Gō Ōiwa (大岩 剛, Ōiwa Gō, born 23 June 1972) is a Japanese manager and former footballer, who is the current manager of the Japan U23 national football team.
In 2003, he moved to rival club Kashima Antlers, who had competed for the title with Júbilo.
On February 5, 2000, Ōiwa debuted for Japan national team against Mexico.
Ōiwa overcame the absence of five injured players, in addition to the fatigue at the end of the season after playing 52 matches, Kashima Antlers beat Persepolis with two goals in the first leg.
[3][4] After a goalless draw in the second leg, the club won the AFC Champions League.