Junior Youth Thailand Expedition Staff Report
GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth (20 players and 3 staff members) is currently on an overseas tour to Thailand.


Here is a report from local junior youth coach Morimoto!

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U14 ASEAN Dream Football Tournament 3rd and 4th place league

Friday, July 25, 2024, kickoff time: 9:00
(Venue: Bangkok / VERSO International School)

GAMBA OSAKA Junior Youth 0-0 Assumption United [First Half 0-0/Second Half 0-0]

Honma Yujin Honma
We won last year, so I definitely want our generation to win as well.
This tournament has awards such as MVP and top scorer, so I will be aiming for the top scorer award.
I want to score in every game and lead the team to victory.
I would like to learn more about Thai culture.

Matsumoto Soichiro
During this trip to Thailand, we will do our best to grow both as a team and as individuals.
In the team, I encourage my team members to be aware of the lack of cooperation and unity that they currently have and to lead everyone.
Personally, I will give it my all in every game, and do my best to improve my running, my ability to withstand physical contact, and my physical ability.
In the "Of the Pitch" section, I would like to experience the cultures of other countries and enjoy the differences between them and Japanese culture.
Among other things, I try to be careful not to do things that are taboo in any country, such as leaving food uneaten or littering.
I will do my best to achieve my goals!

Genta Murayama Genta
This will be my first time going abroad to Thailand.
In Thailand, I would like to learn a lot of things and increase my experience, not only by learning soccer tactics and techniques, but also by hearing and seeing Thai playing style, culture, and language.
I'm looking forward to seeing how much I can do on a different pitch and against a different opponent than usual!
Even if there is something I don't understand, I'll try it without being afraid!
During this trip to Thailand, we will do our best to grow as individuals and as a team!

Wajima Keito
In terms of soccer, I want to utilize my strengths and contribute to the team on both offense and defense.
The level of the Thai team is high, and I think each individual has great ability. I will do my best to get involved in assists and scoring.
Off the pitch, I want to value my interactions with people from other countries, communicating with kids on the opposing team, and enjoying the local culture, food, sightseeing, etc.
Although I will be in a different environment to Japan and without my parents around, I will be conscious of helping myself grow both on and off the pitch.
I will do my best to apply what I have learned and grown from this tour to my future play.

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