Johor Darul Ta'zim FC (JDT) Under-16 were the only Asian team to reach the semi-finals of the JSSL Professional Academy 7's Under-16 in Singapore on Sunday. (1/5)
The JDT academy squad, who bowed out of the last four to eventual champions Arsenal FC in the sudden death after being tied in regular time, displayed plenty of courage to compete with some of Europe's best teams. Atletico Madrid & Valencia CF were the other semi-finalists.(2/5)
JDT had defeated Fulham FC 1-0 in the quarterfinals following their 5-0 win over Anza Soccer A of Singapore in the Round of 16. JDT qualified for the knockout rounds after emerging from a group that comprised Valencia, Urawa Reds, Fulham and Persib Bandung. (3/5)
JDT academy trainee Amirul Faqhi Jalil was picked as the player of the tournament by coaches from La Liga.
JDT's Under-13 squad also competed in the U13 category and reached the quarterfinals, where they were edged by the hosts, JSSL FC, in sudden death. (4/5)
Tournaments like these are part of the Southern Tigers' constant efforts to expose and prepare the JDT academy players for the future. The JDT academy won four trophies in all competitions in 2018, including three national level Cups. (5/5)
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