J1 League Gameweek 12
Kashima 2 - 3 FT Kashiwa Reysol
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' Homare Tokuda (Ryoya Ogawa)
Keita Endo (Sachiro Toshima) 35'
45' ↓ Keisuke Tsukui ↑Ryuta Koike
↓ Yuki Kakita ↑Mao Hosoya 45'
45' ↓ Homare Tokuda ↑Aleksandar Čavrić
Hinata Yamauchi (Keita Endo) 45'+1
HT
↓ Shusuke Furuya ↑Tojiro Kubo 51'
Hinata Yamauchi (Nobuteru Nakagawa) 59'
↓ Hinata Yamauchi ↑Yusuke Segawa 60'
↓ Keita Endo ↑Kenshin Yuba 60'
62' ↓ Gaku Shibasaki ↑Matheus Bueno
62' ↓ Haruki Hayashi ↑José Élber Pimentel da Silva
Mao Hosoya 75'
78' ↓ Ryoya Ogawa ↑Minato Yoshida
88' Aleksandar Čavrić (José Élber Pimentel da Silva)
↓ Sachiro Toshima ↑Yudai Konishi 90'
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
Keisuke Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
Naomichi Ueda 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kim Tae-Hyeon 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
93
Passes
1
Duels
Ryoya Ogawa 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yuta Matsumura
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Gaku Shibasaki 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Kento Misao
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
H. Hayashu 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Homare Tokuda 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Yuma Suzuki
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Taiki Yamada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ikuma Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuta Koike
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
A. Motosuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Bueno
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Élber 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Minato Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Kengo Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wataru Harada
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Taiyo Koga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Sugioka
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Nobuteru Nakagawa
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Sachiro Toshima
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Keita Endo
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yoshio Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hinata Yamauchi 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.4
Rating
Forwards
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Haruki Saruta
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiromu Mitsumaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yamanouchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yudai Konishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tojiro Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
39
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenshin Yuba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/24/2026 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 02/21/2026 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | Kashima | 3 - 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 03/08/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/21/2024 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/06/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 11/11/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/24/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J-League Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 04/09/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 03/08/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Kashima | J-League Cup | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
04/24/2026
02/21/2026
07/20/2025
03/08/2025
09/21/2024
05/06/2024
11/11/2023
05/24/2023
04/09/2023
03/08/2023
Kashima Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +22
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Five goals, one derby, and a late chase
A 3-2 away win in this fifth-versus-sixth Chiba-Ibaraki derby shifts a tight J1 table and rewards the side that finished its chances.
The Opening Act
At Mercari Stadium, Kashima dominated possession, but the first half refused to follow the script of territorial control. The hosts had 62 per cent of the ball and 25 shots overall, yet only three efforts found the target; Kashiwa Reysol had 11 shots and six on target, a far sharper return. The early breakthrough belonged to Kashima: Homare Tokuda finished Ryoya Ogawa's 14th-minute assist to put the home side ahead. Kashiwa did not panic. Keita Endo levelled on 35 minutes, then turned provider as Hinata Yamauchi struck in first-half stoppage time. At the interval, a one-goal lead had become a one-goal deficit. The Balance was not in the possession figures; it lived in Kashiwa's precision whenever space opened. That contrast set the derby's terms early.
The Pivot
Yamauchi's second goal, on 59 minutes, was the defining blow, making it 1-3 and giving Kashiwa a cushion built from sharp, direct attacks. Then came the decision that kept the door ajar: at 75 minutes, VAR cancelled a penalty awarded to Kashiwa. No spot-kick followed, so the visitors missed a chance to stretch the lead and Kashima still had a route back. The hosts kept piling forward, finishing with nine corners and contributing to 36 shots across the match. Kashiwa's 44 clearances tell the other half of the story: bodies in the way, repeated pressure survived. The Intensity came from that tug-of-war. Kashima owned territory; Kashiwa defended its box and made each forward burst count. VAR did not erase the 1-3 deficit, but it prevented the margin from growing at a moment when the hosts were searching for a foothold.
The Resolution
At 88 minutes, substitute Aleksandar Čavrić gave the home crowd a reason to believe, finishing a move assisted by fellow substitute José Élber Pimentel da Silva. The score became 2-3, but the late surge could not become a completed comeback: Kashiwa held on for an away win. The contrast was stark. Kashima finished with 62 per cent possession and 1.63 expected goals; Kashiwa had just 0.67 expected goals, yet six of their 11 attempts were on target and three became goals. This fifth-versus-sixth meeting began with only two points between them, so the result carries real weight in the league table. The Stakes were immediate local bragging rights and a valuable gap in the standings. The Upset Factor is not about a gulf in league position: Kashiwa were fifth, just one place above Kashima, but they won under pressure.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
At 75 minutes, VAR cancelled Kashiwa's penalty decision. Kashima stayed within two goals, and the contest remained alive.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Kashima's 25 attempts met Kashiwa's sharper finishing: five goals came from 36 shots, nine on target, with late pressure keeping the contest alive.
How did Kashima complete the comeback from behind?
They did not complete it: Čavrić scored in the 88th minute to make it 2-3, but Kashiwa held on.
What is the Chiba-Ibaraki Derby?
The Chiba-Ibaraki Derby is the rivalry between Kashima and Kashiwa Reysol, a heated local derby that ignites the surrounding area.
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.
Chiba-Ibaraki Derby Demands Your Attention
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. With both sides separated by just two points in the top six, this derby isn't just about local pride—it's a massive six-pointer for upper-table ambitions.
The Setup
The stage is set for October 24, 2026, at Mercari Stadium, where top-tier J1 League action takes center stage. Our high Stakes rating reflects exactly what is on the line. Kashima sit sixth, breathing down the necks of fifth-placed Kashiwa Reysol. A solid Form rating shows both teams know how to find the net with terrifying consistency, boasting a combined average of four goals per game this season. Kashiwa's away record is genuinely formidable, winning heavily on the road, perfectly matching Kashima's ruthless fortress mentality at home. This dynamic creates a razor-thin Balance that promises pure ninety-minute drama, where the slightest error could shift the entire trajectory of their campaigns.
Key Battle
Léo Ceará is carrying the home attack with intent. The Brazilian forward's presence in the final third guarantees fireworks. On the other side, Y. Segawa brings immense quality for the visitors. The Stars rating bumps up significantly whenever these two get on the ball. Whichever attacker imposes their will and exploits the available spaces will ultimately dictate the match's outcome.
Our Take
We expect a thrilling, high-scoring affair. Both attacks are clicking, and neither defense looks entirely airtight against premium opposition right now. Our take leans toward a narrow home win. Expect Kashima to utilize the thunderous home crowd to edge ahead late, securing a dramatic 3-2 victory.