The Tokyo Verdy Soccer Team Kick-off photo for the match against Tokushima Vortis , 11 July 2009The practice session before the match beginsThe lights come on for the evening gameThe kids get a chance to sit on the touchline while the warmup is on. Good experience for themA few practice shots on goal for that keeper to get his eye inThe manager and coach look on cautiously planning the next moves for their teamWith the match underway, Tokushima Vortis in the gray strip make an attacking moveVerdy take back the ball with some quick footwork. The ref looks on checking there was no foulA little bit of shirt pulling here, but nothing too seriousA counter-attack on the move, Vortis look to put a stop to itPlaying it close to the touch line, the keeper gives some advice to his playerA goal kick taken nicely by Tokyo VerdyAn incoming header creates a chance for VerdyThe Vortis goalkeeper goes down for a good save deflecting the ball away from goalThe Tokyo Verdy fans enjoying tha matchThe referee makes sure that the pace of play is kept briskThis header meets the cross perfectly and the first goal is scored for VerdyTime for a quick drink and a cool off
A Verdy player goes down after a hard tackleLooks like we won't be needing the stretcher this timeThe free kick creates a chance, but there is some jostling for positions to be done firstOfficial J-League soccer ballsA nice cross executed by the Verdy playerContemplating the best place to aim the throw inAn appeal to the referee for a foul goes beggingSlowing down the pace to plan the next throw inA nice bit of control being shown here by the number 13 for VortisA power cross being executed by the Verdy playerJust one minute of extra time being added on to the first halfSome encouragement being provided to his players by the Verdy ManagerAn incoming cross is dealt with by the goalkeeperNo stopping that ball as Verdy rack up another goaland that's another fine shot that will also find the back of the net for VerdyA fast clearance by the Vortis goalkeeperThe Tokyo Verdy team thank their supporters after the match
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Tokushima Vortis. Tokushima emerge victorious from their first home game.