Yanagisawa high-fives Nakata after scoring a goal
Kazuyoshi Miura, who scored a brilliant free kick, and a smiling Atsuhiro Miura
Aiba dribbles forward and scores a goal
At halftime, the Antlers Service Award ceremony was held. Commemorative gifts were also presented, with Governor Masaru Hashimoto of Ibaraki Prefecture giving local melons, Chairman Toru Umino of the Ibaraki Football Association giving "Umai Mono Ken" coupons for Ibaraki specialties, Mayor Koichi Nishikiori of Kashima City giving specially cultivated rice (equivalent to 30kg), Mayor Yasuhira Onizawa of Hokota City giving an assortment of processed vegetables, Mayor Shuya Suzuki of Namegata City giving Bimei Pork, LIXIL Corporation giving 200,000 yen worth of LIXIL VIVA gift certificates, and Suntory Spirits Ltd. giving a year's supply of Jim Beam Citrus Highball cans to the three players.
In the second half, ANTLERS LEGENDS went on a scoring spree, with Koroki, Nakata, and Marquinhos all scoring. ANTLERS LEGENDS won 5-2.
Shunsuke Nakamura and Tashiro
Marquinhos, Uchida, and Aiba taking a commemorative photo on the bench
Yanagisawa and Ogasawara celebrating with Koroki after he scored
Nakata, who was playing for ANTLERS LEGENDS, struggled to score. When KAY FRIENDS earned a penalty kick, he immediately changed his uniform and became the kicker. However, he was blocked by Soga hata, who had been on the same team until then, and ultimately failed to score.
Nakata changed his uniform again and played for ANTLERS LEGENDS. Although he missed chances to score from free kicks and other opportunities, he managed to score a penalty kick won by coach Yanagisawa just before the end of the match.
Nakata being tossed into the air after scoring a penalty kick
Marquinhos scores a goal from Aiba's cross
After the match, a retirement ceremony was held, where Aiba received a message from Coach Oiwa, Nakata from Mr. Narahashi, and Yanagisawa from Mr. Nakayama.
Yanagisawa smiles at Mr. Nakayama's message
Then, each player received a bouquet from their family and delivered their retirement speeches, watched by the participating players, current Antlers players, and their families.
After that, they made a lap around the stadium to say goodbye to the attendees, and the ceremony concluded.
Nakata responding to the audience's cheers
The three players taking a commemorative photo in front of the Supporters' Stand
Aiba being tossed into the air by the participating players
After retreating to the locker room, the three players reappeared on the pitch in response to the supporters' calls. They went up to the stands of the Supporters' Seat and gave their final greetings once more.
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