J1 League Gameweek 9
JEF United Chiba 1 - 1 FT V-varen Nagasaki
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Thiago Santana 13'
↓ Riku Yamada ↑Kenshin Yasuda 45'
HT
56' ↓ Rikuto Ishio ↑Koki Yonekura
↓ Ryosuke Shindo ↑Takuma Ominami 61'
↓ Kanta Doi ↑Yusei Egawa 65'
69' ↓ Erison Danilo de Souza ↑Hiroto Goya
69' ↓ Naohiro Sugiyama ↑Zain Issaka
↓ Thiago Santana ↑Jonathan Junior 74'
79' ↓ Takuya Yasui ↑Yusuke Kobayashi
79' ↓ Takumi Tsukui ↑Kazuki Tanaka
↓ Asahi Masuyama ↑Tenmu Matsumoto 86'
90'+2 ↓ Masaru Hidaka ↑Daisuke Suzuki
Kenshin Yasuda (Hotaru Yamaguchi) 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
J. Suarez 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Rikuto Ishio 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
3
Duels Won
75%
Win %
Takashi Kawano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boniface Nduka 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Masaru Hidaka 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Dudu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Takuya Yasui 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Erison
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ken Yamura
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Koki Yonekura
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daisuke Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ryosuke Shindo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Ikki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Doi
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Asahi Masuyama 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Hotaru Yamaguchi 
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
61
Passes
7
Duels
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Shunya Yoneda
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Matheus Jesus
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
54
Passes
14
Duels
Motoki Hasegawa
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
61
Passes
4
Duels
Forwards
Thiago Santana 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.6
Rating
BENCH
Go Hatano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yusei Egawa
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Takuma Ominami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hijiri Onaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenshin Yasuda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 05/25/2025 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Peace Stadium |
| 11/03/2024 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 05/25/2024 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 11/12/2023 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 3 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 02/18/2023 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 09/03/2022 | JEF United Chiba | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 05/25/2022 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 08/28/2021 | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 05/15/2021 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
10/04/2025
05/25/2025
11/03/2024
05/25/2024
11/12/2023
02/18/2023
09/03/2022
05/25/2022
08/28/2021
05/15/2021
JEF United Chiba Win
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +7
P: 9 GD: +12
P: 9 GD: +9
P: 9 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
JEF United Chiba
V-varen Nagasaki
JEF United Chiba
V-varen Nagasaki
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Yasuda's 90th-Minute Heartbreaker Denies Chiba Salvation
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. A desperate relegation battle turned into a statistical shooting gallery, ending in crushing late disappointment for the hosts.
Early Shock at Fukuda Denshi
JEF United Chiba desperately needed a lifeline, and the opening exchanges provided one. A bizarre fifth-minute own goal involving Thiago Santana set the tone, handing the home side a precious advantage. From there, the Stakes were glaringly obvious. The hosts, fighting for their J1 League lives, dropped deep into defensive banks while V-varen Nagasaki dominated possession with 60% of the ball. It was a classic clash of survival instinct against territorial control, with the home crowd kicking every ball.
The Shooting Gallery
Nagasaki refused to simply pass the ball sideways. The Intensity spiked as the visitors turned up the heat, heavily contributing to a combined 29 shots on the day. Despite Chiba earning nine corners of their own to occasionally relieve the pressure, they spent most of the half pinned back. The away bench rolled the dice at halftime, bringing on Kenshin Yasuda. The Balance of play shifted dramatically as Yasuda immediately found pockets of space, asking constant questions of a tiring and nervous Chiba defensive line.
The 90th-Minute Sting
Just as the home fans prepared to celebrate a crucial victory, the hammer fell. In the 90th minute, Hotaru Yamaguchi picked the lock, and substitute Yasuda delivered the fatal blow to make it 1-1. The late equalizer felt like a winner for the jubilant visitors but was pure devastation for the hosts. Chiba remain firmly rooted in the relegation zone, sitting two points adrift of safety. This frantic draw highlighted their tragic fragility when closing out tight matches, leaving their survival hopes hanging by a thread.
Key Questions
How dramatic was the late strike by K. Yasuda?
It was an absolute heartbreaker. Yasuda's 90th-minute finish shifted the mood entirely, rescuing a 1-1 draw for Nagasaki while crushing Chiba's desperate survival hopes.
How did substitute K. Yasuda change the game?
Coming on at halftime, Yasuda instantly raised the tempo. His intelligent movement culminated in the crucial 90th-minute equalizer, perfectly validating the manager's tactical switch.
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.
Basement Battle Looms Large at Fukuda Denshi Arena
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. An early-season relegation scrap where defensive frailties guarantee goals and panic in equal measure.
The Setup
The JEF United Chiba defense is leaking goals, sitting bottom of the J1 League with just four points from eight games. Their modest Form rating reflects a miserable run that demands an immediate turnaround. V-varen Nagasaki are marginally better in 15th but share the same leaky tendencies. Combined, these teams ship nearly five goals a game. The Stakes might appear artificially low this early in the calendar, but the pressure of a relegation battle is already palpable. An off-the-charts Balance rating points to a tightly contested, chaotic 90 minutes.
Key Battle
K. Tanaka is the rare bright spot for Chiba right now. His attacking thrust will directly challenge the Nagasaki midfield anchor, Matheus Jesus, who has been quietly effective and carries a strong Stars rating. This midfield duel will dictate who controls the tempo in transition.
Our Prediction
A chaotic 2-2 draw. Both defenses are far too generous to keep a clean sheet. Expect an end-to-end game where neither side can properly manage a lead.