2017.12.23
2017 J.League International Youth Cup Final Matchups Set ～ Title match to be Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 vs. Gamba Osaka Youth ～
The final matches for the 2017 J.League International Youth Cup have been set following the final group stage results. The championship match will feature Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 against Gamba Osaka Youth. In the event that any of these matches are drawn after 80 minutes, the winner shall be determined via ABBA-style penalty kicks.
As with the group stage, the final day of matches will all be broadcast live through the J.League’s official media channels.
We would like to thank media officials in advance for their cooperation in sharing this information.
－ Data －
■Final Matches
| Date | KO Time | Match | Venue |
| 12/24(Sun) | 10:00 | Chapecoense | vs | Olympique de Marseille | Nagano Athletic |
| 11:00 | Kawasaki Frontale U-18 | vs | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth | Nagano U |
| 12:30 | Vojvodina | vs | Pohang Steelers | Nagano Athletic |
| 13:30 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 | vs | Gamba Osaka Youth | Nagano U |
<Streaming Platforms>
・J.League Official YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/jleaguechannel)
・J.League Official Twitter Account
■Group Stage Tables
<Group A>
| Rank | Team Name | Matches | Points | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Fair Play Points |
| 1 | Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 |
| 2 | Kawasaki Frontale U-18 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 3 | Vojvodina | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -3 | -6 |
| 4 | Chapecoense | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | -10 |
<Group B>
| Rank | Team Name | Matches | Points | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | FairPlay Points |
| 1 | Gamba Osaka Youth | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | -3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | Pohang Steelers | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | -4 |
| 4 | Olympique de Marseille | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 12 | -8 | -13 |
■Goal Ranking (as of December 23)
| Rank | Player Name | Team Name | Goals |
| 1 | Taisei MIYASHIRO | Kawasaki Frontale U-18 | 5 |
| 1 | Retsushi HARADA | Gamba Osaka Youth | 5 |
| 3 | Ryonosuke OHORI | Sanfrecce Hiroshima F.C Youth | 3 |
| 4 | Kohei HATTORI | Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 | 2 |
| 4 | Shun AYUKAWA | Sanfrecce Hiroshima F.C Youth | 2 |
| 4 | KIM Dongbum | POHANG STEELERS(KOR) | 2 |
[2017 J.League International Youth Cup - Tournament Details]
Competition Name: 2017 J.League International Youth Cup
Organizers: Japan Football Association, Japan Pro Football League (J.League)
Cooperating Organizations: Nagano Football Association, AC Nagano Parceiro
Support: Nagano Prefecture, Nagano Prefecture Board of Education, Nagano City, Nagano City Board of Education
Dates: December 20 (Wednesday), 21 (Thursday), 23 (Saturday), 24 (Sunday)
Venues:
Nagano U Stadium (388-8002 Nagano-ken, Nagano-shi, Shinononoitofukuji 320)
Nagano Athletic Stadium (381-0038 Nagano-ken, Nagano-shi, Oaza Higashiwada 632)
*Due to ongoing construction, some areas of Nagano Athletic Stadium are closed to the public
Participating Teams:
Kyoto Sanga F.C. U-18 (2017 J.Youth Cup Winners)
Gamba Osaka Youth (2017 J.Youth Cup Runners-Up
Kawasaki Frontale U-18 (2017 J.Youth Cup Third Place)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Youth (2017 J.Youth Cup Third Place)
Pohang Steelers (2017 K-League U-18 Champions)
Chapecoense (Brazil)
Vojvodina (Serbia)
Olympique de Marseille (France)
Participation Requirements: Players must be born on or after January 1, 2000.
However, up to two overage players born in 1999 may be registered.
Both players must be field players or goalkeepers.
Competition Format:
- The eight participating teams will be divided into two groups of four for single-match round robin play. Following the group stage, the first, second, third, and fourth place teams will pair off to determine the final overall standings.
- Group Stage: 80 minute matches (40 minute halves), no extra time or penalty kicks
- Final Round: 80 minute matches (40 minute halves), winner to be determined by penalty kicks in the event of a draw using the ABBA format.
●PK Format (ABBA):
each team will select five players to participate. After a player from Team A takes the first kick, two players from Team B will take kicks, followed by two players from Team A (A>BB>AA>BB>AA>B). If a winner is not declared after five players from each team have taken penalty kicks, additional players shall alternate in sudden death.
Ranking Method/Tiebreakers: Teams will be ordered by the number of points earned, with three points awarded for a win, one point awarded for a draw, and none avoided for a loss. In the event that two more teams are tied on points, the following tiebreakers will be applied:
1. Goal difference
2. Goals scored
3. Record against team(s) in tie (points, goal difference, points scored)
4. Fair Play Points
- Caution: 1 point
- Ejection due to two cautions: 3 points
- Ejection due to direct red card: 4 points
- Ejection due to direct red card after receiving a caution: 5 points
5. Drawing of lots
Awards:
Champions - Championship medal and championship cup
Runners-up - Runners-up medal
Third place - third place medal
Golden Boot - Commemorative certificate
MVP - Commemorative certificate
