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Concerning violations by Urawa Reds supporters (second report)
We would like to inform you about the violations committed by Urawa Reds Diamonds supporters that occurred in the Emperor's Cup JFA 103rd All Japan Football Championship Round 16 (fourth round) match against Nagoya Grampus.
First of all, as a member of the football world and society, I would like to express my sincere apologies for causing discomfort to many people, including Nagoya Grampus supporters. .
We sincerely apologize to everyone involved.
On August 10th (Thursday), our club's competition management department received a call from the JFA, and received a report on the results of the fact-checking using video footage that the JFA has been conducting since the incident occurred. Under the initiative of JFA, both sides confirmed the details.
Therefore, we would like to report on the process from the occurrence of the incident to the release of this second report, including the results of the video confirmation.
■ Process from the occurrence of the incident to the release of the second report
[Wednesday, August 2 *On the day of the match]
After the commotion ended, fact-checking was carried out twice in the stadium.
The first fact-finding was conducted between seven parties: the Japan Football Association (JFA), J.League, Aichi Football Association (Aichi FA), Nagoya Grampus, Urawa Reds, and the supporters of both clubs. A settlement was reached between the supporters of both clubs. The second fact-finding is conducted by JFA, J-League, Aichi FA, match commissioner, security company, Nagoya Grampus, and Urawa Reds. It was confirmed among the attendees that the policy would be to respond appropriately on an individual basis.
Both facts were confirmed under the initiative of JFA, and the memo of the proceedings was also created by JFA, and after the completion, it was sent to J League, Aichi FA, match commissioner, security company, Nagoya Grampus, and Urawa Reds. Thank you for sharing.
Both fact-checks were carried out by bringing together the information that each attendee had grasped at the time of the implementation and aligning their perceptions. The policy of going was confirmed among the attendees.
[Thursday, August 3 *The day after the game]
As a result of discussions within the club, from the perspective of the responsibility that Urawa Urawa Reds should fulfill and the sincerity that should be shown, it was decided that "objectively grasped facts" and "appropriate criteria with objectivity" Therefore, we have decided that the most important priority is to take appropriate action against the perpetrators as soon as possible.
"Facts that can be ascertained objectively" refers to the confirmation of the above facts by JFA and other related parties on the day of the match, and "appropriate criteria with objectivity" refers to , refers to the guidelines set by JFA and J League.
In addition to the above considerations, if new violations are confirmed through the JFA's fact-checking using video footage, Urawa Reds will first take action on the weekend, based on the premise that appropriate punishment will be newly imposed. For the upcoming home game (August 6th (Sunday) J1 League Section 22 Yokohama F･Marinos match), we would like to thank all the supporters of both clubs and everyone who is planning to visit. In order to minimize anxiety, we have established a policy to preemptively impose disciplinary action against only the facts that we were able to ascertain during the fact-checking on the day of the match, and report the policy, grounds for the disciplinary action, and details of the disciplinary action to JFA and Nagoya Grampus. After that, we released the first report.
・Posted on Urawa Reds official website on Thursday, August 3
"Regarding Violations by Urawa Reds Supporters"
https://www.urawa-reds.co.jp/clubinfo/202065/
[August 4th (Friday) *Two days after the game]
Considering the extent of the impact of this incident and the magnitude of the reaction, we decided to hold a press conference, considering that we could not fulfill our accountability as a party only by sending information in the owned media of our club. Did.
In addition, after the decision was made to hold the press conference, we reported to the JFA, J.League, and Nagoya Grampus.
[Saturday, August 5 *3 days after the game]
Considering that it was the day of the J.League official match and that the announcement was made in the evening of the day before the press conference was held, we decided to hold the press conference online, which is the most convenient form for the media to participate in.
At the press conference, representative Taguchi explained how the club thinks about this incident, and Sudo, who is the general manager of the competition management department in charge of dealing with fans and supporters, explained the contents of this incident and the disposition. After explaining the content and the reasons for it, we answered questions from the participating media.
・August 5th (Saturday) Urawa Reds official website
"Online Press Conference on Violations by Urawa Reds Supporters"
https://www.urawa-reds.co.jp/clubinfo/202151/
[Thursday, August 10]
Our club competition management department received a report on the results of the fact-checking using videos that JFA has been conducting since the incident occurred, and we have confirmed the details on both sides.
This video confirmation was conducted using videos obtained by Urawa Reds. We have identified the person.
As a result, multiple violations were confirmed, and both sides discussed the details of the disciplinary action against the perpetrators.
In addition, at the time of the announcement on Thursday, August 3, we are still working to identify those subject to disciplinary action and search for violators, which was only known as a group at the time of the announcement on Thursday, August 3rd. Final decision will be made by JFA.
