Gamba Osaka's ACL Elite match against Newcastle Jets, the second of nine consecutive official matches, was their first away game of the tournament. However, they staged a 3-1 comeback victory, showcasing their strength in the Southern Hemisphere.

Despite falling behind early, Tsuchida calmly scored the equalizer, leading the attackers in a total of three goals. Adams, who shone against his former club, contributed two assists, and Nakano also played a key role in both offense and defense. Gamba's overall performance is improving, but their next goal is to bounce back in the league.

"We believe this match against Shimizu is extremely important in order to bring our momentum into the league season." As Head Coach Myojin emphasized, Gamba's next goal, building on the momentum from their come-from-behind victory in the ACL Elite, is to make a comeback in the league season.
While it's not the time to get carried away by short-term rankings, Gamba Osaka, who dropped to 18th place last week, will have to approach the next three league matches, starting with the one against Shimizu, with a win-at-all-costs mentality.
Despite conceding the first goal, Newcastle Jets' attackers capitalized on their opportunities, and Nakano made a superb block during a dangerous moment in the second half. They secured the victory in a match that will serve as a valuable lesson for their upcoming game against Shimizu.

Gamba Osaka, who have been on a four-game losing streak and haven't scored a goal, will need to avoid conceding any careless goals against Shimizu. Nakatani says, "It's important not to concede the first goal. WELTON is in good form, and with Adams also contributing, we have more attacking options on both the left and right flanks, so if we defend well, we should be able to score a goal."
Shimizu's defense hasn't completely collapsed, having conceded only nine goals in nine matches, but instead of rushing their attack, they should focus on patiently fighting to score their first opening goal of the season in the league.

While the ideal scenario would be to press high to win the ball back, Shimizu, under Head Coach Yoshida, has a clear team style. Head Coach Myojin says, "In attack, they have OH Se Hun 's height, and they attack very often from the flanks."
It goes without saying that containing OH Se Hun, who also possesses strong finishing ability, is crucial, but attention should also be paid to the distinctive attackers such as the newly joined Jermaine and Kinoshita, as well as Fujii, who is functioning as an offensive asset.

On the other hand, Shimizu, after losing to Yokohama F･Marinos in the 3rd Leg of the J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP , will be taking on Gamba with 2nd year of junior high school days' rest.
Shimizu, currently 10th in the league standings, is on a three-game winning streak and has completely rotated its squad for the J.LEAGUE YBC Levain CUP. Their recent wins have all been close, decided by just one goal, making them a formidable opponent.

Gamba Osaka will approach the match with a heightened defensive awareness, but they have no intention of being passive. While their forwards showcased their individual talents against Newcastle Jets, Tsuchida, who has scored in two consecutive ACL Elite matches, is now aiming for his first J1 goal. "It's meaningless unless I score in J1 as well. Whether it's ACL Elite or J1, I want to play with the mindset of scoring goals in the match in front of me," he said, indicating his determination to break down Shimizu's solid defense with a gritty approach and his signature quick runs.

"With so many losses in a row, everyone on the team wants to change things," said Nakatani, expressing Gamba's sentiments. Stopping Shimizu's winning streak will be Gamba's first step towards a counterattack.