We are pleased to announce that Kashima Antlers Youth has successfully advanced through the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2023 Play-offs and secured their spot in the same league for the 2024 season.
Antlers Youth won the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Prince League 2023 Kanto 1st Division, earning them a place in the play-offs, which are granted to the top two teams. In the play-offs, which were played in a four-team knockout format per block, they defeated Setouchi High School 5-1 in the first round on Friday, December 8th, and Vegalta Sendai Youth 7-0 in the second round on Sunday, December 10th. This victory marks their promotion to the Premier League, the highest level of high school football, returning to the league for the first time since the 2019 season.
Thank you for your support. We will announce the schedule for the 2024 season as soon as it is decided.
■ Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2023 Play-offs
【Tournament Outline】
・16 teams are divided into 4 blocks, and knockout matches are played to determine 1 winner from each block, for a total of 4 winners.
・The 4 winning teams earn the right to participate in the Prince Takamado Trophy JFA U-18 Football Premier League 2024 in the next fiscal year.
【1st Round】
Friday, December 8th, 13:30 Kick-off
Kashima Antlers Youth 5-1 Setouchi High School
【2nd Round】
Sunday, December 10th, 11:00 Kick-off
Kashima Antlers Youth 7-0 Vegalta Sendai Youth
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For tournament information, please visit the Japan Football Association official website.