Academy Report

Expedition to Jeju, South Korea (August 10)

Norte Junior Youth U-15 will participate in the JEJU International Youth Football Tournament 2019, held in Jeju, Korea. The tournament is scheduled to run for seven days, from Monday, August 12th, with one rest day in between, until the finals on Sunday, August 18th.

The participating teams include seven from Europe and America: Dortmund, PSV, Newcastle, Cardiff City FC, Augsburg, LA Galaxy, and Palmeiras. From Japan, there are four teams: Kashima Antlers, Gamba Osaka, Yokohama FC, and Tokyo Verdy. From Korea, there are nine teams: Jeonbuk Hyundai, Pohang Steelers, Seongnam FC, Busan IPark, Jeju United, Suwon FC, Jeonju FC, Daemyeong Middle School, and Ulsan Hyundai FC, making a total of 20 teams.

The tournament pairings will be decided at tomorrow's representatives' meeting.

This tournament follows Norte JY U-15's victory in the Intercity Cup, and they will compete with all their strength to build momentum for upcoming events such as the Brazil expedition, Kanto League, and Prince Takamado Trophy.

The team boarded a flight departing Narita at 13:55. After a layover in Busan, they arrived in Jeju, Korea, the host city, around 19:30, approximately 30 minutes later than scheduled.

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Upon arrival, they met with Mr. Park, who will be assisting them, and took a group photo.

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From there, they traveled by bus for about an hour and arrived at the hotel.

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After arriving, they had some light refreshments and drinks, held a brief meeting, and then it was lights out.

Tomorrow's schedule is breakfast at 8:15 AM, a meeting at 10:00 AM, and training starting at 12:00 PM.

Due to the typhoon, the schedule may change.

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