J1 League 15th place
Kashiwa Reysol 0 - 1 FT Kyoto Sanga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Joao Pedro 37'
S. Yoon 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ Y. Kakita ↑M. Hosoya
55' W. Harada
Joao Pedro (T. Matsuda) 57'
60' ↓ H. Yamauchi ↑Y. Segawa
60' ↓ Y. Konishi ↑R. Harakawa
64' R. Harakawa
72' ↓ H. Mitsumaru ↑Y. Komi
↓ T. Matsuda ↑F. Honda 72'
↓ S. Yoon ↑S. Fukuoka 82'
↓ M. Okugawa ↑S. Nagasawa 82'
Y. Suzuki 87'
88' ↓ Y. Koizumi ↑S. Baba
↓ R. Nakano ↑K. Nagata 90'+2
Rafael Elias 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
Ryosuke Kojima 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Wataru Harada 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Taiyo Koga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tojiro Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yudai Konishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Nobuteru Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiromu Mitsumaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
72
Entry
Forwards
Yoshio Koizumi 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Hinata Yamauchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Yuki Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Kengo Nagai 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Seiya Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Inukai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riki Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Segawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Kumasaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koya Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mao Hosoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Komi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
Gakuji Ota
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
93
Minutes
Defenders
Hidehiro Sugai 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Yoshinori Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shogo Asada 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Ryuma Nakano 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
João Pedro 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Sung-jun Yoon
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
59
Passes
5
Duels
Kyo Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Masaya Okugawa
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Rafael Elias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Temma Matsuda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
Kentaro Kakoi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kodai Nagata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitsuki Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuchi Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimpei Fukuoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiyo Hiraoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shun Nagasawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 06/21/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 - 3 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 04/02/2025 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 06/26/2024 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 02/25/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 08/06/2023 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 04/29/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 08/06/2022 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 05/18/2022 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 1 | Kyoto Sanga | J-League Cup | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 04/17/2022 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
05/30/2026
06/21/2025
04/02/2025
06/26/2024
02/25/2024
08/06/2023
04/29/2023
08/06/2022
05/18/2022
04/17/2022
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Kyoto Sanga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashiwa Survive Second-Leg Scare Against Relentless Kyoto
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. Despite a spirited away victory, Kyoto Sanga's first-leg collapse proved fatal as Kashiwa Reysol secured aggregate progression.
Mountain to Climb
Stepping onto the pitch at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, Kashiwa Reysol held a massive 6-2 aggregate cushion, heavily defining the Stakes of this second-leg encounter. Facing a monumental task, Kyoto Sanga knew they needed an early miracle. They dominated possession from the opening whistle, controlling a staggering 67% of the ball as they pinned the hosts deep inside their own half. The sheer Intensity of Kyoto's early pressure resulted in a flurry of dangerous set-pieces, as they racked up seven corners to test the home goalkeeper. Meanwhile, first-leg scorer Rafael Elias and his Kashiwa teammates adopted a thoroughly pragmatic approach. They were content to absorb the relentless pressure, showing absolutely no urgency to attack as they focused entirely on protecting their four-goal overall advantage.
The Breakthrough
The visiting side finally translated their overwhelming territorial dominance into a tangible reward in the 57th minute. Accurately reflecting the heavy one-sided Balance of play, T. Matsuda managed to carve out a pocket of space before threading a clinical pass through the stagnant Kashiwa defensive line. João Pedro timed his run perfectly, latching onto the delivery and finishing with precision to make it 1-0 on the night. It was a well-crafted moment of quality that gave the travelling supporters a faint glimmer of hope. However, the hosts remained remarkably disciplined in their defensive shape. Refusing to panic, Kashiwa comfortably cleared their lines, despite an embarrassing attacking display that saw them fail to register a single shot on target throughout the entire ninety minutes.
Aggregate Glory
In the end, a solitary goal was never going to be enough to spark the miraculous comeback Kyoto so desperately needed. The final whistle confirmed a 6-3 aggregate triumph for the home side, sending them safely through to the next round despite an undeniable Upset Factor in this isolated second-leg fixture. Kyoto ultimately out-passed their passive opponents 571 to 285 and unleashed 12 total shots, but their spirited efforts only yielded a bittersweet consolation victory on the day. Kashiwa Reysol progress with the ultimate prize, having survived the knockout test. Nevertheless, their manager will surely demand far more attacking intent in the upcoming rounds after a home display that was defined entirely by bare survival rather than any genuine footballing flair.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal in the second leg?
João Pedro scored the only goal of the match in the 57th minute, confidently finishing an assist by T. Matsuda.
Which team advanced on aggregate?
Kashiwa Reysol advanced with a 6-3 aggregate victory, safely navigating the tie despite losing this second-leg match 1-0.
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.
A Mountain to Climb in Kashiwa
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 61/100. With a commanding four-goal cushion from the first leg, Kashiwa Reysol look destined to advance, but a desperate Kyoto Sanga could spark a chaotic and highly entertaining second leg.
The Setup
The tie seemed entirely settled on May 30th when Kashiwa ran riot in a 6-2 demolition. Carrying that massive aggregate advantage into Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium, the hosts can afford to dictate the tempo. A modest Stakes rating reflects the reality of that four-goal gap, making a Kyoto comeback highly improbable. However, the visitors are actually slight favourites on the night, backed by a strong Balance rating that suggests this individual 90-minute clash will be tightly contested. Reysol's recent Form includes three wins, while Sanga are reeling from four defeats in their last five, desperately needing a fast start to salvage any local pride.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Yoshio Koizumi and Rafael Elias. Koizumi opened the floodgates in the first minute of the previous leg and has been terrorising defences all month. Elias, who grabbed a consolation goal in that same match, carries the heavy burden of leading Kyoto's impossible charge. A solid Stars rating guarantees individual quality, and Elias must find the back of the net early to make Kashiwa sweat.
Our Prediction
Expect Kyoto to throw caution to the wind. They will likely secure a narrow 2-1 victory on the night through sheer desperation, but Kashiwa Reysol will manage the aggregate lead comfortably and progress to the next round without any genuine panic.