J1 League Regular Season - 8
Kawasaki Frontale 0 - 5 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Tanimura (J. Croux) 30'
Daiya Tono 45'+2
HT
↓ D. Tono ↑J. Amano 46'
J. Amano 53'
61' ↓ K. Konno ↑A. Ienaga
61' ↓ Marcinho ↑T. Ito
61' ↓ S. Hayashi ↑Y. Maruyama
J. Amano (K. Tanimura) 62'
↓ J. Croux ↑R. Miyaichi 69'
Yuri Araujo 72'
76' ↓ K. Tachibanada ↑Y. Kobayashi
76' ↓ Erison ↑L. Romanic
J. Quinones (J. Amano) 78'
↓ Yuri Araujo ↑T. Kondo 80'
↓ K. Tanimura ↑D. David 80'
↓ T. Kimura ↑Tevis 85'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
S. Brodersen 
SIEVE
38%
Save %
38%
Save %
5
Conceded
3
Saves
Defenders
R. Yamahara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Y. Matsunagane 
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
85
Passes
5
Duels
S. Miura 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
K. Tachibanada
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Y. Yamamoto
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
61%
Pass Acc
K. Konno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
61
Entry
Y. Wakizaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Erison 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
G. Lee 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Maruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Noda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Ienaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Romanic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
R. Kimura
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
T. Inoue 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Quinones 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
R. Tsunoda
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
R. Kato
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
T. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
R. Yamane
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Croux
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
D. Tono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yuri Araujo 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
K. Tanimura
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Park Il-gyu
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Suwama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Amano 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
9.9
Rating
Y. Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 5 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | New National Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 3 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/09/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 08/17/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 04/03/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/15/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
03/22/2026
09/13/2025
04/09/2025
08/17/2024
04/03/2024
07/15/2023
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Five-Star Marinos Dismantle Frontale
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A brutal lesson in counter-attacking football saw the visitors punish a possession-heavy home side with surgical precision.
VAR Drama and Early Warnings
The match at the New National Stadium exploded into life with immediate controversy. In the fifth minute, Kawasaki Frontale thought they had the breakthrough, but Yuto Matsunagane saw his early effort chalked off by VAR. The Intensity spiked as the hosts responded to this setback by hoarding the ball, eventually commanding an overwhelming 68% possession. However, their sterile dominance was met with remarkable discipline by the visitors. Yokohama F. Marinos comfortably absorbed the relentless pressure and struck a lethal blow on the half-hour mark. K. Tanimura converted an incisive pass from J. Croux, shifting the momentum entirely and leaving the home crowd stunned into silence.
The Amano Masterclass
The introduction of J. Amano at half-time fundamentally altered the tactical landscape. The dynamic substitute needed barely seven minutes to double the advantage, completely shattering whatever fragile Balance remained in the contest. Ten minutes later, Amano combined beautifully with Tanimura to grab his second of the evening, tearing through a disorganized Frontale backline that had pushed too high up the pitch. Despite attempting a staggering 26 total shots over the ninety minutes, Kawasaki lacked the ultimate cutting edge to truly trouble the scorers. Yokohama, conversely, proved to be devastatingly efficient, effortlessly turning a masterclass in deep defending into a relentless offensive onslaught.
A Ruthless Conclusion
The final quarter of the match quickly descended into a humiliating procession for the beleaguered hosts. Yuri Araujo added a brilliant fourth in the 72nd minute before Amano turned provider, expertly setting up J. Quinones to complete the comprehensive 5-0 rout just six minutes later. An Upset of this astonishing magnitude—especially given the significant probability gap before kickoff—sends immediate shockwaves through the J1 League standings. Kawasaki must now seriously interrogate their failure to translate overwhelming possession into clear-cut goals, while Marinos return home having delivered a breathtaking statement of intent on one of Japan's biggest and most iconic stages.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
Cancelling Matsunagane's early goal denied Kawasaki crucial momentum, allowing Yokohama to settle defensively and execute their lethal counter-attacking game plan perfectly.
What made Jun Amano the Man of the Match?
Coming on at half-time, Amano completely orchestrated the rout by scoring twice and assisting another, overwhelming Kawasaki's defensive structure with his movement.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Kawasaki committed too many players forward to maintain possession, leaving vast spaces behind that Yokohama ruthlessly exploited with clinical transition attacks.
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.
Kanagawa Derby Chaos Looms at the National Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Defensive frailties on both sides guarantee fireworks in a derby where local pride far outweighs league position.
The Setup
Kawasaki Frontale welcome Yokohama F. Marinos to the New National Stadium on March 22, 2026, for a clash that promises goals. Both teams boast a Form rating dominated by leaky backlines—Frontale are shipping an alarming 2.8 goals per game, while Marinos have conceded 18 times in just 10 matches. A high Stakes metric underscores the intensity of this rivalry, though neither side has found true consistency this season. Frontale sit 4th despite a negative goal difference, underscoring their chaotic campaign. The Balance of probabilities points slightly towards the hosts with a 43.3% win likelihood, but Marinos will view this local scrap as the perfect catalyst to kickstart a march up from 9th place.
Key Battle
Yasuto Wakizaka vs Kosei Suwama. Frontale's creative heartbeat Wakizaka has been dictating play and finding the net, putting immense pressure on Marinos' fragile defensive setup. Suwama faces a massive test to disrupt Wakizaka's rhythm before he can orchestrate the final pass. Given the high Stars rating on display, individual brilliance from either man in the middle of the park could swing the tie entirely.
Our Prediction
Kawasaki Frontale 3-2 Yokohama F. Marinos. Both defences are far too porous to keep a clean sheet, but Frontale's slight attacking edge should see them outscore their bitter rivals in an end-to-end thriller.