Japan High School Soccer: Regional Qualifiers Progress

Various regional qualifying matches for the 105th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament have concluded across Japan.

In Shizuoka, Shizuoka Gakuen defeated Iwata Higashi 3–0, led by Tsubasa Sawai, who contributed to all three goals. In Kyoto, Higashiyama High School secured a 3–2 victory over the three-time defending champions Kyoto Tachibana to advance to the semifinals.

In Ibaraki, Kashima Gakuen moved to the final after a 2–0 win against Joso Gakuin, maintaining a clean sheet throughout the tournament so far. In Nagano, Matsumoto Kokusai defeated Matsumoto Ichi High 1–0, while Nagano Nichidai beat Ueda Nishi 1–0, despite Nichidai midfielder Kazuma Uehara suffering an injury shortly after scoring the winning goal.

In Tottori, Yonago Kita achieved a dominant 9–0 victory over Sakai High, marking their 17th consecutive appearance in the national tournament.