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Azul Claro Numazu
is a Japanese professional football team based in Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture. They currently play in J3 League, the Japanese third tier of professional football. History Azul Claro Numazu was established in 1977 as Numazu Arsenal and slowly progressed through the tiers of Shizuoka prefectural leagues. In 2006 the club began the process of transformation into a professional organisation with the ultimate goal of joining the J.League. The same year the club adopted its current name, Azul Claro (Meaning "light blue" in Portuguese and Spanish). In 2012 Azul Claro won promotion to Tōkai Adult Soccer League and quickly progressed through its ranks, spending only a season in each of its divisions. Though they have finished only fourth in 2013 Tōkai League, they were considered as serious contenders for admission to the newly created J3 League. On September 17, 2013, the club has been granted the J. League Associate Membership and passed all stages of licensing and inspection by t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shizuoka Ashitaka Athletic Stadium
is a multi-purpose athletic stadium in Numazu, Shizuoka, Japan. It is located in the Ashitaka Regional Park in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is also used as a ball game field. The facility is owned by Shizuoka Prefecture and operated and managed by Nissan Creative Services as a designated administrator. History Opened in 1996. This is the second prefectural athletic field in Shizuoka Prefecture after the Kusanagi Athletic Stadium in Shizuoka Prefecture. Currently, there are three prefectural athletic stadiums in conjunction with Ogasayama Sports Park Stadium (Ecopa Stadium) in Shizuoka Prefecture, which was completed in 2001. It was the first full-scale athletic field in the eastern part of the prefecture. Prior to its establishment, sports events in area were held either at the Koryo Ground, which had no seating, or at the Fuji Sports Park Athletic Stadium in Fuji City. It was the home stadium of the now defunct JATCO Soccer Club and is now home to football club Azul C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Japan Football League
The was the second season of the nationwide fourth tier of Japanese football, and the 17th season since the establishment of Japan Football League. The first stage of the season was played from 8 March to 7 June, and the second stage of the season from 20 June to 15 November, while post-season championship playoffs were held on 29 November and 5 December. Clubs Sixteen clubs will participate in this second season of Japan Football League. The list was announced on 16 January. A place for 2015 Emperor's Cup will be given to the winners of the first stage of the JFL 2015. On 29 October SP Kyoto FC announced their withdrawal from JFL at the end of the season. Change in rules The tournament will continue with the system introduced in 2014: Two single round-robin stages will be held, and winners of each stage will determine the champion in the post-season home and away championship playoffs. If the same team manages to win both stages, no playoffs will be held, and they will be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2025 J3 League
The 2025 J3 League, also known as the for sponsorship reasons, is the 12th season of the J3 League, the third-tier Japanese professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 2013. Overview This is the last J.League season played in a whole calendar year from late winter to early winter, with the following season onwards played from summer to spring. The league continued with 20 teams for 2025 season since 2023. The top two teams in the league will be automatically promoted to the J2 League, teams ranked 3rd to 6th dispute the promotion play-offs. There is the possibility that as many as two clubs will be relegated to the Japan Football League. Promotion from the JFL is conditional on holding a valid J3 license. If the JFL champions hold a license, the club will be automatically promoted and the J3's 20th-placed team will be automatically relegated. If the JFL runners-up hold a license, the club will need to play promotion/relegation play-offs agains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 Emperor's Cup
The 2024 Emperor's Cup or the JFA 104th Japan Football Championship ( Japanese: 天皇杯 JFA 第104回全日本サッカー選手権大会) was the 104th edition of the annually known contested cup. As usual it featured 88 teams representing the prefectural football associations, university football federation, J1 League, J2 League and Japan Football League. Kawasaki Frontale were the defending champions, winning the 2023 final on penalties against Kashiwa Reysol. On 19 September 2023, it was announced by JFA that Urawa Red Diamonds was banned from participating in this tournament following supporters clash after a 0–3 loss against Nagoya Grampus in the 4th round of the previous year's edition. For this reason, instead of one, two specially designated amateur clubs were designated by JFA, being them 2023 Japan Football League champions Honda FC and 2023 University Championship winners Meiji University. Both teams were given a bye from prefectural qualifications, as us ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 J
4 (four) is a number, numeral and digit. It is the natural number following 3 and preceding 5. It is a square number, the smallest semiprime and composite number, and is considered unlucky in many East Asian cultures. Evolution of the Hindu-Arabic digit Brahmic numerals represented 1, 2, and 3 with as many lines. 4 was simplified by joining its four lines into a cross that looks like the modern plus sign. The Shunga would add a horizontal line on top of the digit, and the Kshatrapa and Pallava evolved the digit to a point where the speed of writing was a secondary concern. The Arabs' 4 still had the early concept of the cross, but for the sake of efficiency, was made in one stroke by connecting the "western" end to the "northern" end; the "eastern" end was finished off with a curve. The Europeans dropped the finishing curve and gradually made the digit less cursive, ending up with a digit very close to the original Brahmin cross. While the shape of the character for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2024 J3 League
