J1 League Regular Season - 16
Cerezo Osaka 3 - 2 FT V-varen Nagasaki
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Yamasaki 25'
28' Thiago Andrade (M. Nakajima)
HT
↓ N. Campbell ↑T. Kasayanagi 62'
↓ R. Yamasaki ↑Matheus Jesus 63'
↓ Dudu Giusti ↑K. Kushibiki 63'
63' S. Tanaka (M. Shibayama)
↓ M. Hasegawa ↑Thiago 71'
Matheus Jesus 72'
↓ S. Yoneda ↑T. Matsumoto 83'
83' M. Nakajima (M. Nakajima)
85' ↓ Y. Yokoyama ↑S. Uejo
85' ↓ M. Shibayama ↑S. Homma
85' ↓ M. Nakajima ↑S. Kagawa
R. Yamada 86'
Thiago 86'
88' ↓ Thiago Andrade ↑S. Sakuragawa
90'+4 S. Kagawa
90'+11 ↓ N. Ishiwatari ↑H. Tanaka
90'+11 K. Nakamura
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dion Cools 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.3
Rating
Rikito Inoue 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shinnosuke Hatanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Okuda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Nelson Ishiwatari 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
85
Passes
9
Duels
Shunta Tanaka 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Masaya Shibayama 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Motohiko Nakajima 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
1
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yumeki Yokoyama
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Thiago Andrade
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Jin Hyeon Kim 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kyohei Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shion Homma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinji Kagawa 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Solomon Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Hatano Go 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
5
Saves
6.9
Rating
Defenders
Hayato Teruyama
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Onaga Hijiri 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Masahiro Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamaguchi Hotaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
100
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoneda Shunya
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Forwards
Motoki Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Yamasaki Ryogo 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Goto Masaaki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kushibiki Kazuki
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Keita Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
37
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jesus 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
37
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 08/19/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 05/05/2018 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Osaka Nagai Stadium |
| 09/11/2016 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | KINCHO Stadium (Ōsaka (Osaka)) |
| 06/08/2016 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium (Isahaya) |
| 11/14/2015 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium |
| 05/17/2015 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | KINCHO Stadium |
02/28/2026
08/19/2018
05/05/2018
09/11/2016
06/08/2016
11/14/2015
05/17/2015
Cerezo Osaka Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Kagawa Heroics Settle a Five-Goal Thriller at Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. A relentless attacking siege met stubborn counter-attacking efficiency, creating a gripping contest decided only in the dying seconds.
Opening Act
The early exchanges at Yodoko Sakura Stadium were defined by pure Intensity. Cerezo Osaka dominated possession, but it was V-varen Nagasaki who drew first blood. Against the run of play, R. Yamasaki converted a 25th-minute penalty to shock the home crowd. The hosts responded almost instantly. Just three minutes later, Thiago Andrade latched onto an M. Nakajima pass to level the match. The sheer volume of Cerezo’s attacking pressure was staggering. They mounted a continuous siege on the Nagasaki penalty area, dominating the wide areas and suffocating the visitors. Yet, the Balance of the match remained strictly poised as the visitors defended with desperate resolve.
The Pivot
After the interval, the Stakes rose as both sides chased a vital three points. Cerezo's midfield maestro Nelson Ishiwatari pulled the strings beautifully, eventually leading to S. Tanaka giving the hosts a deserved 2-1 lead on 63 minutes. However, the visitors refused to surrender easily. Substitute Matheus Jesus emerged off the bench and immediately found the net in the 72nd minute, levelling the contest once more. The real turning point seemed to arrive in the 83rd minute when Cerezo were awarded a second penalty. M. Nakajima stepped up but agonizingly missed the target, keeping the tension at an absolute premium as the clock ticked down.
Resolution
Deep into stoppage time, the Upset Factor felt tangible as Nagasaki looked set to steal a valuable away point. But football rarely follows a script. In the 94th minute, Cerezo were awarded their third penalty of the match. Substitute S. Kagawa, carrying the weight of the stadium on his shoulders, showed remarkable composure to slot home the winner. A barrage of 21 shots ultimately paid off for the home side, cementing their spot near the top of the table. Despite the heartbreak, Nagasaki demonstrated incredible clinical efficiency with their limited chances, making this a true modern classic.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Thiago Andrade the turning point?
Actually, M. Nakajima missed the 83rd-minute penalty, not Thiago Andrade. This miss heightened the late drama before S. Kagawa’s eventual stoppage-time winner.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A stark stylistic clash caused the fireworks. Cerezo Osaka launched a massive 21-shot attacking siege, while Nagasaki ruthlessly capitalised on brief counter-attacking moments.
How did Cerezo Osaka complete the comeback from behind?
They replied immediately to going behind through Thiago Andrade, sustained heavy offensive pressure, and finally sealed the win with a 94th-minute S. Kagawa penalty.
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.
Mid-Table Margins Face the Ultimate Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 82/100. With only three points separating them in the standings, this clash is a vital opportunity for either side to build momentum and break away from the mid-table pack.
The Setup
On May 09, 2026, the Yodoko Sakura Stadium provides the backdrop as Cerezo Osaka welcome V-varen Nagasaki for round 16 of the J1 League. The narrative heading into this fixture is heavily dictated by Form. Nagasaki are currently enduring a torrid four-match losing run, a downward spiral that threatens to drag them into the lower echelons of the table. Conversely, Cerezo have managed a more respectable, if slightly inconsistent, string of results to climb into eighth place. While the overall Stakes remain relatively modest given the stage of the season, the underlying Balance suggests a tighter affair than the recent records might indicate. Cerezo will be desperate to make their home advantage count and inflict further misery on the visitors.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will take place between Cerezo's Thiago Andrade and Nagasaki's Arai Ikki. Andrade's high Stars rating reflects a rich vein of attacking brilliance that will severely test the fragile Nagasaki backline. Arai must somehow anchor a defence bereft of confidence and find a way to neutralize Andrade's dynamic movement before it causes irreparable damage.
Our Prediction
Our take is a comfortable 2-0 victory for Cerezo Osaka. Nagasaki's defensive frailties and lack of momentum make them highly vulnerable on the road. Cerezo's in-form attackers are expected to find joy in the final third, establishing an early lead and calmly dictating the tempo of the match through to the final whistle.