On Thursday 15 June, the U-19 Japan National Team played the U-21 Mediterranean Selection Team in the 9th/10th place play-off match in the 49th Maurice Revello Tournament.
Prior to this match, Head Coach JO Kazunori encouraged the players to finish the tour on a high note after they missed out on making the semi-finals and reminded them of the team concept.
Numerous French nationals made up the Mediterranean Selection team, drawing a large number of home supporters to the stadium. “I want you to go out on the pitch with confidence in everything we have built up leading up to this point,” Coach Jo told the players after they had just finished their warm-ups, and continue to mention, “No matter who you are up against or how old they are, as long as you are wearing the Japan National Team's emblem, you must demonstrate your commitment to winning the game in front of you.” Team captain DIOUF Emmanuel Rintaro (Ryutsu Keizai University) also added, “Let’s finish off this tour with a win!” .....
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