Gonda, Morishige, Ota, Yonemoto selected to SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
The Japan Football Association announced today (July 23) that FC Tokyo players Shuichi Gonda, Masato Morishige, Kosuke Ota, and Takuji Yonemoto have been selected for the SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) squad ahead of the EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 (Wuhan, China).
Comment from Shuichi Gonda
“The competition will be against Asia's strong nations. Even in such a situation, I will work hard to get a good result both as an individual and as a team.”
Comment from Masato Morishige
“I am very honored to be selected for the Japan national team. Since it will be with a new squad, I will do my best to help build the team in this short period by communicating well with my teammates and aiming for good results. The tournament will be tough. I will give my all in each match to win the championship.”
Comment from Kosuke Ota
“I am deeply honored to be selected for the Japan National Team and sincerely grateful for the daily support from fans. I will proudly represent FC Tokyo and strive to help Japan retain the East Asian Cup title. Thank you in advance for your support.”
Comment from Takuji Yonemoto
“I'm really glad to be selected to the Japan national team. I will showcase my trait and work hard to help Japan win matches. First I will focus on the upcoming two league matches and, after winning them, join the team.”
EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 Finals
- Sunday, August 2 Matchday 1 DPR Korea vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
Scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
- Wednesday, August 5 Matchday 2 SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Korea Republic
Scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
- Sunday, August 9 Matchday 3 China vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
Scheduled to kick off at 8:10 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
Comment from Shuichi Gonda
“The competition will be against Asia's strong nations. Even in such a situation, I will work hard to get a good result both as an individual and as a team.”
Comment from Masato Morishige
“I am very honored to be selected for the Japan national team. Since it will be with a new squad, I will do my best to help build the team in this short period by communicating well with my teammates and aiming for good results. The tournament will be tough. I will give my all in each match to win the championship.”
Comment from Kosuke Ota
“I am deeply honored to be selected for the Japan National Team and sincerely grateful for the daily support from fans. I will proudly represent FC Tokyo and strive to help Japan retain the East Asian Cup title. Thank you in advance for your support.”
Comment from Takuji Yonemoto
“I'm really glad to be selected to the Japan national team. I will showcase my trait and work hard to help Japan win matches. First I will focus on the upcoming two league matches and, after winning them, join the team.”
EAFF East Asian Cup 2015 Finals
- Sunday, August 2 Matchday 1 DPR Korea vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
Scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
- Wednesday, August 5 Matchday 2 SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Korea Republic
Scheduled to kick off at 6:20 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
- Sunday, August 9 Matchday 3 China vs SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team)
Scheduled to kick off at 8:10 p.m. (local time) at Wuhan Sports Center Stadium, China
