J1 League Regular Season - 4
Gamba Osaka 2 - 2 PEN 5-4 Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
27' R. Meshino
41' D. Hummet (S. Abe)
HT
46' ↓ S. Toyama ↑S. Kurata
46' ↓ G. Nawata ↑H. Minamino
↓ K. Chiba ↑Z. Uno 59'
↓ T. Takahashi ↑K. Matsuzaki 59'
60' ↓ R. Meshino ↑K. Okunuki
74' ↓ D. Hummet ↑M. Mitsuta
↓ K. Kozuka ↑A. Stephens 77'
↓ Park Seung-Wook ↑K. Kitazume 77'
K. Kitagawa (Capixaba) 83'
Capixaba (Z. Uno) 86'
↓ Capixaba ↑Y. Shimamoto 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
M. Higashiguchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Handa 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
G. Miura 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
5
Blocks
S. Nakatani 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Hatsuse
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
S. Abe 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
77
Passes
11
Duels
T. Suzuki
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
59
Passes
9
Duels
S. Toyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
G. Nawata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Meshino 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
D. Hummet
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
R. Araki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
G. Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kishimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Mitsuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Y. Oki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Park Seung-Wook
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
J. Sumiyoshi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Y. Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yoshida 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
K. Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Matheus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Chiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
K. Kitagawa 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
T. Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Capixaba 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
BENCH
T. Umeda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Kitazume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Uno 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
31
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Y. Shimamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Stephens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gunji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 2 (PEN 5-4) | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 06/15/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 03/08/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 08/14/2022 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 04/10/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 08/13/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/18/2021 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 12/19/2020 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Suita City Football Stadium |
| 07/12/2020 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 2 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 07/13/2019 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Suita City Football Stadium |
02/28/2026
06/15/2025
03/08/2025
08/14/2022
04/10/2022
08/13/2021
04/18/2021
12/19/2020
07/12/2020
07/13/2019
Gamba Osaka Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Panasonic Stadium Suita Stunned by Late Comeback and Shootout Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A phenomenal collapse by the hosts was ultimately salvaged by shootout nerves, keeping their league momentum alive despite throwing away a commanding lead.
Early Dominance
Gamba Osaka seized control of this top-of-the-table clash from the outset, pushing the tempo and establishing a high Intensity rhythm that left Shimizu S-pulse chasing shadows. Having controlled possession at 56%, the hosts turned their tactical superiority into tangible rewards in the 27th minute. R. Meshino found the breakthrough, unleashing a strike that broke the deadlock. Gamba did not take their foot off the gas, continuing to probe the visitors' defensive lines. Four minutes before the interval, S. Abe crafted a beautiful opening for D. Hummet, who doubled the advantage. It looked like a routine victory was written in the stars, with the home side looking absolutely unplayable in the final third and the visitors struggling to mount any meaningful response.
The Late Surge
Complacency is a dangerous disease in football, and the hosts caught it in the second half. The Balance of the match flipped dramatically as Shimizu S-pulse, staring at defeat, threw caution to the wind. A barrage of 28 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. The introduction of Z. Uno completely altered the visitors' attacking dynamics. In the 83rd minute, Capixaba turned provider, setting up K. Kitagawa to slice the deficit in half and rattle the home crowd. The momentum shift was palpable. Just three minutes later, Capixaba transformed from creator to executioner, latching onto a brilliant feed from Uno to net a dramatic 86th-minute equalizer. This incredible sequence punished Gamba's passive defending and erased a seemingly unassailable lead in the blink of an eye.
Spot-Kick Salvation
The 2-2 regulation scoreline forced a penalty shootout to decide this high-Stakes league encounter. Despite throwing away their two-goal cushion, Gamba Osaka found their composure from the penalty spot. Genta Miura was the defensive anchor throughout the turbulent 90 minutes, earning top honours for his colossal performance at the back, but even his efforts could not prevent the shootout drama. From twelve yards, the hosts were clinical, edging the shootout 5-4. Shimizu S-pulse will rue their missed spot-kick after mounting such a heroic, late comeback, but they leave with their heads held high. Gamba survives an almighty scare, taking the crucial result to maintain their position in the upper echelons of the league table.
Key Questions
What made Genta Miura the Man of the Match?
He anchored the defence with an outstanding 8.6 rating, providing crucial stability and leadership despite his team conceding two late goals.
Did Gamba Osaka deserve the late equalizer?
Actually, Shimizu S-pulse scored the late equalizer through Capixaba. They fully deserved it after relentlessly exploiting the hosts' defensive complacency in the closing stages.
How did Gamba Osaka complete the comeback from behind?
Gamba never trailed; they squandered a 2-0 regulation lead but ultimately secured the league victory via a nerve-wracking 5-4 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.
Top-Four Tension: A True Six-Pointer at the Summit
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 59/100. With both sides locked on 17 points, this top-of-the-table clash is a quintessential six-pointer that will severely test their title credentials.
The Setup
Panasonic Stadium Suita plays host to a crucial J1 League fixture this February 28, 2026. Gamba Osaka and Shimizu S-pulse sit in third and fourth respectively, making the Stakes astronomical for early-season positioning. While the hosts have shown erratic Form with alternating wins and losses over their last five matches, they rely heavily on their Stars to pull them through tough moments. Despite the visitors being heavily favoured by the underlying metrics, the actual Balance of this fixture hinges on fine margins and high pressure.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a unit-based struggle between Shimizu's fluid frontline and Gamba's stubborn defensive block. With K. Kitagawa lurking for the visitors, the home backline must maintain perfect positional discipline to deny any dangerous half-spaces in the final third.
Our Prediction
We expect the visitors to control possession while Gamba absorb pressure and look to strike on the break. Shimizu S-pulse will eventually break the deadlock in the second half to secure a narrow, hard-fought 1-0 victory on the road.