J1 League Regular Season - 4
Fagiano Okayama 1 - 1 PEN 5-4 Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
Y. Yamagishi (K. Nakayama) 48'
60' ↓ T. Kimura ↑K. Kawano
60' ↓ K. Fujii ↑Kamiya Yuta
↓ Marcus Vinicius ↑K. Nagai 64'
↓ S. Mori ↑Y. Nogami 64'
↓ Y. Kimura ↑Y. Asano 65'
71' ↓ Lucao ↑K. Ichimi
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑K. Shiihashi 77'
79' K. Kawano (Kamiya Yuta)
↓ T. Hara ↑S. Sugiura 84'
Yuya Asano 89'
90' ↓ T. Yamane ↑M. Matsumoto
90' ↓ A. Esaka ↑A. Takahashi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
L. Moser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Y. Tatsuta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
D. Tagami
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Kudo
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
K. Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
E. Miyamoto
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Yamane
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
BENCH
T. Hamada
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamiya Yuta
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
30
Minutes
7.3
Rating
K. Kawano
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
K. Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
D. Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
Marcus Vinicius
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
S. Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
S. Inagaki
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
58
Passes
6
Duels
T. Takamine
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
84
Passes
6
Duels
K. Nakayama
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
Forwards
Y. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Y. Yamagishi
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
A. Pisano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/06/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/02/2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | Emperor Cup | Minato Soccer Stadium |
| 11/05/2017 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | City Light Stadium (Okayama) |
| 02/26/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
| 10/10/2012 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | Emperor Cup | Toyama Athletic Recreation Park Stadium |
03/01/2026
09/13/2025
05/06/2025
08/02/2021
11/05/2017
02/26/2017
10/10/2012
Fagiano Okayama Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
City Light Stadium Stunner: Super Subs Force Shootout Glory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A masterclass in bench deployment flipped the script, culminating in Fagiano Okayama holding their nerve to win a dramatic shootout.
Tactical Patience
The early exchanges at City Light Stadium were defined by pure tactical chess. Nagoya Grampus controlled possession early on, operating with a measured 58% of the ball. They dictated the tempo, waiting for cracks to appear in the home side's defensive block. Fagiano Okayama absorbed the pressure, willing to suffer without the ball while looking for transition moments. The Intensity remained modest through the first half as both sides prioritised shape over risk. It was a classic stalemate, but beneath the surface, the physical battles in midfield were brewing. A single mistake felt like it would break the deadlock.
The Bench Revolution
The breakthrough arrived just after the restart. In the 48th minute, K. Nakayama carved out an opening for Y. Yamagishi to confidently put the visitors ahead. That goal triggered an immediate and furious response. The home side turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, eventually launching 17 total shots and racking up nine corners. Nagoya's keeper Daniel Schmidt produced three vital saves to maintain the slender lead. The true turning point, however, came from the dugout. Introduced on the hour mark, Kamiya Yuta set up fellow substitute K. Kawano in the 79th minute. That super-sub combination shattered the Balance of the match, dragging Okayama back from the brink.
Nerve and Consequence
With nothing to separate the sides after regulation time, the contest was forced into a tense penalty shootout. Towa Yamane, who had already dominated the midfield with four key passes, helped set a resilient tone for the hosts. Okayama maintained their composure under immense pressure, dispatching their spot-kicks to seal a 5-4 shootout victory. The result leaves Nagoya ruing missed opportunities as they try to solidify their top-five status. For Okayama, sitting lower in the table, this dramatic fightback feels like a genuine catalyst. The numbers show a draw over 90 minutes, but the emotional momentum belongs entirely to the home side.
Key Questions
How did substitute Kota Kawano change the game?
Brought on in the 60th minute, he provided crucial attacking energy and scored the decisive 79th-minute equaliser to force the penalty shootout.
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.
Finding Rhythm at City Light Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. With both sides struggling to establish a consistent rhythm, this mid-table clash is about stopping the rot as much as securing three points.
The Setup
Nagoya Grampus arrive at City Light Stadium sitting fifth with 16 points, but their fluctuating results tell a story of unpredictability. A modest Form rating reflects an erratic run of alternating wins and losses. On the other side, Fagiano Okayama find themselves languishing in tenth place, heavily burdened by a porous defense that has already conceded 20 goals. Despite the valiant efforts of Taro Hamada, who has faced a barrage of shots to rack up 12 saves, the home side is desperate to plug the gaps.
While a low Stakes metric indicates early-season growing pains rather than definitive title drama, the attacking potential on display shouldn't be ignored. A combined average of three goals per game suggests entertainment is on the cards. A solid Stars rating highlights that individual brilliance is likely to break the deadlock, even if the Balance of the tie leans slightly toward the visitors.
Key Battle
The creative burden for the hosts falls heavily on Kosuke Shirai, who must find a way to unlock a stubborn Nagoya rearguard. He faces a formidable obstacle in Daniel Schmidt. The Nagoya goalkeeper has been commanding his penalty area masterfully, recording multiple clean sheets and acting as a towering last line of defense. Shirai's delivery against Schmidt's command of the box will dictate the tempo of the match.
Our Prediction
We expect Nagoya Grampus to edge a 2-1 victory. Okayama will press forward fueled by the home crowd, but their underlying defensive frailties will ultimately give Nagoya the clear openings they need to snatch all three points on the road.