J2 Kofu tune up for Sagan Tosu opener, coach urges collective effort

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J2 Ventforet Kofu trained on August 6 ahead of their season-opening match against Sagan Tosu on August 8, the first in the J.League's historic switch to an August start. Aiming for J1 promotion, the club added experienced midfielders Takuya Wada, 36, and Yuya Sueki, 29. Coach Hiroki Shibuya stressed solid defense and calm attacking, saying Tosu moves the ball well and the team must align their awareness. Sueki, targeting five goals and five assists, said his body is moving extremely well. Kofu's home opener is August 15 against Tegevajaro Miyazaki. The coach cited playoff disappointment as motivation.


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