Gamba Osaka, having won a hard-fought quarter-final in the ACL2, advanced to the semi-finals. The intense 120-minute battle was a condensed display of the strengths that have been built up under the Visching regime.
Miura scored a spectacular goal, and Higashiguchi, the oldest player on the team, made a crucial penalty save in a critical situation. Then, fulfilling the expectations of the manager who skillfully shifted gears with substitutions in the second half as in almost every match, WELTON scored his first goal of the season from a chance created by the combined efforts of MITO and Nawata.

However, before they could even fully enjoy their victory in the semi-finals, Gamba Osaka will once again face off in the Meiji Yasuda J1 J.LEAGUE 100 YEAR VISION LEAGUE , with only 2nd year of junior high school .
"We're bringing the battle back to the J.League, and we're going into this with the goal of winning," said Head Coach Vising, already setting his sights solely on the match against Hiroshima.
This season's style, which always directs its vector vertically, is already showing its power, but what is particularly noteworthy is the toughness of the players who, even in the hot and humid away conditions, did not stop moving, but instead outran Ratchaburi in terms of running. "There are parts of us that are tired. However, the Head Coach said, "Even if your body is tired, keep your mind clear," so I want to approach the match with that in mind," Handa said, full of enthusiasm.

Hiroshima, like Gamba, has been competing in the Asian tournament alongside their own schedule, but they were eliminated in the ACL Round of 16 on the 11th. They will undoubtedly be looking to redeem themselves against Gamba.
Hiroshima also has only 2nd year of junior high school their ACL match and this one, so they may rotate their squad, but Head Coach Gaul, who took charge this season, is aiming for a high-intensity style, just like Gamba. Handa also says, "They are a team that plays man-to-man and has high defensive intensity. We want to proceed with the game while avoiding careless ball losses." New signings Suzuki and Jermaine are formidable attackers and need to be watched carefully, but the one they especially want to contain is Kawabe, who conducts the team from the defensive midfield. Suzuki says, "He gives the impression of receiving the ball as a linkman and constantly running forward," but Kawabe needs to be taken care of by the entire team.

A goal is essential for Gamba to win, but Hiroshima's goal is guarded by Japan national GK. Last season, Gamba suffered bitter defeats against Hiroshima, both times losing 0-1, but just like in the Ratchaburi match, they will have to break through with a variety of attacks.
Suzuki, who has also impressed with his vertical passes this season, says, "We want to continue playing our own style of football while thinking about what we need to do now to win."

Gamba Osaka, who are tied for second-highest number of goals in the WEST division, will need to break down Hiroshima's defense with their current style of play. With matches coming up in quick succession, they will need to include players who didn't get on the pitch in the Ratchaburi match and use the diverse attacking play that Gamba has been showing to score goals.
"At times like these, I believe that if the players and fans/supporters unite even more, the results will follow." Let's all embody Suzuki's words and Gamba maintain their lead.