J1 League Gameweek 17
JEF United Chiba 0 - 2 FT Kashima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
R. Araki (Y. Suzuki) 43'
45'+3 Carlinhos Junior
HT
46' ↓ M. Shinada ↑T. Yasui
54' Z. Issaka
61' Carlinhos Junior
61' Carlinhos Junior
↓ G. Shibasaki ↑Y. Higuchi 62'
↓ A. Cavric ↑Y. Matsumura 63'
71' ↓ M. Himeno ↑H. Goya
71' ↓ Z. Issaka ↑K. Tanaka
↓ R. Araki ↑S. Morooka 76'
↓ K. Anzai ↑R. Koike 76'
85' ↓ T. Tsukui ↑N. Sugiyama
↓ Leo Ceara ↑H. Hayashu 87'
S. Morooka 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
José Aurelio Suárez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Issei Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryota Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaru Hidaka 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Zain Issaka 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Manato Shinada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Takayuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Makoto Himeno 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Carlinhos Junior 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
5.9
Rating
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koki Yonekura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuma Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kimito Nono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naomichi Ueda 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Tae-hyeon Kim 
MAGNET
97
Activity
97
Activity
93
Passes
4
Duels
Koki Anzai
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Ryotaro Araki 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Kento Misao
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
49
Passes
15
Duels
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Léo Ceará 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Yuma Suzuki 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keisuke Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuta Koike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Funabashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shu Morooka 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Kashima | 2 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 12/23/2012 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 1 | Kashima | Emperor Cup | Ajinomoto Stadium |
03/22/2026
12/23/2012
JEF United Chiba Win
Kashima Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 17 GD: +19
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -14
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashima Turn the Screw on Ten-Man Chiba
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. A flawless away performance at Fukuda Denshi Arena showcased Kashima’s title credentials while plunging JEF United Chiba deeper into relegation despair.
The Champion's Grip
The Stakes could not have been higher at Fukuda Denshi Arena, with the hosts desperately fighting for survival and the visitors chasing the title. JEF United Chiba attempted to frustrate the league leaders early on, but Kashima quickly established total control. Dominating possession with 61% of the ball, the visitors dictated the tempo and starved their opponents of meaningful chances. The early Balance of the match shifted completely in the 43rd minute. Yuma Suzuki unlocked the defence with a precise pass, allowing Ryotaro Araki to finish with clinical precision. It was a hammer blow just before the interval that set the tone for the rest of the contest.
A Reckless Moment
Any hopes of a spirited second-half fightback were extinguished in the 61st minute. Carlinhos Junior was shown a straight red card, instantly draining the Intensity out of the hosts' resistance. Reduced to ten men, Chiba found themselves chasing shadows against a Kashima side that expertly utilised the extra space. The home side resorted to tactical fouls, racking up 14 infringements in a desperate bid to disrupt the rhythm, but Kashima remained entirely unbothered. They moved the ball with supreme confidence, registering an 84% passing accuracy as they calmly awaited the perfect moment to deliver the final blow.
The Super Sub Strikes
The knockout punch arrived late, confirming an exceedingly low Upset Factor. Introduced in the 76th minute, substitute Shu Morooka took just twelve minutes to make his mark, finding the back of the net in the 88th minute to seal the 2-0 victory. This clinical finish keeps Kashima comfortably perched at the summit of the J1 League with 37 points. For Chiba, stranded at the bottom of the table with a dreadful defensive record, the result deepens the gloom of an already gruelling relegation battle. Time is rapidly running out for them to find an escape route.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Carlinhos Junior impact the match?
The 61st-minute dismissal killed Chiba's momentum, leaving them with ten men and allowing Kashima to comfortably dictate the final half-hour with their man advantage.
What does this mean for JEF United Chiba's season?
Stuck at the bottom of the table with just 12 points, this defeat leaves Chiba in severe danger, making their relegation battle increasingly desperate.
How did substitute Ryotaro Araki change the game?
Although starting the match rather than coming off the bench, Araki completely controlled the midfield and scored the vital opening goal just before half-time.
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.
Title Chase Collides With Survival Desperation
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. Kashima’s relentless pursuit of the J1 League title faces a desperate JEF United Chiba side fighting for their top-flight survival.
The Setup
Kashima arrives at Fukuda Denshi Arena on May 17, 2026, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Their Form is menacing, boasting 13 wins from 16 matches, heavily driven by their status as ruthless away specialists. In stark contrast, JEF United Chiba are languishing in ninth, dragged deep into a relegation battle. With a low Balance score reflecting the sheer gulf in quality, the Stakes couldn't be higher: it's a classic top-versus-bottom clash with massive implications for both ends of the table. Chiba's dismal home record offers little comfort against a visiting Kashima side packed with Stars like Y. Suzuki, though they will hope Carlinhos Júnior can inspire a rare moment of magic.
Key Battle
Kashima's relentless forward line against JEF United Chiba's vulnerable defensive block. The visitors will look to overload the wide areas and force Chiba's centre-backs into uncomfortable decisions, while the hosts must rely on highly structured counter-attacks to relieve the immense pressure.
Our Prediction
Kashima's formidable firepower will simply be too much. Expect a comfortable 3-0 away win, with the league leaders exploiting tired legs in the second half to secure the points.