© Getty Images 18 December 2016 could go down as the most important day in Kashima Antlers’ history, as they face Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2016.
Ahead of this historic match, FIFA.com spoke with two of Kashima’s rising stars who have been integral to the J.League champions’ progression to the final.
Midfielder Shoma Doi and centre back Gen Shoji are both 24. They joined Kashima at the same time as playmaker Gaku Shibasaki and form a trio representing the next generation at the club that has won a record eight domestic league titles.
Doi, who converted a penalty to open the scoring in the semi-final against Atletico Nacional, is determined to help Antlers etch their name into the history books. “I don’t want the records to simply say we played in the final. I want Kashima to go down in history for its performance at this tournament,” Doi said.
While being bullish about his side’s prospects, Doi is aware of the huge challenge presen..
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