J1 League Regular Season - 8
Cerezo Osaka 1 - 1 PEN 6-5 Vissel Kobe
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
12' R. Inoue (M. Shibayama)
Caetano 33'
HT
46' ↓ K. Noborizato ↑A. Ohata
↓ Caetano ↑T. Yamakawa 46'
↓ K. Yamada ↑K. Hamasaki 46'
↓ T. Inui ↑M. Hidaka 46'
Takahiro Ogihara 56'
59' ↓ S. Homma ↑S. Sakuragawa
M. Hidaka (R. Komatsu) 67'
↓ Diego ↑Jean Patric 68'
75' ↓ R. Sakata ↑D. Cools
75' ↓ Thiago Andrade ↑Y. Yokoyama
76' ↓ N. Ishiwatari ↑S. Kagawa
↓ R. Komatsu ↑K. Uchino 81'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
K. Nakamura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
H. Okuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Inoue 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
S. Hatanaka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
K. Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
N. Ishiwatari
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
S. Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sakata 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Shibayama 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8.2
Rating
Thiago Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
S. Homma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Kim Jin-Hyeon 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Cools
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yokoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
D. Maekawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
T. Ogihara 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
62
Passes
4
Duels
R. Hirose
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Y. Goke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Inui
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
K. Nagato 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
R. Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
BENCH
S. Gonda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Yamakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Iino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kuwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hamasaki
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Hidaka 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
8.2
Rating
Jean Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Uchino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 (PEN 6-5) | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 08/23/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 05/06/2025 | Vissel Kobe | 1 - 3 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 09/13/2024 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 05/11/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 4 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 09/23/2023 | Vissel Kobe | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 06/10/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 08/06/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 - 0 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 04/10/2022 | Vissel Kobe | 0 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 07/17/2021 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 1 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
03/22/2026
08/23/2025
05/06/2025
09/13/2024
05/11/2024
09/23/2023
06/10/2023
08/06/2022
04/10/2022
07/17/2021
Cerezo Osaka Win
Vissel Kobe Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kansai Derby Decided by Penalty Drama After Tense Deadlock
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A gritty 1-1 stalemate exploded into shootout drama as mid-table Cerezo Osaka held their nerve to upset the league leaders.
Early Sparks in Osaka
Yodoko Sakura Stadium was treated to an explosive start as Cerezo Osaka came out firing against the formidable league leaders. Despite sitting sixth in the table, the home crowd roared as their team refused to be intimidated by their high-flying opponents. They drew first blood in the 12th minute when M. Shibayama unlocked the defensive line, delivering a perfectly weighted ball for R. Inoue to confidently smash home. That early opener set a relentless tempo, perfectly captured by an off-the-charts Intensity rating. The midfield immediately became a chaotic battleground of attrition, with both sides refusing to yield an inch of turf. Possession locked at a dead-even 50 percent, creating a gritty, highly physical first half where every single pass was heavily contested and attacking space was virtually non-existent.
The Super Sub Intervention
Trailing and struggling to find any meaningful rhythm with only a single shot on target throughout the entire afternoon, Vissel Kobe desperately needed a tactical rescue. Their attack, usually so lethal this season with 23 goals already, looked entirely toothless until the manager rolled the dice at the break. He brought on M. Hidaka to inject desperately needed life into the stagnant front line. The gamble paid off brilliantly in the 67th minute. Latching onto a clinical feed from R. Komatsu, Hidaka found the back of the net to level the score. A high Balance score reflects this tense second-half chess match. The Kansai rivals traded heavy blows through endless set-pieces, racking up an exhausting 15 total corners as Kobe ramped up the pressure, desperately hunting for a late winner.
A Shootout to Remember
With the sides completely inseparable after regulation time, this fierce local rivalry required a penalty shootout to finally crown a victor. The Stakes could not have been higher for the visiting side, who desperately needed momentum to maintain their iron grip on the top spot in the standings. However, the penalty shootout itself was a masterclass in handling pressure from the hosts. Cerezo held their nerve in the crucial moments, emerging victorious with a dramatic 6-5 triumph from the spot. Vissel Kobe will undoubtedly rue their inability to convert their 11 total shots into more meaningful chances during normal time. For Cerezo, taking down the runaway leaders in such a grueling derby delivers a massive psychological boost for the remainder of their campaign.
Key Questions
How did substitute Masaya Shibayama change the game?
Shibayama actually started the match. His early playmaking and 12th-minute assist to Inoue were crucial in seizing early control against the leaders.
Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?
Yes. The fierce local rivalry resulted in a gritty battle dominated by set-pieces, evidenced by 15 combined corners and heavy midfield attrition.
What is the Kansai Derby?
The Kansai Derby is the rivalry between Cerezo Osaka and Vissel Kobe, a passionate regional rivalry with deep local significance.
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 Meet Kansai Derby Resistance
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. Vissel Kobe's formidable title charge faces the ultimate regional litmus test as they travel for a fiercely contested Kansai Derby.
The Setup
There is no love lost when Cerezo Osaka welcome Vissel Kobe to Yodoko Sakura Stadium this March 22, 2026. The visitors arrive sitting proudly at the summit of the J1 League, carrying an imperious Form rating that signals massive danger for the hosts. With four wins in their last five, Kobe's away specialists are clicking perfectly. Cerezo, meanwhile, sit sixth after a patchy sequence of results, needing a statement victory to keep pace with the chasing pack. The Stakes are massive here—it is not just about three points, but vital local bragging rights.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will dictate this clash. Cerezo's Shunta Tanaka must find a way to disrupt the rhythm of Kobe's attacking focal point, Ren Komatsu. If Tanaka cannot shield his back line effectively, Komatsu will brutally exploit the spaces between the lines.
Our Prediction
An off-the-charts Balance rating underlines just how tightly contested this derby will be. Despite Cerezo's home advantage, Kobe's relentless attacking momentum gives them the edge. Expect a fiercely physical encounter where a late Vissel Kobe winner breaks local hearts in a narrow away victory.