The match on July 11 (Saturday) will be the 2015 Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company J1 League 2nd Stage Sec. 1 Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo, known as the '26th Tamagawa Classico'.
In the last match, 'Sec. 25 Tamagawa Classico', we achieved a dramatic comeback victory with the support of 42,604 fans at the Ajinomoto Stadium, which was dyed in blue and red. This time, we will show our passionate play and do our best to provide everyone with an enjoyable experience through dramatic soccer. Although it is an away game, we look forward to seeing many of you there.
[Updated: 7/6 (Mon)] The match announcement video [Tokyo version] has been released on the Youtube FC Tokyo channel. Click on the character below to watch the video!
[Updated: 7/8 (Wed)] Additional details about the event have been added in blue text.
□ Target Match
July 11, 2015 (Saturday) 2015 Meiji Yasuda J.League Division 1 2nd Stage Sec. 1
Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo (6:30pm kickoff/Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium)
Ticket release date: June 28 (Sunday)
L code: 35148
□ Implementation Details
This year's Tamagawa Classico will be promoted under the title 'Amanogawa Classico' to coincide with Tanabata. For more details, please check the Kawasaki Frontale Official Homepage.
1. Video Promotion Development
For the "Sec. 26 Tamagawa Classico", we will produce a match announcement video featuring the original character of the Tamagawa Classico, which will be broadcast as follows.
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(1) Large video screens during home games of both clubs
(2) Official YouTube channel of FC Tokyo
"F.C.TOKYO CHANNEL"
【URL】https://www.youtube.com/user/fctokyochannel/
2. Tamagawa Classico Original Goods Sale
To commemorate the 26th Tamagawa Classico, we will be selling original goods.
[Towel Muffler]
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*Designs may change.
【Release Date】
7/11 (Sat) 14:30～18:30
Note: Sales will end as soon as the product is sold out.
* Distribution of numbered tickets will start at 13:30next to the merchandise shop at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium's front park (beside the pool).
【Sales Location】
Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium Outside Front Park Special Booth for Clasico Goods
3. "Tamagawa 'Co'lassico" Held
Before the "Sec. 26 Tamagawa Classico" match of the top team, we will hold a match called "Tamagawa 'Co' Classico" featuring children from the academies who will carry the future of both clubs. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children!
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【Match Card】
Kawasaki Frontale U-10 vs FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class U-10
【Event Time】
16:40～ (15-minute halves)
4. TOKYO DOROMPA Appearance!?
On the day, TOKYO DOROMPA is scheduled to appear around the stadium... For appearance information, click here
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5. Others
As part of the "Galaxy Classico," Sachiko Shibata, the personality in charge of the FC Tokyo support corner "F.C. TOKYO SPIRIT" on TOKYO FM's "SPO☆LOVE," will appear as the host of a special talk show. She is expected to appear in the blue and red uniform amidst the away atmosphere, so please support her as well.
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【About the Special Talk Show】
TOKYO FM "Tokyo Machikado Planetarium" personality Tomoe Shinohara and TOKYO FM "Chronos" personality Tetsuo Nakanishi will hold a talk show themed around "Starry Sky" and "Soccer".
[Time] 16:00 - 16:45
[Location] Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium Outside Front Park Main Stage
*For more details, please see here
【About 'F.C. TOKYO SPIRIT'】
[Broadcast Day] Every Saturday from 5:00 AM to 6:50 AM A segment within 'SPO☆LOVE' (around 6:15 for about 5 minutes)
[URL]http://www.tfm.co.jp/spolove/
※For other operational information and event information on the day, please check the Kawasaki Frontale homepage.
□ 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, and both clubs fought fiercely for promotion, successfully achieving their ascent to the J1 League. 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.
※ It is agreed by both clubs that only matches counted as the Tamagawa Classico will be from the "league matches". (Matches in cup competitions, including the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
The current match record is 8 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses for Tokyo.
