From December 27 to 29, 2025, we held the "FC Tokyo Futsal Exchange Match" for 1st to 6th grade elementary school students enrolled in the FC Tokyo Futsal School!
This is an exchange tournament where local soccer teams, futsal teams, and schools are invited to compete in futsal matches with 8 teams each, vying for the championship.
The weather was favorable for all three days, and intense matches were held.
[1st and 2nd Year Students]
With the goal of scoring shots, which is the topic of the December school, and winning matches, the team worked hard together as one.
Especially the first-year students showed nervous expressions, but they played boldly, being led by the reliable second-year students!
There were also many splendid goals scored, such as goals from the "second post" learned at the school and volley shots.
It was also impressive to see everyone sharing the joy together after scoring a goal♪
Not only in attack, but also active play was seen in defense.
Many children play with the spirit of "never giving up," one of the principles of the "Aoaaka Kids' Mindset," and also focus on hard work, which is valued by the top team players. When they slid to protect the goal or made super saves as goalkeepers, loud cheers erupted from the stands!
Throughout the match, we saw players expressing joy and frustration while playing until the very end!
[3rd and 4th Year Students]
Children who usually play at different schools were on the same team, and many of the school students appeared nervous at first.
Even so, as they played while listening to the coach's instructions, they warmed up to each other, and in the final match, they showed a united team effort by calling out from the bench as well.
During the break, we naturally started conversations while having lunch together!
In the match, we saw players who never gave up until the end, trying to score as many goals as possible and also defending throughout.
After all the matches ended, an MVP was selected from each team and was awarded with a proud expression♪
This interleague match provided various experiences and became an opportunity to utilize them in future school activities!
[5th and 6th Grade Students]
For the 6th graders, it was their final futsal exchange match, and while carrying the feelings of teammates who could not participate, they played with concentration until the very end.
Fifth graders also utilized the skills they learned at school and showed passionate play!
5th and 6th graders increase their tactical movements in futsal, utilizing turns and sign plays.
During goal clearances, they aimed for PIVO touches and space attacks from the 1–2–1 system, creating opportunities to approach the opponent's goal.
The entire team worked together, shared joy when scoring goals, and gave their all in defense.
After the tournament ended, weallgreeted and expressed our gratitude to the parents who supported us.
Interleague Matchtoallparticipantswhojoined us, students from the school, and teams,thank you!
