Shanghai Lions U18 team draw 3-3 in first match against Japan FC.

Youth Lions (U18) Draw in First Official Match!

A great day for the future of Shanghai Lions FC! Our Youth Team (U18) played their first official game and managed a 3-3 draw against a fast and well-organized Japan FC side.

To better manage the flow and team development, the match was broken down into three 25-minute periods. The first phase saw us nervous and lacking passing rhythm. But in the second period, the Young Lions grew in confidence and took more control of the game.

We showed great fighting spirit throughout the match. Despite going behind twice, we always found a way back. A superb free kick from Anthony got us back in the game before Leo equalized with a solid finish. Japan scored again, but we kept pressing, and Anthony bagged a late equalizer to earn us a well-deserved draw.

[ Youth ] Shanghai Lions 3-3 Japan FC

💬 Coaches’ Feedback:
Good energy and teamwork, but we’ll work at training on positioning when we lose the ball, as quick counters were our weak point.

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