The 2018 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 33 match between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, which will be held on Nov 24 (Sat), is the "32nd Tama River Clasico". This "Tama River Clasico" will be an unprecedented and decisive match to determine the winner, with the concept of "unbelievable, Tama River Clasico".
[Updated: 11/3] We have released the second special announcement VTR "Unbelievable Misunderstanding"! You can watch the VTR here.
[Updated: 11/20] Added details for selling Tama River Classico original goods and information on the appearance of Tokyo Dorompa and Furon-ta!
□ Match Information
Nov 24, 2018 (Sat) Meiji Yasuda J1 League Sec. 33
FC Tokyo vs Kawasaki Frontale (Kickoff: 14:00 / Ajinomoto Stadium)
Ticket Sales Date: Pre-sale for members: Oct 26 (Fri) / General: Nov 2 (Fri)
□ Implementation Details
1. Special Announcement VTR Broadcast
We will produce a game announcement video for the "Sec. 32 Tama River Classico" and broadcast it as follows.
(1) Large screen display during home games of both clubs
(2) F.C.TOKYO CHANNEL on YoutubeF.C.TOKYO CHANNEL
(3) Kawasaki Frontale official channel on Youtubefrontalechannel
[Special Announcement VTR Part 1] That Man, Kosuke OTA is Unbelievable
This is a game announcement video that focuses on player Kosuke OTA, who boasts an excellent compatibility with 4 assists in the last 3 matches of the Tama River Classic. Keep an eye on whether he will make another assist in the 32nd Tama River Classic!
[Special Announcement VTR Part 2] Unbelievable, Misheard
What are the MCs of both teams' cheering programs and team mascots saying as they take on the "Earphone Bang Bang Message Game"?
[Announcement VTR Cast]
・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 Ai
・Kawasaki Frontale mascot FLORO
2. Tama River Classico Original Goods Sale
(1) Commemorative Original Towel Muffler for the 32nd Tama River Classico
This time, in line with the concept, it has become an "extremely long scarf" that is about 1.5 times the usual size.
【Price】
2,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】
Limited to 150 units
※Please check the Kawasaki Frontale official website for information about the Kawasaki version.
(2)That guy, Kosuke OTA's incredible goods
□Kosuke OTA incredible T-shirt
【Price】 2,400 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100
□Kosuke OTA incredible towel
【Price】 1,800 yen (excluding tax)
【Quantity】 Limited to 100
【Sales Locations】
・Home Side Merchandise Shop Inside the Stadium
・Official shops (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 "Corashiko" Event
Before the "Sec. 32 Tama River Clasico" match of the top team, we will hold a match called "Tama River "Co" Clasico" by the children of the academies that will shape the future of both clubs. 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 shows the scene of last year's "Tamagawa Classic">
4. "Tama River Full Throttle" Event
With the support of club sponsor "Fresh Del Monte Japan Co.,Ltd.", we will hold a "Fruit Basket" event with fans and supporters from both teams. Participants will receive delicious fruits as a gift!
【Venue】Akaaka Yokochō
[Event Time] 12:30-13:00 (scheduled)
【Number of participants】Each team has 20 members
[Participation Method] Please access the URL below, enter the necessary information, and apply. After the application deadline (Deadline: 11/11), we will notify only the winners of their selection within one week.
Apply here
Cooperation: Fresh Del Monte Japan Co., Ltd.
5. Tama River Clasico Anthem Usage
The "Tama River Clasico Anthem" will be used as the player entrance song and pre-match indoor BGM.
6. Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Lamp Banner Flag Display
In commemoration of the Tamagawa Clasico event, we will display Tamagawa Clasico Original Street Lamp Banner Flags between Tachikawa-Kita 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 & Furon-ta Appear!
TOKYO DOROMPA and FURONTA will appear at the following times! Please come and see us!
(1)10:30～10:55 ⇒ Oaoakayokocho
(2)12:30～13:00 ⇒ "Tamagawa" Classic (Pitch Level)～"Tamagawa" Full Throttle (Oaoakayokocho)
※Other Tokyo Dorompa sightings can be found here
□ What is the Tama River Clasico...
Both clubs have been competing as "good rivals" since the JFL era in 1997, with intense game content and numerous dramatic game developments. In particular, in 1999, which was the first year of J2, Tokyo Gas aimed to enter J1 League and became the current FC Tokyo. Both clubs successfully won the fierce promotion battle and achieved promotion to J1 League. Although Kawasaki Frontale was relegated to J2 League in one year, they were promoted again in 2005 and have been engaging in intense battles with both clubs once again.
The history of these two clubs, who have been fighting each other and improving together on this land across the Tama River, shows a level of excitement that is no less than that of a "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. Therefore, we have named it "Tama River Clasico," combining the symbol that separates the two clubs, the Tama River, and the meaning of "clasico" in Spanish, which refers to a traditional battle.
The "Tama River Clasico" started in 2007, but in order to cherish the history of intense battles between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale, it is counted as the "Tama River Clasico" from the first year of J2 in 1999. From 1999 to 2006, there were a total of 10 matches. The planning started in 2007, and the first match was positioned as the "11th Tama River Clasico" and held as Kawasaki Frontale's home game on May 6, 2007. In the future, we will continue to strive and compete in both clubs to build a history of 50th, 100th, 200th... Tama River Clasico.
※ The Tama River Clasico is counted only as a "league match" after discussion between both clubs. (Matches in cup competitions and the Emperor's Cup are not counted.)
The current head-to-head record is 10 wins, 8 draws, and 13 losses for FC Tokyo.
