A memorial match for Ivica Osim, the former coach of the Japanese national soccer team who passed away in May this year, was held in Chiba City, and OBs of the Japanese national team who were related to Osim played.
Osim, from Bosnia and Herzegovina, died in May at the age of 80 after coaching Jeff Chiba in the J League and the Japan national team.
On the 20th, the memorial match held in Chiba City was held between Osim's OB and Jeff Chiba OB. , Seiichiro Maki and Yuki Abe participated.
Before the match, there was a silence of about 30 seconds, and the members of both teams played energetically in front of over 9,400 spectators while thinking of Mr. Osim.
In the match, the Japan National Team alumnus defeated Jeff Chiba alumnus 3-1 thanks to Ryo Kaji's goal.
After the match, a memorial ceremony was held, and Mr. Maki, who gave a speech on behalf of Mr. Osim, said, "I want to be a person who remembers Mr. Osim's spirit and words and takes a step forward with courage. I hope everyone can feel that spirit. I would like it," he said.