Report

Before the Ventforet Kofu match on Sunday, May 29, the Matchday Festival powered by Nissin Foods, presented by Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, was held at Bokuden-no-Sato Sports Park. The Matchday Festival is a 5-a-side mini-soccer tournament. Participating children received Nissin Chicken Ramen as a gift. The winning team also received a certificate signed by an Antlers player.
Additionally, as a special event, a lottery for escort kids for the Ventforet Kofu match on the day was held for Matchday Festival participants.

【Tournament Rules】
・5-a-side (can be changed depending on the number of registered players)
・Kick-in method
・No direct goals from kick-off or kick-in
・Goalkeeper throws the ball after catching it
・Free player substitutions





Although there were differences in school grades within the groups at this Matchday, all teams showed determination and fought until the end.

On the adjacent court, an exchange match was held with students from Ventforet Kofu's school, today's opponent.

Kashima Antlers Junior and FC Toccano also played futsal and 8-a-side soccer matches.





☆Winning Teams☆
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Graders Division: K-wing


5th and 6th Graders Division: Shimizu FC B


The Tsukuba Junior Youth team provided support for the operation of this Matchday Festival.


Tsukuba Junior Youth Representative's Comment

"Everyone cooperated with the setup and cleanup. We usually have others run things for us, so we didn't realize it, but this time, running it ourselves, we understood how much work it is. We want to continue playing soccer without forgetting that we are supported by many people."

The next Matchday Festival is scheduled for Saturday, June 25, before the Avispa Fukuoka match (kick-off at 19:00),
at the Kashima Antlers Clubhouse, with reception starting at 14:00.
We look forward to your participation.