On 7th, following the match against Hong Kong the day before, Japan U-16 National Team restarted their work for the match against hina tomorrow.In the morning, players who started in the last match had a recovery training in a swimming pool and subs reviewed team’s formation at the field near their hotel.

In the afternoon, players took up training using balls at Royal Army Stadium. They worked hard in a two-hour training session to solve the issues that came up in yesterday’s match. At the meeting after dinner, the young squad watched a documentary film about Miwa Akihiro and discussed a topic on “appreciation.”Japan want to win tomorrow’s match so that the chance to get through the group league will greatly increase. Stay tuned for the 98JAPAN’s outstanding team effort.

* 98JAPAN is the nickname for the Japan National U-16 Team aiming to compete in the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2015 in Chile.

Comments

TOMIYASU Takehiro（Avispa Fukuoka U-18）
We were relieved by yesterday’s win, but on the other hand we need to brace ourselves up, too. Today we were very passive and we didn’t make our actions until we were told by our staff, so that’s something we have to change. Of course, the basic understanding of our tactics to be ready for the match against China is important. But as one of national team players, I will show my “fighting spirit.”

ISHIKAWA Hiroto（Sagan Tosu U-18）
I was given a lot of advice regarding tactics in today’s practice but at the same time there were also times when my own decision making worked very well. I think I can play the match tomorrow with confidence. I will fire my team up at warmup and get onto the pitch to take the initiative from start. Anyway, I would like to try my best not to leave any regret after the match.

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