J1 League Gameweek 18
Mito Hollyhock 1 - 3 FT Kawasaki Frontale
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ T. Miyagi ↑Marcinho 46'
↓ L. Romanic ↑K. Mochiyama 46'
K. Mochiyama (S. Miura) 58'
61' ↓ Matheus Leiria ↑R. Nemoto
61' ↓ M. Arai ↑H. Yamamoto
69' ↓ Y. Torikai ↑K. Ando
75' A. Watanabe
K. Mochiyama 78'
79' ↓ C. Kato ↑K. Tada
79' ↓ A. Watanabe ↑Patryck
↓ Y. Yamamoto ↑S. Kawahara 82'
K. Mochiyama (S. Kawahara) 85'
↓ T. Ito ↑R. Osa 88'
↓ Y. Wakizaka ↑S. Kanda 89'
90'+1 Patryck (Danilo Cardoso)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
Konosuke Nishikawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takumi Mase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Cardoso 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
5.9
Rating
Kenta Itakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Taishi Semba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chihiro Kato 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Mizuki Arai
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Arata Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Yoshiki Torikai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Shuhei Matsubara 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takeshi Ushizawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seiya Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamamota Hayata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Ando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Nagao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patryck Ferreira 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Tada Keisuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Louis Yamaguchi 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Yuto Matsunagane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuichi Maruyama 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
72
Passes
8
Duels
Sota Miura
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
64
Passes
8
Duels
Yuki Yamamoto
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
58
Passes
10
Duels
Tatsuya Ito 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
28%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Yasuto Wakizaka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Romanić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Svend Brodersen
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiroto Noda
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
Toya Myogan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Ryuki Osa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyosuke Mochiyama
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
10
Rating
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-2) | Mito Hollyhock | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 07/12/2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 1 | Mito Hollyhock | Emperor Cup | K’s Denki Stadium |
| 07/11/2018 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-2) | Mito Hollyhock | Emperor Cup | K's denki Stadium Mito |
03/01/2026
07/12/2023
07/11/2018
Mito Hollyhock Win
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 20 GD: +17
P: 18 GD: +20
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 20 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +12
P: 18 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +10
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 20 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 18 GD: -7
P: 20 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -16
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 19 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -13
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -5
P: 19 GD: +4
P: 19 GD: +1
P: 19 GD: -1
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 20 GD: -9
P: 19 GD: -11
P: 20 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Mochiyama's Bench Masterclass Dismantles Mito Hollyhock
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 88/100. Substitute Kyosuke Mochiyama’s sensational second-half hat-trick turned a tense stalemate into a breathtaking showcase of clinical finishing.
Cautious Beginnings
K's Denki Stadium Mito hosted a deeply cautious opening 45 minutes, with Kawasaki Frontale patiently dictating the overall tempo. They controlled possession at an assured 57%, probing a resilient Mito Hollyhock defensive block that firmly refused to buckle during the early exchanges. The match hinted at a remarkably high Balance, with neither side initially able to find the definitive cutting edge required in the final third. It took a decisive halftime tactical roll of the dice from Kawasaki's dugout to inject some much-needed Intensity into the contest. Enter K. Mochiyama in the 46th minute—a substitution that completely rewired the match's attacking DNA. He broke the stubborn deadlock just before the hour mark, intelligently latching onto a precise pass from S. Miura to finally crack the host's resolve and set the tone for the remainder of the afternoon.
The VAR Pivot
The true turning point arrived in a frantic, emotionally charged 15-minute window that ultimately defined the entire afternoon. The struggling hosts genuinely thought they had snatched a vital equaliser when A. Watanabe found the back of the net in the 75th minute. However, VAR intervened, cruelly disallowing the effort for a clear foul in the immediate build-up. That emotional gut-punch proved completely fatal. Seizing ruthlessly on Mito's momentary deflation, Mochiyama struck again just three minutes later. It was a brutal, clinical counter-punch that instantly shattered the hosts' fragile morale. Kawasaki's attacking unit suddenly found another gear entirely, transforming a previously tight, cagey affair into an absolute offensive masterclass. The Stakes were exceptionally high for a Mito side desperate for points, and the marginal VAR decision completely derailed their hard-earned momentum, leaving them hopelessly exposed at the back as they chased shadows.
Hat-Trick Heroics
Mochiyama wasn't quite done writing his historic headline. In the 85th minute, the dynamic forward completed a spectacular hat-trick—an incredibly rare feat achieved by less than 1% of goalscorers in this division—by coolly tucking away an incisive assist from fellow substitute S. Kawahara. The sheer volume of late chances, culminating in a staggering 28 combined shots across the match, accurately reflected a genuinely chaotic final quarter. Mito managed a minor consolation strike deep into stoppage time when their own super-sub, Patryck, converted an opportunistic pass from Danilo Cardoso. Yet, the 3-1 full-time whistle condemned the hosts to further defensive misery, extending their bleak winless rut and cementing their deeply concerning negative goal difference. For the visitors, it was a vital away triumph orchestrated by one of the most devastatingly effective bench cameos witnessed all season.
Key Questions
What made Kyosuke Mochiyama the Man of the Match?
He scored a flawless second-half hat-trick after coming on as a substitute, transforming Kawasaki Frontale's attack with lethal finishing.
What does this mean for Mito Hollyhock's season?
The defeat leaves Mito stranded mid-table with a concerning -14 goal difference, extending their winless league run and amplifying defensive worries.
How did substitute Kyosuke Mochiyama change the game?
Arriving at halftime, he injected pure chaos, scoring at the 58th, 78th, and 85th minutes to completely dismantle Mito's defensive structure.
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.
Desperation Takes Center Stage in J1
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. A brutal relegation dogfight where pure survival instincts will trump tactical elegance.
The Setup
Make no mistake, this May 24 clash at Best Denki Stadium is a vital survival scrap. Both Mito Hollyhock and Kawasaki Frontale are fighting to preserve their J1 League status. The Stakes are absolutely massive for these two struggling sides. Neither team brings any positive momentum into this fixture; a dismal Form rating confirms that both camps are leaking goals and dropping points at an alarming rate. Mito’s defensive record is particularly concerning, having already shipped 36 goals this campaign. But desperation breeds high drama. When league survival is on the line, the pressure is bound to create fireworks.
Key Battle
With Mito lacking standout individual names in the data, this is a classic clash of collective grit against Kawasaki's established focal points. The visitors will rely heavily on Y. Wakizaka to pull the strings in midfield and feed Erison in the final third. Mito's fragile backline must find a way to contain them while simultaneously trying to crack a Kawasaki defense anchored by F. Uremović. We are looking at an exceptionally tight Balance rating, meaning the margins are razor-thin. It’s not about shining Stars today; it's about who blinks first in the trenches.
Our Prediction
Expect a fragmented, deeply physical affair. Kawasaki possesses slightly more quality in the attacking third, which should eventually break Mito's stubborn but porous resistance. The away side will edge a tense 2-1 victory, leaving the hosts staring down the barrel of relegation.