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Hometown Elementary School Visit: Namegata City Kitaura Elementary School

On November 15, amidst the celebratory mood immediately following the ACL championship victory, players Leo Silva and Serginho, who scored goals in the first leg of the final, visited Kitaura Elementary School in Itako City. Under the clear autumn sky, they interacted with 179 students from grades 4 to 6. They had a fun time playing tail-tag and mini-games.

Player Leo Silva greeted everyone with a smile. It was also player Serginho's first visit to an elementary school.
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When asked, "Who was looking forward to this?", many hands went up.
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During the demonstration, they showcased their juggling skills. The atmosphere became lively as they exchanged passes with the children and demonstrated their professional techniques. Player Serginho even showed a moment of frustration when he dropped the ball.
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The first recreation activity was "tail-tag." Students from 4th to 6th grade were divided by grade and ran around the schoolyard with great energy. The two players, wearing tails and having fun, chased the children with their impressive speed and were overjoyed when they managed to grab a tail. They celebrated victories with high-fives.
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During breaks in the recreation, they were surrounded by children, and smiles were constant.
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In the latter half of the exchange, the players split into teams for mini-games. Player Leo Silva showed off impressive juggling in front of the goal, and player Serginho scored powerful goals, surprising the children with their plays. When a goal was scored, a circle of joy formed. The children watching cheered with player chants.
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Finally, the players presented signed cards and pennants. The two received words of thanks from the students. Player Leo Silva said, "I was really happy to be welcomed. I gained energy and felt revitalized!" Player Serginho commented, "I was happy to meet everyone and see their smiling faces. Everyone was smiling during the game, and it was truly enjoyable!" They shared their impressions of the interaction.
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