Academy Report

The third match of the Asia Champions Trophy U-18 2015, featuring Antlers Youth, was held on September 9th at Hang Tuah Stadium against Frenz United B (Malaysia). The players departed Kashima on the 8th, the day before the match, and immediately conducted training upon arrival.

First training after arriving in Malacca

Hang Tuah Stadium

ACT banner posted on the stadium fence

Coaches posing for a commemorative photo

On the morning of the match day, they warmed up on the field. After lunch, they took a stroll around Malacca city.

Players having breakfast

Finally, the match arrived. Kicking off at 8:15 PM local time, Antlers Youth conceded goals in the 17th and 26th minutes to Frenz United B, finding themselves in a difficult position trailing by two goals. Just before halftime, Takezawa scored, narrowing the deficit to one goal at the break. In the second half, they pushed for an equalizer, but could not find another goal, and the match ended 1-2. This was their first loss in three matches in the tournament.

Antlers Youth starting lineup

After three matches, Antlers Youth leads Group B with 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss. The fourth match will be a home game against PVF (Vietnam) on the 17th at 3 PM at Kashima Stadium.