commanding first-half performance, Taiki Hemmi, Satoshi Nagai, and Mao Kurata all found the back of the net, giving Tokyo Metro a cushion that proved too much for Yokohama to overcome despite a spirited second-half comeback. With this victory, Tokyo Metro further solidified their growing reputation as one of the most exciting teams in Japanese football. The match began at a blistering pace, with Tokyo Metro quickly asserting their dominance. Target forward Taiki Hemmi opened the scoring in the 10th minute, latching onto a well-placed cross before heading home to give his side the lead. Buoyed by their early advantage, Tokyo Metro continued to press, and young midfield starlet Satoshi Nagai made it 2-0 in the 23rd minute, finishing off a slick passing move with a composed strike from the edge of the box. Yokohama struggled to cope with Tokyo Metro’s fluid attack, and just before halftime, top scorer Mao Kurata added a third goal, sending the Metro fans into delirium. Kurata’s clinical finish capped a dream first half for the defending champions, as they went into the break with a commanding 3-0 lead. Yokohama F. Marinos looked deflated, but the second half would bring a flicker of hope for the trailing side. The momentum appeared to shift early in the second half when Masaki Hiroshito won a penalty for Yokohama in the 56th minute. However, Hiroshito’s spot-kick was blazed over the bar, a costly miss that could have turned the tide. Despite the setback, Yokohama rallied, scoring twice in quick succession to make it 3-2 and reigniting the contest. Tokyo Metro looked vulnerable as the pressure mounted, but their defense held firm under the onslaught. In the dying moments of the game, as Yokohama pushed forward in search of an equalizer, Tokyo Metro delivered the final blow. In added time, Akira Matsumoto rose highest to meet a corner and headed home to seal the 4-2 victory, putting the finishing touch on a triumphant performance. The win marked a successful defense of the Emperor's Cup for Tokyo Metro Ota City, who continue to build a legacy of success on the national stage. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 09:56 Author Share Posted Thursday at 09:56 2034 Campaign Second Round First Leg (J2) Albrex Niigata 0-2 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) Easy win. Second Leg (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 3-1 Albrex Niigata (J2) (Tokyo Metro win 5-1 on aggregate) A very very easy win with the backups/youth. Onto the next round Round of 16 First Leg (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 2-2 Mito Hollyhock (J2) An awful slog against lower league opposition. Substitute Jakkrit Wantawee netted with the last kick of the match to equalise Second Leg (J2) Mito Hollyhock 1-3 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) (Tokyo Metro win 5-3 on aggregate) Seung-Jun Son dominated this match, scoring the opener and assisted the other two goals. Quarter Final First Leg (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 3-1 Tokyo Verdy 1967 (J1) The latest installment on the Neo-Tokyo Derby, saw us go 2-0 up within 5 minutes and sail to the end. Second Leg (J1) Tokyo Verdy 1967 0-1 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) (Tokyo Metro win 4-1 on aggregate) Mao Kurata's goal gave us the win. Semi Final First Leg (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 2-0 JEF United Chiba (J2) Early goals in both halves sealed this deal. Second Leg (J2) JEF United Chiba 2-1 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) (Tokyo Metro win 3-2 on aggregate) JEF went two goals up and were tied with us into the latter stages of the game, before Akira Matsumoto netted to give us the win. Final (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 5-2 Yokohama F.Marinos (J1) A hat-trick from Mao Kurata was the basis of an excellent first ever League Cup win. Second Round (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 6-1 Tiamo 2006 SC (JFL) Two goals in 5 minutes and a Takumi Imei double sealed a really easy win for us Third Round (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 4-1 Thepakusatsu Gunma (J3) We actually went into half time, 0-1 down. But two goals in a minute from Akira Matsumoto turned the tie around and we cruised to the win. Fourth Round (J1) Gamba Osaka 2-3 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) We went 3-0 up and let them back into it, but luckily pulled it over the line. Quarter Final (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 3-0 Vissel Kobe (J1) The second half kings were at it again. Semi Final (J1) Sagan Tosu 1-4 Tokyo Metro Ota City (J1) Takumi Imei's hat-trick gave us an easy win against the relegation-haunted side. Final (J1) Tokyo Metro Ota City 4-2 Yokohama F.Marinos (J1) Three first half goals made it a double over Yokohama. