The Belgian side are top of Group B with wins over Arsenal and Bayern Munich, while the Japanese selection are level on points with the hosts
The opening day of the 2017 ABN Amro Future Cup was packed full of action, leaving a lot to be decided on day two.
The three-day Under-17 tournament, which brings together promising talents from some of Europe’s biggest sides, commenced with hosts Ajax taking on the J-League selection while fellow Group A contenders Benfica and Juventus faced each other.
As Ajax and the J-League side shared the spoils in a goalless draw, Benfica recovered from Alessandro Lombardi’s early goal to win 3-1.