Kanto Celts battle with Pumas at YC&AC
The Kanto Celts and Pumas football clubs are members of the Footy Japan competition. In March 2021, they clashed at Yokohama Country and Athletic Club (YC&AC). I photographed them. The teams were evenly balanced, and either side could have won it. It was a great morning of sports photography.
The day started with a worry. There was a threat of rain in the morning, but it remained only that. The weather improved as the morning wore on. At times, clouds obscured the sky. But, we also got some blue patches. That made me feel much better.
As it was a Division One game, the standard of play was extremely high. Both teams displayed very high footwork and were very aggressive. Everyone was on the attack.
I enjoyed it. To see the Celts and Pumas go at it hammer and tongs was great. And the best part was that once it all ended, it was smiles all around. Everyone was friends and shared a laugh as they walked off the pitch.
It was a victory for Pumas FC who won 5-3, in the end. From my inexperienced eyes, they seemed to have an edge over the Celts, but only a slight one. I wonder how the teams are progressing these days. Unfortunately, I’ve been a little too busy to photograph soccer recently.
If you want to play football (or soccer, if you prefer) in Tokyo, contact Footy Japan Competitions. The guys will find you a team! Leave questions and comments below.
Photo gear for these Kanto Celts and Pumas photos
- Camera body: X-T3
- Lens: XF100-400mm F4.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR

Rohan Gillett
Rohan has lived in Tokyo for 30+ years. He loves photography and plans to capture the entire city.
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