[For 1st and 2nd Grade Elementary Students] In-School Exchange Match at Ajinomoto Stadium
On Monday, May 4th (public holiday), an "In-School Exchange Match" was held at FC Tokyo's home stadium, Ajinomoto Stadium, for 1st and 2nd grade elementary school students attending the FC Tokyo Soccer and Futsal School.
On the day, about 100 school students from two grade levels participated, forming teams with friends they usually practice with as well as new acquaintances to play matches.
Blessed with clear skies that made it hard to believe it had rained the day before, we fully enjoyed soccer on a perfect day for the sport.
Even before the event started, smiles were overflowing from the school students who stood on the pitch (artificial turf area) of Ajinomoto Stadium, where the top team always plays their matches!
The event was held in the intense heat, but the school students energized the venue with their powerful play that did not succumb to the heat.
Not only the play of the school students participating in the match, but also the school students and coaches waiting on the bench passionately cheered for their teammates, creating an impressive scene of the entire team united and enthusiastically fighting together!
In the ranking decider match, a fierce battle unfolded with the players summoning their last ounce of strength!
At the closing ceremony's ranking announcement, applause was given not only to the champion team but to all teams, reflecting the warmth of the FC Tokyo family, including coaches, school students, and parents.
The winning team was full of smiles, while some teams showed disappointed expressions. Memorable words such as "I want to participate again!" and "Next time, we'll get our revenge" were also heard.
It was a valuable opportunity for the school students to unite and get excited at the same stadium as the top team!!