J1 League Regular Season - 1
Nagoya Grampus 1 - 0 FT Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' Teruki Hara
41' Marcus Vinicius
45'+2 ↓ R. Izumi ↑H. Koda
HT
58' Y. Kimura (K. Nakayama)
61' Yudai Kimura
↓ Z. Uno ↑K. Kozuka 61'
↓ H. Hidaka ↑K. Kitazume 68'
↓ K. Matsuzaki ↑T. Takahashi 68'
71' ↓ T. Hara ↑Y. Nogami
↓ K. Kitagawa ↑K. Chiba 84'
85' ↓ K. Nakayama ↑K. Mikuni
85' ↓ Marcus Vinicius ↑K. Shiihashi
85' ↓ Y. Kimura ↑K. Nagai
90'+7 Hidemasa Koda
Kazuki Kozuka 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
D. Schmidt 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Hara 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
70%
Duel Win %
H. Fujii
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
S. Tokumoto 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Marcus Vinicius
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
K. Nakayama 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
S. Inagaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Takamine 
MAGNET
67
Activity
67
Activity
60
Passes
7
Duels
R. Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Y. Kimura 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Y. Yamagishi
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
A. Pisano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Shiihashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Koda 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
M. Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Y. Oki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
H. Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
J. Sumiyoshi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
57%
Duel Win %
Y. Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yoshida
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Z. Uno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Matheus Bueno
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
74
Passes
14
Duels
K. Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
K. Kitagawa
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Oh Se-Hun
MAGNET
59
Activity
59
Activity
39
Passes
20
Duels
Capixaba
MAGNET
47
Activity
47
Activity
31
Passes
16
Duels
BENCH
T. Umeda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Kitazume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hariu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Shimamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Chiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/21/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/03/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | New National Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | Friendlies Clubs | Toyota Sports Center No. 1 Soccer Field |
| 07/10/2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/21/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/23/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League Cup | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 02/23/2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J-League Cup | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/29/2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/15/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
02/08/2026
06/21/2025
05/03/2025
03/03/2024
07/10/2022
05/21/2022
04/23/2022
02/23/2022
08/29/2021
05/15/2021
Nagoya Grampus Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kimura Strikes as Nagoya Grampus Edge Tense Toyota Stadium Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. A controversial VAR confirmation and resolute defending allowed the hosts to leapfrog their rivals in a crucial top-half battle.
Tactical Chess in Aichi
The early exchanges at Toyota Stadium were a masterclass in tactical patience, setting the tone for a deeply strategic afternoon. Both sides came into this fixture with high Stakes, sitting closely matched in fourth and fifth place in the J1 League table, and it showed in the highly cautious early tempo. Nagoya Grampus edged possession at 52%, methodically passing the ball around the backline but struggling to find clear, penetrating openings through the middle of the pitch. Instead, the focus quickly shifted to dead-ball situations. With 10 corners shared between the two sides, the Intensity primarily flared up inside the congested penalty areas. Shimizu S-pulse maintained a fiercely robust defensive shape, committing tactical fouls to disrupt rhythm and keeping the Balance of play perfectly poised through a gritty, scoreless first half.
The VAR Flashpoint
The stubborn deadlock was finally broken in the 58th minute, sparking the match's absolute defining sequence. Finding a rare pocket of space on the flank, K. Nakayama delivered a brilliantly precise ball into the danger zone for Yudai Kimura, who fired a clinical finish home to send the home supporters into raptures. However, those raucous celebrations were instantly cut short by the officials. A lengthy and tense VAR review ensued, completely draining the stadium of its noise as the referees scrutinised the build-up play. After three agonizing minutes of uncertainty, the final decision arrived in the 61st minute: the goal was confirmed. That singular, emotionally charged moment completely shattered the tactical stalemate, forcing the visitors to abandon their rigid defensive shape.
Schmidt Shuts the Door
Forced to aggressively chase the game in the final half-hour, the visitors significantly ramped up their attacking pressure, but Nagoya's resolute rearguard simply refused to buckle. Shuhei Tokumoto delivered an outstanding, man-of-the-match performance at the back, expertly marshalling the defensive line and seamlessly repelling wave after wave of desperate attacks. Behind him, veteran goalkeeper Daniel Schmidt proved entirely unbeatable, making three crucial, highlight-reel saves to safely preserve the hard-fought clean sheet. Our take is definitive: Nagoya's impenetrable defensive solidity ultimately won them the day against a blunt attack. This vital 1-0 victory fundamentally alters the top-half league picture, allowing the home side to successfully leapfrog their opponents in the intensely competitive J1 League standings.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Nagoya Grampus?
Yudai Kimura scored the decisive goal in the 58th minute, beautifully assisted by K. Nakayama.
Why was the opening goal delayed?
A lengthy VAR review checked the build-up for three minutes before officially confirming the goal in the 61st minute.
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.
Feast or Famine in the Top Four Race
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. Separated by a single point, these unpredictable sides offer an all-or-nothing tactical clash where drawing simply isn't an option.
The Setup
Toyota Stadium plays host to a fascinating, if erratic, J1 League fixture this weekend. Shimizu S-pulse sit fourth on 17 points, closely trailed by Nagoya Grampus in fifth with 16 points. What makes this matchup truly bizarre is their shared hatred of stalemates: neither team has registered a single draw this campaign. Both teams score and concede freely. Nagoya has plundered 17 goals in just ten outings, yet their defense leaks at an alarming rate. Shimizu is equally volatile, managing to lose six of their opening eleven matches while still holding onto a top-four spot. While the overall Stakes are rated surprisingly low for a top-four battle at this stage of the regular season, a modest Form rating highlights the severe defensive vulnerabilities both sides carry into the weekend. It is a true feast-or-famine scenario for the supporters.
Key Battle
With remarkably low Stars power across the pitch, this game will be won in the tactical trenches rather than by moments of individual brilliance. The home backline faces a severe test of concentration against a visiting attack that consistently finds ways to exploit gaps. If the away side's forwards discover their rhythm early, the hosts will undoubtedly crumble under the pressure. However, if the home midfield can establish dominance and provide structured cover, it shifts the Balance firmly toward Nagoya. This battle of defensive discipline will ultimately dictate who walks away with all three points.
Our Prediction
Expect utter chaos over controlled possession. We anticipate Nagoya Grampus to edge a thrilling 2-1 victory in front of their home crowd. Both teams will likely trade heavy blows early on, but the visitors' leaky defense will eventually cave under sustained home pressure late in the second half. Since drawing is seemingly not an option for either club, an outright winner feels inevitable.