2024 Japan Club Youth U-18 Football Championship
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Dates | 22–31 July 2024 |
| Teams | 32 |
The 2024 Japan Club Youth U-18 Football Championship (Japanese: 第48回 日本クラブユースサッカー選手権(U-18)大会) is the 48th edition of the contested tournament, held exclusively for Japan youth clubs affiliated with both J.League and Japan Club Youth Football Federation. Gamba Osaka are the defending champions.[1][2]
Outline
As usual, the tournament will be held with 32 participating teams. With no direct entry or automatic qualification for the tournament, all participants had to qualify through regional qualification. The number of slots for each region were predetermined by the JFA prior to the qualifiers. The determined slot distribution was as follows:
| Slots[1] | Region |
|---|---|
| 11 | Kanto |
| 5 | Kyushu |
| 4 | Kansai |
| 3 | Tohoku |
| Tokai | |
| 2 | Hokushinetsu |
| Chugoku | |
| 1 | Hokkaido |
| Shikoku |
The tournament start with a group stage, held with eight groups of four teams in each. Only the winner of each group qualifies for the quarter-finals. Each match during the group stage will be 70-minutes long, with two 35-minute halves and a 10-minute halftime break. From the quarter-finals onwards, the matches will be 80-minutes long, with two 40-minute halves and a 15-minute halftime break. In case of a draw, the match will directly proceed into penalty shoot-outs. On the final, a draw in regulation time will lead to a 20-minute extra-time, with penalty shoot-outs being held should the draw persists.[1]
About suspensions by yellow or red cards:[1]
- The qualifying rounds for this tournament will be considered as the same competition for disciplinary reasons, and any unused suspensions due to red card offenses at the end of the qualifying rounds will be applied in the tournament.
- A player who accumulates two yellow cards during the tournament will face an one-match suspension.
- Accumulated yellow cards given from the group stage to the quarterfinals will not be carried over to the semifinals. However, any unused suspensions given from the group stage to the quarterfinals will be carried over to the semifinals and applied.
Calendar
| Round | Date |
|---|---|
| Group stage | 22, 23 and 25 July |
| Quarter-finals | 26 July |
| Semi-finals | 29 July |
| Final | 31 July |
Schedule
The draw for the group stage pairings and knockout stage match-ups was held on 19 June 2024.[3]
Group stage
Group A
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Júbilo Iwata | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Omiya Ardija | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Albirex Niigata | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Omiya Ardija | 0–0 | Fagiano Okayama | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 22 July | Júbilo Iwata | 1–0 | Albirex Niigata | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
| 23 July | Omiya Ardija | v | Albirex Niigata | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 23 July | Júbilo Iwata | v | Fagiano Okayama | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
| 25 July | Omiya Ardija | v | Júbilo Iwata | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 25 July | Albirex Niigata | v | Fagiano Okayama | Maebashi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
Group B
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Sagan Tosu | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 3 | Blaublitz Akita | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Kawasaki Frontale | v | Vissel Kobe | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 22 July | Sagan Tosu | v | Blaublitz Akita | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
| 23 July | Kawasaki Frontale | v | Blaublitz Akita | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 23 July | Sagan Tosu | v | Vissel Kobe | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
| 25 July | Kawasaki Frontale | v | Sagan Tosu | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Road Miyagi General Sports Park |
| 25 July | Blaublitz Akita | v | Vissel Kobe | Maebashi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
Group C
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Yokohama FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Nara Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | FC Tokyo | 3–0 | Nara Club | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 22 July | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1–1 | Yokohama FC | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
| 23 July | FC Tokyo | v | Yokohama FC | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 23 July | Shimizu S-Pulse | v | Nara Club | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
| 25 July | FC Tokyo | v | Shimizu S-Pulse | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 25 July | Yokohama FC | v | Nara Club | Miyazaki |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
Group D
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Vegalta Sendai | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Kashiwa Reysol | 2–2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 22 July | Avispa Fukuoka | 2–1 | Vegalta Sendai | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
| 23 July | Kashiwa Reysol | v | Vegalta Sendai | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 23 July | Avispa Fukuoka | v | Yokohama F. Marinos | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
