It’s Japan versus Italy in the opening game of the tournament, and tensions are running high. Team Japan’s tempers are flared over Italy’s previous comments about how they weren’t worth their time back before the practice match that never was. Still, having been handed the position of captain from Matsuyama, Tsubasa rises to the occasion. Italy may have Tsubasa marked, but he responds with some characteristic fighting spirit.
Italy goes in for an early charge.
Italien ist direkt da.
Italia se apresura tras ellos.
Italia se apresura tras ellos.
Les Italiens se jettent sur lui !
L'Italia va rapidamente a marcarli senza indugio!
A Itália chega junto para
tentar bloquear.
Италия быстро усиливает защиту!