■ Violation identified as a result of video confirmation
As a result of video confirmation led by JFA, the violations excluding intrusion into restricted areas, the number of violations, and the number of perpetrators are as follows.
[Violation]
Violent acts (acts such as pushing down a security guard or grabbing an opposing supporter's collar): 12 cases
Intimidation (acts such as shouting or provoking behind the opponent's goal): 6 cases
Dangerous acts (acts such as throwing a plastic bottle or entering behind the opponent's goal): 8 cases
Vandalism (acts such as destroying buffer fences): 12 cases
Other violations (attempts to damage opponent supporters' banners): 2 cases
[Number of actors]
About 25 people
*We will continue to investigate, so the number of offenders may increase or decrease in the future.
Our club's future response policy
This incident is a folly that tarnishes the history of Japanese football that has been spun by our predecessors, and the goodwill of watching stadiums has been formed through the efforts of many football-related people, fans and supporters. As a person in the world of football and sports, it is extremely regrettable that I have damaged my image.
We understand that this is a matter of course, but in response to the occurrence of this incident, we have received opinions and criticisms from various quarters, most of which were related to the club's response to the violations that occurred.
Specifically, most of the comments were that the existing disciplinary standards of imposing penalties only in line with the guidelines should be revised, and many of our club members have expressed similar opinions.
We, Urawa Reds, would like to have as many people as possible come to like Urawa Reds and provide them with the joy of supporting them. Going forward, Urawa Reds believes that it is essential to review the disciplinary standards for violations, including stricter penalties.
It has been confirmed from records within the club that one of the above violators was banned from entering the club for violating acts such as violence in the past. We are determined to verify the legal bases and the safety and sustainability of the project from various angles, and work with a sense of urgency to create new standards while also borrowing the knowledge of external experts.
In addition to disciplinary action against the perpetrator, we understand that the JFA will notify our club of disciplinary action, but we take this very seriously and will of course take measures to prevent recurrence. In addition to responding in good faith, including internal disciplinary action, we will continue to actively cooperate with JFA to clarify the full extent of this incident.
Once again, we sincerely apologize to everyone who has been inconvenienced by this violation.
At Urawa Reds, we will maintain a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic stadium with a stance that emphasizes dialogue with fans and supporters, a perspective as a member of society, and a timely, appropriate, and resolute response to violations. We will do our best to make it.
First of all, as a member of the football world and society, I would like to express my sincere apologies for causing discomfort to many people, including Nagoya Grampus supporters. .
We sincerely apologize to everyone involved.
On August 10th (Thursday), our club's competition management department received a call from the JFA, and received a report on the results of the fact-checking using video footage that the JFA has been conducting since the incident occurred. Under the initiative of JFA, both sides confirmed the details.
Therefore, we would like to report on the process from the occurrence of the incident to the release of this second report, including the results of the video confirmation.
■ Process from the occurrence of the incident to the release of the second report
[Wednesday, August 2 *On the day of the match]
After the commotion ended, fact-checking was carried out twice in the stadium.
The first fact-finding was conducted between seven parties: the Japan Football Association (JFA), J.League, Aichi Football Association (Aichi FA), Nagoya Grampus, Urawa Reds, and the supporters of both clubs. A settlement was reached between the supporters of both clubs. The second fact-finding is conducted by JFA, J-League, Aichi FA, match commissioner, security company, Nagoya Grampus, and Urawa Reds. It was confirmed among the attendees that the policy would be to respond appropriately on an individual basis.
Both facts were confirmed under the initiative of JFA, and the memo of the proceedings was also created by JFA, and after the completion, it was sent to J League, Aichi FA, match commissioner, security company, Nagoya Grampus, and Urawa Reds. Thank you for sharing.
Both fact-checks were carried out by bringing together the information that each attendee had grasped at the time of the implementation and aligning their perceptions. The policy of going was confirmed among the attendees.
[Thursday, August 3 *The day after the game]
As a result of discussions within the club, from the perspective of the responsibility that Urawa Urawa Reds should fulfill and the sincerity that should be shown, it was decided that "objectively grasped facts" and "appropriate criteria with objectivity" Therefore, we have decided that the most important priority is to take appropriate action against the perpetrators as soon as possible.
"Facts that can be ascertained objectively" refers to the confirmation of the above facts by JFA and other related parties on the day of the match, and "appropriate criteria with objectivity" refers to , refers to the guidelines set by JFA and J League.
