J1 League 5th place
Machida Zelvia 2 - 1 AET Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
1' G. Shoji
Y. Kimura 17'
T. Takamine (T. Takamine) 45'+4
HT
55' Erik
58' H. Mae
69' ↓ S. Fujio ↑Na Sang-Ho
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑K. Nagai 75'
↓ Y. Nogami ↑T. Uchida 76'
T. Takamine 84'
↓ Y. Kimura ↑H. Koda 84'
↓ R. Izumi ↑H. Suzuki 84'
85' ↓ Erik ↑K. Kuwayama
85' ↓ G. Shoji ↑I. Dresevic
90'+3 ↓ H. Nakamura ↑H. Mochizuki
↓ Y. Sato ↑K. Mikuni 90'+3
T. Takamine 90'+8
T. Takamine 90'+8
91' ↓ R. Shirasaki ↑H. Shimoda
91' ↓ D. Okamura ↑B. Vasquez
K. Nagai (H. Koda) 93'
↓ T. Morishima ↑M. Ono 95'
100' Y. Nakayama (K. Kuwayama)
113' H. Shimoda (Y. Nakayama)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
4
Saves
7.2
Rating
Defenders
Gen Shoji 
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Daihachi Okamura 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Yuta Nakayama 
CLUTCH HERO
100
Goal Time
100
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura
NPC
93
Minutes
93
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Ryohei Shirasaki
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
38%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Hiroyuki Mae 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
54
Passes
7
Duels
Kotaro Hayashi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Erik
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Yuki Soma
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
39
Passes
8
Duels
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ibrahim Drešević 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Henry Heroki Mochizuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
CLUTCH HERO
113
Goal Time
113
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.9
Rating
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Byron Vásquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Kuwayama 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
33
Minutes
6.6
Rating
Sang-Ho Na
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt
MAGNET
56
Activity
56
Activity
55
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
76
Entry
Haruya Fujii
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
92
Passes
12
Duels
Yota Sato
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Midfielders
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
118
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
76
Passes
4
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Katsuhiro Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
118
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Yudai Kimura
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Yohei Takeda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
43
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruto Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
7
Rating
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
CLUTCH HERO
93
Goal Time
93
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 2 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 11/30/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 3 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 03/02/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 2 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 07/06/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 03/02/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/16/2017 | Machida Zelvia | 3 - 4 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | Machida Athletic Stadium (Tokyo) |
| 05/17/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
| 09/09/2015 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | Emperor Cup | Toyota Stadium |
05/30/2026
11/30/2025
03/02/2025
07/06/2024
03/02/2024
08/16/2017
05/17/2017
09/09/2015
Machida Zelvia Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Machida Zelvia Break Ten-Man Nagoya Grampus in Extra-Time Epic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A gruelling 120-minute epic ultimately saw Machida Zelvia outlast a remarkably resilient Nagoya Grampus to advance 4-3 on aggregate.
The Stand-Off
Trailing from a pulsating 2-2 draw in the first leg, the palpable tension inside Machida Stadium was undeniable as both sides vied for knockout survival. Nagoya Grampus narrowly edged possession at 51%, methodically trying to break the aggregate deadlock during a chess-match of an opening period. The Stakes were nothing short of astronomical for this winner-takes-all encounter. The defining flashpoint of the first half arrived right before the referee's whistle, when T. Takamine stepped up for a highly anticipated penalty, only to miss the target and let the hosts off the hook. A brilliant defensive rearguard action, masterfully anchored by the formidable Haruya Fujii, ensured Nagoya did not completely lose their grip on the match. The defensive solidity sent both exhausted teams into the dressing rooms with the tie still perfectly poised and everything left to play for.
Seeing Red and Extra Time Chaos
The Intensity on the pitch naturally skyrocketed as the second half progressed and the reality of potential elimination set in. Regulation time concluded with a massive, potentially fatal blow to the visiting side: a dramatic 90th-minute red card for Takamine that entirely shifted the tactical landscape. Entering extra time with a clear one-man advantage, Machida Zelvia seemed primed to relentlessly dominate the remaining minutes and cruise to a straightforward victory. Instead, the remarkably resilient ten men of Nagoya struck the first blow against all conceivable odds. Substitute K. Nagai found the back of the net in the 93rd minute, capitalising on a rapid-fire setup by fellow substitute H. Koda. The Upset Factor peaked brilliantly in that instant, leaving the expectant home supporters completely stunned in the stands.
The 113th-Minute Resurrection
Despite the sudden shock, Machida Zelvia flatly refused to fold under the immense pressure on their home turf. Y. Nakayama boldly emerged as the ultimate catalyst for the hosts, rifling home a crucial equaliser in the 100th minute following a remarkably precise pass from substitute K. Kuwayama. The fragile Balance of the knockout tie was finally restored, pushing both exhausted teams to their absolute physical and mental limits. With the dreaded penalty shootout looming large on the horizon, Nakayama seamlessly transitioned from scorer to provider. He picked out H. Shimoda in the 113th minute, and the substitute fired home the definitive, tie-winning strike. A staggering barrage of 35 total shots across the evening ultimately culminated in a historic 4-3 aggregate triumph for the jubilant hosts.
Key Questions
How did the red card for T. Takamine impact the match?
The 90th-minute red card forced Nagoya to play extra time with ten men. Despite taking the lead, the numerical disadvantage ultimately allowed Machida to mount a successful comeback.
Was the penalty miss by Haruya Fujii the turning point?
T. Takamine actually missed the crucial penalty at 45'. It kept the match scoreless in regulation, ultimately forcing an exhausting and chaotic extra-time period.
What made Haruya Fujii the Man of the Match?
Despite the loss, his outstanding defensive leadership anchored Nagoya's backline. His sheer resilience under relentless pressure earned him an 8.9 rating across 120 gruelling minutes.
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.
Winner Takes All in Machida After Breathless First Leg
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. With the tie perfectly balanced at 2-2, this decisive second leg will push both top-four contenders to their absolute limits.
The Setup
Machida Zelvia and Nagoya Grampus meet at Machida GION Stadium for a high-octane second leg. With the tie locked after a thrilling 2-2 draw on May 30th, the Stakes are astronomically high in this top-four battle. Following early strikes from H. Nakamura and Yudai Kimura in the first leg, late drama from Erik and T. Takamine ensured complete parity. Now, with both teams boasting a formidable Form rating, the equation is simple: win to progress.
Key Battle
A fierce tactical battle awaits. The home side's relentless pressing unit faces off against a robust visiting defensive block. The Balance of this encounter is remarkably tight, meaning transitional play in midfield will dictate the tempo. While the underlying numbers suggest plenty of Stars capable of changing the game, this clash will ultimately be decided by collective defensive discipline rather than individual brilliance.
Our Prediction
Expect a cautious opening half as both sides protect the aggregate scoreline. However, as legs tire, the visitors' slight edge in attacking transitional play suggests they will snatch a late winner on the counter-attack to seal the tie.