November 22, 2018
PR62-S03

Molten to Supply the Official Match Ballfor the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019

F5V5003-A19U

Molten Corporation (headquarters: Hiroshima, Japan; president & CEO: Kiyo Tamiaki), a manufacturer ofcompetition-quality sports balls and equipment, will supply the official match ball designed exclusively for
all matches of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 to be held in the United Arab Emirates from January 5 to February
1, 2019. The official match ball and replica models will be available for purchase in select markets fromthe end of November 2018.
The official match ball was adapted from Molten’s flagship football model, the Vantaggio 5000. Molten’sunique thermal bonding technology enhances shape retention and minimizes water absorption, resulting inan exceptional performance regardless of conditions. The textured surface reduces turbulence around theball while it is in flight, optimizing ball control. In addition, the symmetrical design gives the ball a maximum
visibility when playing. Also, the design features the identity colors of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup logo, green,
red and black and the base pattern is inspired by the logo design.
Molten will continue to develop and supply football products of outstanding function and design to every
level of player, and work to fulfill the brand promise, “For the real game.

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■ Product Features
Seamless surface
継ぎ目のないstructure
表皮構造Cushion
クッション
foam
フォーム

Superior Performance
1. ACENTEC structure
Molten’s unique thermal bonding technology produces asmooth, seamless cover that cannot be accomplished by handsewing. The result is a uniform surface and reduced water
absorption, ensuring exceptional performance that is not

空気を保持するA tube layer
retains the air

affected by weather conditions. (F5V5003-A19U)

チューブ層

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 inmore accurate passes and shots. (F5V5003-A19U)

Dimples on the ball surface■ Product Overview
Official Match

AFC ASIAN CUP UAE 2019 Replica

BallSize

5F5V5003-A19U

F5V3400-A19U

F5V1710-A19U

F5V1500-A19U

F5V1000-A19U

4----

F4V1000-A19U

3----

F3V1000-A19U

Hand Stitched

Laminated

Machine Stitched

PU/PVCPVCTPU

Thailand

Pakistan

Machine Stitched

Construction

Acentec+ Bonded

Cover Material
Official

PU Leather-FIFA Quality PRO

Approval
Country ofThailand

Pakistan

Origin＊Replica Mini ball is also available
F1V1000-A19U
Size 1／Machine Stitched／TPU／Made in Pakistan

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■ About Asian Football Confederation (AFC)The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) is the governing body of Asian football and one of the six
Confederations making up FIFA. Formed in 1954 in Manila on the sidelines of the second Asian Games, theAFC was sanctioned by FIFA in Berne, Switzerland. The AFC is headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia andconsists of 46 Member Associations and one Associate Member Association (The Northern Mariana Islands).
The AFC is responsible for running football in Asia. Among its various responsibilities are: regulating the game,drafting new laws to improve the sport, implementing the law, boosting grassroots and youth football, andconducting major competitions.

■ About the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019
The AFC Asian Cup is the AFC’s flagship national team competition. Played every fouryears, the 2015 edition in Australia was a resounding success, breaking all previous TVviewership, attendance and social media records.
Scheduled to take place from January 5 to February 1, 2019, the AFC Asian Cup UAE
2019TM promises to take the competition to new heights, as it is extended from 16 to 24
teams. The expansion into a truly continent-wide competition will enforce the AFC Asian
Cup brand throughout Asia. With more countries involved and more fans engaged, brandrecognition will increase significantly all over Asia.

■ About Molten
Molten, 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
Molten's 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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