J1 League Gameweek 2
Fagiano Okayama 1 - 0 FT V-varen Nagasaki
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Dudu Giusti ↑I. Arai 23'
HT
↓ R. Yamasaki ↑Thiago 46'
54' Lucao (E. Miyamoto)
↓ H. Yamaguchi ↑T. Matsumoto 64'
↓ M. Sekiguchi ↑S. Yoneda 65'
65' ↓ Lucao ↑Leo Gaucho
S. Yoneda 74'
75' ↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑J. Nishikawa
76' ↓ A. Esaka ↑K. Ichimi
↓ Y. Iwasaki ↑R. Kou 81'
90' ↓ E. Miyamoto ↑I. Fujita
90' ↓ K. Shirai ↑I. Shu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Hiroshi Omori 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Yugo Tatsuta
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Yoshitake Suzuki
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kosuke Shirai
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Eiji Miyamoto
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Oberdan Alionço 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
59
Passes
7
Duels
Towa Yamane
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Sang-Ho Na
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Ataru Esaka
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Lucão
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Shun Matsuda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Soichiro Mori 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ikedo Shu 
SWEEPER
1
Cleanups
1
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Jun Nishikawa
MAGNET
5
Activity
5
Activity
5
Passes
0
Duels
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Kamiya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibuki Fujita
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
1%
Pass Acc
Kazunari Ichimi
MAGNET
1
Activity
1
Activity
0
Passes
1
Duels
Léo Gaúcho
MAGNET
11
Activity
11
Activity
6
Passes
5
Duels
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Goto Masaaki
MAGNET
34
Activity
34
Activity
33
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Shindo Ryosuke
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Eduardo
MAGNET
9
Activity
9
Activity
7
Passes
2
Duels
Takuma Ominami
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
43%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Masahiro Sekiguchi
MAGNET
24
Activity
24
Activity
18
Passes
6
Duels
Yamaguchi Hotaru
MAGNET
29
Activity
29
Activity
27
Passes
2
Duels
Riku Yamada
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
63
Passes
7
Duels
Onaga Hijiri
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Motoki Hasegawa
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
45%
Pass Acc
Iwasaki Yuto
MAGNET
25
Activity
25
Activity
21
Passes
4
Duels
Yamasaki Ryogo
MAGNET
17
Activity
17
Activity
7
Passes
10
Duels
BENCH
Hatano Go
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arai Ikki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
1
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Roh Hyeong-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoneda Shunya
MAGNET
15
Activity
15
Activity
11
Passes
4
Duels
Tenmu Matsumoto
MAGNET
15
Activity
15
Activity
11
Passes
4
Duels
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sawada Takashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Santana
MAGNET
17
Activity
17
Activity
7
Passes
10
Duels
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 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 |
05/06/2026
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
Fagiano Okayama Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +4 | |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
| 4 | Kashima | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 7 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 8 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 13 | Urawa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 14 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 16 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Okayama's Attacking Siege Sinks Toothless Nagasaki
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A staggering shot disparity tells the story of a gritty, one-sided bombardment where Okayama made every counter count.
One-Way Traffic at City Light Stadium
The opening phase at City Light Stadium defied the possession statistics. V-varen Nagasaki controlled possession with 57 percent of the ball, but they did absolutely nothing with it. Instead, it was Fagiano Okayama who turned the pitch into a relentless shooting gallery. The hosts launched a staggering 22 shots throughout the contest, showcasing an attacking siege that pinned the visitors deep in their own half. However, this high Intensity offensive push lacked a clinical edge. Only three of those attempts actually tested the goalkeeper. It was a chaotic bombardment of high shot volume that saw 25 total attempts between both sides, yet mostly resulted in wayward strikes into the stands. The early tempo was set: Nagasaki holding the ball passively while Okayama swung wildly at every opportunity.
Lucao Breaks the Deadlock
The match required a moment of composure to break a very messy stalemate. That moment finally arrived in the 54th minute, turning the tactical chess match on its head. After peppering the penalty area with erratic attempts, the hosts finally found their sniper. E. Miyamoto threaded a precise pass through a stagnant defensive line, finding Lucao in a pocket of space. The Brazilian forward made no mistake, burying the chance to give his side a deserved lead. This crucial strike completely shattered the Balance of the fixture, forcing a drastic shift in momentum. Nagasaki, who had been content to absorb pressure and circulate the ball harmlessly, suddenly found themselves chasing a deficit without the attacking weaponry to respond. The lead had changed hands, and the away side looked entirely devoid of ideas.
A Deceptive Scoreline
The final whistle confirmed a 1-0 victory for the hosts, but the narrow scoreline was highly deceptive. This was a thoroughly one-sided affair in terms of attacking intent. The visitors failed to register a single shot on target from their measly three attempts, putting absolutely no pressure on the opposition goalkeeper. For a team sitting 6th in the table, it was a shockingly toothless display. On the other side, the hosts grabbed a lifeline. Languishing in 16th place before kickoff, they proved that possession means nothing without penetration. While the overall quality of finishing leaves much to be desired—making this a rather scrappy fixture overall—the result carries immense weight. A massive three points lift the morale at City Light Stadium, proving that sheer offensive willpower can sometimes overcome a lack of surgical precision.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal?
Lucao scored the decisive goal in the 54th minute, capitalizing on an assist from E. Miyamoto.
How many shots on target did V-varen Nagasaki have?
Despite controlling 57 percent possession, V-varen Nagasaki failed to register a single shot on target.
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.
Early J1 Sparring Offers Tactical Intrigue Over Spectacle
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. An incredibly balanced matchup that ultimately lacks the early-season stakes and star power to demand your full attention.
The Setup
This August 15 J1 League encounter at City Light Stadium pits two sides still finding their rhythm. A high Balance rating highlights how evenly matched these teams are on paper, but a low Stakes metric reflects the reality of a routine, early-season clash. Neither side boasts exceptional Form, with Fagiano Okayama desperately looking to rebound from a disappointing opening defeat. Furthermore, a modest Stars presence means tactical discipline and collective effort will likely overshadow individual brilliance in the midfield.
Key Battle
Despite the overall lack of marquee names, there is undeniable attacking quality on display. Okayama's Noah Kenshin Browne has already found the net this term and looks consistently sharp. He faces a direct contrast in efficiency from V-varen Nagasaki's Thiago Santana, who arrives blazing hot after an explosive two-goal performance. Whichever forward receives better service will tilt this tightly contested fixture.
Our Prediction
We expect a cagey 1-1 draw. The hosts will aim to control possession and bounce back from their opening day stumble, but Santana's clinical edge will ensure the visitors snatch a share of the points.