J1 League Regular Season - 13
Nagoya Grampus 1 - 1 PEN 4-5 Fagiano Okayama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
46' ↓ R. Izumi ↑H. Koda
↓ N. Browne ↑T. Yamane 46'
↓ Werik Popo ↑Lucao 46'
↓ T. Kimura ↑J. Nishikawa 59'
59' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑S. Sugiura
65' H. Koda
↓ M. Matsumoto ↑Leo Gaucho 67'
70' ↓ T. Morishima ↑K. Mikuni
↓ A. Esaka ↑K. Kawano 80'
80' ↓ Y. Asano ↑M. Ono
A. Esaka 83'
K. Ogura 85'
D. Tagami (K. Ogura) 89'
120'+1 S. Inagaki
Lucao 120'+1
120'+2 T. Takamine
T. Yamane 120'+2
120'+3 K. Mikuni
D. Tagami 120'+3
120'+4 Y. Kimura
K. Kawano 120'+4
120'+5 S. Sugiura
Leo Gaucho 120'+5
120'+6 H. Koda
K. Ogura 120'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
73
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Teruki Hara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruya Fujii
MAGNET
104
Activity
104
Activity
91
Passes
13
Duels
Tomoki Takamine 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Midfielders
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
71
Passes
9
Duels
Sho Inagaki
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.5
Rating
Katsuhiro Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yudai Kimura
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.2
Rating
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.7
Rating
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yugo Tatsuta 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Daichi Tagami
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Yoshitake Suzuki
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kosuke Shirai 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Masaya Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Kosei Ogura
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.6
Rating
Noah Kenshin Browne 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
100%
Win %
Forwards
Takaya Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Ataru Esaka 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Werik Popó 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Taro Hamada
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hiroshi Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Towa Yamane
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.6
Rating
Jun Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Takeuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucão
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Léo Gaúcho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Kawano
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/01/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 09/13/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/06/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/02/2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | Emperor Cup | Minato Soccer Stadium |
| 11/05/2017 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | City Light Stadium (Okayama) |
| 02/26/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
| 10/10/2012 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | Emperor Cup | Toyama Athletic Recreation Park Stadium |
03/01/2026
09/13/2025
05/06/2025
08/02/2021
11/05/2017
02/26/2017
10/10/2012
Nagoya Grampus Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Okayama Steal the Points After Gruelling Penalty Shootout in Nagoya
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. A late equaliser turned a seemingly routine home victory into a chaotic shootout spectacle that will define the visitors' season.
The Opening Act
The hosts stamped their authority early at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium, determined to solidify their place at the upper end of the table. Nagoya Grampus controlled possession beautifully, boasting 65% of the ball and orchestrating 577 passes. The Intensity was palpable as S. Inagaki dictated the tempo from midfield, weaving three key passes and keeping the visitors pinned deep in their own half. Yet, Fagiano Okayama absolutely refused to crack under the early barrage. Despite absorbing immense pressure and managing only a fraction of the possession, they remained menacing on the counter-attack. Noah Kenshin Browne worked tirelessly to disrupt the rhythm, ensuring the visitors stayed competitive. The home side knocked on the door repeatedly with precise build-up play, but Okayama’s robust low block ensured the first half concluded as a fascinating tactical stalemate.
The Pivot
The crucial breakthrough finally arrived courtesy of a managerial masterstroke. Coming on at the 46th minute to inject fresh energy, substitute H. Koda instantly changed the dynamic in the final third. His relentless running paid off when he fired Nagoya ahead in the 65th minute. It looked destined to be a vital victory for the hosts' title race ambitions. However, the true Balance of the match shifted dramatically in the dying embers. Okayama threw caution to the wind, ultimately racking up an impressive 14 shots. With the clock ticking down to the 89th minute, K. Ogura produced a visionary assist for D. Tagami, who ghosted past the defence and buried a dramatic late equaliser to completely silence the home crowd.
Resolution
With nothing separating the sides at the final whistle, this extraordinary league clash went to a nerve-shredding penalty shootout. Both teams traded successful spot-kicks with clinical precision, converting the first four attempts each. The tension then reached a chaotic peak in the fifth round, which saw a bizarre sequence where both S. Sugiura and Leo Gaucho fluffed their lines. The Stakes were immense entering sudden death. Ironically, it was Nagoya’s earlier hero, Koda, who faltered under pressure on the sixth attempt. Ogura then calmly stepped up for Okayama, dispatching his penalty into the net to seal a 5-4 shootout triumph. This astonishing result throws a major wrench in Nagoya's title aspirations, while injecting massive confidence into Okayama’s mid-table campaign.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Sho Inagaki the turning point?
S. Inagaki actually scored his penalty. The real turning point was H. Koda's miss in the sixth round, allowing K. Ogura to win it.
What made Sho Inagaki the Man of the Match?
Despite the shootout loss, Inagaki dominated midfield with an 8.5 rating, providing three key passes and confidently scoring his penalty.
How dramatic was the late winner by Sho Inagaki?
Inagaki didn't score a winner; he converted Nagoya's first penalty in the shootout, setting the tone for the dramatic 5-4 climax.
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.
Nagoya's Title Charge Faces Leaky Defence Test
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. With the title race heating up, Nagoya must secure all three points to maintain pressure at the summit.
The Setup
April 29, 2026, marks a pivotal day at Toyota Stadium as Nagoya Grampus continue their pursuit of league glory. Sitting comfortably in second place, the home side boasts a solid Form rating overall, despite a recent defensive wobble. They face a Fagiano Okayama side languishing in eighth and enduring a miserable run of four consecutive defeats. The Stakes are undoubtedly high for the hosts; with reliable defenders like H. Fujii anchoring the squad, anything less than a victory in front of their home fans could derail their championship aspirations. While the overall Balance of the match heavily favours Nagoya, the relatively low Stars rating suggests this fixture will be won through collective effort rather than individual magic.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be Nagoya's potent attacking unit against Okayama's fragile backline. The visitors have been conceding heavily, and dealing with Nagoya's relentless forward pressure will be their toughest test yet. If Okayama's defence splinters early, it could be a long afternoon, but if they hold firm, they might exploit Nagoya's own defensive vulnerabilities on the counter.
Our Prediction
We expect Nagoya Grampus to outscore their opponents in an entertaining 3-1 victory. Okayama's dreadful defensive record will be their undoing, allowing the hosts to capitalise early and control the tempo, even if they concede a consolation goal along the way.