J1 League 5th place
Nagoya Grampus 2 - 2 FT Machida Zelvia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Nakamura (Y. Soma) 6'
10' Y. Kimura (T. Morishima)
H. Nakamura 21'
H. Mae 31'
HT
60' Y. Asano
75' ↓ K. Nakayama ↑H. Koda
75' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑K. Nagai
↓ N. Lavi ↑R. Shirasaki 75'
↓ S. Fujio ↑K. Kuwayama 75'
Erik (K. Hayashi) 78'
Erik 79'
↓ Erik ↑K. Sento 84'
↓ Y. Soma ↑F. Tokumura 84'
86' ↓ Y. Nogami ↑K. Mikuni
87' ↓ R. Izumi ↑T. Kikuchi
G. Shoji 90'
90'+2 T. Takamine (H. Fujii)
↓ H. Nakamura ↑H. Mochizuki 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yuki Nogami 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Haruya Fujii 
MAGNET
99
Activity
99
Activity
91
Passes
8
Duels
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
77
Passes
7
Duels
Tomoki Takamine 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.9
Rating
Katsuhiro Nakayama
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Yudai Kimura 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Hiroaki Hagi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soichiro Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Gen Shoji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Neta Lavi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Hayashi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Forwards
Erik 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yuki Soma
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Shota Fujio
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ibrahim Drešević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henry Heroki Mochizuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Kuwayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Nagoya Grampus Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Stoppage-Time Lifeline at Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 90/100. A breathless first leg delivered end-to-end action, leaving everything perfectly poised for the return fixture after a late equaliser saved the hosts.
The Early Exchanges
We anticipated a cautious opening typical of knockout football, but both sides discarded the script immediately to serve up a thriller. A high Intensity rating tells the story of a frantic first ten minutes where midfield structures completely dissolved. H. Nakamura silenced the home crowd after just six minutes, latching onto a precise, defence-splitting pass from Y. Soma to fire Machida Zelvia into a stunning early lead. However, Nagoya Grampus refused to fold under the early pressure. They controlled possession, holding 58% of the ball, and struck back almost instantly. T. Morishima carved open the visitors' defensive lines in the 10th minute, serving up a perfect delivery for Y. Kimura to restore parity with a clinical finish. This rapid exchange of goals completely transformed the pitch into an open tactical battlefield. The goalkeepers were forced to actively bail out their respective backlines in what quickly became a relentless shooting gallery, contributing to a massive combined total of 28 shot attempts.
The Second-Half Pivot
The middle phase of the match showcased exceptional tactical tension as both managers sought to gain the upper hand. Nagoya Grampus thought they had completed a spectacular turnaround on the hour mark when Y. Asano found the back of the net, only for VAR to decisively rule the strike out for a marginal offside. That crucial technological intervention fundamentally shifted the momentum of the tie. The Balance of power swung noticeably towards the visitors, who looked increasingly dangerous on the counter-attack as the hosts pushed higher up the pitch. Their calculated persistence finally paid off in the 78th minute. K. Hayashi orchestrated a brilliant transitional move, setting up Erik, who finished with absolute precision to put Machida 2-1 ahead. The away side seemingly had one foot firmly in the next round, forcing the home team to throw caution to the wind and commit bodies forward as the clock ticked down mercilessly.
The Dramatic Resolution
Knockout football demands nerves of steel, and the undeniable Stakes of this first leg peaked during a chaotic period of stoppage time. With hope fading rapidly among the home supporters, H. Fujii launched one final, desperate foray into the final third. His incredible vision found T. Takamine in the 90th minute, and the standout midfielder unleashed an unstoppable strike to dramatically level the tie at 2-2. The roar that subsequently erupted around Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium was absolutely deafening. This late surge of drama ensures there is absolutely nothing separating these two heavyweights. With the decisive second leg scheduled for June 6th, the battle lines are permanently drawn. Whoever displays more nerve and tactical discipline in the return fixture will survive; the loser will face a bitter, immediate end to their knockout campaign.
Key Questions
What made Tomoki Takamine the Man of the Match?
He dictated the midfield tempo and delivered the crucial 90th-minute equaliser to salvage the first leg for his team.
Did Nagoya Grampus deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, they controlled possession at 58% and pushed relentlessly after Erik's goal, eventually breaking through the resilient Machida defence.
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.
Champions League Spots on the Line in First Leg Clash
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This explosive playoff opener at Toyota Stadium is a genuine toss-up, with two heavily armed sides fighting tooth and nail for continental qualification.
The Setup
A place in the Champions League is at stake as Nagoya Grampus welcome Machida Zelvia. Both sides carry formidable Form into this tie, boasting identical three-match winning streaks. Machida are notorious away specialists, having won six of their nine fixtures on the road, while Nagoya guarantees goals at home. The competitive Balance here is off the charts, making this essentially a coin-flip. With the return leg scheduled for June 6, the Stakes demand a cautious but intent approach from both dugouts.
Key Battle
The defining clash will be a tactical battle of units rather than individuals. Nagoya's fluid attacking machinery must find a way through Machida's incredibly resolute away defensive structure. If the visitors can absorb the early pressure, their counter-attacking transitions will severely test the home side's defensive discipline.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling 2-2 draw. Nagoya will push hard with home advantage, but Machida's pedigree on the road ensures they will strike back, leaving the tie perfectly poised for the second leg.