Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Urawa Reds participated in “Musashi Corporation Presents SAITAMA GIRLS MATCH 2024” held from May 3rd (Friday/holiday) to May 5th (Sunday/holiday) at venues in Saitama city centering on Urawa Komaba Stadium. Four women’s players participated: Ririka Tanno, Manami Takeuchi, Hanon Nishio, and Ena Takatsuka.
On May 3rd (Friday/holiday), players from the Challenge League participating teams and Reds Ladies, who held Reds Heartful Field Komaba as the venue, posed for photos after the match of “2023-24 WE League Round 18”. I did.
On May 4th (Saturday/Holiday), Tanno and Takeuchi had a kick target competition with participating players at Reds Heartful Field Komaba and Yono Hachioji Soccer Ground. The winning team received a match ball from Tanno and Takeuchi.
Although it was a short time, we had a great time kicking the ball together and asking questions.
On May 5th (Sunday/holiday), the final match was held at Urawa Komaba Stadium, and Nishio participated as a presenter.
The final was a match between Mynavi Sendai Ladies Junior Youth and JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U15. JEF United Ichihara Chiba Ladies U15 won the match with a score of 0-1.
After watching the final, Mr. Nishio presented medals to the best and outstanding players.
A 3rd place tournament was also held at Yono Hachioji Soccer Ground, and Takatsuka participated as a presenter.
We would like to thank the Saitama City Soccer Community Development Promotion Council, Saitama City, and the Saitama City Soccer Association for holding “SAITAMA GIRLS MATCH 2024” with the aim of improving and popularizing girls’ soccer skills among junior high school students.
We will continue to work together with everyone in our hometown to popularize and promote women’s soccer.
[Nishio Hanon]
“The quality of everyone’s plays and their approach to the ball was generally at a higher level than when I was in middle school.It was a really fun final to watch.There are many opportunities to play on a beautiful pitch and in a large stadium. I would like to thank everyone for their support. I hope they will cherish this experience and continue to enjoy playing soccer.”
Saitama City
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Saitama City Soccer Association