Two matches in the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014, one in Toyota on 14 November and the other in Osaka on 18 November, have been arranged.
Details of the ticket distribution will be announced when ready.

The summary of the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014 (at Toyota Stadium on Friday 14 November)

Name: KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014
Date: Friday 14 November, finalising the schedule for an evening game
Match: SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Honduras National Team
Location: Toyota Stadium, Aichi
Host: Japan Football Association (JFA)
Supervising Authority: Aichi Football Association
Special Sponsor: Kirin Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Team official Sponsor: Kirin Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Team official supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV broadcast: Live broadcast through the All-nippon News Network and the TV Asahi Network
Radiobroadcast: Being organised.

The summary of the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014 (at Yanmar Stadium Nagai on Tuesday 18 November)

Name: KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014
Date: Tuesday 18 November, finalising the schedule for an evening game
Match: SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) vs Australia National Team
Location: Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
Host: Japan Football Association (JFA)
Supervising Authority: Osaka Football Association
Special Sponsor: Kirin Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Team official Sponsor: Kirin Company, Limited and Kirin Beverage Company, Limited
Japan National Team official supplier: adidas Japan K.K.
TV broadcast: Live broadcast through the Fuji News Network and the Fuji Network System
Radiobroadcast: Being organised.

Comments from Javier Aguirre,  Head coach

I know Honduras very well, as it’s a member of CONCACAF. They’ve been playing in a very tactically organised style for a long time, following the rules of successive Colombian head coaches. The players are strong and well experienced in the European leagues and the Brazil World Cup. So I expect a tough game.
On the other hand, as Australia is one of the strongest teams in Asia, it’s going to be a good opportunity for us to challenge and show our ability. Many players of the Australia national team are playing in England and they tend to play in European style, rather than an Asian style like Japan.
Although there is a star player, such as Cahill, generally they are physically very powerful, defending in blocks. They’re also really good in the air. Australia is Japan’s rival and is the favorite to win the AFC Asian Cup in Australia. So we have a chance to show you Japan can beat such a strong team.
These two matches in November will be the last opportunity for us to adjust things and decide how to play before the coming Asian Cup in January. They are also very important tests in front of our supporters before we go to Australia. The 28 players for the Asian Cup will be selected based on these games.

KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2014

Friday 14 November 2014　 vs Honduras National Team
Toyota Stadium, Aichi
Live broadcast through the All-nippon News Network and the TV Asahi Network
Match Information

Tuesday 18 November 2014　vs Australia National Team
Yanmar Stadium Nagai, Osaka
 Live broadcast through the Fuji News Network and the Fuji Network System
Match Information