J1 League Regular Season - 14
Kashima 1 - 1 PEN 4-2 Machida Zelvia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Yengi 41'
HT
N. Lavi 48'
50' Leo Ceara (G. Shibasaki)
T. Yengi (Na Sang-Ho) 53'
K. Hayashi 57'
62' ↓ K. Chinen ↑Y. Higuchi
62' ↓ Y. Matsumura ↑S. Morooka
62' ↓ A. Cavric ↑K. Tagawa
↓ Erik ↑K. Sento 67'
↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑F. Tokumura 67'
83' ↓ G. Shibasaki ↑R. Araki
83' ↓ S. Mizoguchi ↑R. Ogawa
↓ H. Nakamura ↑H. Mochizuki 83'
↓ Y. Nakayama ↑I. Dresevic 83'
↓ N. Lavi ↑H. Shimoda 89'
H. Mae 90'+3
H. Shimoda 120'+1
120'+1 K. Tagawa
I. Dresevic 120'+2
120'+2 Y. Suzuki
K. Tani 120'+3
120'+3 R. Ogawa
H. Mae 120'+4
120'+4 Leo Ceara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kimito Nono 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Naomichi Ueda 
MAGNET
98
Activity
98
Activity
96
Passes
2
Duels
Tae-hyeon Kim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Mizoguchi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Yuta Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki 
CAPTAIN FANTASTIC
0
Contribution
0
Contribution
7.9
Rating
Yes
Captain
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Yuma Suzuki 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
5.9
Rating
Forwards
Léo Ceará
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.3
Rating
Aleksandar Čavrić
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryuta Koike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Ogawa
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Ikuma Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyosuke Tagawa
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Shu Morooka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.6
Rating
Defenders
Gen Shoji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daihachi Okamura 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Yuta Nakayama 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Hiroyuki Mae
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Neta Lavi 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
27%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Erik 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Sang-Ho Na
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Tete Yengi 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ibrahim Drešević
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Henry Heroki Mochizuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Machida Zelvia | 0 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | National Olympic Stadium |
| 08/27/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 3 - 0 | Kashima | Emperor Cup | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 06/21/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 05/03/2025 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 12/08/2024 | Kashima | 3 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/22/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 0 | Kashima | J-League Cup | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 03/09/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 07/11/2018 | Kashima | 5 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | Emperor Cup | Machida Athletic Stadium |
03/18/2026
08/27/2025
06/21/2025
05/03/2025
12/08/2024
05/22/2024
03/09/2024
07/11/2018
Kashima Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shootout Drama Settles Top-Four Clash at Kashima
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A gruelling 120-minute battle between title contenders required a rare league shootout to separate them, culminating in a vital victory for the hosts.
A Tactical Setup Shattered
The Stakes were unmistakably high as second-placed Kashima welcomed fourth-placed Machida Zelvia to the Kashima Soccer Stadium. The hosts dominated possession early, commanding 60% of the ball as they tried to pick apart a resolute visiting defence. After a tense and scoreless first half, the breakthrough finally arrived in the 50th minute. Gaku Shibasaki orchestrated the move perfectly, delivering an incisive pass for Léo Ceará to fire home. It seemed the home side had firmly grasped control of the match's tempo.
The Immediate Response
However, the Balance of the match completely shifted just three minutes later. In the 53rd minute, Na Sang-Ho carved out an opening for Tete Yengi, who ruthlessly buried the equaliser. Machida proved utterly lethal on the counter, racking up 12 total shots despite their limited time on the ball. The sheer Intensity of the contest was evident across the pitch; Machida disrupted Kashima's rhythm with 13 fouls and picked up four yellow cards, turning the midfield into a fierce battleground where neither side would yield an inch.
Ultimate Nerve Test
Unable to find a winner during regulation, the 1-1 deadlock forced a high-pressure penalty shootout. Machida's hopes took an immediate hit when H. Shimoda missed their opening kick. Kashima, by contrast, were flawless. K. Tagawa, Y. Suzuki, and R. Ogawa all confidently dispatched their penalties. Though I. Dresevic and K. Tani converted for the visitors, a crucial miss from H. Mae left the door wide open. It was only fitting that Léo Ceará stepped up to bury the decisive fourth penalty, sealing a 4-2 shootout triumph and ensuring Kashima retained their tight grip on second place in the J1 League standings.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Léo Ceará the turning point?
Léo Ceará did not actually miss. He successfully converted the decisive fourth penalty in the shootout to seal the victory for his team.
How dramatic was the late winner by Léo Ceará?
It was incredibly tense. After a 1-1 draw, he stepped up as the fourth taker in the shootout and coolly dispatched the winning spot-kick.
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.
J1 Title Race Ignites in High-Stakes Showdown
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 95/100. Kashima’s flawless home fortress faces its ultimate test against a resilient Machida Zelvia side desperate to close the ten-point gap at the summit.
The Setup
Kashima sit proudly at the top of the J1 League, turning Mercari Stadium into an impenetrable fortress with six wins from six. This formidable Form rating is backed by a staggeringly mean defence that ships just 0.2 goals per game on home soil. However, Machida Zelvia arrive with serious intent. Boasting an 80% win rate on their travels, the visitors are true away specialists. A monumental Stakes rating confirms this May 03 encounter is a must-win for the chasing pack. The ten-point gap means Machida must strike now, while a healthy Balance rating suggests this clash will be much tighter than the league table implies.
Key Battle
It is the ultimate test of attack versus defence as Yuma Suzuki leads the line for Kashima against the towering presence of Kosei Tani between the sticks for Machida Zelvia. Suzuki’s lethal movement will demand constant vigilance from the visiting goalkeeper, whose recent heroics have kept his side firmly in the hunt for the top spot.
Our Prediction
Machida Zelvia's away pedigree is undeniable, but Kashima's defensive solidity at home is championship-winning material. Expect the visitors to push hard early, only to be caught out as the hosts expertly control the tempo. Our take is a narrow 1-0 victory for Kashima, cementing their dominance at the top.