【Date】
January 25th, 26th
【Venue】
Journey Doai A, B, C
【Participating Teams】
〇Group A
Kashima Antlers
Kawasaki Frontale
Montedio Yamagata U-15 Murayama
〇Group B
Yokohama FC
Sagan Tosu
Matsumoto Yamaga FC
〇Group C
Antlers Tsukuba
Tochigi SC
Albirex Niigata
【Sponsors】
NIKE, Meiji Co., Ltd.
In this tournament, the 9 participating teams were divided into 3 groups for a group league, followed by a ranking league on the second day.
As a special rule for the tournament, a 3-player penalty shootout was introduced, despite the league format.
Including the qualifying league and the ranking league, there were 3 matches that went to a penalty shootout.
Although it was not an official match, the presence of referees from the Ibaraki Football Association as main referees created a tense atmosphere and a strong desire to win, making it very exciting.
Since there are few opportunities to experience a serious penalty shootout throughout the year, it was well-received by all teams and parents.
The three teams that advanced from the group league to the 1st place league were Kashima Antlers, Sagan Tosu, and Antlers Tsukuba.
The final standings were as follows:
Winner
Antlers Tsukuba
Runner-up
Sagan Tosu
3rd Place
Kashima Antlers
Each match was played with high intensity, with teams aiming for victory.
Especially in the Antlers Derby, there were fierce clashes for the ball and intense battles in front of the goal.
The Antlers Tsukuba players exploded with joy after scoring a winning goal in the final moments, and it was very impressive to see the Kashima Antlers players watching with regretful expressions.
Sagan Tosu, who unfortunately finished as runner-up, displayed high individual skill and organizational strength.
Teams that unfortunately did not advance to the top league also showed heated battles in each match.
The three teams that advanced to the 1st place league received protein shakers and other prizes from our sponsor, Meiji Co., Ltd.
Additionally, all participating teams received junior protein and other products.
Individual Awards
Best FW Award
Keisuke Sakaiya, Sagan Tosu
Best MF Award
Kyogo Hirayama, Antlers Tsukuba
Best DF Award
Shuyu Shimpo, Antlers Tsukuba
Best GK Award
Shota Shigaki, Kashima Antlers
Four players were selected, and they will receive protein from Meiji Co., Ltd. and cleats from NIKE at a later date.
*Due to flight schedules, Sagan Tosu's award ceremony and individual award photos are not available.