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2024 J.Youth Cup

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2024 J.Youth Cup
Tournament details
CountryJapan
Dates23 March 2024 – 17 December 2024
Teams64
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All statistics correct as of 19 March 2024.

The 2024 J.Youth Cup (Japanese: 2024Jユースカップ) is the 30th edition of the contested tournament for Japan youth clubs affiliated with both J.League and Japan Club Youth Football Federation. It marked the end of the four-year break motivated by the COVID-19 outbreak between the current and the last edition of the tournament, which was last held on 2019.[1][2]

Outline

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All 60 J.League clubs' youth academies and 4 JCY youth clubs participates in the tournament.

For each match, 18 players (16 outfield players and 2 goalkeepers) can be selected. Similarly to the Olympic Games, the tournament uses an overage-players rule, with third-grade high schoolers having its participation restricted. About the first graders, only 3 outfield players and a goalkeeper can be selected to play each match. The main reason for the rule is that, according to the J.League, the tournament mainly targets under-15 to under-17 players.[3]

The tournament consists of three rounds.

  • In the first round, the teams are split in 16 groups with 4 teams each.
  • In the second round, the teams are divided by performance. The two best-placed teams in each group joins the upper league, while the two worst-placed teams joins the lower league. Both leagues have its teams split into 8 groups of 4 teams each.
  • Each upper league group winner qualifies for the knockout stage, which starts in the quarter-finals. Its pairings will be determined by a draw, held after the completion of the second round.[4]

Calendar

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Round Date
1st round 23 March–9 June 2024
2nd round 15 June–27 October 2024
Quarter-finals 3–4 November 2024
Semi-finals 9 November 2024
Final 17 November 2024

Venues

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Round Venue Location
1st round Various; Home teams' stadiums
2nd round
Quarter-finals J-Village Stadium Iwaki, Fukushima
Semi-finals AGF Field Chofu, Tokyo
Final Yodoko Sakura Stadium Osaka, Osaka

First round

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Group A

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Vegalta Sendai 1 1 0 0 11 0 +11 3 Upper League qualification
2 Blaublitz Akita 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
3 Vanraure Hachinohe 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0 Lower League qualification
4 Iwate Grulla Morioka 1 0 0 1 0 11 −11 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group B

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Montedio Yamagata 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upper League qualification
2 Fukushima United 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Iwaki FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Albirex Niigata 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 21 April 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group C

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Tokyo Verdy 1 1 0 0 9 1 +8 3 Upper League qualification
2 Briobecca Urayasu 1 1 0 0 5 0 +5 3
3 Kashiwa Reysol 1 0 0 1 0 5 −5 0 Lower League qualification
4 Tochigi SC 1 0 0 1 1 9 −8 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group D

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Urawa Red Diamonds 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4 3 Upper League qualification
2 Machida Zelvia 1 1 0 0 4 2 +2 3
3 Yokohama FC 1 0 0 1 2 4 −2 0 Lower League qualification
4 FC Ryukyu 1 0 0 1 1 5 −4 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group E

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 JEF United Chiba 1 1 0 0 7 0 +7 3 Upper League qualification
2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Thespa Gunma 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Ventforet Kofu 1 0 0 1 0 7 −7 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group F

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 FC Tokyo 1 1 0 0 13 2 +11 3 Upper League qualification
2 Mito HollyHock 1 1 0 0 5 1 +4 3
3 Mitsubishi Yowa 1 0 0 1 1 5 −4 0 Lower League qualification
4 YSCC Yokohama 1 0 0 1 2 13 −11 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group G

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Kawasaki Frontale 1 1 0 0 10 0 +10 3 Upper League qualification
2 Yokohama F. Marinos 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3
3 Shonan Bellmare 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0 Lower League qualification
4 SC Sagamihara 1 0 0 1 0 10 −10 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group H

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Azul Claro Numazu 1 1 0 0 3 1 +2 3 Upper League qualification
2 Omiya Ardija 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
3 Tokyu S Reyes 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Lower League qualification
4 Kashima Antlers 1 0 0 1 1 3 −2 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group I

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Nagano Parceiro 1 1 0 0 4 2 +2 3 Upper League qualification
2 Kataller Toyama 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3
3 Matsumoto Yamaga 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0 Lower League qualification
4 Zweigen Kanazawa 1 0 0 1 2 4 −2 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group J

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Júbilo Iwata 1 1 0 0 2 1 +1 3 Upper League qualification
2 Shimizu S-Pulse 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 FC Gifu 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Fujieda MYFC 1 0 0 1 1 2 −1 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group K

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Nagoya Grampus 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upper League qualification
2 Gamba Osaka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Cerezo Osaka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 FC Osaka 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 4 May 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group L

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Kyoto Sanga 1 1 0 0 4 1 +3 3 Upper League qualification
2 Vissel Kobe 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Estrella Himeji 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Nara Club 1 0 0 1 1 4 −3 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group M

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Tokushima Vortis 1 1 0 0 2 0 +2 3 Upper League qualification
2 Gainare Tottori 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Fagiano Okayama 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Kamatamare Sanuki 1 0 0 1 0 2 −2 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group N

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Upper League qualification
2 Renofa Yamaguchi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Ehime FC 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 FC Imabari 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
First match(es) will be played: 21 April 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group O

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Avispa Fukuoka 1 1 0 0 1 0 +1 3 Upper League qualification
2 Roasso Kumamoto 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 Oita Trinita 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lower League qualification
4 Kagoshima United 1 0 0 1 0 1 −1 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

Group P

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Pos Team Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts Qualification or relegation
1 Sagan Tosu 1 1 0 0 9 0 +9 3 Upper League qualification
2 Giravanz Kitakyushu 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1
3 V-Varen Nagasaki 1 0 1 0 3 3 0 1 Lower League qualification
4 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1 0 0 1 0 9 −9 0
Updated to match(es) played on 24 March 2024. Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Number of goals scored; 4) Head-to-head performance; 5) Accumulated playing time of under-15 players; 6) Draw (random selection)

References

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  1. ^ "「2024Jユースカップ」大会概要発表~5年ぶりにノックアウト方式のトーナメントを開催~" (in Japanese). 18 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ "5年振り復活!!「2024 Jユースカップ」試合日程発表!!今シーズンより新方式へ!!" (in Japanese). 18 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  3. ^ "「2024Jユースカップ」大会概要発表~5年ぶりにノックアウト方式のトーナメントを開催~" (in Japanese). 18 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  4. ^ "Jユース杯が5年ぶりにトーナメント方式を採用!! 3ラウンド制で64チームが参加" (in Japanese). 18 March 2024. Retrieved 19 March 2024.