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted Thursday at 10:39 Share Posted Thursday at 10:39 Looks like you're flying right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 10:48 Author Share Posted Thursday at 10:48 Nara Club (J2) We sent our better prospects to Nara this season, in order to give them game time at a higher level. This was a good/bad thing as the guys helped Nara get promoted to J1 for the first time ever, but we lost Nara as a feeder club, due to their promotion. Kazunori Uehara, 19, DC - He made 33 appearances, toting up 2,961 minutes with a 7.04 average rating. He's in line for a first team spot this season. Tatsuya Nemoto, 17, ST - He made 32 appearances, toting up 2,494 minutes, scoring 20 goals and assisting 8 times with a 7.46 average rating. Shinjuku Ito, 17, M/AMC - He made 46 appearances, toting up 3,053 minutes, scoring 2 goals and assisting 7 times with a 7.09 average rating. Ryo Sano, 17, M/AMR/ST - He made 40 appearances, toting up 3,125 minutes, scoring 8 goals and assisting 15 times with a 7.17 average rating. Joao Teixeira, 17, AML/ST - He made 45 appearances, toting up 3,531 minutes, scoring 25 goals and assisting 7 times with a 7.47 average rating. Matsunaga was a deadline day move as he was kicking here and I wanted him gone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 11:52 Author Share Posted Thursday at 11:52 ReinMeer Aomori (J3) ReinMeer were relegated from J2 last season, which meant they were looking at getting promoted back. We looked at prospects that maybe might not have cut it in J2, but still needed game time. They ended up 13th after a decent start and will be our main feeder club this season, unless we can pick up another in the pre-season. Hidenori Hayashi, 27, DC - He made 42 appearances, toting up 3,708 minutes scoring one goal. Daiki Takeguchi, 18, D/DM/M/AMC - He made 36 appearances, toting up 2,851 minutes scoring 3 goals and assisting 6 times. Hokuto Hanya, 21, M/AMC - He made 30 appearances, toting up 2,598 minutes scoring 13 goals and assisting 8 times. Hattori Hayashi, 18, DR - He made 35 appearances, toting up 2,995 minutes scoring one goal and assisting once. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 15:02 Author Share Posted Thursday at 15:02 4 hours ago, warlock said: Looks like you're flying right now Still not close to the league title though 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 15:27 Author Share Posted Thursday at 15:27 2034 Season Review We had a really poor start, losing 5 of our first 10 games, including being 0-5 down to Nagoya Grampus Eight in 20 minutes. We were very inconsistent, which meant decent runs with a couple of losses which meant we finished 4th out of 20. Being in two cups and having to rotate our team meant that we had a lot of disturbances in the first team. We retained the JFA Emperor's Cup and won the J-League Cup. Top scorer was striker Mao Kurata scoring 32 goals, with Kaoru Kawai leading the way with 22 assists. The team broke lots of records this season, including Most Overall Goals by a Player, Most Individual Assists and Most MOTM's. We finished 1st overall in Goals Scored as we scored 15 goals more than second place, but we were pretty disastrous on the back end to end up with our Goals Conceded putting us 13th overall. Our offseason business is going very, very interesting. We have a 47-man squad of players who could conceivably play a part next season, so I'm going to have to get rid of a ton of backups and fringe players. We don't have much left to pick up or create, but we could really do with a J2 or so feeder club. Akuma and Hideo sat in their usual corner of the Sercow and Hornet pub, their favorite spot to talk football, and this season had given them plenty to talk about. But despite the successes in the cups, both men couldn’t shake the familiar frustration of seeing their beloved team stumble once again in the league. "It’s like we’ll never win the league, Hideo," Akuma grumbled, taking a deep sip of his sake. "Every year, we start with hope, and by the halfway point, we’re miles off the pace. Same story this season. Poor start, can’t recover." Hideo nodded, his expression as grim as his friend’s. "We finish in the playoffs every time. It’s hard to believe we’ll ever take that next step." But then, a flicker of pride crept into their conversation. "At least we’ve become a cup team, eh?" Akuma said, a half-smile forming. "A double cup win—first ever J-League Cup and retaining the Emperor’s Cup. That’s no small thing." Hideo, who had been the first to admit their league shortcomings, brightened at the thought. "I’ll give them that. The J-League Cup run was something special. We were underdogs from the start, but the way we played in the final—it was like they were a different team." Akuma nodded, remembering the tense final against a heavily favored opponent. "Seung-Jun Son