J1 League Regular Season - 13
JEF United Chiba 2 - 3 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
18' Carlinhos Junior
HT
K. Tanimura (K. Watanabe) 48'
K. Tanimura 58'
61' ↓ D. Ishikawa ↑H. Goya
61' ↓ Carlinhos Junior ↑M. Himeno
T. Inoue 63'
74' ↓ Y. Kobayashi ↑M. Shinada
74' ↓ T. Tsukui ↑N. Sugiyama
↓ T. Kondo ↑H. Asada 77'
↓ K. Watanabe ↑T. Deng 77'
80' ↓ Z. Issaka ↑K. Tanaka
↓ K. Tanimura ↑D. David 86'
↓ J. Croux ↑A. Higuchi 86'
↓ T. Inoue ↑K. Sekitomi 90'
90'+8 H. Goya (N. Sugiyama)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
Jose Aurelio Suarez 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Rikuto Ishio 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Ryota Kuboniwa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Kawano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaru Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Zain Issaka 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Takayuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Carlinhos Junior 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Tomoya Wakahara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Makoto Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issei Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiki Amagasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manato Shinada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Kazuki Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Park Il-Kyu 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Taisei Inoue 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
Jeisson Quiñónes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Suwama
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
80
Passes
5
Duels
Ren Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Riku Yamane 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Kota Watanabe
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
57
Passes
4
Duels
Jordy Croux 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Hiroki Ilkura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryotaro Tsunoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Jok Deng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aruto Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Asada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
03/14/2026
JEF United Chiba Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Yokohama's Relentless Blitz Stuns Fukuda Denshi Arena
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 81/100. Our verdict is that a breathless 15-minute attacking storm in the second half transformed a tricky away trip into a statement victory for the visitors.
Chiba's Early Warning
The hosts set a pragmatic tone early on, absorbing pressure while looking for quick transitions. Despite Yokohama F. Marinos dominating possession at 60 percent, it was JEF United Chiba who struck first in front of a passionate crowd at Fukuda Denshi Arena. In the 18th minute, a well-earned penalty allowed Carlinhos Junior to step up and confidently bury the spot-kick. The away side moved the ball cleanly, registering nearly 480 passes over the course of the match, but initially found the final third difficult to navigate against a resolute and organized home defense. This tactical chess match resulted in a high Balance rating as the teams went into the dressing room. Chiba clutched a precious one-goal advantage, successfully frustrating the visitors' creative rhythm and setting the stage for a tense second half.
A Devastating Quarter-Hour
Whatever tactical adjustments were made in the away dressing room worked absolute wonders, sparking a monumental turnaround. The match Intensity was completely off the charts right from the restart, with the visitors playing at a relentless tempo. K. Tanimura emerged as the absolute hero, flipping the script by slotting home a crucial equalizer in the 48th minute after a perfectly weighted pass from midfield maestro K. Watanabe. Exactly ten minutes later, Tanimura struck again with devastating precision to secure his brace and snatch the lead. The visitors were entirely untethered, slicing through the previously solid Chiba lines at will. By the 63rd minute, T. Inoue added a brilliant third, capping off an unbelievable 15-minute goal flurry that completely dismantled the home side's defensive structure and left the stadium in stunned disbelief.
Late Drama Not Enough
With a comfortable two-goal cushion, Yokohama looked relatively at ease managing the tempo and seeing out the result, forcing Chiba into desperate, high-risk measures. The home side, to their immense credit, refused to surrender quietly. Pushing numbers forward deeply into the eight minutes of added stoppage time, they found a lifeline when H. Goya expertly found the back of the net after combining superbly with N. Sugiyama. It was a spirited and emotional finish, but the referee's final whistle blew shortly after, confirming the dramatic 3-2 away victory. This crucial result pulls Yokohama further up the standings, boosting their points tally to 12 and injecting momentum into their season. Meanwhile, Chiba remains stuck in 10th place in the league table, left to reflect on a harsh lesson regarding second-half concentration.
Key Questions
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An explosive 15-minute second-half spell where Yokohama rapidly scored three goals, dismantling Chiba's defense after trailing 1-0 at the half-time break.
How did JEF United Chiba complete the comeback from behind?
Chiba actually lost the lead. Yokohama completed the 3-2 comeback victory, though Chiba's H. Goya fought hard and scored a late consolation goal in stoppage 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.
Desperation Meets Opportunity in Chiba
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. An exceptionally tight bottom-half encounter where survival instincts will dictate every tackle and transition.
The Setup
On April 29, 2026, Fukuda Denshi Arena plays host to a crucial J1 League clash. JEF United Chiba and Yokohama F. Marinos are both enduring torrid runs, with the hosts suffering ten defeats in twelve outings. Despite a predictably low Stakes rating for the broader league picture, this remains a genuine six-pointer for two struggling sides separated by just three points. The probabilities point to a razor-thin margin, generating an exceptionally high Balance rating. Whichever team can momentarily banish their abysmal Form will take a massive step toward safety.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on an attacking duel that will tip the scales. Hiroto Goya carries the creative burden for the home side, desperately trying to spark life into a misfiring front line. Against him is Jun Amano, who is single-handedly keeping Yokohama competitive. Amano's lethal touch elevates his Stars impact far above the tactical gloom. If Chiba cannot isolate Amano, their defensive frailties will be ruthlessly exposed.
Our Prediction
We expect a tense 1-2 away victory for Yokohama F. Marinos. The match will likely be a cagey affair marred by nervous mistakes, but Amano's clinical edge in the final third should provide the decisive breakthrough in the second half.