J1 League Gameweek 17
Kawasaki Frontale 1 - 1 PEN 5-4 Machida Zelvia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' L. Romanic
T. Yengi (H. Shimoda) 40'
HT
↓ G. Shoji ↑Y. Nakayama 46'
↓ T. Yengi ↑S. Fujio 61'
↓ H. Shimoda ↑N. Lavi 62'
65' ↓ T. Miyagi ↑Marcinho
↓ Erik ↑K. Sento 70'
72' ↓ T. Ito ↑R. Osa
72' ↓ K. Tachibanada ↑S. Kawahara
72' ↓ L. Romanic ↑K. Mochiyama
↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑K. Hayashi 82'
89' Y. Wakizaka
N. Lavi 90'+7
I. Dresevic 120'+1
120'+1 Y. Wakizaka
Y. Nakayama 120'+2
120'+2 Y. Maruyama
S. Fujio 120'+3
120'+3 Y. Yamamoto
K. Tani 120'+4
120'+4 A. Sasaki
N. Lavi 120'+5
120'+5 R. Yamahara
K. Sento 120'+6
120'+6 K. Mochiyama
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Louis Yamaguchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Asahi Sasaki
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Yuichi Maruyama
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Sota Miura 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
56%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
66
Passes
1
Duels
Yuki Yamamoto
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
Tatsuya Ito
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Yasuto Wakizaka
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Romanić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Svend Brodersen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuto Matsunagane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Uremović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunsuke Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuki Osa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyosuke Mochiyama
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.6
Rating
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Defenders
Gen Shoji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Daihachi Okamura 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Ibrahim Drešević
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Erik
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Sang-Ho Na
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Tete Yengi 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuta Nakayama
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Tomoki Imai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Neta Lavi
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2026 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-1) | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Machida Stadium |
| 08/31/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 - 3 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 04/06/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 10/05/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 04/07/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 01/31/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 3 | Machida Zelvia | Friendlies Clubs | Akama Athletic Sports Park |
03/28/2026
08/31/2025
04/06/2025
10/05/2024
04/07/2024
01/31/2024
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 17 GD: +19
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 14 GD: +15
P: 17 GD: +13
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: +8
P: 17 GD: +6
P: 13 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: -1
P: 17 GD: -6
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 14 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: -5
P: 17 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -14
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 14 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -11
P: 17 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: 0
P: 13 GD: 0
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 15 GD: -9
P: 14 GD: -7
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 14 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Drama Crowns Kawasaki's Relentless Siege
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. An 89th-minute rescue act saved a dominant Kawasaki side from injustice, setting the stage for a heart-stopping shootout victory.
The Initial Siege
Kawasaki Frontale immediately asserted their authority at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium, orchestrating a relentless offensive wave. Controlling the tempo with 64% possession, the hosts peppered the opposition box, yet found themselves completely thwarted by a superhuman performance from Kosei Tani. The Machida Zelvia goalkeeper was a one-man wall, pulling off eight staggering saves to keep his team alive in the match. Despite the home side's high Intensity and constant pressure, it was the visitors who struck the opening blow. Against the run of play, Tete Yengi found space in the 40th minute to slot home an opportunistic goal. It was a sucker punch that defied the match's staggering Balance, leaving the home faithful stunned as the half-time whistle blew on a heavily skewed but ultimately trailing scoreboard.
The Late Rescue
The second half evolved into a pure attacking siege. Kawasaki Frontale registered a massive 20 shots to Machida’s six, essentially camping inside the final third. Yet, frustration mounted as the clock ticked down and Tani continued to repel everything thrown his way. The sheer Stakes of dropping vital league points at home weighed heavily on the squad. Just as it seemed Machida Zelvia would steal an away victory in a classic smash-and-grab, Yasuto Wakizaka delivered the crucial intervention. In the 89th minute, the midfielder finally found the breakthrough, unleashing a dramatic equalizer that shattered Machida's stubborn resistance. That late lifeline dragged the contest beyond regular time, completely shifting the psychological momentum back to a relieved home side.
The Shootout Climax
What followed was a nerve-shredding penalty shootout that perfectly encapsulated the fixture's wild Upset Factor. The spot-kicks mirrored the exhausting drama of the preceding hour, with both sides trading blows from twelve yards. Wakizaka and Yuki Maruyama calmly converted for the hosts, while Ibrahim Dresevic and Shota Fujio kept the visitors in the hunt. Even Tani stepped up to smash a penalty home for Machida. However, cruel misses from Yuta Nakayama and Keiya Sento ultimately doomed the visitors. Kawasaki struck the decisive blow to seal a 5-4 shootout triumph. This hard-fought result hands Frontale a massive morale boost for their league campaign, while Machida will bitterly regret letting three points slip through their fingers at the absolute death.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Yasuto Wakizaka the turning point?
Wakizaka actually scored his penalty in the shootout and netted the 89th-minute equalizer. The true turning point was Keiya Sento's crucial shootout miss for Machida.
How dramatic was the late winner by Yasuto Wakizaka?
Wakizaka's 89th-minute strike was actually an equalizer, not a winner, but it was incredibly dramatic—rescuing Kawasaki from defeat and forcing the eventual shootout victory.
Did Kawasaki Frontale deserve the late equalizer?
Absolutely. Dominating possession and outshooting Machida 20 to 6, Kawasaki's late goal was a fully justified reward for their relentless attacking siege.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. This top-four showdown promises fireworks, as two free-scoring sides battle for crucial Champions League qualification spots.
The Setup
With a massive Stakes rating underpinning this May 17, 2026 fixture, the pressure is immense. Machida Zelvia arrive as genuine away specialists, boasting five wins from seven on the road—a run that commands an impressive Form rating. Meanwhile, Kawasaki Frontale will lean on their potent attack to offset a leaky backline. Their formidable offensive talent earns an off-the-charts Stars rating, but they must tighten up defensively against a visiting side that practically guarantees goals. An incredibly tight Balance rating suggests this match could swing on a single moment of brilliance.
Key Battle
Yasuto Wakizaka must orchestrate the midfield tempo for the hosts, but he faces a relentless adversary in Sang-Ho Na. Whoever imposes their rhythm in the middle of the park will likely dictate the flow of the entire match.
Our Prediction
A thrilling 2-2 draw. Both teams have severe defensive vulnerabilities paired with lethal attacking units. Expect a chaotic end-to-end game where neither side can fully shut the door.