| PSG vs Cerezo Osaka | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| PSG vs Cerezo Osaka |
COMPETITION :
| Club Friendlies |
| DATE: | 28-07-2023 |
TIME:
| 03.50 PM IST (UTC +5:30)
02.15 PM UAE |
STADIUM
| Ground |
Cerezo Osaka is a professional football (soccer) club based in Osaka, Japan. Here's a brief overview of their team history up to that point:
1. Early Years:
Cerezo Osaka was founded in 1957 as Yanmar Diesel Soccer Club, named after their main sponsor Yanmar, a Japanese manufacturing company. They initially participated in regional leagues.
2. Professional Era:
In 1993, the team turned professional and joined the newly formed fully professional J.League, which is the top tier of Japanese football. At that time, the club changed its name to Cerezo Osaka. The name "Cerezo" comes from the Spanish word for "cherry tree," representing the symbol of Osaka city.
3. J.League Success:
In 2000, Cerezo Osaka achieved their first major success by winning the Emperor's Cup, one of Japan's most prestigious domestic cup competitions. They defeated Shimizu S-Pulse 2-1 in the final to claim the title.
4. Relegation and Promotion:
Cerezo Osaka's history has seen some ups and downs, and they have experienced relegation to the J.League Division 2 (J2) on a few occasions. However, they managed to secure promotions back to the top flight on multiple occasions as well.
5. AFC Champions League:
Cerezo Osaka has participated in the AFC Champions League, which is the top club competition for Asian football. They have had various campaigns in the tournament, representing Japan at the continental level.
6. Key Rivalries:
Being based in Osaka, Cerezo has a significant rivalry with Gamba Osaka, another prominent J.League club from the same city. Matches between the two are known as the "Osaka Derby" and generate significant interest among football fans in the region.