J1 League Regular Season - 9
Mito Hollyhock 1 - 1 PEN 4-2 Kashima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Danilo Cardoso
34' A. Watanabe
HT
↓ Elber ↑K. Tagawa 46'
↓ R. Araki ↑Y. Matsumura 46'
59' Danilo Cardoso
59' Danilo Cardoso
63' ↓ M. Arai ↑H. Yamamoto
63' ↓ Matheus Leiria ↑M. Fofana
Shuhei Mizoguchi 74'
74' ↓ A. Watanabe ↑R. Nemoto
↓ S. Mizoguchi ↑K. Anzai 75'
↓ G. Shibasaki ↑K. Chinen 75'
77' Ryo Nemoto
85' ↓ T. Semba ↑T. Ushizawa
↓ K. Misao ↑Y. Higuchi 85'
Kimito Nono 89'
Leo Ceara 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
K. Nishikawa 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Defenders
T. Mase 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Danilo Cardoso 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.6
Rating
K. Itakura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Iida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
K. Osaki
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7.2
Rating
T. Semba
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
85
Entry
M. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
K. Tada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Watanabe 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Matsubara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Ushizawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Fofana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kawakami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Ando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashima
Goalkeepers
T. Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
K. Nono 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
N. Ueda 
MAGNET
82
Activity
82
Activity
76
Passes
6
Duels
I. Sekigawa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
S. Mizoguchi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
R. Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
G. Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
K. Misao
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
60
Passes
8
Duels
Elber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Y. Kajikawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Anzai
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
K. Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Cavric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Tagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/04/2026 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-2) | Kashima | J1 League | K's Denki Stadium Mito |
| 02/10/2024 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | Friendlies Clubs | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 10/14/2015 | Kashima | 0 - 0 (PEN 2-3) | Mito Hollyhock | Emperor Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
04/04/2026
02/10/2024
10/14/2015
Mito Hollyhock Win
Kashima Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ten-Man Mito Defy The Odds In Penalty Shootout Epic
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. A masterclass in backs-to-the-wall defending saw the hosts survive a relentless siege before holding their nerve from the penalty spot.
The Opening Exchange
K's Denki Stadium Mito witnessed a fascinating clash of styles right from the kickoff. The away side, Kashima, settled quickly and controlled possession with their crisp passing game. However, it was the hosts who landed the vital first blow. In the 34th minute, A. Watanabe found the back of the net, finishing off a sharp move to put Mito Hollyhock ahead. A high Intensity rating tells the story of this phase, as Mito disrupted the visitors' rhythm and sought to punish them on the transition. Kashima pressed for a quick reply, but the home defence held firm going into the break.
The Tactical Pivot
The entire complexion of the match shifted dramatically in the 59th minute. Danilo Cardoso was shown a straight red card for a clumsy challenge, leaving Mito a man down with over half an hour left to play. What followed was a total siege. Kashima pushed their lines high, ultimately racking up 19 shots and an overwhelming 71% possession. At the heart of this barrage was Ikuma Sekigawa, whose outstanding distribution from the back pinned the hosts deep in their own penalty area. Yet, Mito's goalkeeper Konosuke Nishikawa produced a monumental display, repelling wave after wave of attacks.
The Dramatic Conclusion
Just as it seemed Mito would pull off a miraculous clean sheet, Kashima's immense pressure finally cracked the defensive wall. In the 90th minute, a late penalty was awarded, and Leo Ceara stepped up to bury the equaliser, sending the travelling fans into delirium. With the scores locked at 1-1, a supreme Balance score reflected a tie that refused to be settled in regular time. The drama culminated in a tense penalty shootout. Despite the exhaustion of defending with ten men, Mito Hollyhock found the composure to win the shootout 4-2, securing a heroic victory against a formidable title-chasing opponent.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Danilo Cardoso impact the match?
It forced Mito into a deep defensive block, allowing Kashima to dominate with 71% possession and 19 total shots as they laid siege to the goal.
Did Mito Hollyhock deserve the late equalizer?
Kashima actually scored the 90th-minute equaliser through Leo Ceara. Given their 19 shots and overwhelming pressure, the visitors thoroughly deserved the late goal.
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.
Kashima's Title Charge Faces Tricky Mito Test
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Kashima arrives with relentless momentum to tighten their grip on the title race, but a high-scoring Mito side threatens to disrupt their domestic ambitions.
The Setup
Sitting comfortably in second place, Kashima is deep into a genuine title race. Earning four wins from their last five league outings, their commanding Form rating proves they are peaking at exactly the right moment. However, a trip to K's Denki Stadium Mito is rarely straightforward. Mito Hollyhock occupies a highly respectable sixth place, armed with an offensive setup that guarantees goals. The immense Stakes attached to this fixture cannot be ignored—Kashima simply cannot afford a slip-up if they intend to catch the league leaders.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on the final third, where Mito's Chihiro Kato looks to puncture the visitors' backline. He will be matching wits indirectly with Kashima's talisman, Yuma Suzuki. With both carrying high Stars ratings, this clash of clinical finishers could be the defining factor in an otherwise tight contest.
Our Prediction
We expect a 1-3 away victory for Kashima. While Mito's attacking ambition will likely see them get on the scoresheet, Kashima's superior quality in possession and ruthless efficiency should ultimately overwhelm the home defense as the game wears on.