J1 League Regular Season - 10
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1 - 1 PEN 5-4 Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
58' ↓ R. Germain ↑K. Kinoshita
58' ↓ T. Arslan ↑S. Nakamura
↓ S. Hasukawa ↑Y. Yoshida 62'
Oh Se-Hun (K. Kitazume) 71'
74' K. Kinoshita
76' ↓ S. Nakano ↑S. Higashi
76' ↓ T. Matsumoto ↑Y. Nakajima
↓ H. Hidaka ↑R. Ohata 78'
↓ K. Inoue ↑K. Kozuka 78'
85' Y. Nakajima
88' ↓ H. Kawabe ↑T. Yamasaki
↓ M. Brunetti ↑R. Hariu 90'
↓ Y. Shimamoto ↑A. Stephens 90'
Oh Se-Hun 120'+1
120'+1 A. Suzuki
Matheus Bueno 120'+2
120'+2 S. Nakamura
A. Stephens 120'+3
120'+3 S. Higashi
K. Kozuka 120'+4
120'+4 Y. Nakajima
Z. Uno 120'+5
120'+5 K. Kinoshita
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Tsukasa Shiotani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sho Sasaki 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
52%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Nakano 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hayao Kawabe 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
36%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Naoto Arai
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Tolgay Arslan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Akito Suzuki 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Issei Ouchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Taichi Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yotaro Nakajima
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Shunki Higashi
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Motoki Ohara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Kinoshita
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.9
Rating
Sota Nakamura
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Mutsuki Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naoki Maeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Togo Umeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sodai Hasukawa
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Seung-wook Park 
SWEEPER
6
Cleanups
6
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Mateus Brunetti 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Kengo Kitazume 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Zento Uno
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.3
Rating
Matheus Bueno
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.6
Rating
Haruto Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Forwards
Kenta Inoue
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Yudai Shimamoto
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
23%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Se-hun Oh
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Yuya Oki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yutaka Yoshida
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kazuki Kozuka
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6
Rating
Rinsei Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryota Hariu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hikaru Nakahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaki Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfredo Stephens
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Toshiki Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 08/10/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 0 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 08/06/2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | Emperor Cup | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 02/26/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 09/03/2022 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | EDION Stadium |
| 05/18/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 1 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J-League Cup | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
03/22/2026
08/10/2025
08/06/2025
02/26/2025
09/03/2022
05/18/2022
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shootout Drama Salvages Justice After Hiroshima Siege
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 89/100. A phenomenal spectacle where a relentless home attack was nearly thwarted, demanding a flawless penalty shootout to separate the sides.
Opening Act
At Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, the hosts immediately grabbed the game by the scruff of the neck. They controlled possession and turned the pitch into a shooting gallery. An incredible Intensity marked the first half as Sanfrecce Hiroshima launched wave after wave of attacks against a heavily entrenched defensive line. Despite firing an overwhelming 22 shots over the match, the breakthrough remained elusive in the early stages. Naoto Arai pulled the strings in midfield, orchestrating the offense with three key passes and relentless precision. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-pulse dug in deep, relying heavily on the tireless work of Matheus Bueno to disrupt the onslaught and keep the game scoreless heading deep into the second half.
The Pivot
The match exploded into life during a frantic three-minute window in the second half. Completely against the run of play, S-Pulse struck a lethal blow. K. Kitazume picked out Oh Se-Hun, who ruthlessly punished the hosts in the 71st minute to snatch an unexpected lead. The away end erupted, but their joy was astonishingly brief. Enter K. Kinoshita. Coming off the bench in the 58th minute, the super-sub restored the Balance just three minutes after the opener with a clutch finish. That rapid response completely reset the tactical landscape. The hosts continued to press for a winner, but the gritty resilience of Shimizu ensured the regular time whistle sounded with the score locked at 1-1.
Resolution
With nothing separating them after regulation, the contest escalated into a pure test of nerves from twelve yards. The ensuing penalty shootout delivered maximum drama. Both teams converted flawlessly early on, trading heavy blows as the tension mounted inside the stadium. Then came the decisive crack under pressure. K. Kozuka stepped up for the visitors, but his miss offered Hiroshima the golden opportunity they had been waiting for. Fittingly, Kinoshita took the final kick, burying his penalty to seal a 5-4 shootout triumph. The hosts finally earned their hard-fought reward for a dominant attacking performance. It was a masterclass in resilience from both sides, leaving the home fans exhausted but utterly triumphant on a memorable evening.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Naoto Arai the turning point?
Actually, Naoto Arai did not miss. The pivotal moment was the missed penalty by K. Kozuka, allowing Hiroshima to clinch the shootout victory.
How dramatic was the late winner by Naoto Arai?
Arai was the creative engine, but K. Kinoshita actually scored the winning penalty. He buried the final spot-kick to cap a flawless shootout for the hosts.
How did substitute Naoto Arai change the game?
Arai started the match and controlled the midfield. It was actually substitute K. Kinoshita who changed the game, scoring the equalizer before netting the winning penalty.
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.
Top Four Ambitions Collide in Hiroshima
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s freefall meets Shimizu S-pulse’s steady climb in a match that will unequivocally reshape the top-four race.
The Setup
The top-four battle intensifies at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima as the 2026 campaign marches on. Sanfrecce Hiroshima find themselves in a worrying rut, suffering defeats in four of their last five outings to plummet to seventh place. Desperation is starting to set in for the home camp. Meanwhile, Shimizu S-pulse arrive full of quiet confidence, sitting pretty in fourth position with 17 points to their name. A modest Form rating highlights the hosts' glaring inconsistencies, but an off-the-charts Stars score guarantees that individual brilliance will be on full display. With the Stakes incredibly high for those coveted AFC Champions League qualification spots, expect nothing short of pure tension on the pitch.
Key Battle
It all comes down to midfield control versus ruthless final-third finishing. Hayao Kawabe simply must dictate the tempo and anchor the midfield if the hosts are to stop their current bleeding. He faces a relentless, direct threat in Se-hun Oh, who has been mercilessly tearing up opposing defenses in recent weeks. If Kawabe and his defensive unit cannot cut off the supply line and protect their penalty area, Oh will brutally punish them in transition.
Our Prediction
We expect Shimizu S-pulse to exploit the visibly nervous home defense in the early exchanges. Sanfrecce Hiroshima will desperately push forward in search of an equalizer through Kawabe’s playmaking ability, leaving dangerous gaps at the back. S-pulse will eagerly absorb that pressure and hit them decisively on the counter-attack to secure a tight but deserved 2-1 away victory.