was a revelation in those games," Akuma added, as if reliving the decisive moments. "Without him, we don’t win either cup." The conversation naturally turned to Seung-Jun Son, the South Korean wonderkid who had been the heart of their double cup triumph. "He’s staying, Akuma. A new long-term deal," Hideo said, raising his glass with a genuine smile this time. "Clubs in Europe wanted him, but he chose to stay. It means something, doesn’t it?" Akuma’s eyes lit up at the thought. "It means everything. He’s the future. That kid could’ve gone to Spain or England, and yet here he is, committing his best years to us. That gives me hope, even if the league title still feels like a dream." As the evening wore on, the two old friends found themselves focusing more on the positives than the negatives. "You know, Akuma, we’ve never had back-to-back cup wins like this before," Hideo mused. "Retaining the Emperor’s Cup? Winning the J-League Cup for the first time? Maybe this is how it starts. You build a winning culture in the cups, and eventually, the league will come." Akuma, ever the pessimist, hesitated but then clinked glasses with Hideo. "Maybe you’re right. If we keep players like Son, who knows what’s possible?" For now, though, they were content to raise their glasses to what had been a season of unexpected joy, even if the league title still eluded them. "Here’s to Son and the cups," Akuma said, his voice a little softer than usual. "And maybe, one day, the league too." Hideo smiled, his eyes twinkling as he took another sip. "One day," he agreed. They drank deeply, the promise of more memories to come easing the familiar disappointment of league failure. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 15:30 Author Share Posted Thursday at 15:30 Sell-on fees Over £50m in money from sell-ons. I love it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warlock Posted Thursday at 15:39 Share Posted Thursday at 15:39 36 minutes ago, Deisler26 said: Still not close to the league title though Just a defensive upgrade away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 15:48 Author Share Posted Thursday at 15:48 2034 Season Review We are the best youth team in the country as this was our fourth successive title as we finished 1st in the Prince Takamudo U-18 Premier League . There is very little else to say, we're so very, very dominant at this level. So much so, that our U-18 Assistant Manager was poached by Honda SC in J3. I wish him the best of luck and we were quick to replace him with: Gao Di, 45, U-18 Assistant Manager - China is calling and we have answered. He applied for the job from our advert ad was the standout candidate. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted Thursday at 18:18 Share Posted Thursday at 18:18 2 hours ago, warlock said: Just a defensive upgrade away I agree get the back line right or a better GK and you will be flying. The fact that you won the cup prove you have a team capable of it. You just need more consistent performances defensively. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 21:29 Author Share Posted Thursday at 21:29 Red Sun Rising - Season 13 Unlucky for some Once again, we failed to achieve our league target last season, this year the board are going big with wanting to Win the J1 League in conjunction with competing in the latter stages of both the J.League Cup and the JFA Emperor's Cup. Also, the board want us to make the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League. I think we can survive not winning this year, for a cup clean sweep like last season, but we never know. We were given a £85m warchest and a £825k wage budget, which is insanity and I don't think I'll use much of any of it. News First time in 12 seasons that Takumi Imei has not finished in the top 5 of shirt sales, Matsumoto is the outlier here, with Son signing a new deal, Kurata and Kawai breaking records and Hemmi banging them in too. Brilliant news, now if only they'd give me another affiliate and a stadium of our own.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Thursday at 22:41 Author Share Posted Thursday at 22:41 2035 First Team Squad Numbers Goalkeepers ....................... ...................... Ryohei Doi (JPN) Shingo Iwai (JPN) Yuki Uruno (JPN) Defenders ................................................ ........................................... ..................... Sota Nakamura (JPN) Takuma Terao (JPN) Soulymane Bamba (SEN) Ryo Kawamata (JPN) Taki Nozue (JPN) Kazunori Uehara (JPN) ....................... Goji Suzuki (JPN) Yoshiki Ono (JPN) Midfielders ................................................................. ........................................... Masaki Hiroshito (JPN) Gaku Nemoto (JPN) Hokuto Hanya (JPN) Satoshi Nagai (JPN) Kaoru Kawai (JPN) Kazuya Oguri (JPN) .................... Tsubasa Ando (JPN) Son Seung-Jun (KOR) Attackers ........................................................................................... Mao Kurata (JPN) Joao Teixeira (BRA) Takumi Imei (JPN) Taiki Hemmi (JPN) Akira Matsumoto (JPN) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Friday at 10:30 Author Share Posted Friday at 10:30 End of March 2036 Transfer Window We had no real targets coming into the transfer window, but we had 47 possible first team players, so we had to look at moving players on. OUT Hiromi Mizuno, 20, ST (Free Transfer, Y.S.C.C Yokohama) He wasn't going to make the first team, so a sale was needed Daiki Okabe, 22, M/AMR (£500k, Mito Hollyhock) Same as most, we were cutting a lot of long-term backups. Tetsuo Shirai, 22, M/AMR (£250k, Ventforet Kofu) Shirai was getting itchy feet and he wasn't going to be a first team player. Hiromi Umeda, 22, DRC (£500k, Jubilo Iwata) Umeda could have been first team, but the emergence of Uehara after a loan spell put paid to that. Shotaro Nagai, 28, MRL/AML (£425k, Kyoto Senga FC) Once again, a long-term servant departed because of no game time Masamichi Furukawa, 18, AMR/ST (£250k, Avispa Fukuoka) Blah, blah, backup being sold Norio Masaki, 18, M/AML (£500k, Urawa Red Diamonds) Maskai had dominated our U-18's with goals and assists, but wasn't good enough to get into our first team Hiroyuki Takahashi, 18, D/M/AML (£230k, Nara Club) I wanted him to be a first team player, but he just couldn't improve enough. So I sold him with a heavy heart. Hidenori Hayashi, 27, DC (£250k, Kashiwa Reysol) He could have been here til the end, but I thought it was better for his career to let him go. Yosiuke Morishige, 31, DC/ST (£250k, Kashiwa Reysol) God I miss him, but we couldn't accommodate him either up front or at the back if we were going to progress. Kazuaki Tsuruta, 24, DC/ST (Free Transfer, Tokushima Vortis) Out of the blue, I wasn't saying no to trimming the squad. IN Gaku Nemoto, 27, M/AMRC (£1.8m, Kyoto Senga FC) We needed a good backup right winger and Nemoto had been on my shortlist for a few seasons. His price dropped and I pounced. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Friday at 15:03 Author Share Posted Friday at 15:03 Player Development 2035 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Friday at 17:28 Author Share Posted Friday at 17:28 12 May 2035 2034/35 AFC Champions League Final, First Leg King Abdullah Sports Stadium, Saudi Arabia 15:00 K/O Al-Ahil Saudi Sport Club 2-2 Tokyo Metro Ota City In an exhilarating first leg of the 2034/35 Asian Champions League Final, debutants Tokyo Metro Ota City held Saudi giants Al-Ahli to a 2-2 draw, setting up a tantalizing second leg. Tokyo Metro, playing in their first continental final, showed no signs of nerves as they matched the three-time finalists in an entertaining contest filled with attacking flair and moments of drama. The Japanese side will now head home to Japan with a valuable result, keeping their hopes alive for a historic triumph. The match began with high intensity, and it was Al-Ahli who struck first, taking the lead in the 18th minute. A slick passing move down the right saw their talismanic striker slot home from close range, silencing the Al-Ahli crowd. Despite the early setback, Tokyo Metro quickly responded, growing into the game with their trademark fluid style. On 30 minutes, top scorer Mao Kurata leveled the scores with a brilliant solo effort, weaving through two defenders before finishing low into the corner. The game continued to ebb and flow, with both sides creating chances. Early in the second half, Tokyo Metro capitalized on a defensive error from Al-Ahli to take the lead. Young midfield sensation Satoshi Nagai pounced on a loose ball in the box, rifling a shot past the goalkeeper to make it 2-1 in the 52nd minute. With the momentum in their favor, Tokyo Metro pressed for a third, but Al-Ahli's experienced defense stood firm, repelling the home side's advances. Just as it seemed Tokyo Metro might hold on for a famous victory, Al-Ahli struck back. In the 78th minute, the visitors equalized through a powerful header from a corner, once again showcasing their prowess in key moments. The 2-2 scoreline reflected the balance of the contest, with both teams displaying quality in attack and resilience in defense. As the clock wound down, neither side could find a winner, setting the stage for a thrilling second leg in Japan. Tokyo Metro Ota City will leave the first leg with a sense of both pride and caution. While the draw puts them in a challenging position for the return leg, their performance showed they can compete with Asia's elite. Al-Ahli, with their experience in finals, will head home confident, but Tokyo Metro's fighting spirit will ensure that the title race remains wide open. