[For 1st and 2nd Grade Elementary Students] School Exchange Match (vs Kawasaki Frontale)
On Saturday, February 21, before the match "2026 Meiji Yasuda J1 Century Vision League Sec. 3 Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo," an exchange match was held at Todoroki No. 1 Soccer Field for 1st and 2nd grade elementary school students with Kawasaki Frontale school players.
Turning away from the cold of the previous day, the weather became warm like spring, and under favorable conditions, intense matches unfolded on each court.
The matches were held in a round-robin format with 6 teams each!
Before the match, each team gathered and actively communicated, calling out to each other to remember each other's names.
At first, the children seemed a little nervous, but as they played more matches, their expressions gradually relaxed, and they were able to play freely and confidently.
Meanwhile, the battles for the ball gradually intensified, and an unyielding fight was unfolding.
When a goal is scored, smiles overflow, and there are moments where everyone naturally exchanges high-fives and celebrates together.
The sight of teammates celebrating each other's goals as if they were their own, and the voices of encouragement echoing across the pitch, created a moment that truly conveyed the importance of teamwork.
Results of the current school theme, "Take (OFF)," can be seen,
While being mindful of challenge and cover, there were many scenes where players actively tried to take the ball and the entire team cooperated to protect the goal.
Through the interleague matches, the children were able to learn a lot from their play.
I believe it was an invaluable experience where I truly felt the importance of connections with teammates and teamwork.
I hope you will utilize this experience in future practices and matches, leading to further growth.
After the interleague matches, the children show refreshing expressions full of a sense of accomplishment, saying "That was fun!"
With that excitement, we headed to Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, where the top team's match was held!