Taichi HARA and Rei HIRAKAWA were selected as members of the U-19 Japan National Team
F.C.TOKYO proudly announced that
Taichi HARA and Rei HIRAKAWA were selected as members of the U-19 Japan National Team for Mexico expedition (9/2–13 in Mexico City).
□Comment from Taichi HARA
“I am pleased to have been selected for the U-19 Japan national team. This year, the AFC U-19 Championship will be held, serving as the qualifier for the U-20 World Cup, so I want to firmly demonstrate my abilities as a chosen member. It is also a great opportunity to play against overseas players, so I will do my best to use this experience for my own growth!”
□Comment from Rei HIRAKAWA
“It is a pleasure to be selected for the U-19 Japan national team. I believe it is very important to continue being chosen as a representative, so I will do my best to demonstrate my full potential in this campaign. Also, I think there is competition within the team leading up to the AFC U-19 Championship, but I would like to prove my value.”
