Any matches in Tokyo 2/28 - 3/3? [R]

Discussion in 'Japan' started by Titanole, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. Titanole

    Titanole Member

    Nashville SC
    United States
    Feb 15, 2005
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    Nashville Metros
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I understand the J-League season doesn't start until the weekend after I will be there (my bad luck), but does anyone know if there is a match, perhaps a preseason friendly or something, that one of the Tokyo clubs might be playing at home between Feb. 28 and March 3? It might be too early for the friendlies to be scheduled, but if someone could offer a little help I would appreciate it. I always try to take in a match when I travel and I'd like to be able to catch on while I am there.
     
  2. shuvy87

    shuvy87 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 17, 2003
    USA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Re: Any matches in Tokyo 2/28 - 3/3?

    The weekend before the J season, there is a super cup game at the Tokyo National Stadium.
     
  3. Titanole

    Titanole Member

    Nashville SC
    United States
    Feb 15, 2005
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    Nashville Metros
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Any matches in Tokyo 2/28 - 3/3?

    Sweet. So regardless of how the Emperor's Cup turns out, it will be Kashima Antlers v. Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Super Cup since Antlers are the J1 champs.

    Is this match usually sold out or do you think I'll be able to get a ticket?
     
  4. Video Newbie

    Video Newbie New Member

    Sep 10, 2005
    Back in US :(
    Re: Any matches in Tokyo 2/28 - 3/3?

    The date for the Xerox Super Cup will be on Saturday, 1 March. Most likely will take place at the National Stadium in Tokyo, with an afternoon kick-off (1-2 PM kick-off).

    Between the following teams:

    Kashima Antlers (J League/Emperor's Cup Champions)
    VS
    Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Emperor's Cup Runner's-Up)

    As far as getting a ticket, I don't think there would be any problems getting a ticket since the previous editions only had the following attendances:
    2007 = 35,307
    2006 = 35,674
    2005 = 21,104
    2004 = 30,158
    2003 = 22,904

    Currently the National Stadium has a capacity currently of 57,363.

    VN
     
  5. fc koshigaya

    fc koshigaya Member

    Jul 14, 2005
    Saitama City,Japan
    Club:
    Omiya Ardija
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Re: Any matches in Tokyo 2/28 - 3/3?

    Chiba usually has the Chibagin cup around that time as well as a possible friendly between FC Tokyo and Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto. Check back in February.
     
  6. Titanole

    Titanole Member

    Nashville SC
    United States
    Feb 15, 2005
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    Nashville Metros
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    From the banner on the J.League website, the Super Cup will be played on Feb. 24. Just my luck, that's the weekend before I get there. I guess I'll have to hope for a friendly.

    I'll be back for some help next month as I'm not sure I'll be able to find anything on a potential match in English. Heck, I might have to ask one of you for the Japanese translation for "One ticket, please."
     
  7. goru_no_ura

    goru_no_ura Moderator
    Staff Member

    Apr 20, 2006
    Miyako of Zipang
    Club:
    Sanfrecce Hiroshima FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    "Chiketto ichi-mai, kudasai." :)
     
  8. YokoFoxes

    YokoFoxes New Member

    Jun 18, 2007
    Yokohama
    the xerox super cup is the 1st of march, wee man.

    ■大会名称:2008ゼロックス スーパーカップ(2008 XEROX SUPER CUP)
    ■主催:財団法人 日本サッカー協会、社団法人 日本プロサッカーリーグ
    ■主管:社団法人 日本プロサッカーリーグ、財団法人 東京都サッカー協会
    ■特別協賛:富士ゼロックス株式会社
    ■開催日時:2008年3月1日(土) 13:30キックオフ(予定)
    ■会場:国立競技場
    ■出場クラブ:「鹿島アントラーズ」(2007Jリーグチャンピオン)
                     VS
           「サンフレッチェ広島」(第87回天皇杯全日本サッカー選手権大会準優勝)
    ■賞金総額:5,000万円(優勝3,000万円/準優勝2,000万円)
    ■テレビ放送:日本テレビ系列にて全国生中継  CS日テレG+で録画放送
    ■入場券発売日:2008年2月上旬(※詳細決定次第、発表いたします)
     
  9. shuvy87

    shuvy87 Moderator
    Staff Member

    Oct 17, 2003
    USA
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Japan
    Is this the first time in J.LEAGUE history where the J2 club was in the super cup?
     
  10. Titanole

    Titanole Member

    Nashville SC
    United States
    Feb 15, 2005
    Nashville, TN
    Club:
    Nashville Metros
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Doh! :rolleyes:

    The banner I was looking at on the J.League site was for last year's cup. I guess I still haven't gotten used to 2008 yet.
     
  11. Kenzhi

    Kenzhi New Member

    Jul 20, 2007
    Boku niwa nimai! :)
     
  12. KDDP

    KDDP New Member

    Nov 18, 2007
    When will the schedule for the 2008 season be released?
     

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