In addition to the above considerations, if new violations are confirmed through the JFA's fact-checking using video footage, Urawa Reds will first take action on the weekend, based on the premise that appropriate punishment will be newly imposed. For the upcoming home game (August 6th (Sunday) J1 League Section 22 Yokohama F･Marinos match), we would like to thank all the supporters of both clubs and everyone who is planning to visit. In order to minimize anxiety, we have established a policy to preemptively impose disciplinary action against only the facts that we were able to ascertain during the fact-checking on the day of the match, and report the policy, grounds for the disciplinary action, and details of the disciplinary action to JFA and Nagoya Grampus. After that, we released the first report.
・Posted on Urawa Reds official website on Thursday, August 3
"Regarding Violations by Urawa Reds Supporters"
https://www.urawa-reds.co.jp/clubinfo/202065/
[August 4th (Friday) *Two days after the game]
Considering the extent of the impact of this incident and the magnitude of the reaction, we decided to hold a press conference, considering that we could not fulfill our accountability as a party only by sending information in the owned media of our club. Did.
In addition, after the decision was made to hold the press conference, we reported to the JFA, J.League, and Nagoya Grampus.
[Saturday, August 5 *3 days after the game]
Considering that it was the day of the J.League official match and that the announcement was made in the evening of the day before the press conference was held, we decided to hold the press conference online, which is the most convenient form for the media to participate in.
At the press conference, representative Taguchi explained how the club thinks about this incident, and Sudo, who is the general manager of the competition management department in charge of dealing with fans and supporters, explained the contents of this incident and the disposition. After explaining the content and the reasons for it, we answered questions from the participating media.
・August 5th (Saturday) Urawa Reds official website
"Online Press Conference on Violations by Urawa Reds Supporters"
https://www.urawa-reds.co.jp/clubinfo/202151/
[Thursday, August 10]
Our club competition management department received a report on the results of the fact-checking using videos that JFA has been conducting since the incident occurred, and we have confirmed the details on both sides.
This video confirmation was conducted using videos obtained by Urawa Reds. We have identified the person.
As a result, multiple violations were confirmed, and both sides discussed the details of the disciplinary action against the perpetrators.
In addition, at the time of the announcement on Thursday, August 3, we are still working to identify those subject to disciplinary action and search for violators, which was only known as a group at the time of the announcement on Thursday, August 3rd. Final decision will be made by JFA.
■ Violation identified as a result of video confirmation
As a result of video confirmation led by JFA, the violations excluding intrusion into restricted areas, the number of violations, and the number of perpetrators are as follows.
[Violation]
Violent acts (acts such as pushing down a security guard or grabbing an opposing supporter's collar): 12 cases
Intimidation (acts such as shouting or provoking behind the opponent's goal): 6 cases
Dangerous acts (acts such as throwing a plastic bottle or entering behind the opponent's goal): 8 cases
Vandalism (acts such as destroying buffer fences): 12 cases
Other violations (attempts to damage opponent supporters' banners): 2 cases
[Number of actors]
About 25 people
*We will continue to investigate, so the number of offenders may increase or decrease in the future.
Our club's future response policy
This incident is a folly that tarnishes the history of Japanese football that has been spun by our predecessors, and the goodwill of watching stadiums has been formed through the efforts of many football-related people, fans and supporters. As a person in the world of football and sports, it is extremely regrettable that I have damaged my image.
We understand that this is a matter of course, but in response to the occurrence of this incident, we have received opinions and criticisms from various quarters, most of which were related to the club's response to the violations that occurred.
Specifically, most of the comments were that the existing disciplinary standards of imposing penalties only in line with the guidelines should be revised, and many of our club members have expressed similar opinions.
We, Urawa Reds, would like to have as many people as possible come to like Urawa Reds and provide them with the joy of supporting them. Going forward, Urawa Reds believes that it is essential to review the disciplinary standards for violations, including stricter penalties.
It has been confirmed from records within the club that one of the above violators was banned from entering the club for violating acts such as violence in the past. We are determined to verify the legal bases and the safety and sustainability of the project from various angles, and work with a sense of urgency to create new standards while also borrowing the knowledge of external experts.
In addition to disciplinary action against the perpetrator, we understand that the JFA will notify our club of disciplinary action, but we take this very seriously and will of course take measures to prevent recurrence. In addition to responding in good faith, including internal disciplinary action, we will continue to actively cooperate with JFA to clarify the full extent of this incident.
Once again, we sincerely apologize to everyone who has been inconvenienced by this violation.
At Urawa Reds, we will maintain a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic stadium with a stance that emphasizes dialogue with fans and supporters, a perspective as a member of society, and a timely, appropriate, and resolute response to violations. We will do our best to make it.
