J1 League Regular Season - 11
Gamba Osaka 2 - 2 PEN 5-3 Fagiano Okayama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
26' T. Kishimoto (G. Miura)
N. Browne 42'
HT
↓ H. Motoyama ↑M. Matsumoto 56'
↓ N. Browne ↑K. Shirai 57'
60' ↓ T. Suzuki ↑R. Mito
61' ↓ D. Hummet ↑T. Usami
61' ↓ R. Yamashita ↑K. Okunuki
65' I. Jebali (T. Usami)
↓ K. Ichimi ↑Werik Popo 67'
↓ T. Kimura ↑K. Kawano 67'
68' ↓ Welton ↑R. Meshino
A. Esaka (Werik Popo) 72'
74' G. Miura
↓ K. Ogura ↑J. Nishikawa 85'
88' ↓ R. Hatsuse ↑S. Nakano
120'+1 T. Usami
A. Esaka 120'+1
120'+2 S. Abe
D. Tagami 120'+2
120'+3 R. Meshino
K. Kawano 120'+3
120'+4 K. Okunuki
Werik Popo 120'+4
120'+5 G. Miura
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Higashiguchi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Defenders
Takeru Kishimoto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Genta Miura 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Shinnosuke Nakatani 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ryo Hatsuse 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Abe
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Tokuma Suzuki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Issam Jebali 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Welton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Rui Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ginjiro Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinya Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rin Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Okunuki
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Shu Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Usami
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.7
Rating
Ryotaro Meshino
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yugo Tatsuta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Daichi Tagami
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Hiroshi Omori 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Midfielders
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Eiji Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Ogura
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Takaya Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Ataru Esaka
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.7
Rating
Kazunari Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
BENCH
Taro Hamada
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaito Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaya Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaito Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Werik Popó
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.6
Rating
Kota Kawano
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Léo Gaúcho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 08/10/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 3 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 02/26/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 08/04/2013 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 3 | Gamba Osaka | J2 League | Kanko Stadium |
| 06/22/2013 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium |
02/22/2026
08/10/2025
02/26/2025
08/04/2013
06/22/2013
Gamba Osaka Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: -2
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -9
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Heartbreak for Okayama as Gamba Survive Suita Thriller
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. A match defined by suffocating possession and relentless comebacks ultimately required the cruel lottery of a penalty shootout to separate the two sides.
The Early Shock
The script at Panasonic Stadium Suita was torn up within five minutes when Fagiano Okayama were gifted an early lead through an unfortunate M. Higashiguchi own goal. Instead of crumbling, Gamba Osaka immediately set about smothering their opponents. Commanding a staggering 73% possession, the hosts pinned Okayama deep in their own half. The sheer Intensity of their attacking waves finally broke the visitors' resistance on 26 minutes, as G. Miura carved open the defence to provide a precise assist for T. Kishimoto, who restored parity and set the stage for a tactical battle.
The Bench Impact
The second half transformed into a chaotic exchange of blows, heavily influenced by the substitutes. Gamba seemed to have completed their turnaround in the 65th minute when the freshly introduced T. Usami immediately made his mark, setting up I. Jebali to put the hosts ahead. However, the Balance of the match shifted once again just seven minutes later. Okayama refused to lie down, responding with their own impact substitute. Werik Popo found space to feed A. Esaka, who clinically leveled the match at 2-2, silencing the home crowd and forcing the gruelling contest past regular time.
The Twelve-Yard Lottery
With neither side able to find a winner despite a flurry of late chances, the match descended into the tension of a penalty shootout. Gamba Osaka's players remained flawless from the spot, converting under immense pressure. The defining moment arrived when Okayama's D. Tagami stepped up and missed his crucial kick. Fittingly, Miura—who had been instrumental throughout the match—stepped up to bury the decisive fifth penalty. The 5-3 shootout victory solidifies Gamba's grip on the upper half of the table, while Okayama will rue a valiant effort that ended in pure heartbreak.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Genta Miura the turning point?
No, G. Miura actually scored his penalty. The true turning point was D. Tagami missing his spot-kick for Fagiano Okayama during the shootout.
How did Gamba Osaka complete the comeback from behind?
They controlled 73% possession, equalising through T. Kishimoto before taking the lead when substitute T. Usami assisted I. Jebali in the second half.
How did substitute Genta Miura change the game?
G. Miura actually started the match. He made a massive impact by assisting the first equaliser and confidently scoring the winning penalty in the 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.
A Mid-Table Slog Masquerading as a Mismatch
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. With both sides trading wins for losses at an alarming rate, this fixture promises more frustration than footballing brilliance.
The Setup
Gamba Osaka sit third in the J1 League, but their erratic Form (LWLWL) tells the real story of their season. Welcoming Fagiano Okayama to Panasonic Stadium Suita, the hosts face a side leaking goals and suffering their own miserable rut of four defeats in five matches. The low Stakes reflect a match entirely lacking in genuine jeopardy. While Masaaki Higashiguchi offers penalty-saving heroics between the sticks, the lack of dominant overall Stars on display makes this a tough watch. The Balance tilts toward the hosts, primarily because Okayama's defense looks completely broken with a minus-nine goal difference after just ten outings.
Key Battle
The home side's attacking unit squares off against Okayama's porous backline. If Gamba's forwards can string basic sequences together, they should easily slice through a defense that has already conceded 20 times.
Our Prediction
Gamba Osaka edge a tedious 1-0 victory. Expect a disjointed game decided by a single defensive blunder rather than any fluid, orchestrated team play.