December 17, 2019
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Molten to reveals Official Match Ballfor the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League Knockout Stage

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Molten Corporation (Headquarters: Hiroshima, Japan; President and CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a
manufacturer of competition quality sports balls and equipment, will continue to supply the official
match ball designed exclusively for the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League Knockout stage to be held in
Europe from February 20 to May 27, 2020. This is per the agreement between Molten and the Unionof European Football Associations (UEFA), and the ball will be used in all matches from the round of32 up to the final (Gdansk, Poland). The official match ball and a replica models will be available forpurchase in select markets from December 17, 2019.
Molten’s unique thermal bonding technology enhances shape retention and minimizes water absorption,
resulting in an exceptional performance regardless of conditions. The textured surface reduces
turbulence around the ball while it is in flight, optimizing ball control. The “energy wave”, which features
the UEFA Europa League brand identity, has been integrated into the design. The energy wave
represents the collective desire of the players, staff and fans to take on new challenges within theleague and dynamically advance towards victory. It also embodies illustrations of the trophy andGdansk Stadium of the final match as the base pattern.
Molten will continue to develop and supply football products of outstanding function and design toevery level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise, “For the real game.”

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■Product Features

1. Superior Performance

Cushionfoam

1-1. ACENTEC structure

Seamless surface
structure

Molten’s unique thermal bonding technology produces asmooth, seamless cover that cannot be accomplished byhand sewing. The result is a uniform surface and reduced
water absorption, ensuring exceptional performance that isA tube layer retains the air

not affected by weather conditions. (F5U5003-K0)

1-2. Surface that enhances the flight stability
The dimples on the surface of the ball reduce turbulence andstabilize it while in flight. This enhances ball control, resulting
in more accurate passes and shots. (F5U5003-K0)
Dimples on the ball surface

2. Exclusive design for the knockout stage
The UEFA Europa League “energy wave” brand identityrepresents the journey of the clubs throughout Europe,expressing the highs and lows of the thrilling adventure. Theenergy wave has been designed to go towards the stadium ofthe final match drawn in the base pattern. It has also been
integrated into Molten’s signature style and laid out toincrease visual recognition.

■ Product Overview

Football

Official Match Ball

UEFA Europa League 2019/20 Knock Out Stage Replica

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F5U3600-K0

F5U3400-K0/K0S

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Construction

Acentec

Hand Stitched

Machine Stitched

Machine Stitched+ Bonded+ Bonded

Cover Material

PU Leather

Official ApprovalFIFA Quality PRO

FIFA Quality PRO-Country of Origin

Thailand

China

PakistanSize

PU Leather

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UEFA Europa League 2019/20 Knock Out Stage Replica

Size

5F5U2810-K0/K0S

F5U1710-K0/K0Y/K0S

F5U1500-K0/K0Y

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F4U2810-K0

F4U1710-K0

F4U1500-K0/K0Y

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Hand Stitched

Construction
Cover Material

PU Leather

PU/PVC

Official Approval
Country of Origin

Laminated
PVC

Pakistan

PakistanThailandUEFA Europa League 2019/20 Knock Out Stage Replica

Size

5F5U1000-K0/K0O/K0S

4F4U1000-K0/K0O/K0S

3F3U1000-K0

1F1U1000-K0

Construction

Machine Stitched

Cover Material

TPU

Official Approval-

Country of Origin

ThailandFutsalUEFA Europa League 2019/20 Knock Out Stage Replica Futsal
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F9U4800-K0

F9U2000-K0

Construction

Hand Stitched

Machine Stitched

Cover Material

PU Leather

TPU

Official ApprovalFIFA Quality PRO-Country of Origin

China

China

Size

UEFA Europa League 2019/20 Knock Out Stage Replica Futsal

Size

4

F9U1500-K0/K0Y/K0O

Construction

Laminated

Cover Material

PVC

Official Approval-

Country of Origin

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■ About the UEFA Europa LeagueUEFA Europa League is the largest league of professional football clubs in the world. Every season, over
180 professional football teams from 55 countries across Europe take part in the league games, including
the preliminary round.

2019/20 UEFA Europa League Venue of the Final: Gdansk Stadium (Poland)
Knock Out Stage Schedule
Round 32

: First leg 20 February / Second leg 27 February

Round 16: First leg 12 March / Second leg 19 March

Quarter-finals : First leg 9 April / Second leg 16 April
Semi-finals: First leg 30 April / Second leg 7 MayFinal: 27 May■ About MoltenMolten, a manufacturer of balls and sports equipment, has been making and marketing basketballs,handballs, soccer balls, and volleyballs, of uncompromising quality since 1958. Molten continues to raise
global standards, supplying the official game balls and sports equipment for major leagues, teams andinternational tournaments around the world.
For further information, please visit www.molten.co.jp/sports/en/■ For the real game
Moltens brand statement, "For the real game", encapsulates what we hope to accomplish through ourproducts and activities. It is our conviction that the real game happens only when impeccable balls andsports equipment enable athletes to realize their full potential and maximize performance.

■ Product image data (JPEG) is also available
Contact: Ryo Kurahashi

International Market Sales & Marketing Department
Sports Division
Molten Corporation
Tel: (+81-3)3625-7648
Fax: (+81-3)3625-7738

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