in SHANGHAI
16-21 April, 2017 / SHANGHAI
MESSAGE
Message from the President of the East Asian Football Federation
Hello everyone! Ni hao! Welcome to the EAFF U-15 Girls Tournament 2017.
We are delighted to have this opportunity to organise this year an international competition for girls in the under-15 age category for the first time in EAFF. The local team Shanghai joins nine other teams from East Asia to showcase the bursting energy and enthusiasm of the young footballers from the ten participating teams.
East Asia has always produced strong contenders in women’s football, and there will be a lot of attention directed towards the developing talent that will become tomorrow’s leading players. Many will play outside of their home country for the first time. I have no doubt that the wonderfully prepared environment in Shanghai will motivate the players and stir up their challenging spirit. I look forward to witnessing their invigorating football set off by respect and fair play.
As you all know, FIFA is putting a lot of emphasis on developing women’s football, and nations around the world are following suit. An international competition dedicated to girls in the U-15 age category will make a strong contribution to the sustainable development of women’s football and football in East Asia, thanks to the financial assistance from FIFA “Forward” Development Programme.
As you all know, FIFA is putting a lot of emphasis on developing women’s football, and nations around the world are following suit. An international competition dedicated to girls in the under-15 age category will make a strong contribution to the sustainable development of women’s football and football in East Asia.
I wish to express my sincere gratitude to the Chinese Football Association and the Shanghai Football Association for hosting the EAFF U-15 Girls Tournament 2017 and extending their warm hospitality to the teams and all those involved in this wonderful competition.
Kohzo Tashima
President, East Asian Football Federation
INFORMATION
EAFF Referee Clinic
■ EAFF Referee Clinic conducted in conjunction to the EAFF U-15 Girls Tournament hosted in Shanghai,
China from 11 April – 21 April 2017.
■ Objective:
Elevate the level of Pre-national Women’s Referees of the next generation in the East Asian Region through provision of development /training opportunity.
EAFF Coaching Course powered by JFA
■ EAFF Coaching Course conducted in conjunction to the EAFF U-15 Girls Tournament hosted in April/May 2017. Maximizing the coaching method utilized in the JFA Licensed Coaches Training Course, JFA will customize a coaching package designed for coaches coaching youth generation girls.
EAFF Coaching Course Participating Certificate to be issued by the EAFF.
■ Objective:
Elevate the level of Women’s Youth Coaches of the next generation in the East Asian Region through provision of development/training opportunity.
TOURNAMENT
OUTLINE
Official Title of the Competition
EAFF U-15 Girls Tournament 2017
Host
East Asian Football Federation (EAFF)
Organising Association
Chinese Football Association (CFA), Shanghai Football Association (SFA)
Tournament Date
12-22 April, 2017
Venue
Jinshan Sports Center (Shanghai :China PR)
Participating Association(9)+ Shanghai Jinshan District U15 Girls Team(1)
Group A | Group B | Group C | |||
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A1 | China PR | B1 | Hong Kong | C1 | Shanghai Jinshan Dist. U15 Girls Team |
A2 | Japan | B2 | Mongolia | C2 | Northern Mariana Islands |
A3 | Korea REP. | B3 | Guam | C3 | Chinese Taipei |
A4 | DPR Korea |
Match Fixture
Match Fixture | ||||
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April 16 (sun) Match Day 1 |
11:00 | A1-A2 CHN vs JPN |
B1-B2 HKG vs MGL |
B3-C3 GUM vs TPE |
15:00 | A3-A4 KOR vs PRK |
C1-C2 SHA vs NMI |
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REST DAY | ||||
April 18 (tue) Match Day 2 |
11:00 | A2-A3 JPN vs KOR |
B2-B3 MGL vs GUM |
B1-C1 HKG vs SHA |
15:00 | A1-A4 CHI vs PRK |
C2-C3 NMI vs TPE |
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REST DAY | ||||
April 20 (thu) Match Day 3 |
11:00 | A3-A1 KOR vs CHN |
B3-B1 GUM vs HKG |
B2-C2 MGL vs NMI |
15:00 | A4-A2 PRK vs JPN |
C3-C1 TPE vs SHA |
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Award Ceremony |
Tournament Format
1.
China PR, Japan, DPR Korea and Korea Rep. will be in one group and two groups will be formed from the remaining 6 teams.
2.
The EAFF shall decide the match fixture for the competition through a draw with the attendance of EAFF, CFA and SFA representatives.
3.
Each group will play a single round robin league format and the two groups formed from the remaining 6 team will play an inter-group match in addition to the single round robin within their group.
4.
No points will be awarded from the outcomes of the game.
5.
Only the final results of each game will be displayed.
6.
There will not be any outright winner or champion emerging from this tournament as it is not a competitive Championship.
Duration of Matches
Each match shall last seventy (70) minutes, comprising two periods of thirty-five (35) minutes, with an interval of fifteen (15) minutes from the whistle ending the first period to the whistle starting the second period.