The "Rice Bowl", which decides the best American football in Japan, was held at Tokyo Dome, and Fujitsu won the championship for the first time in two years by beating Panasonic 24-18.

In the 75th "Rice Bowl", the representatives of working people and the representatives of students have been competing against each other, but the difference in ability between working people and students is widening and there is a danger. It was changed to the championship deciding match, and Fujitsu and Panasonic played against each other.

In the match, the second quarter, Fujitsu decided the pass to ace receiver Riki Matsui one after another and led with two touchdowns, while Panasonic also counterattacked centering on the pass of quarterback Anthony Lawrence. , 14 to 11 and Fujitsu's 3-point lead turned back.



The third quarter of the second half proceeded at Panasonic's pace, and Lawrence made a clear pass in the opponent's defense and succeeded in reversing for a while.



However, the final fourth quarter, Fujitsu, approached the goal, and quarterback Tsubasa Takagi brought it in with a run and turned the game over again.



At the end, he overcame the tenacious Panasonic attack with an aggressive defense and won the competition 24 to 18 and won the sixth victory for the first time in two years.

Fujitsu Yamamoto Head Coach "I'm glad with the results"

Fujitsu's head coach Hiroshi Yamamoto said, "The rice bowl has changed to a match where members of society compete for the best in Japan, and there was a different sense of tension than before, but the players and staff have prepared better than ever. I'm happy. "



On top of that, regarding the game that was reversed after the reversal, "I think that the reason for the victory was that the defense was able to connect the few chances to the score at the end. He played well at the important points," praised the players. Was there.

Fujitsu Captain Zhao Shorai "Thanks to a lot of support"

Fujitsu captain Zhao Shorai said, "I have kept in mind that I will be the best in Japan this season. There were restrictions on my activities due to the influence of the new coronavirus, but many people who support me. I think I've reached this point thanks to. "

Fujitsu Matsui "Awareness to catch all the flying balls"

Fujitsu's ace receiver, Riki Matsui, who was selected for the Rice Bowl Best Player Award, said, "I was only conscious of catching all the balls that flew. I was thinking. I'm glad I've been practicing for a year with the feeling of regaining strong Fujitsu. "