Oiwaka Go Declares: Japan U21 Must Win Gold at Los Angeles Olympics!

Following the match, Japan U21 head coach Oiwaka Go revealed in a post-match interview that his players have been making consistent appearances for their respective clubs and are in good form. He emphasized that while the team respects its opponents, it will never adopt a passive approach, instead pressing offensively and playing in its own distinctive style. The squad's primary objective is to reach the Los Angeles Olympic final and claim gold. Oiwaka plans to work backward from a gold medal target to structure the team's preparation, focusing on securing a win in each match as they did during the previous Asian Cup, while also providing young players with valuable competitive experience. Oiwaka anticipates that opponents from other nations will be even more motivated, but Japan will not back down and will face every challenge head-on.