The 2024 J3 League, also known as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 11th season of the J3 League, the third-tier Japanese professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 2013. Overview The league continued with 20 teams for the 2024 season. The top two teams in the league will be automatically promoted to the J2 League, provided they have the necessary license. The 2024 season introduces a promotion play-offs, where one of the teams ranked 3rd to 6th will also be promoted. As of September 2024, all clubs in the league now hold a valid J2 license, following FC Osaka being the final club to be granted one. There is the possibility that as many as two clubs will be relegated to the Japan Football League. Promotion from the JFL is conditional on holding a valid J3 license. If the JFL champions hold a license, the club will be automatically promoted and the J3's 20th-placed team will be automatically relegated. If the JFL runners-up hold a license, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 Emperor's Cup
The 2023 Emperor's Cup (Emperor's Cup JFA 103rd Japan Football Championship (Japanese language, Japanese: 天皇杯 JFA 第103回全日本サッカー選手権大会)) was the 103rd edition of the annually contested cup, starting on 20 May. The format for 2023 did not present any changes from the 2022 Emperor's Cup, previous edition. It featured 88 teams representing the Prefectures of Japan, prefectural football associations, J1 League, J2 League and Japan Football League. Japan Football League, JFL's Honda FC was once again chosen to be the annually specially designated amateur club. Ventforet Kofu were the defending champions, after a Cinderella (sports), cinderella story for the J2 club saw them qualify for the final, which they won on penalty shoot-out (association football), penalties against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, after a 1–1 draw in regulation time, but were eliminated by Vissel Kobe in the round of 16. Qualifying rounds As only J1 and J2 League clubs qualify directly for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 J3 League
The 2023 J3 League, referred to as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 10th season of the J3 League under its current name. Changes from the previous season Iwaki FC and Fujieda MYFC were promoted to the J2 League after being champions and runners-up of 2022 J3 League, last season's J3. FC Ryukyu and Iwate Grulla Morioka were relegated from the J2 League after relatively short stints at the 2nd division, with Ryukyu spending four seasons, and Iwate spending just a single season. The clubs finished as 21st and 22nd-placed team at the 2022 J2 League, respectively. Nara Club and FC Osaka were promoted to the J3 League after being respectively, champions and runners-up of 2022 Japan Football League, last season's JFL. Both teams are making their debut in the J3 League after obtaining a J.League License, to enable their promotion from the JFL. This season is the first of the J3 League to have 20 teams, seeing an increase from last season's 18 teams. About the number of teams, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022 J3 League
The 2022 J3 League, referred to as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 9th season of J3 League under its current name. Iwaki FC won the J3 title for the first time in their history, in their debut campaign at the J3 League, just a year after being promoted from the JFL. They were promoted to the 2023 J2 League alongside Fujieda MYFC, who narrowly promoted with one point off the 3rd-placed team. Both teams won promotion for the J2 League for the first time. Overview After no relegations from the 2020 J2 League, J2 League in 2020, in 2021 there were four relegations and the number of teams in the 2022 J3 League increased from 15 to 18. This is first and last season as 18 teams for 2022. This is last season to not feature relegation in 2022. From 2023, relegation from the J3 League to the Japan Football League, JFL will be made possible. Changes from the previous season The 4 teams relegated from 2021 J2 League, J2 League in 2021 were: SC Sagamihara, Ehime FC, Giravanz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2021 J3 League
The 2021 J3 League, referred to as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 8th season of J3 League under its current name. Roasso Kumamoto won the J3 title for the first time in their history, in their debut campaign at the J3 League, just three years after being relegation from the J2 League. They were promoted to the 2022 J2 League alongside Iwate Grulla Morioka. Iwate team won promotion for the J2 League for the first time. Overview There were no relegations from J2 League in 2020 and the number of teams decreased for 2021. This is first season without three U-23 teams from J1 in 2021 season. Four teams from J2 League automatically relegation for 2021 and two teams from J3 League automatically promotion. J3 League has been scheduled for a expansion to 18 clubs before the 2022 season. This is the last season played with 15 teams. Changes from the previous season 2020 was also the last season where U-23 teams played in the professional setup. After two separate stints i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 J3 League
The 2020 J3 League, referred to as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 7th season of J3 League under its current name. Blaublitz Akita won the J3 title for the second time in their history. They were promoted to the 2021 J2 League alongside SC Sagamihara. Both teams won promotion for the J2 League for the first time. Overview On 19 March, the J.League announced no relegation would take place for the 2020 season, with the J1 League expanding to 20 clubs for the 2021 season. This is last season to with three U-23 teams from J1 in 2020 season. J3 League has been scheduled for a reduction to 15 clubs before the 2021 season. Postponement of the beginning of the season Due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related concerns, the Japan Football Association (JFA) opted to postpone the beginning of the season, firstly established for 7 March. On 25 February, all J.League matches until 15 March were postponed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. After that, it was announced that it wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2019 J3 League
The 2019 J3 League, referred to as the for sponsorship reasons, was the 6th season of J3 League under its current name. Clubs 2018 season saw two teams promoted to J2 League: FC Ryukyu won the championship by nine points over second-placed Kagoshima United FC, which confirmed their promotion to the 2019 J2 League season with still one game to play. From second division, there was a double automatic relegation for the first time: Kamatamare Sanuki are back to third tier after five seasons, but they were promoted in 2013 from Japan Football League, when J3 League was planned. The same goes for Roasso Kumamoto, who are back in the third level of Japanese football after more than a decade. Also, Japan Football League saw the promotion of Vanraure Hachinohe, who came third in JFL and they booked their first professional season in their history. Personnel and kits League table Positions by round Top scorers . Attendances References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