| 25 July | Kashiwa Reysol | v | Avispa Fukuoka | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 25 July | Vegalta Sendai | v | Yokohama F. Marinos | Miyazaki |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Multipurpose Ground |
Group E
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nagano Parceiro | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Ehime FC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Shonan Bellmare | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Nagoya Grampus | 3–2 | Shonan Bellmare | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 22 July | Tokyo Verdy | 0–1 | Ehime FC | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
| 23 July | Nagoya Grampus | v | Ehime FC | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 23 July | Tokyo Verdy | v | Shonan Bellmare | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
| 25 July | Nagoya Grampus | v | Tokyo Verdy | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 25 July | Ehime FC | v | Shonan Bellmare | Yamaguchi |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
Group F
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | +4 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Kagoshima United | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | −4 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2–1 | Kyoto Sanga | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 22 July | Kashima Antlers | 4–0 | Kagoshima United | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
| 23 July | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | v | Kagoshima United | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 23 July | Kashima Antlers | v | Kyoto Sanga | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
| 25 July | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | v | Kashima Antlers | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
| 25 July | Kagoshima United | v | Kyoto Sanga | Yamaguchi |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yamaguchi Kirara Haku Memorial Park Football & Rugby Field |
Group G
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | +3 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 3 | Nagano Parceiro | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 4 | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | −3 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | 0–3 | V-Varen Nagasaki | Sakai |
| 17:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 22 July | Urawa Red Diamonds | 1–1 | Nagano Parceiro | Osaka |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
| 23 July | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | v | Nagano Parceiro | Sakai |
| 17:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 23 July | Urawa Red Diamonds | v | V-Varen Nagasaki | Osaka |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
| 25 July | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | v | Urawa Red Diamonds | Sakai |
| 17:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 25 July | Nagano Parceiro | v | V-Varen Nagasaki | Osaka |
| 17:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
Group H
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | Qualification for quarter-finals |
| 2 | Montedio Yamagata | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | +1 | 3 | |
| 3 | Oita Trinita | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | −1 | 0 | |
| 4 | Ventforet Kofu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 22 July 2024. Source: JFA
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Draw (random selection)
| 22 July | Gamba Osaka | 2–0 | Ventforet Kofu | Sakai |
| 19:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 22 July | Oita Trinita | 1–2 | Montedio Yamagata | Osaka |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
| 23 July | Gamba Osaka | v | Montedio Yamagata | Sakai |
| 19:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 23 July | Oita Trinita | v | Ventforet Kofu | Osaka |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
| 25 July | Gamba Osaka | v | Oita Trinita | Sakai |
| 19:00 | Stadium: J-Green Sakai S1 |
| 25 July | Montedio Yamagata | v | Ventforet Kofu | Osaka |
| 19:00 | Stadium: Yanmar Field Nagai |
Quarter-finals
| 26 July Match 49 | Group A winner | v | Group B winner | Maebashi |
| 18:00 | Stadium: Ogo Multi Purpose Sports Park |
| 26 July Match 50 | Group C winner | v | Group D winner | Miyazaki |
| 18:00 | Stadium: Amino Vital Training Center Football & Rugby Field |
| 26 July Match 51 | Group E winner | v | Group F winner | Yamaguchi |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Ishin Me-Life Stadium |
Semi-finals
| 29 July Match 53 | Match 49 winner | v | Match 50 winner | Kita |
| 17:00 | Report | Stadium: Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka |
| 29 July Match 54 | Match 51 winner | v | Match 52 winner | Kita |
| 19:15 | Report | Stadium: Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka |
Final
| 31 July Match 55 | Match 53 winner | v | Match 54 winner | Kita |
| 18:00 | Report | Stadium: Ajinomoto Field Nishigaoka |
References
- ^ a b c d "大会要項". jfa.jp (in Japanese). 8 July 2024.
- ^ "第48回日本クラブユースサッカー選手権(U-18)大会". web.gekisaka.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "第48回 日本クラブユースサッカー選手権（U-18）大会 グループステージ組み合わせ決定". jcy.jp (in Japanese). 19 June 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.