J1 League Gameweek 5
Shimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 FT FC Tokyo
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Futmetrix Verdict
44
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Beşiktaş
4-1
Marseille
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
68
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Beşiktaş turn parity into a rout
Futmetrix Verdict
79
Monaco
vs
Lens
Fri, Sep 18 • 18:45 UTC
⚡ Form
68
⚖️ Balance
88
🏆 Stakes
67
⭐ Stars
85
Monaco's title push meets Lens resistance.
Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
45' ↓ Yuto Tsuji ↑Tomoya Fujii
HT
Soma Anzai (Motoki Nagakura) 50'
53' Kosuke Kinoshita
64' ↓ Ryo Germain ↑Oh Se-hun
Soma Anzai 71'
77' ↓ Kosuke Kinoshita ↑Kazuki Kozuka
↓ Marcelo ↑Kein Sato 77'
↓ Shion Homma ↑Kota Tawaratsumida 77'
↓ Takahiro Ko ↑Kento Hashimoto 86'
89' ↓ Yudai Shimamoto ↑Kanta Chiba
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Togo Umeda 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hidehiro Sugai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuji Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaka Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yudai Shimamoto 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Masaki Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kai Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Kinoshita 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Y. Tsuji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Yuya Oki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sodai Hasukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sen Takagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rinsei Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Chiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oh Se-hun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hirokazu Ishihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Scholz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masato Morishige 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kento Hashimoto 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Soma Anzai 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
Kyota Tokiwa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Takahiro Ko 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
39%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Shion Homma
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
Motoki Nagakura 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Marcelo Ryan
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Hayate Tanaka
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuto Nagatomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sei Muroya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Inamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Tawaratsumida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kein Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/29/2025 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 08/07/2022 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 2 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/25/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 3 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 11/03/2021 | FC Tokyo | 4 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/26/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 10/14/2020 | FC Tokyo | 3 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 02/23/2020 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 3 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 07/20/2019 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 2 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/06/2019 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
10/04/2025
04/29/2025
08/07/2022
05/25/2022
11/03/2021
05/26/2021
10/14/2020
02/23/2020
07/20/2019
04/06/2019
Shimizu S-pulse Win
FC Tokyo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shimizu S-pulse
FC Tokyo
Shimizu S-pulse
FC Tokyo
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
VAR Drama and Defiance at Nihondaira
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. A chaotic second-half burst and a crucial VAR intervention defined a gripping draw where momentum swung wildly.
The Tactical Wall
FC Tokyo set an unrelenting tone early on, leaning heavily on their controlled possession to dictate the tempo at IAI Stadium Nihondaira. The visitors engineered a relentless attacking display, ultimately tallying an impressive 17 shots over the course of the 90 minutes. This sheer offensive volume forced Shimizu S-pulse into a deep, desperate defensive block. Despite the barrage of attempts, a high Balance rating perfectly reflects just how effectively the home side absorbed the pressure. The hosts struggled to break out of their own half, managing a mere 44% of the ball, but they remained defensively resolute. The tactical battle in the first half became a fascinating watch, with Tokyo probing continuously but failing to find that killer final pass against a determined backline.
Three Minutes of Madness
The tactical stalemate completely shattered straight after the interval as the match exploded into life. FC Tokyo finally broke the stubborn resistance in the 50th minute. A perfectly weighted delivery from Motoki Nagakura cut through the defence, allowing Soma Anzai to provide a clinical finishing touch. The away end erupted, but their celebrations were remarkably short-lived. A sudden surge in Intensity saw Shimizu roar straight back down the pitch. Just three minutes later, Kosuke Kinoshita capitalised on a brief lapse in concentration to strike back for the hosts, instantly restoring parity. This rapid, chaotic exchange completely altered the tactical landscape of the match. The sudden momentum shift forced both managers to rethink their strategies, transforming a methodical contest into a thrilling, end-to-end spectacle where a decisive blow seemed inevitable.
The Technological Pivot
The defining moment of this breathless second half ultimately came from the officiating rather than open play. In the 71st minute, Anzai went down in the box, and the referee immediately pointed to the spot. However, a lengthy VAR review overturned the penalty decision, instantly draining the momentum from Tokyo's late push for a winner. The final 1-1 draw leaves Shimizu stranded in 15th place on just 4 points, though this gritty performance halts a grim run of three consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, Tokyo remains comfortably in the top half in 7th position, but they will view this as two points dropped given their sheer dominance in the final third. The underlying metrics suggest the visitors deserved all three points, yet Shimizu’s remarkable resilience secured a vital, morale-boosting point on their home turf.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
In the 71st minute, VAR overturned a penalty awarded to FC Tokyo's Soma Anzai, preserving the 1-1 draw and halting Tokyo's late momentum.
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.
Early Season Caution Trumps Offensive Flair
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. With both sides struggling to find their rhythm early in the campaign, expect a tactical chess match rather than an open spectacle.
The Setup
This September 02, 2026 clash brings early-season growing pains to IAI Stadium Nihondaira. A modest Stakes rating reflects the current phase of the campaign, as Shimizu S-pulse and FC Tokyo try to build sustained momentum. The data points to an off-the-charts Balance, suggesting a desperately tight affair between two evenly matched outfits. However, a sluggish Form rating for both sides and a lack of true Stars appeal means this fixture might lack box-office drama. Shimizu's distinct struggles in front of goal contrast directly with Tokyo's somewhat leaky defensive line, setting up an intriguing, if deeply flawed, tactical dynamic.
Key Battle
The central midfield zone will strictly dictate the tempo. Shimizu's holding midfielders must disrupt Tokyo's passing lanes early and often to prevent sustained pressure. Without a definitive individual matchup stealing the spotlight, this game hinges entirely on unit cohesion and minimizing unforced errors in the middle third.
Our Prediction
An away victory for FC Tokyo, edging it 1-0. Shimizu's blunt attack will likely fail to punish Tokyo's lingering defensive vulnerabilities, allowing the visitors to snatch a scrappy second-half winner from a set-piece before shutting up shop.