Saturday, August 5, 2017 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Sec. 20 Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo (19:00 Kickoff / Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium) is the "30th Tamagawa Clasico." To commemorate this milestone, we will hold an event at Tamagawa Asama Shrine, where a joint press conference was held in 2007 when the "Tamagawa Clasico" name was first introduced. Although it is an away game, we kindly ask you to support FC Tokyo at the stadium on match day!

[Reposted on 7/4 (Tue)] The application deadline for event participation is tomorrow, July5th (Wed) until 23:59. Please be sure to apply if you wish to participate.
⇒To apply, click here
 

□Event Name

"Sec. 30 Tamagawa Clasico" Commemorative Event "Tamagawa Classic Concert"
 

□Date and Time

Sunday, July 16, 2017
[Doors Open] 17:00
[Start] 17:30～19:00
*Proceeding with light rain
 

□Location

Tamagawa Sengen Shrine

[Address] 1-55-12 Denenchofu, Ota-ku, Tokyo
[URL]http://www.sengenjinja.info/
 

□ Event Details

1. Classic Concert
A premium performance where students from Showa University of Music present a specially arranged version of the "Tamagawa Clasico Anthem." Fans and supporters on both sides will also be treated to a special performance of that memorable song. This extraordinary special concert, held within the grounds of a shrine connected to the Tamagawa area, is a must-see experience!
 

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Brass quintet by five graduates of Showa University of Music

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・Get the river under control
・Raise the flag
・You’ll Never Walk Alone
・Song of Kawasaki Citizens
 

2. Masashi MIYAZAWA & Hiroki Ito's Former Players Talk Show
The only men who can fully talk about the turbulent history of the "Tamagawa Clasico" up to the current situation of both teams will make an urgent appearance at the Sec. 30 commemorative event! These two, who are同期 and currently hold the same positions, will engage in an intense "Tamagawa Clasico" talk battle.
 

Masashi MIYAZAWA (currently FC Tokyo Scouting Department) × Hiroki Ito (currently Kawasaki Frontale Scout)

	(C)KAWASAKI FRONTALE

*Photo of play during active career
 

3. Joint Victory Prayer for Both Teams!
The Tamagawa Sengen Shrine will perform a victory prayer for both teams, wishing for each other's success.
 

□Host

Mari Hibino, Seika Takagi

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□How to Participate

[Number of Participants]
200 people (FC Tokyo: 50 pairs 100 people, Kawasaki Frontale: 50 pairs 100 people) *Application by lottery
[Application Method]
Please access the URL below and enter the required information.
[URL]https://mdh.fm/e?kA7038MNYN　
[Application Deadline]
Wednesday, July 5, 2017 23:59
*This is the viewing area on the FC Tokyo side.
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This is intended for those planning to watch the away match against Kawasaki on Saturday, August 5.
On the day of the event, tickets for the Kawasaki match will also be sold at the venue.
 

□ What is the Tamagawa Clasico…

Since the JFL era in 1997, both clubs have been fierce competitors and “good rivals,” pushing each other through intense matches and numerous dramatic developments. Especially in 1999, the inaugural year of J2, Tokyo Gas rebranded as FC Tokyo with the goal of entering the J1 League. Both clubs fought fiercely in the promotion race and succeeded in being promoted to the J1 League together. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 after one year but was promoted again in 2005, renewing the intense battles between the two clubs. In this area separated by the Tama River, their history of competing while elevating each other has generated excitement comparable to any “derby” held in other cities. Looking ahead, both clubs cherish this shared history and aim to uphold this rivalry as a tradition. Combining the symbol that divides the two clubs, the “Tama River,” with the Spanish term for a “classic match,” “Clásico,” they named this rivalry the “Tama River Clásico.”
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.
 
Discussions between both clubs have determined that only matches counted as the Tamagawa Classico will be those in the "league matches". (Matches in cup competitions and the Emperor's Cup will not be counted.)
 
The current match record is 9 wins, 7 draws, and 13 losses for FC Tokyo.