J1 League 3rd place
Cerezo Osaka 2 - 2 FT FC Tokyo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Hashimoto 7'
A. Ohata 35'
37' ↓ Thiago Andrade ↑S. Sakuragawa
K. Endo 40'
45'+2 M. Shibayama
HT
46' ↓ A. Ohata ↑K. Noborizato
Marcelo Ryan (K. Koizumi) 49'
↓ Marcelo Ryan ↑T. Nakagawa 62'
71' ↓ M. Nakajima ↑S. Kagawa
71' ↓ Y. Yokoyama ↑S. Homma
↓ K. Hashimoto ↑M. Morishige 76'
↓ K. Endo ↑K. Tawaratsumida 76'
79' K. Noborizato (S. Kagawa)
↓ K. Koizumi ↑K. Higashi 86'
↓ T. Nakagawa ↑F. Yamada 86'
90'+2 R. Inoue
90'+3 ↓ M. Shibayama ↑S. Uejo
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dion Cools 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Rikito Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Hatanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayumu Ohata 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
6
Rating
Midfielders
Nelson Ishiwatari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunta Tanaka 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
60
Passes
7
Duels
Masaya Shibayama 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Motohiko Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Yumeki Yokoyama 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
71
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Thiago Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
37
Entry
BENCH
Jin Hyeon Kim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyohei Noborizato 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Hayato Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Yoshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shion Homma
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinji Kagawa 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
25
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Solomon Sakuragawa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Hayate Tanaka
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
58
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Sei Muroya
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alexander Scholz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Inamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Kein Sato
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kei Koizumi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Kyota Tokiwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Endo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Forwards
Marcelo Ryan 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.3
Rating
Ryunosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Masataka Kobayashi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kanta Doi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masato Morishige
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keigo Higashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Tawaratsumida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Leon Nozawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 08/06/2025 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | Emperor Cup | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 06/14/2025 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/20/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 12/08/2024 | FC Tokyo | 3 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 02/24/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 08/06/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 05/24/2023 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League Cup | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/15/2023 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/08/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J-League Cup | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
05/30/2026
08/06/2025
06/14/2025
04/20/2025
12/08/2024
02/24/2024
08/06/2023
05/24/2023
04/15/2023
03/08/2023
Cerezo Osaka Win
FC Tokyo Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Thrilling First Leg Leaves Knockout Tie on a Knife Edge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A pulsating 2-2 draw in Osaka showcased relentless attacking intent, leaving this third-place playoff perfectly balanced ahead of the return leg.
A Frenetic Opening
The atmosphere at Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled from the opening moments as Cerezo Osaka edged possession in a high-octane start. Operating with immense Intensity, the hosts put early pressure on FC Tokyo. The breakthrough arrived in unfortunate circumstances for the visitors at the 35-minute mark, when A. Ohata inadvertently turned the ball into his own net. Rather than retreating, Tokyo answered back with sweeping counter-attacks, setting up a shooting gallery that eventually saw 26 total attempts across the ninety minutes. Cerezo's Shunta Tanaka dictated the tempo from midfield, pulling the strings brilliantly, but Tokyo's defensive resilience ensured they stayed firmly in the contest despite the early setback.
The Momentum Shifts
The turning point arrived just before the break, completely altering the match's Balance. Introduced to spark the attack, substitute M. Shibayama made an immediate impact, drilling a crucial goal in the 45th minute to electrify the home crowd. However, the visitors refused to collapse. Only four minutes after the restart, Marcelo Ryan found the back of the net following a perfectly weighted assist from K. Koizumi. This rapid exchange of blows swung the momentum wildly, highlighting a chaotic second half where the lead fluctuated and defensive structures were repeatedly breached by clever overlapping runs and incisive through balls.
The Substitutes Strike
As the clock ticked down, the massive Stakes of this two-leg knockout tie became glaringly apparent. Cerezo's manager turned to his bench once more, a decision that paid off handsomely. Veteran S. Kagawa slipped a precise pass to fellow substitute K. Noborizato, who slotted home in the 79th minute to cap off a remarkable sequence. The 2-2 final scoreline perfectly reflects a night of end-to-end drama and three staggering lead changes. With nothing separating the two sides, the battle lines are drawn for a winner-takes-all second leg in Tokyo on June 6.
Key Questions
How did substitute Masaya Shibayama change the game?
Brought on to inject energy, Shibayama immediately shifted the momentum, scoring a crucial 45th-minute goal that energized the hosts' attacking rhythm.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Title Hopes on the Line at Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. This first-leg blockbuster pits two heavyweights against each other in a battle that could effectively crown the J1 League champion.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher as Cerezo Osaka welcomes FC Tokyo for the opening leg of this massive two-match tie. Both teams carry immense momentum into this clash. Tokyo boasts a frightening Form rating as an away juggernaut, winning seven of their eight games on the road. However, Cerezo Osaka brings their own serious firepower, consistently netting over two goals a game on home turf. With the second leg looming in Tokyo on June 6, gaining the early advantage is everything. Our Stars metric is heavily boosted by the hosts' blistering attacking talent, with Yumeki Yokoyama looking unstoppable in the final third.
Key Battle
Expect a tactical chess match between two highly organized units. Cerezo's free-scoring forward line will throw everything at FC Tokyo's road-warrior defensive block. An off-the-charts Balance rating tells us this tie is on a knife-edge, meaning midfield control and transitional discipline will dictate who draws first blood in this tie.
Our Prediction
Goals are virtually guaranteed. We expect a chaotic, end-to-end 2-2 draw in this first leg, leaving everything to play for when the two sides meet again for the decider next week.