U-17 Netherlands Tour Day 5


The youth team, consisting of 18 members, mostly from the U-17 age group, will be touring the Netherlands from April 14th to 22nd as a training expedition.
Here's a report from our local youth staff!

The main event of the tour, the AJAX Future Cup 2025, has begun. With many spectators and supporters watching, two group league matches were played against some of the world's best teams.

First Match
vs AJAX 1-3
[Scorer] Yasui

Second match
vs Paris Saint-Germain 0-2



HIGH LIGHTS
First match
vs AJAX
youtu.be/mPsrSyIu810?si…

Second match
vs Paris Saint-Germain
youtu.be/wRyNGmKft-E?si…



Player comments on the fifth day of the Netherlands tour

◆ Shimaoka Hinata
Today, there were two qualifying matches for the Future Cup. The first match, against Ajax, was very well attended and it was a great experience to experience the atmosphere that can only be experienced overseas.
As a team, I felt that we needed to start the game more firmly, as has been said for a long time, and as an individual, the game revealed areas where I needed to improve.
The second match was against Paris Saint-Germain.
As a team, we needed to change our mindset and prepare for the next match shortly after losing our first game.
Personally, I found that I have a lot of issues to improve on in my defense.
We have one more game tomorrow, so I would like to work on my issues within the limited time we have.
I'll watch the video carefully, reflect on myself, and prepare for tomorrow.

◆ Shirosaka Koki
What I felt through today's match between Ajax and PSG was that although they were a highly accomplished team, their individual levels were completely different from ours.
Even when they pressed, they had the power to break through the opponents one or two layers at a time, and their willingness to attack one-on-one in front of the goal, their decisiveness, and their strength around the ball were outstanding.
I think this is the biggest difference between us. I would like to make use of this experience in Japan, take on new challenges, and play football on that stage again.
I also noticed a difference in my physical condition, so from now on I want to pay more attention to what I eat and do muscle training to bulk up.