This is a follow-up report on the violation of match management regulations by Urawa Reds supporters during the Emperor's Cup JFA 103rd All Japan Soccer Championships Round 16 (4th round) match against Nagoya Grampus (hereafter referred to as "the match").

First of all, we would like to extend our sincere apologies to the supporters of Nagoya Grampus and all others who were inconvenienced by this incident.

Today, on August 31 (Thursday), an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors of the Japan Football Association (hereinafter referred to as "JFA") was held, at which the decision was made to take disciplinary action against the offender regarding the violation of the match management regulations by the supporters of our club that occurred at the match in question, and we respectfully inform you that we have been notified of this decision. We would like to inform you that we have received notification of the decision.

This disciplinary action has been finalized by the JFA after a review of the video footage obtained by the JFA and the Urawa Reds match management department, and after an agreement was reached in discussions to consider disciplinary action against the offenders.


Disciplinary Action (1)
Violent act

Person subject to disciplinary action
Supporter (1 person) who committed the act (1)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (in addition to matches organized by the Japan Football Association, including matches organized by the J-League, various federations, etc.)

Disciplinary action (2)
Dangerous conduct

Person subject to disciplinary action
Supporters (2 persons) who engaged in the conduct subject to disciplinary action (2)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches sponsored by the J.League, various federations, etc., in addition to matches sponsored by the Japan Football Association)

Sanctioned acts (3)
Violent or dangerous behavior

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporters (2 persons) who engaged in the conduct subject to disciplinary action (3)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches sponsored by the J.League and various federations, in addition to matches sponsored by the Japan Football Association)

Sanctioned acts (4)
Dangerous or destructive behavior

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporters (6 persons) who engaged in the conduct subject to disciplinary action (4)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches sponsored by the J.League and other federations, in addition to matches sponsored by the Japan Football Association)

Disciplinary actions (5)
Violent, dangerous, or destructive behavior

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporter (1 person) who commits disciplinary action ⑤.

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches sponsored by the J.League, various federations, etc., in addition to matches sponsored by the Japan Football Association)

Disciplinary action (6)
Violent, dangerous, or threatening behavior

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporters (4 persons) who engaged in the action (6)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Matches subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches organized by the J. League and other federations, in addition to matches organized by the Japan Football Association)

Sanctioned acts (7)
Violent, dangerous, threatening, or destructive acts

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporter (1 person) who commits the act (7)

Disciplinary action
Indefinite admission ban

Match subject to disciplinary action
All matches played in Japan (including matches organized by the J.League and other federations, in addition to matches organized by the Japan Football Association)

Disciplinary action (8)
Displaying banners in areas where banners are not allowed

Persons subject to disciplinary action
Supporter (1 person) who commits the act (8)

Disciplinary action
Ban from admission (5 games)

Matches subject to disciplinary action
JFA will designate the games to be punished.

Based on the JFA's final decision, the following is an explanation of the Club's response.

1. In addition to the final decision by the JFA, the Club has added the following additional disciplinary actions for the above-mentioned disciplinary actions (1) through (7) to the 17 players subject to disciplinary actions: "All matches in which Urawa Reds participates, whether in Japan or abroad.

Supporters subject to change of disciplinary action: Supporters (17 persons) who have committed any of the above disciplinary actions (1) through (7).
Disciplinary action: Indefinite admission ban
Matches subject to disciplinary action: All matches in which Urawa Reds participates, whether in Japan or abroad.

2. It has been confirmed that 17 of those who trespassed in the restricted area (17 out of the 17 in the 1 in the Club's release), an offense that had already been objectively proven at the time of the August 3 (Thursday) announcement by the Club, overlap with those subject to disciplinary actions (1) through (7) above. Therefore, the Club will change the disciplinary actions against the 17 individuals because of the additional violations that will be the basis for the disciplinary actions against the 17 individuals.

Subject of change in disciplinary action: Supporters (17 persons) who took the initiative to enter the restricted area and engaged in any of the acts (1) to (7) above.
Disciplinary action: Indefinite ban from entering the prohibited area
Matches subject to disciplinary action: All matches, both domestic and international, in which Urawa Reds participates.

<Reference
Infringements by Urawa Reds supporters (First report sent out on August 3)
https://www.urawa-reds.co.jp/clubinfo/202065/

We have also been informed that the disciplinary action against our club will be decided by the Disciplinary Committee of the JFA, which is scheduled to meet in mid-September.
The Club will await the announcement of the disciplinary action, and will take it with utmost solemnity and sincerity. In addition, the Club will appropriately implement the new disciplinary standards for violations, including stricter penalties, and internal disciplinary measures, which were initiated immediately after the incident, including cooperation with outside experts.
In particular, the establishment of new disciplinary standards, including deterrent measures to prevent recurrence, will not only help to realize the Club's goal of a safe, comfortable, and enthusiastic stadium filled to capacity, but will also help to maintain and improve the positive image of the stadium that has been created through the efforts of many people involved in soccer and fans/supporters. We recognize that this is the most important issue in maintaining and enhancing the positive image of the stadium, which has been formed through the efforts of many people involved in soccer and fans and supporters. We will examine the issue from various angles, including objectivity, fairness, assurance of continued feasibility, and legal grounds, and will work with a sense of urgency, drawing on the knowledge of outside experts.
Once again, we would like to express our sincere apologies to all those who have been inconvenienced by this violation.
As a party to this matter, we will continue to face our responsibilities squarely and respond with sincerity.