The 2018 Meiji Yasuda Life J1 League Sec. 33 match between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, which will be held on November 24 (Sat), is the "32nd Tama River Clasico". This "Tama River Clasico" will be a big showdown to determine the winner, unlike any other Tama River Clasico in the past, and will be developed under the concept of "Unbelievable, Tama River Clasico".
[Updated: 11/3] We have released the second special announcement VTR "Unbelievable, Misheard"! Click here for the VTR.
[Updated: 11/20] Added details for selling Tama River Classico original goods and information on the appearance of Tokyo Dorompa and Furon-ta!
□ Target Match
Nov 24, 2018 (Sat) 2018 Meiji Yasuda Life J-League Division 1 Sec. 33
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff at 14:00/Ajinomoto Stadium)
Ticket Release Date: Pre-sale for members: Oct 26 (Fri) / General: Nov 2 (Fri)
□ Implementation Contents
1. Special Announcement VTR Broadcast
For the 32nd Tama River Classico, we will produce a game announcement video and broadcast it as follows.
(1) Large screen display during both club's home games
(2) Youtube FC Tokyo Official ChannelF.C.TOKYO CHANNEL
(3) Youtube Kawasaki Frontale Official Channelfrontalechannel
[Special Announcement VTR Part 1] That Man, Kosuke OTA is Unstoppable
This is a game announcement video featuring Kosuke OTA, who boasts an excellent compatibility with 4 assists in the last 3 Tama River Classics. Keep an eye on him to see if he will make another assist in the 32nd Tama River Classic!
[Special Announcement VTR Part 2] Unbelievable, Misheard
What are the MCs and team mascots of both teams saying as they take on the "Earphone Bang Bang Message Game"?
【Announcement VTR Performers】
・FC Tokyo Team Mascot TOKYO DOROMPA
・FC Tokyo Support Program FC Tokyo Viva Paradise MC Yurika Tachibana
・Kawasaki Frontale Support Program SukiSuki Frontale MC Risa Arai
・Kawasaki Frontale Mascot Furon-ta
2. Tama River Clasico Original Goods Sale
(1) "32nd Tama River Clasico" Commemorative Original Towel Scarf
This time, in line with the concept, the towel scarf is about 1.5 times longer than the normal size, making it "extremely long".
【Price】
2,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】
Limited to 150 pieces
※Please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for information about the Kawasaki version.
(2) That Man, Kosuke OTA's Unbelievable Goods
Kosuke OTA's incredible T-shirt
【Price】 2,400 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100 pieces
Kosuke OTA's incredible towel
【Price】 1,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100 pieces
【Sales Location】
・Home Side Merchandise Shop Inside the Stadium
・Official Shop (EURO SPORTS Ajinomoto Stadium Store, ABC-MART Ikebukuro Store, GALLERY・2 Shinjuku Store, GALLERY・2 Shibuya Store)
・OFFICIAL ONLINE SHOP
・Rakuten Market Store
3. "Tama River Classic" Held
Before the top team's "32nd Tama River Clasico" match, we will hold a match called "Tama River "Co" Clasico" by the children of both clubs who will lead the future of the club. Please pay attention to the passionate play of the children!
【Match Card】
FC Tokyo Soccer School Advanced Class (4th grade) vs Kawasaki Frontale U-10
【Event Time】
12:25～12:50 (Scheduled)
<Photo of last year's "Tama River Classic">
4. "Tama River "Fulltsu" Shiko" Event
Club sponsor "Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd." will be hosting a "Fruit Basket" event with the participation of fans and supporters from both teams. Participants will receive delicious fruits as a gift!
【Venue】Akaaka Yokochi
【Event Time】12:30-13:00 (scheduled)
【Number of Participants】Each team has 20 members
[How to participate] Please access the following URL and enter the necessary information to apply. After the application deadline (deadline: 11/11), we will inform only the winners of their selection within 1 week.
Applications here
Sponsored by Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.
5. Tama River Classico Anthem Used
Will use "Tama River Classico Anthem" as the player entrance song and pre-game BGM inside the venue.
6. Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Light Banner Flag Display
To commemorate the Tamagawa Clasico, we will display the Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Light Banner Flags between Tobitakyu Station on the Keio Line and Ajinomoto Stadium. The design has been renewed for the 30th Tamagawa Clasico and this will be the first time it is displayed at Ajinomoto Stadium!
6.TOKYO DOROMPA & FURONTA Appear!
TOKYO DOROMPA and Furon-ta will appear at the following time! Please come and see us!
(1)10:30～10:55 ⇒ Ooaka Akayokocho
(2)12:30～13:00 ⇒ "Tamagawa Co" RASHIKO (Pitch Level) ～ "Tamagawa Fulltsu" SHIKO (Ooaka Akayokocho)
※For other TOKYO DOROMPA sightings, click here
□ What is the Tama River Clasico?
Both clubs have been pushing each other as "good rivals" since the JFL era in 1997 with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments. In particular, in 1999, Tokyo Gas entered the J1 league and became the current FC Tokyo, and both clubs successfully promoted to the J1 league after a fierce promotion battle. Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to the J2 league in one year, but returned in 2005 and has been engaged in fierce battles with both clubs once again.
The history of this land, separated by the Tama River, where we have been fighting each other while improving ourselves, shows no less excitement 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. We have named it "Tama River Clasico" by combining the "Tama River", which is a symbol that divides the two clubs, and "Clasico", which means "traditional battle" in Spanish.
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 the "Tama River Clasico" from the first J2 season in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. In 2007, the event was officially launched and the first match, held on May 6, 2007 at Kawasaki Frontale's home game, was designated as the "11th Tama River Clasico". In the future, we will continue to strive and compete with each other in order to build a history of 50, 100, 200... matches.
※ Both clubs have agreed that only "league matches" will be counted as Tama River Clasico. (Matches in cup competitions, such as the Emperor's Cup, will not be counted.)
The current head-to-head record is 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses for FC Tokyo.
