The youth team, currently on an expedition to Malaysia, had a rest day today. All the players and staff conducted a soccer clinic for a local youth team, "PUMAS juniors FC." Approximately 30 children, from U-8 to U-10, and their guardians gathered for the event.
For warm-up, we played tag and "hand-holding tag." The Kashima Youth players were all smiles.
Players, staff, and children all paired up for ball-handling training.
Finally, it was game time. It was a match against 10 youth players. Everyone helped carry the goals. After lining up and exchanging greetings, the game began.
There were many instances where the children attacked us.
The practice concluded with greetings and high fives.
It was a recovery training session filled with smiles for the Kashima Youth players, and I believe they received energy from the local Malaysian children.
Tomorrow's semifinal match between Estudiantes and Kashima Youth kicks off at 16:15.
