Mr. Araiba arrived at Kashima Stadium before 11 AM. Before the match, he appeared at the pitch event. First, he watched from the bench as FC TIAMO Hirakata, a team he represents, played in the exhibition match.
Giving instructions to FC TIAMO Hirakata players from the bench
He also played in the curtain-raiser match
He high-fived high-touch seat purchasers before heading to warm up
He led the three main players onto the pitch
In the match that kicked off at 2:05 PM, he made several overlapping runs down the left wing. In the 17th minute, after the opposing goalkeeper parried his shot following a dribble, Yanagisawa followed up to score the opening goal. Then, in the 39th minute, he scored a goal with a dribble from his own half.
He scored a goal with a dribble from his own half
Midway through the first half, he gestured to the bench asking for a substitution, but coach Oiwa gave a "no" sign, and he continued to play. Calls of "Score one more goal!" came from the stands. After the whistle for halftime, he even took the microphone and sent a message to the goal area.
During halftime, he received the Antlers Service Award and took a commemorative photo with President and Representative Director Ibata
He entered the match midway through the second half. He assisted Marquinhos' goal
Smiling while watching the video on the large screen during the post-match ceremony
Receiving a message from Coach Oiwa and shaking hands firmly
Receiving a bouquet of flowers from his family
In his speech, he expressed gratitude to G Osaka and C Osaka, and regarding the Antlers, he said, "I reconfirmed that this is my home," filling the stadium with applause and emotion.
Responding to cheers from the stands during a lap of honor
He was tossed in the air by his teammates
After the ceremony, he left the pitch once, then reappeared with C.R.O. Nakata and Coach Yanagisawa, heading to the supporters' seats. He greeted the supporters and then went through the stands to the concourse. Finally, he was also tossed in the air by the supporters.