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Friday at 17:37 Author Share Posted Friday at 17:37 (edited) 19 May 2035 2034/35 AFC Champions League Final, Second Leg Nissan Stadium, Yokohama 15:00 K/O Tokyo Metro Ota City 2-0 Al-Ahil Saudi Sport Club (Tokyo Metro Ota City win 4-2 on aggregate) In a historic night for Japanese football, debutants Tokyo Metro Ota City clinched their first-ever Asian Champions League title with a commanding 2-0 victory over Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, securing a 4-2 aggregate win. After a hard-fought 2-2 draw in the first leg, Tokyo Metro rose to the occasion in the return fixture, delivering a mature and disciplined performance that saw them crowned champions of Asia. Goals from Son Seung-Jun and Taiki Hemmi ensured their place in continental history, capping off a remarkable campaign for the club. The match began with Tokyo Metro on the front foot, as they sought to impose their style of play on their more experienced opponents. Al-Ahli, three-time finalists, were content to sit back and absorb pressure, hoping to hit on the counterattack. However, it was the Japanese side who found the breakthrough in the 32nd minute. Son Seung-Jun, who had been lively throughout the first half, received the ball just inside the box and fired a low shot across the goalkeeper into the far corner, sending the Tokyo crowd into raptures and putting the home side in control. Al-Ahli responded after the goal with increased urgency, pushing forward in search of an equalizer, but Tokyo Metro's defense held firm. Led by captain Takumi Harada, the backline remained composed, snuffing out several dangerous attacks from the Saudi side. Al-Ahli's best chance came early in the second half, when a powerful shot from their striker was expertly tipped over the bar by goalkeeper Kenji Hara. Despite their efforts, Al-Ahli struggled to break down a disciplined and well-organized Tokyo Metro team. As the game entered the final stages, with Al-Ahli pushing more men forward, Tokyo Metro capitalized on the space left behind. In the 85th minute, Taiki Hemmi delivered the decisive blow. Breaking away from the halfway line after a clearance, Hemmi found himself one-on-one with the Al-Ahli keeper. The forward kept his composure and smashed the ball into the back of the net, sealing the victory and sparking wild celebrations among the Tokyo Metro fans. The final whistle confirmed Tokyo Metro Ota City's 2-0 victory and a 4-2 aggregate triumph, marking a momentous achievement for the club in their first-ever Asian Champions League campaign. Their journey from continental underdogs to champions will be remembered as one of the great stories of Asian football. For Al-Ahli, it was another near miss, but for Tokyo Metro, it was the night they became kings of Asia. Edited Friday at 18:17 by Deisler26 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Ben_ Posted Friday at 18:44 Share Posted Friday at 18:44 Massive! Champions of Asia! Well done on such a wonderful achievement. What next?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted Friday at 21:18 Author Share Posted Friday at 21:18 2 hours ago, _Ben_ said: Massive! Champions of Asia! Well done on such a wonderful achievement. What next?! J1 hopefully. But we are going to be raided badly this window, so it’ll be rebuilding 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hootieleece Posted Friday at 21:33 Share Posted Friday at 21:33 AFC Champions a great accomplishment with your built from scratch side (over many years). Unless you have a superior team that has a tactical advantage over your opponent's winning multiple trophies in same season is asking a bit much. Mostly because the Japanese League schedule makes it hard unless you have about 25-27 interchangeable players of about the same level of ability. That and the tactical advantage of playing a 4-3-3 like Liverpool under Klopp allowed my Urawa Red Diamond side do it in my save. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherwinriga Posted Friday at 22:44 Share Posted Friday at 22:44 What a wonderful double to close out the 2034 season and of course, winning the AFC Champions League! This is truly a wonderful season that you have achieved in Japan, which I'm so proud of it! Now, you have the remaining silverwares left: the Fujifilm Super Cup and J1 League title. Hopefully, you'll be able to get them done for the 2035 season to ensure that you'll be leading them to a dynasty in Tokyo for sure! Terrific work on your 2034 season campaign and good luck for the 2035 season! