J1 League Gameweek 5
Cerezo Osaka 2 - 0 FT Kashiwa Reysol
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Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
56
OFI
vs
1899 Hoffenheim
Thu, Sep 17 • 16:45 UTC
⚡ Form
7
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Hoffenheim huge favorites in Crete trip.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
Real Betis
vs
Getafe
Thu, Sep 17 • 17:00 UTC
⚡ Form
43
⚖️ Balance
67
🏆 Stakes
33
⭐ Stars
70
Getafe's survival instincts face Betis test.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' Solomon Sakuragawa (Hayato Okuda)
42' Jackson Irvine
↓ Hinata Yamauchi ↑Yusuke Segawa 45'
↓ Yuki Kakita ↑Mao Hosoya 45'
↓ Koki Kumasaka ↑Yudai Konishi 45'
HT
↓ Keita Endo ↑Kenshin Yuba 55'
56' ↓ Shinji Kagawa ↑Kosei Okazawa
56' ↓ Thiago Andrade ↑Yumeki Yokoyama
↓ Yoshio Koizumi ↑Koya Yuruki 69'
Ricardo Rodríguez Suárez 79'
80' ↓ Solomon Sakuragawa ↑Pablo Sabbag
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Dion-Johan Cools 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shinnosuke Hatanaka 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rikito Inoue 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Hayato Okuda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Jackson Irvine 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Shunta Tanaka
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Ayumu Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinji Kagawa
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Thiago Andrade
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Solomon Sakuragawa 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Koto Abe 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Travis Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Okazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yumeki Yokoyama 
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
K. Nagasoe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Sabbag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Ryosuke Kojima 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Wataru Harada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Taiyo Koga
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Daiki Sugioka 
MAGNET
81
Activity
81
Activity
73
Passes
8
Duels
Midfielders
Tojiro Kubo
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Koki Kumasaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Nobuteru Nakagawa
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Keita Endo
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yoshio Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Hinata Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Tomoya Wakahara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiromu Mitsumaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seiya Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenshin Yuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yudai Konishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/20/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/26/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/28/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 04/03/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 08/12/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 04/23/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 10/08/2022 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 04/05/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 11/07/2021 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 02/27/2021 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Yanmar Stadium Nagai |
09/20/2025
02/26/2025
09/28/2024
04/03/2024
08/12/2023
04/23/2023
10/08/2022
04/05/2022
11/07/2021
02/27/2021
Cerezo Osaka Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Cerezo Osaka
Kashiwa Reysol
Cerezo Osaka
Kashiwa Reysol
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Sakuragawa's Brace Shatters Reysol's Momentum
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A ruthless display of counter-punching saw Cerezo Osaka derail the league leaders, proving that tactical discipline can overcome pure territorial control.
The Early Ambush
The atmosphere inside Yodoko Sakura Stadium crackled with anticipation as Kashiwa Reysol arrived looking to cement their status at the J1 League summit. The Stakes were unmistakably high, and the visitors initially looked the part, moving the ball with purpose and ultimately edging possession with fifty-two percent of the ball. However, Cerezo Osaka had no intention of rolling over for the high-flyers. The hosts absorbed the early pressure before launching a devastating surgical strike in the twentieth minute. Hayato Okuda unlocked the defensive line with a perfectly weighted delivery, finding Solomon Sakuragawa in prime real estate. The towering forward made no mistake, burying the finish to completely alter the trajectory of the afternoon and sending the home support into delirium.
Withstanding the Siege
Falling behind triggered a furious response from the visitors. The match evolved into a fascinating tactical clash, with the Balance of play tilting heavily toward the flanks as Kashiwa sought a route back. A staggering sixteen corners across the ninety minutes highlighted the relentless set-piece pressure the hosts were forced to endure. Yet, standing tall amidst the onslaught was Kosuke Nakamura. The Cerezo goalkeeper delivered a heroic performance, producing five crucial saves to deny the visitors an equaliser. His commanding presence in the box frustrated Kashiwa's attackers and laid the foundation for the ultimate turning point. In the sixty-eighth minute, the hosts broke out and won a penalty. Sakuragawa stepped up to the spot, stared down the keeper, and emphatically converted for his brace, effectively killing the contest.
A Summit Shaken
At two goals down, the Intensity from Kashiwa morphed into sheer desperation. They threw bodies forward, registering eleven total shots, but their efforts continually crashed against a resolute pink wall. Cerezo managed the final twenty minutes with immense maturity, restricting the visitors to hopeful long-range efforts and scrambled crosses. The final whistle confirmed a significant Upset Factor in the campaign, snapping Reysol's formidable four-match winning streak and leaving the title race wide open. For Cerezo, this is far more than just three points; it is a defensive masterclass and a massive injection of belief. They proved they possess the grit to suffer without the ball and the clinical edge to punish the very best when opportunities arise.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Cerezo Osaka's season?
This upset provides a massive confidence boost, proving Cerezo can dismantle top-tier opposition and keeping them within striking distance of the Asian qualification spots.
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 Race Takes Early Shape in Osaka
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This early-season clash at Yodoko Sakura Stadium is a genuine six-pointer that will either cement Kashiwa's title credentials or drag them back into the chasing pack.
The Setup
Kashiwa Reysol are flying high with a perfect record and nine goals in three games. A soaring Form rating matches their spot at the summit, but Cerezo Osaka are breathing down their necks. An extremely high Balance score underscores the razor-thin margins at play here. With the Stakes rising in this nascent title race, Cerezo know a win on September 02, 2026, pulls them level with the leaders. We are looking at a battle of tactical discipline, especially given the modest Stars ratings on both sides.
Key Battle
The pivotal clash will unfold between Cerezo's disciplined defensive unit and Kashiwa's relentless attack. The visitors have scored freely so far, demanding impeccable shape from the home side to disrupt their rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect a tightly contested draw. Kashiwa have the momentum, but Cerezo's home advantage levels the playing field. Look for a 1-1 stalemate, with the visitors dominating possession but the hosts striking efficiently on the counter.