[Updated: 11/11]
The announcement VTR for the 40th Tamagawa Classico, Part 2, has been released, so we would like to inform you.
November 5 (Sat) 2022 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 34 FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (14:00 kickoff / Ajinomoto Stadium) will be held as the '40th Tamagawa Classico'.
This season marks the first in history that begins and ends with the Tamagawa Classico. To conclude the final match with a victory, we invite you to come to our home, Ajinomoto Stadium, for the 'Tamagawa Classico' and provide your enthusiastic support!
□Target Match
2022 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League Sec. 34
November 5 (Sat) FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (14:00 Kick-off / Ajinomoto Stadium)
□Implementation Details
1. Announcement VTR Broadcast of 'The 40th Tamagawa Classico'
We will produce a promotional video for the Tamagawa Classico, which is the final home match.
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October 24, 2022 (Mon) - November 6, 2022 (Sun)
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Keio Line Train Channel, Keio Line Shinjuku Station King Wall, Shinjuku Alta Vision, FC Tokyo Official YouTube Channel, etc.
2. 40th Tamagawa Classico Face Towel
To commemorate the 40th Tamagawa Classico, we will be selling face towels with a limited edition design for the Tamagawa Classico.
Imagining the traditional rivalry across the Tamagawa River, the combined design of the face towels from both clubs creates a design that bridges over the Tamagawa.
Please support us by waving the FC Tokyo designed towel during this exciting match.
【Price】
2,200 yen (including tax)
【Size】
340mm×800mm
*The design is an image.
*For information on the sale of Kawasaki Frontale designs, please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website.
3. Original Tamagawa Classico Streetlight Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tamagawa Classico, we will display the original Tamagawa Classico streetlight banner flags between Tobitakyu Station and Ajinomoto Stadium on the Keio Line.
4. "Tamagawa Classico Anthem"
We will use the "Tamagawa Classico Anthem" as the entrance song for the players and as the pre-match BGM. Let's raise the voltage from before the match!
5. "Tamagawa Classico Victory Anthem"
When FC Tokyo wins at home in the 37th match, we will use the "Tamagawa Classico Victory Anthem." Let's seize victory at home at Ajinomoto Stadium and listen to the "Victory Anthem"!
6.『Announcement VTR for the 40th Tamagawa Classico Part 2 Released!
The players from both teams share their thoughts on the Tamagawa Classico in a video!!
□ What is the Tamagawa Classico...
Since the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been honing their skills as “good rivals” through intense matches and numerous dramatic developments. In particular, in 1999, the first year of J2, Tokyo Gas aimed for promotion to the J1 League and became what is now FC Tokyo, both clubs fought fiercely for promotion, achieving promotion to the J1 League together. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 League after one year, but they were promoted again in 2005, and both clubs are once again engaged in fierce battles.
The history of battling while uplifting each other in this land divided by the Tamagawa River shows excitement that rivals the "derbies" held in other cities. Moving forward, we will cherish the history of both sides and aim to make this battle a tradition. Thus, we have named it "Tamagawa Classico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the "Tamagawa," with the Spanish term for "traditional match," which is "Clasico."
The name "Tamagawa Classico" started in 2007, but to honor the history of fierce battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, we count it as "Tamagawa Classico" starting from the battles in 1999, the inaugural year of J2. There were a total of 10 matches from 1999 to 2006. The project started in 2007, and the first match, held on May 6, 2007, was positioned as the "11th Tamagawa Classico" during Kawasaki Frontale's home game. Moving forward, both clubs will continue to strive for excellence, aiming to build a history of 50, 100, 200 matches, and beyond.
* After discussions between both clubs, only matches counted as "Tamagawa Classico" will be those in the "league matches". (Matches in cup competitions and the Emperor's Cup will not be counted.)
The current record for the "Tamagawa Classico" is 10 wins, 9 draws, and 20 losses for FC Tokyo.
