J1 League Gameweek 1
Nagoya Grampus 0 - 1 FT Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Kitagawa (T. Fujii) 38'
HT
61' ↓ R. Izumi ↑H. Koda
Oh Se-Hun 61'
Oh Se-Hun 61'
Oh Se-Hun 61'
70' ↓ Mateus ↑Y. Asano
↓ K. Kitagawa ↑K. Koizumi 76'
↓ T. Fujii ↑S. Hasukawa 76'
76' ↓ Y. Nogami ↑T. Morishima
76' ↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑S. Sugiura
↓ Y. Honda ↑Y. Yoshida 83'
↓ H. Sugai ↑S. Takagi 83'
Park Seung-Wook 85'
↓ Diego ↑K. Kinoshita 90'+2
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano 
MAGNET
60
Activity
60
Activity
58
Passes
2
Duels
Defenders
Teruki Hara 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruya Fujii
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
90
Passes
20
Duels
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Midfielders
Mateus 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sho Inagaki
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
76
Passes
9
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
125
Activity
125
Activity
112
Passes
13
Duels
Katsuhiro Nakayama 
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Yudai Kimura 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Hiroaki Hagi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Togo Umeda 
OCTOPUS
6
Saves
6
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Hidehiro Sugai
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Seung-wook Park
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Honda 
GHOST
13
Actions
13
Actions
83
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Mateus Brunetti 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Yudai Shimamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Ryo Germain
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Koya Kitagawa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oh Se-Hun 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
4
Fouls
5.2
Rating
Tomoya Fujii 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Yuya Oki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yutaka Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sodai Hasukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sen Takagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kinoshita Kosuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 2 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 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 |
04/25/2026
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
Nagoya Grampus Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | +3 | |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | +4 | |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | |
| 4 | Kashima | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 7 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | |
| 8 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | |
| 10 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 11 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 13 | Urawa | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | -1 | |
| 14 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 16 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | -4 |
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +4
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: +1
P: 1 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -1
P: 1 GD: -3
P: 1 GD: -4
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Defensive Masterclass in Aichi
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 58/100. An astonishing rearguard action proved that dominating the ball means nothing if you cannot breach a ten-man wall.
The Opening Exchanges
Nagoya Grampus dominated possession from the outset, settling into an incredible 75% share of the ball at Toyota Stadium. Yet, the Balance of the match shifted when Shimizu S-pulse showed lethal efficiency on the counter. Despite managing just a fraction of the ball overall, the visitors struck in the 38th minute. K. Kitagawa found the breakthrough, rewarding a tactical setup that embraced suffering out of possession in exchange for genuine transitional threat.
The Pivotal Dismissal
The complexion of the match violently altered in the 61st minute. Oh Se-Hun was shown a straight red card for unsportsmanlike conduct, instantly cranking up the Intensity rating. Reduced to ten men, Shimizu had to completely abandon their attacking ambitions and drop into a low block. Nagoya Grampus sensed blood and unleashed a barrage of attacks. The Stakes were magnified as the home side threw everything forward, applying relentless set-piece pressure that resulted in 19 corners across the 90 minutes.
A Siege Repelled
What followed was a heroic display of defiance. Tomoki Takamine orchestrated the relentless Nagoya pressure from midfield, tallying key passes as part of an exceptional individual display, while defender Haruya Fujii pushed high to sustain the assault. However, Mateus Brunetti was an immovable object in the Shimizu backline. Between them, the goalkeepers were forced into 11 total saves, reflecting the sheer volume of 31 combined shots. The Upset Factor skyrocketed as Shimizu clung to their slender 1-0 lead to seal a famous smash-and-grab victory.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Oh Se-Hun impact the match?
It forced Shimizu into a desperate defensive block for the final 30 minutes, relying on Mateus Brunetti's heroics to repel endless waves of Nagoya pressure.
What does this mean for Nagoya Grampus's season?
A frustrating home defeat highlights an immediate need to translate heavy possession into clinical finishing if they wish to climb the table.
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.
Opening Day Caution Looms Large in Nagoya
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. A cagey start to the new campaign awaits as two pragmatic sides refuse to show their hands early.
The Setup
The J1 League returns to Toyota Stadium on August 08, 2026. Nagoya Grampus welcome Shimizu S-pulse for a fixture that struggles to get the blood pumping. First-day jitters usually dictate play, resulting in a rock-bottom Stakes rating. Neither side boasts a Form rating worth fearing just yet. With a notable lack of Stars on display, expect a methodical, risk-averse chess match rather than an attacking masterclass.
Key Battle
Watch the chess match between H. Fujii in the home defence and visiting attacker K. Kitagawa. Shimizu will look to isolate Kitagawa on the break, but Fujii thrives in reading those exact passing lanes. A modest Balance rating hints that the midfield trenches will get bogged down, forcing both teams to rely on singular moments of inspiration from their key men.
Our Take
Nagoya Grampus will leverage their home advantage just enough. Both teams will spend the first half shadow-boxing. A late set-piece or a scrappy scramble in the box will allow Nagoya to snatch a tight 1-0 victory, sending Shimizu home empty-handed.