[Updated: 11/2]
The second installment of the announcement VTR for the "40th Tama River Classico" has been released, so we would like to inform you.
November 5 (Sat), 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 34 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (14:00 Kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium) will be the "40th Tama River Clasico".
This will be the first season in history that starts with the Tama River Clasico and ends with the Tama River Clasico. In order to finish the final match with a victory, we kindly ask you to come to the home Ajinomoto Stadium and support us with your passionate cheers!
□Match Information
2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 34
November 5 (Sat) FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff at 14:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Implementation Details
1. Broadcasting of the '40th Tama River Classico' Announcement VTR
We will create a promotional video for the final home match, the Tama River Clasico.
Oct 24 (Mon) - Nov 6 (Sun)
Keio Line Train Channel, Keio Line Shinjuku Station King Wall, Shinjuku Alta Vision, FC Tokyo YouTube Official Channel, and others
2. 40th Tama River Classico Face Towel
We will be selling a limited edition face towel with a Tama River Classico commemorative design to celebrate the 40th Tama River Classico.
The design combines the face towels of both clubs, creating a design that represents the traditional rivalry across the Tama River.
Please support us by waving the FC Tokyo design towel during the exciting match.
【Price】
2,200 yen (including tax)
【Size】
340mm×800mm
※Design is an image.
※For the sale of Kawasaki Frontale design, please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website.
3. Tama River Clasico Original Street Light Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tama River Clasico, we will display the Tama River Clasico Original Street Light Banner Flag between Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium.
4. "Tama River Clasico Anthem"
We will use "Tama River Clasico Anthem" as the player entrance song and pre-game BGM. Let's raise the voltage from before the game!
5. "Tamagawa Clasico Victory Anthem"
When FC Tokyo, the home team for the 37th time, wins, we will use the "Tamagawa Clasico Victory Anthem". Let's grab the victory at home at Ajinomoto Stadium and listen to the "Victory Anthem"!
6. 'Announcement VTR for the 40th Tama River Clasico' - Part 2 Released!
Both teams' players share their thoughts on the Tama River Clasico in a released VTR!!
□ What is 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. In particular, in 1999, FC Tokyo, which was formerly Tokyo Gas, entered the J1 League and both clubs successfully promoted to the J1 League after winning a fierce promotion battle. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to the J2 League in one year, but returned in 2005 and has been competing fiercely with both clubs once again.
In this land divided by the Tama River, the history of competing and improving each other has shown an excitement that is no less than the "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. The Tama River, which separates the two clubs, and the Spanish word for "classic" meaning "traditional battle" have been combined to name this match the "Tama River Classic".
The "Tama River Clasico" started in 2007, but in order to honor the history of fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, it is counted as part of the "Tama River Clasico" since the first year of J2 in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. In 2007, the first official match was held on May 6th as the "11th Tama River Clasico" during Kawasaki Frontale's home game. Moving forward, we will continue to strive and compete in order to build a history of 50, 100, 200... matches between both clubs.
※Both clubs have agreed that only league matches will be counted as "Tamagawa Clasico". (Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
The current record of "Tamagawa Clasico" matches is 10 wins, 9 draws, and 20 losses for FC Tokyo.
