【Club Activity】Advanced to Best 8 in Prime Minister's Cup! Men's Soccer Team Narrowly Defeated in Quarterfinals

The university men's soccer team, which includes Sosuke Nakano, advanced to the best 8 in the 2025 49th Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament.

Defeated Strong Opponent University of Tsukuba in 2nd Round

In the 2nd round held on September 5th, they faced University of Tsukuba, ranked 8th in Kanto. In the second half, MF Ryu Takashi and FW Kosei Yoshida scored goals, securing a 2-1 victory. As the Hokushinetsu representative, they proudly advanced to the quarterfinals with a dignified performance.

Hard-Fought Extra Time Battle with Kansai University in Quarterfinals

In the quarterfinals held at Tono Sports Park Athletic Stadium on September 7th at 14:00, they faced Kansai University, the 4th-place representative from Kansai.

Match Progress

• First Half: 0-0
• Second Half: 2-2 (Kansai Univ. Kurosawa 63', Niigata Univ. Health Welfare Hosoi 68', Kansai Univ. Sanada 79', Niigata Univ. Health Welfare Urushidate 90+5')
• Extra Time First Half: 0-1 (Kansai Univ. Miyagawa 92')
• Extra Time Second Half: 0-0

Final Score: Niigata University of Health and Welfare 2-3 Kansai University (Extra Time)

The match saw back-and-forth action throughout, with Urushidate scoring an equalizing goal in second-half added time to force extra time, showing great resilience. However, they conceded the deciding goal in the first half of extra time, narrowly losing 2-3.

Expectations for Future Matches

The men's soccer team achieved an excellent result by reaching the best 8. The players who fought tirelessly through extra time are a source of pride for all lab members.

We look forward to their performance in the upcoming All Japan University Soccer Championship (Inter-Collegiate)!

Reference Link

2025 49th Prime Minister's Cup All Japan University Soccer Tournament Schedule & Results