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted Friday at 23:26 Share Posted Friday at 23:26 2 hours ago, Deisler26 said: J1 hopefully. But we are going to be raided badly this window, so it’ll be rebuilding Ouch! Any chance you’ll be able to hold onto your best players, @Deisler26 ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted yesterday at 05:16 Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:16 5 hours ago, Stuniverse said: Ouch! Any chance you’ll be able to hold onto your best players, @Deisler26 ? Not much. The valuing system in Japan is not good, so we're getting paltry offers for our best players, so I've had to stick MRC's in to give us a fighting chance. I'm confident we can move on past the losses, it's just I want to keep Son for as long as possible... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted yesterday at 05:17 Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:17 7 hours ago, Hootieleece said: AFC Champions a great accomplishment with your built from scratch side (over many years). Unless you have a superior team that has a tactical advantage over your opponent's winning multiple trophies in same season is asking a bit much. Mostly because the Japanese League schedule makes it hard unless you have about 25-27 interchangeable players of about the same level of ability. That and the tactical advantage of playing a 4-3-3 like Liverpool under Klopp allowed my Urawa Red Diamond side do it in my save. The good thing is that I have two different sides and they can play League/Cup with (not much) fall off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted yesterday at 05:17 Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:17 6 hours ago, sherwinriga said: What a wonderful double to close out the 2034 season and of course, winning the AFC Champions League! This is truly a wonderful season that you have achieved in Japan, which I'm so proud of it! Now, you have the remaining silverwares left: the Fujifilm Super Cup and J1 League title. Hopefully, you'll be able to get them done for the 2035 season to ensure that you'll be leading them to a dynasty in Tokyo for sure! Terrific work on your 2034 season campaign and good luck for the 2035 season! Thank you so much for all your support during this save! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted yesterday at 05:19 Author Share Posted yesterday at 05:19 2035 Youth Intake Preview One of the better intake previews we've had for a while. Another goalie (yawn), but I like the wing-backs idea 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted yesterday at 06:02 Share Posted yesterday at 06:02 44 minutes ago, Deisler26 said: Not much. The valuing system in Japan is not good, so we're getting paltry offers for our best players, so I've had to stick MRC's in to give us a fighting chance. I'm confident we can move on past the losses, it's just I want to keep Son for as long as possible... MRC's? I'm probably being thick here @Deisler26 but what are MRC's? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted yesterday at 07:19 Author Share Posted yesterday at 07:19 1 hour ago, Stuniverse said: MRC's? I'm probably being thick here @Deisler26 but what are MRC's? Minimum Release Clause 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted yesterday at 07:23 Share Posted yesterday at 07:23 2 minutes ago, Deisler26 said: Minimum Release Clause Thanks @Deisler26 Oh, of course. I was being thick. Always a gamble as to whether or not a club will bid the MRC value... but if it helps you get the player signed up to a new contract often worth that risk. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted 8 hours ago Author Share Posted 8 hours ago End of August 2036 Transfer Window We were getting constant offers for our best players, unsettling them, so there was some desperate checking of shortlists and scouting reports to look for some possible replacement if stuff went down. OUT Ryohei Doi, 27, GK (£1m, Al-Sadd Sports Club) We had better goalkeeper options at the club and an out-of-the-blue offer was too good to turn down Joao Teixeira, 24, AML/ST (£3.9m, Sao Paulo FC) Just the mere £400k profit on this player. His performances were well below his stats and I ended up selling. Lucas Torlaschi, 31, GK (£21.5k, Sarmiento (Resistencia)) He wanted out and home was calling. I was happy to let him go. Goji Suzuki, 21, DRL (£7m, Al-Riyadh Saudi Club) The one first team player I did lose left me for Saudi as so many others had before IN Alessandro Rossi, 23, MR/ST (Free Transfer, S.S.C Napoli) This guy was the Teixeira replacement. Both in FGN status and position. Pressure on the high wage signing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted 8 hours ago Author Share Posted 8 hours ago Portuguese Man O'War Takuma Terao, 21, DRL (£20m, SL Benfica) The second of our first team players to leave. However, we broke team and league records for sales. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuniverse Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago 5 hours ago, Deisler26 said: we broke team and league records for sales. How are the club finances looking, @Deisler26? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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