J1 League Regular Season - 2
FC Tokyo 1 - 1 PEN 5-3 Urawa
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Matheus Sávio 18'
HT
49' Kyota Tokiwa
68' ↓ T. Ko ↑K. Hashimoto
68' ↓ K. Endo ↑R. Sato
↓ T. Kaneko ↑I. Kiese 70'
↓ K. Shibato ↑R. Nitta 70'
↓ Y. Matsuo ↑S. Nakajima 73'
77' Kein Sato
78' ↓ Y. Nagatomo ↑K. Hashimoto
R. Watanabe 78'
79' ↓ K. Sato ↑F. Yamada
82' Marcelo Ryan
84' ↓ Marcelo Ryan ↑T. Nakagawa
↓ Matheus Savio ↑Y. Naganuma 88'
90' Alexander Scholz
90' F. Yamada (K. Hashimoto)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Muroya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Scholz 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
H. Inamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Nagatomo
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Forwards
Marcelo Ryan
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
M. Nagakura
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
H. Tanaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Morishige
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hashimoto 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7.9
Rating
K. Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Yamada 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.5
Rating
T. Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Urawa
Goalkeepers
S. Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Sekine
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Y. Miyamoto 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ogiwara
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
K. Shibato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
K. Yasui 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
6
Duels Won
75%
Win %
T. Kaneko
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
R. Watanabe 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Matheus Savio
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Y. Matsuo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
A. Niekawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danilo Boza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Ishihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Naganuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kiese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Teruuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-3) | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 08/27/2025 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Urawa | Emperor Cup | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 07/19/2025 | FC Tokyo | 3 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/17/2025 | Urawa | 3 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | Urawa | 0 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 04/03/2024 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 07/08/2023 | Urawa | 0 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 02/18/2023 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 07/10/2022 | Urawa | 3 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 04/10/2022 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
FC Tokyo Win
Urawa Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Perfection Follows Late Drama at Ajinomoto
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. The league leaders showcased ultimate resilience, rescuing a point at the death before demonstrating flawless nerve in a tense shootout to reinforce their title credentials.
Early Frustrations
The highly anticipated clash at Ajinomoto Stadium began with significant tactical tension as FC Tokyo and Urawa engaged in a tightly contested affair. Despite sitting lower in the table, the visitors showed absolutely no fear in the opening exchanges. The impressive Balance of the match was evident when Matheus Sávio thought he had opened the scoring in the 18th minute, only for VAR to decisively intervene and rule the goal out. The hosts controlled possession with 59 percent of the ball, weaving intricate passing networks through midfield, but they repeatedly failed to unlock a resolute defensive block. The home crowd grew increasingly restless as their team struggled to translate territorial dominance into genuine clear-cut chances, setting the stage for a grinding battle of attrition.
The Breakthrough
As the second half progressed, the Intensity soared as both sides began trading blows in a more open contest. The match ultimately produced a combined 24 shots, turning the pitch into a bustling arena of transitional attacks. The crucial pivot arrived in the 78th minute when R. Watanabe finally broke the stubborn deadlock. He capitalized on a momentary lapse in concentration, dispatching a precise finish that stunned the home supporters into silence. Staring at an unexpected defeat, the league leaders responded by throwing bodies forward, earning 13 corners as they pinned the visitors deep into their own penalty area. The pressure was mounting relentlessly, but the away side's determined rear-guard action suggested they might just hold on for a famous away victory.
Last-Gasp Rescue and Shootout
Just as the visitors prepared to celebrate, the hosts' managerial substitutions altered the course of history. In the 90th minute, replacement K. Hashimoto delivered a pinpoint assist for fellow substitute F. Yamada, who clinically buried the equalizer to send the home fans into absolute delirium. With the Stakes reaching boiling point, the regular season thriller bypassed standard conclusions and headed straight to a penalty shootout. Riding the emotional wave of their late salvation, the home side demonstrated clinical perfection from the spot, triumphing 5-3 in the shootout. This dramatic conclusion not only preserved their position at the summit of the table but also dealt a heartbreaking psychological blow to a spirited away side that had come agonizingly close to causing a monumental upset.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR crucially intervened in the 18th minute to deny Matheus Sávio an opening goal, completely shifting the early momentum away from the visitors.
What made Fuki Yamada the Man of the Match?
Coming off the bench in the 79th minute, he delivered a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer that ultimately forced the victorious penalty shootout.
Did FC Tokyo deserve the late equalizer?
Given their controlled 59 percent possession and relentless set-piece pressure culminating in 13 corners, their late breakthrough was a fully justified reward.
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.
A Defining Clash in the Title Race
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. FC Tokyo can take a massive step toward the championship, but a wounded Urawa side with nothing to lose presents a dangerous banana skin.
The Setup
FC Tokyo sits proudly at the summit of the J1 League, turning Ajinomoto Stadium into a fortress as the title race heats up. Their impressive Form is built on ruthless efficiency, having netted 19 times already. Meanwhile, Urawa's season is faltering. A bruising four-game losing streak has severely dented their Balance, dropping them to eighth. However, high Stakes mean Urawa cannot afford another collapse, especially with heavyweights like Shusaku Nishikawa putting up heroic performances between the posts to keep them in games.
Key Battle
Keita Endo vs Yusuke Matsuo. Endo is lighting up the league, delivering dynamic attacking moments that drive FC Tokyo's championship push. On the flip side, Matsuo is Urawa's main spark in transition. If Endo is allowed to dictate the tempo in the final third, the visitors' defense will crumble.
Our Prediction
FC Tokyo to secure a commanding 2-0 victory. We expect the home side to dominate possession early, wearing down Urawa before capitalizing on defensive fatigue in the second half.