J1 League Gameweek 9
Kashima 2 - 0 FT Gamba Osaka
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Match Events
Rin Mito 37'
45'+7 Léo Ceará (Rikuto Hirose)
HT
Welton 55'
55' ↓ Minato Yoshida ↑Aleksandar Čavrić
55' ↓ Rikuto Hirose ↑Keisuke Tsukui
↓ Takashi Usami ↑Issam Jebali 57'
↓ Yusei Toshida ↑Deniz Hümmet 57'
60' Yuma Suzuki (Kento Misao)
↓ Welton ↑Koshiro Sumi 64'
↓ Ryo Hatsuse ↑Shinya Nakano 64'
↓ Rin Mito ↑Takeru Kishimoto 73'
76' Kim Tae-hyeon
79' ↓ Gaku Shibasaki ↑Matheus Bueno
79' ↓ Léo Ceará ↑Haruki Hayashi
84' Ryoya Ogawa
88' ↓ Yuma Suzuki ↑Homare Tokuda
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rikuto Hirose 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Naomichi Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Ogawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Yuta Matsumura 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Kento Misao
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Minato Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Forwards
Yuma Suzuki 
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
44
Passes
10
Duels
Léo Ceará 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Taiki Yamada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaito Chida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Élber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Jun Ichimori
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Fujiwara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fukuoka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Ryo Hatsuse
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rin Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takashi Usami
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Welton Felipe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Yusei Toshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Rui Araki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shinya Nakano
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Shogo Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takeru Kishimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kohshiro Sumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issam Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Deniz Hümmet
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2025 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 06/26/2024 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 04/28/2024 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 06/24/2023 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 04/29/2023 | Kashima | 4 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 11/05/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 07/13/2022 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | Emperor Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/18/2022 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 3 | Kashima | J-League Cup | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 03/26/2022 | Kashima | 4 - 1 | Gamba Osaka | J-League Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
10/05/2025
05/31/2025
06/26/2024
04/28/2024
06/24/2023
04/29/2023
11/05/2022
07/13/2022
05/18/2022
03/26/2022
Kashima Win
Gamba Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Drama Ignites Kashima's Crucial Victory
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 33/100. A disallowed goal proved to be the ultimate sliding doors moment, as Kashima ruthlessly capitalised to push Gamba deeper into the relegation mire.
The Disallowed Breakthrough
The atmosphere at Mercari Stadium crackled with anticipation as a struggling Gamba Osaka arrived desperate to salvage their season against an ambitious Kashima side. Early exchanges saw the hosts edge possession to control the middle of the park, but the visitors looked incredibly dangerous on the counter-attack. The match displayed a surprisingly high level of Balance initially, with both sides actively trading blows in a sprawling contest that ultimately saw a combined 26 shots attempted. The defining tactical moment of the opening phase arrived suddenly in the 37th minute. Rin Mito wheeled away in celebration, believing he had produced a crucial breakthrough for the relegation-threatened visitors, only for VAR to dramatically intervene. The goal was correctly ruled out, brutally denying Gamba a much-needed lifeline and instantly changing the entire complexion of the afternoon.
The Stoppage-Time Sucker Punch
Football is a game defined by fine margins, and the deep psychological impact of that disallowed goal completely fractured Gamba's collective focus. Kashima immediately sensed the sudden shift in momentum and deliberately ramped up the Intensity as the first half drew to a close. Forcing the visitors deeper into their own territory, the hosts probed for weaknesses. Deep into seven minutes of stoppage time, Kashima delivered a truly devastating psychological blow. Rikuto Hirose unlocked the fractured defensive line with excellent vision, serving up a golden opportunity for Léo Ceará, who made absolutely no mistake with the finish. It was a classic stoppage-time sucker punch, turning what could have been a halftime deficit into a crucial advantage for the home side right before the referee blew his whistle.
Sealing the Deal
Returning from the break, Kashima intelligently dictated the tempo, refusing to offer a shell-shocked Gamba any viable route back into the contest. Operating with the confidence of a team hunting for upper-table qualification, the hosts patiently awaited their next opening. On the hour mark, they effectively ended the discussion once and for all. Kento Misao showcased his exceptional creative vision with a precise delivery, picking out Yuma Suzuki perfectly in stride. The attacker finished with clinical precision to double the lead. The Upset Factor remained understandably low as the form book held true; Kashima solidified their ambitions with a professional display. Meanwhile, Gamba Osaka is left staring into the abyss, their miserable winless streak extending as the looming threat of the drop zone becomes an increasingly terrifying reality.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR intervened in the 37th minute to disallow Rin Mito's opening goal for Gamba Osaka. This completely shifted momentum, allowing Kashima to score just before the halftime whistle.
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.
Gamba Osaka's Crisis Deepens at Mercari Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 38/100. With Gamba Osaka winless and sinking fast, Kashima will view this clash as an unmissable opportunity to climb the J1 League table.
The Setup
While early-season Stakes remain modest for an upper-mid versus lower-table clash, the reality on the pitch is stark. Gamba Osaka sit 16th after eight games, sporting a dreadful run that features three losses and two draws. Their Form is undeniably alarming. Kashima aren't perfect, having just snapped a losing streak of their own, but they have the attacking firepower to exploit a fragile visiting defense. The competitive Balance heavily favors the home side to dictate proceedings.
Key Battle
Kashima's Léo Ceará vs Gamba Osaka's I. Jebali. Ceará is the definition of a hot streak, burying goals for fun right now. He will terrorize a leaky Gamba backline. Jebali, meanwhile, must provide a reliable outlet on the counter, utilizing whatever scrap of possession the visitors manage to secure. If the Stars align for Ceará, it could be a remarkably long afternoon for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Kashima 3-1. The hosts will press high and find early joy. Gamba might snatch a consolation goal on the break, but they completely lack the defensive solidity required to hold off a prolific striker for 90 minutes.