On the first day of the tournament, four preliminary league matches were held, and on the second day, ranking matches took place. With favorable weather on both days, the players showcased passionate plays throughout, leading to intense battles.
Sagan Tosu advanced from Preliminary Group A, and Kashima Antlers advanced from Group B to the finals.
The final match was a fiercely contested game where both teams were evenly matched, resulting in a heated struggle. Both teams bravely pressed for a goal, but it ended in a 0-0 draw.
According to the tournament rules, both teams were declared champions.
Tournament Outstanding Players
Best GK: Taiyo Suzuki, Kashima Antlers
Best DF: Shun Chiyojima, Sagan Tosu
Best MF: Kota Nishimura, Sagan Tosu
Best FW: Haruto Yoshino, Tochigi SC
Please note that the 2nd-division tournament will be held from Friday, February 17th, to Saturday, February 18th. Please keep an eye out for it.
Sagan Tosu
Tochigi SC
Montedio Yamagata
Yokohama FC
Vegalta Sendai
Kawasaki Frontale
Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers Tsukuba