In his third year of playing pro, the 20-year-old goalkeeper, Ao Kamiya, was selected for the Japan national team for the first time since he carried his club from the lower ranks to the third place. On the day of the match, Kamiya, who started in the latter half of the game, defended the goal from the national team, despite the heavy pressure. Meanwhile, Kamiya's "one-play" became a mess throughout the venue.