J1 League Gameweek 6
Kawasaki Frontale 3 - 1 FT Shimizu S-pulse
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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Beşiktaş
4-1
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
68
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Beşiktaş turn parity into a rout
Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Futmetrix Verdict
84
Brentford
vs
Chelsea
Fri, Sep 18 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
81
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
91
London derby with top-four implications.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' Kyosuke Mochiyama (Asahi Sasaki)
Tomoya Fujii 27'
↓ Kai Matsuzaki ↑Park Seung-Wook 44'
45' ↓ Kazuya Konno ↑Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa
45' ↓ Kyosuke Mochiyama ↑Derik Lacerda
HT
↓ Kosuke Kinoshita ↑Oh Se-hun 57'
↓ Tomoya Fujii ↑Kenta Inoue 57'
↓ Yutaka Yoshida ↑Mateus Brunetti Valor 58'
Oh Se-hun 68'
73' ↓ Kento Tachibanada ↑Yuto Ozeki
77' Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa (Derik Lacerda)
82' ↓ Asahi Sasaki ↑Sota Miura
Yuji Takahashi 83'
↓ Yudai Shimamoto ↑Kazuki Kozuka 86'
90' Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa (Yasuto Wakizaka)
90'+3 ↓ Tatsuya Ito ↑Shuto Yamaichi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Svend Brodersen 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Filip Uremović 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Yuichi Maruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asahi Sasaki 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Yuki Yamamoto
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
79%
Pass Acc
Kazuya Konno
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Yasuto Wakizaka
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
47%
Pass Acc
Tatsuya Ito 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
K. Mochiyama 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Louis Yamaguchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiroto Taniguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pedro Romano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Yamaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Ozeki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.1
Rating
Derik Lacerda 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Togo Umeda 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Hidehiro Sugai
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Yuji Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Yutaka Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Midfielders
Yudai Shimamoto 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
18%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Ryo Germain
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Masaki Yumiba
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Kai Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
44
Entry
Kosuke Kinoshita
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Tomoya Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Yuya Oki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sen Takagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Seung-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Brunetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Won Du-Jae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenta Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oh Se-hun
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 - 3 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/19/2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J-League Cup | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 03/08/2023 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League Cup | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 10/08/2022 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 05/07/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 10/24/2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 08/18/2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | Emperor Cup | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 07/17/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 12/05/2020 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
10/18/2025
04/12/2025
04/19/2023
03/08/2023
10/08/2022
05/07/2022
10/24/2021
08/18/2021
07/17/2021
12/05/2020
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kawasaki Frontale
Shimizu S-pulse
Kawasaki Frontale
Shimizu S-pulse
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Kawasaki's Super Subs Sink Ten-Man Shimizu
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 84/100. A pivotal red card and inspired substitutions flipped the script in a chaotic clash that tested both sides' resilience.
1st Minute Madness
Kawasaki Frontale wasted zero time asserting their dominance at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium. The home fans had barely taken their seats when Kyosuke Mochiyama netted the opener inside the very first minute. The vision from Asahi Sasaki split the defence perfectly to create the chance. From there, Kawasaki controlled possession, ultimately holding 56% of the ball. The Balance shifted completely in their favour during the early exchanges. Shimizu S-pulse looked utterly shell-shocked by the ferocious early tempo. The visitors struggled to build any meaningful momentum against a barrage of immediate pressure. Kawasaki's slick passing and aggressive high line kept the away side pinned deep in their own half, setting a relentless tone for the rest of the first period.
A Costly Sending Off
The Intensity spiked violently just before the halftime whistle. Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi saw a straight red card in the 40th minute, drastically altering the landscape of the match. Down to ten men, Shimizu looked doomed to endure a heavy defeat. Yet, against all expectations, they found an unlikely lifeline. Substitute Oh Se-hun stepped up to the penalty spot in the 68th minute and hammered home a massive equaliser. The visitors briefly defied the odds, silencing the home crowd with their sheer resilience. This sudden twist tested Kawasaki’s nerve. Instead of crumbling, the home side recalibrated their tactics to exploit the extra space on the pitch. The tactical chess match intensified as both managers looked to their benches for inspiration.
Marcinho's Masterclass
Enter Marcio Augusto da Silva Barbosa. Introduced at the break, the electric Brazilian winger turned the match entirely on its head. He restored the lead in the 77th minute, clinically finishing a smart pass from fellow substitute Derik Lacerda. Shimizu pushed bravely for a late miracle, but Marcinho struck again in the 90th minute to crush their hopes. Yasuto Wakizaka provided the final assist to cap off a thrilling sequence. A combined 38 shots turned the match into an all-out shootout, with goalkeepers forced into eight critical saves. Ultimately, Kawasaki's bench depth proved too much for the exhausted ten-man visitors. This 3-1 victory gives Kawasaki a crucial mid-table boost, while Shimizu’s relegation fears deepen.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi impact the match?
The 40th-minute dismissal forced Shimizu to play defensively, eventually exhausting them and leaving gaps for Kawasaki's late surge.
What made Marcinho the Man of the Match?
He came off the bench at halftime and scored a decisive brace, clinically sealing the victory for Kawasaki.
How did substitute Marcinho change the game?
His introduction injected lethal pace into the final third, directly resulting in two late goals that broke Shimizu's resistance.
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.
Frontale's Firepower Meets S-pulse's Stubborn Resistance
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. An early-season clash that lacks true jeopardy, but offers the hosts a prime opportunity to turn frustrating draws into a statement victory.
The Setup
Kawasaki Frontale sit 7th in the table, unbeaten but bogged down by three consecutive draws. Their Form rating tells a story of untapped potential. They score freely with eight goals in four matches, yet defensive lapses keep costing them points. Visitors Shimizu S-pulse find themselves struggling in 16th place. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of this September 06 encounter at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium. S-pulse have managed just one goal all season. The sheer lack of away firepower gives this tie a surprisingly high Balance score, as the hosts' leaky defense might actually get a breather.
Key Battle
Expect a classic attack-versus-defense scenario. The home forward line will camp around the away penalty box. S-pulse's backline must weather an early storm and try to hit on the counter, though their severe lack of goals makes that a tall order.
Our Prediction
Frontale have too much quality in the final third. S-pulse will pack the defense, but once the first goal goes in, the floodgates will open. We expect a comfortable home win, finally putting their draw streak to bed.