Apr 11 (Sun) 2021 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 9 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale is the "37th Tama River Clasico".
Last season's Tama River Clasico at Ajinomoto Stadium was a remote match, so you couldn't watch the game at the stadium. However, we invite you to come and watch the "Tama River Clasico" at home Ajinomoto Stadium for the first time in two seasons and we ask for your passionate support!
□Target Match
2021 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 9
April 11th (Sunday) FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff at 14:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Implementation Content
1. Announcement VTR Broadcasting
We will produce an announcement VTR where we talk about our feelings towards the "37th Tama River Classico" for the Tama River Classico.
Players from both teams will talk about their feelings towards the Tama River Clasico.
※Scheduled to be released on the official FC Tokyo YouTube channel, etc.
2. AO-AKA PARK Online
To commemorate the 37th Tama River Classico, the first-ever live streaming of a home game, "AO-AKA PARK Online Before/After The Match presented by mechacomic" will be conducted!
As a special project, we will be streaming a special interview between Naohiro ISHIKAWA CC and Kawasaki Frontale's Nakamura Kengo FRO!
Don't miss it!
Also, a large screen will be installed at the stadium during the Blue-Red Park event! We will be broadcasting "Blue-Red Park Online Before The Match presented by mechacomic" so please enjoy it at Ajinomoto Stadium as well! - Ishikawa CC x Nakamura Noritoshi FRO "Explaining the highlights of the 37th Tama River Clasico!"
◇AO-AKA PARK Online Before The Match presented by Mechacomic details here
◇Details of the "AO-AKA PARK" where a large vision board is installed can be found here
3. Tama River Classico Original Goods Sale
For the commemoration of the 37th Tama River Classico, we will be selling two types of goods: a face towel and a keychain!
※The design is for illustration purposes only.
※Please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for information about Kawasaki Frontale Ver.
(1) 37th Tama River Classico Face Towel
【Price】
2,200 yen (tax included)
【Size】
340mm×800mm
(2) 37th Tama River Classic Key Holder
【Price】
770 yen (including tax)
【Size】
W60mm×H60mm
4. 'Tama River "Co" Classic' held
Before the '37th Tama River Classic' of the top team, we will hold a match called 'Tama River "Co" Classic' by the children of the academy who will lead the future of both clubs. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children.
【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class (5th grade) vs Kawasaki Frontale U-11
【Event Time】
12:25～12:50 (scheduled)
5. Tama River Clasico Original Street Lamp Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tama River Clasico event, we will display Tama River Clasico Original Street Lamp Banners between Tachikawa-Kita Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium.
6. Use of "Tama River Clasico Anthem"
We will use the "Tama River Clasico Anthem" as the player entrance song and pre-match BGM. Let's raise the voltage from before the match!
7. Tama River Clasico Victory Anthem
When FC Tokyo, the home team of the 37th edition, wins, we will use the "Tama River Clasico Victory Anthem". Let's grab the victory at home at Ajinomoto Stadium and listen to the "Victory Anthem"!
□ What is the Tama River Clasico...
Both clubs have been challenging each other as "good rivals" with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments since the JFL era in 1997. Especially in 1999, which was the first year of J2, Tokyo Gas aimed to enter the J1 league and became the current FC Tokyo. Both clubs successfully won the intense promotion battle and achieved promotion to the J1 league. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 league in one year, but they were promoted again in 2005 and have been engaging in fierce battles with both clubs once again.
The history of these two clubs, who have been fighting each other and improving together on this land across the Tama River, shows a level of excitement that is no less than that of a "derby" held in other cities. And from now on, we will cherish the history of these two clubs and continue this battle as a tradition. Therefore, we have named it "Tama River Clasico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the Tama River, and the meaning of "clasico" in Spanish, which refers to a traditional battle.
The "Tama River Clasico" started in 2007, but in order to cherish the history of intense battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, it is counted as the "Tama River Clasico" from the first year of J2 in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. The planning started in 2007, and the first match was positioned as the "11th Tama River Clasico" and held as Kawasaki Frontale's home game on May 6, 2007. In the future, we will continue to strive and compete in both clubs to build a history of 50th, 100th, 200th... Tama River Clasico.
※ It is counted as the Tama River Clasico only in the "league match" after discussion between both clubs. (Matches in cup competitions and Emperor's Cup are not counted.)
The current "Tamagawa Clasico" match record is 10 wins, 9 draws, and 17 losses for FC Tokyo.
