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Cancellation Notice: International Friendly Match in Sapporo (KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018: Samurai Blue vs Chile National Team, 7 September 2018, Hokkaido/Sapporo Dome)
06 September 2018
We send our deepest condolences and sincerest sympathies to those affected by the earthquake that struck the central-eastern part of Iburi region in Hokkaido.
Due to the effects of the earthquake, Japan Football Association has decided to cancel the KIRIN CHALLENGE CUP 2018 match between SAMURAI BLUE (Japan National Team) and Chile National Team, scheduled to be played at Sapporo Dome on 7 September 2018. This decision was made upon careful evaluation of the magnitude of damages incurred, including damages to critical infrastructure such as power outages and significant transportation disruptions, as well as to ensure the security of all spectators, including the supporters of the visiting team.
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