J1 League Regular Season - 8
Fagiano Okayama 0 - 1 FT V-varen Nagasaki
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ K. Kawano ↑K. Ichimi
59' ↓ H. Motoyama ↑M. Matsumoto
↓ N. Campbell ↑R. Yamasaki 59'
68' ↓ A. Esaka ↑Kamiya Yuta
68' ↓ Lucao ↑Werik Popo
↓ S. Yoneda ↑H. Onaga 69'
↓ Dudu Giusti ↑I. Arai 69'
77' Hiroshi Omori
77' ↓ E. Miyamoto ↑T. Kimura
↓ T. Matsumoto ↑M. Hasegawa 83'
↓ Diego Pituca ↑R. Yamada 83'
R. Yamasaki (Y. Iwasaki) 90'
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
H. Omori 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Y. Tatsuta 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Kudo 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
H. Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
E. Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
K. Ogura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
T. Hamada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Tagami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kamiya Yuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werik Popo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
G. Hatano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Shindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Teruyama
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dudu Giusti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
Y. Iwasaki 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
H. Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
S. Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
N. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
T. Matsumoto
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
M. Goto
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Tadokoro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Onaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamasaki 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 09/29/2024 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 07/16/2023 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/17/2023 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 09/17/2022 | Fagiano Okayama | 3 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/29/2022 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 11/28/2021 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 05/23/2021 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 11/11/2020 | V-varen Nagasaki | 5 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
03/21/2026
09/29/2024
05/12/2024
07/16/2023
05/17/2023
09/17/2022
05/29/2022
11/28/2021
05/23/2021
11/11/2020
Fagiano Okayama Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Late Masterstroke Shocks City Light Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A gruelling contest defined by defensive stubbornness was ultimately decided by a brilliant managerial gamble in the dying moments.
The Grinding Stalemate
The hosts settled into a rhythm early at City Light Stadium, establishing controlled possession to dictate the tempo of this tight J1 League encounter. Fagiano Okayama pushed their lines forward, working the ball neatly through the middle but finding a resolute wall in the final third. A high Balance rating underlines the tactical chess match that unfolded, with neither side willing to overcommit and leave gaps behind. A barrage of 12 total shots and sustained set-piece pressure tested the visitors, but only two efforts managed to test the keeper cleanly. Their underlying metrics reflected a steady build-up without the clinical final touch, forcing the match into a gritty holding pattern where space was an absolute premium.
Resistance and Adaptation
V-varen Nagasaki accepted their role as counter-punchers, absorbing pressure while managing the Intensity of the hosts' sustained spells in their half. Key to this monumental defensive effort was the heroic performance of Go Hatano. The goalkeeper proved entirely unflappable under the lights, commanding his penalty area and producing two crucial saves to keep his side in the contest. Recognizing the need for a fresh approach as the hour mark approached, the visitors' coaching staff opted to shuffle the deck. In the 59th minute, they introduced R. Yamasaki into the fray, a substitution designed to stretch tired legs and provide a much-needed outlet on the break.
The Smash and Grab
That substitution proved to be the ultimate turning point in a match desperately starved of breakthroughs. Just as both teams seemed destined to share the points, a swift transition tore through the Okayama lines. Y. Iwasaki delivered the crucial pass, unlocking the defense and finding Yamasaki in space. The substitute made no mistake in the 90th minute, burying the opportunity to snatch all three points and dramatically inflate the match's Upset Factor. It was a classic smash-and-grab victory, securing a rare away win for Nagasaki despite managing less possession and fewer total shots. The late heartbreak leaves Okayama ruing their missed chances in a contest they largely controlled but failed to finish.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late winner by Go Hatano?
Actually, goalkeeper Go Hatano anchored the defence with a clean sheet. It was substitute R. Yamasaki who scored the dramatic 90th-minute winner.
How did substitute Go Hatano change the game?
Go Hatano was the starting goalkeeper who played the full match. The true game-changer was substitute R. Yamasaki, who fired home the late winning goal.
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 at City Light Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. With just a single point separating these sides in the J1 League, this clash is a critical stepping stone for breaking out of mid-table obscurity.
The Setup
On March 21, 2026, Fagiano Okayama welcome V-varen Nagasaki to City Light Stadium. Neither team arrives carrying any significant momentum. The hosts are struggling with a bleak run of Form, having lost four of their last five matches. The visitors have also been erratic, alternating between narrow victories and frustrating defeats. While the overall Stakes may be modest at this stage of the regular season, the underlying data points to an exceptionally high Balance between the two camps. This lack of a clear favorite creates a volatile environment where a single unforced error will likely dictate the outcome.
Key Battle
With Fagiano Okayama desperately needing to patch up a leaky defensive unit, their backline faces a severe test against the visitors' attacking Stars. V-varen Nagasaki boast serious firepower through Matheus Jesus, who has been ruthlessly efficient in the final third. Supported by the creative spark of Norman Campbell, the away side's frontline will constantly probe Okayama's fragile defensive shape. If the home defenders cannot organize a unified offside trap and cut off passing lanes, Nagasaki's forward line will run riot.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey, tactical affair. Fagiano Okayama will likely sit deep to protect against recent defensive woes, while Nagasaki dictates the tempo. Despite the home advantage, a tight 1-1 draw looks highly probable as both sides eventually settle for a point to stop the bleeding in the league standings.