J1 League Gameweek 8
Shimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 FT JEF United Chiba
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Futmetrix Verdict
33
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Frosinone
2-0
Torino
⚡ Intensity
32
⚖️ Balance
13
🏆 Stakes
30
🎲 Upset
0
Two goals stretch the table gap
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
47' Kai Matsuzaki (Won Du-jae)
63' ↓ Ryo Germain ↑Koya Kitagawa
63' ↓ Kenta Inoue ↑Tomoya Fujii
↓ Naohiro Sugiyama ↑Makoto Himeno 64'
71' Oh Se-hun (Tomoya Fujii)
76' ↓ Kai Matsuzaki ↑Taiki Hirato
76' ↓ Won Du-jae ↑Dieguinho
↓ Yusuke Kobayashi ↑Taishi Taguchi 77'
↓ Ken Yamura ↑Hiroto Goya 77'
↓ Takumi Tsukui ↑Zain Issaka 77'
79' Hidehiro Sugai
81' Tomoya Fujii
81' Takayuki Yoshida
↓ Masaru Hidaka ↑Takayuki Mae 86'
90'+2 ↓ Oh Se-hun ↑Kosuke Kinoshita
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 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yuki Honda 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Mateus Brunetti 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Masaki Yumiba
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
5
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Won Du-Jae 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Kai Matsuzaki
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Oh Se-hun 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kenta Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Yuya Oki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuji Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yutaka Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dieguinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiki Hirato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Fujii
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.5
Rating
Kosuke Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koya Kitagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
J. Suarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rikuto Ishio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Hall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Kawano 
MAGNET
84
Activity
84
Activity
67
Passes
17
Duels
Masaru Hidaka
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Naohiro Sugiyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Yusuke Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Matheus Índio
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Takumi Tsukui 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Daichi Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ken Yamura
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Ryota Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takayuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Boniface Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Himeno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Zain Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taishi Taguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leonardo Rocha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2024 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 03/20/2024 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 3 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 07/16/2023 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 2 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 05/17/2023 | JEF United Chiba | 1 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena |
| 07/24/2016 | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 4 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Fukuda Denshi Arena (Chiba) |
| 06/19/2016 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | JEF United Chiba | J2 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira (Shizuoka) |
07/06/2024
03/20/2024
07/16/2023
05/17/2023
07/24/2016
06/19/2016
Shimizu S-pulse Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
S-Pulse Flip the Script to Deepen Chiba's Relegation Woes
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. A spirited second-half revival proved the difference as the hosts overturned a deficit to claim three crucial points in their mid-table pursuit.
An Early Shock at Nihondaira
The fixture kicked off at IAI Stadium Nihondaira with a palpable sense of early tension, setting the stage for a match defined by remarkable Intensity from the opening whistle. Despite Shimizu S-pulse controlling possession with an imposing 57% and dominating the tempo through intricate midfield passing, it was the visiting side who managed to strike first against the run of play. In the 30th minute, Matheus Índio found a crucial breakthrough for JEF United Chiba, finishing neatly past the goalkeeper to put the relegation-threatened side ahead. The Stakes were incredibly high for the visitors, who currently sit rooted to the bottom of the table, and this unexpected lead injected genuine belief into their defensive ranks. The hosts, despite their statistical superiority, found themselves facing a frustrating tactical puzzle as they headed down the tunnel at the interval.
The Halftime Reset
Whatever adjustments were made in the home dressing room worked instantaneously, rapidly shifting the Balance of power permanently back to the hosts. Just two minutes after the restart, a moment of brilliant vision from Won Du-jae unlocked the organized defensive line, perfectly finding Kai Matsuzaki who buried the equalizer with clinical precision. The atmosphere at Nihondaira immediately transformed as Shimizu piled on relentless pressure, utilizing a barrage of eight corner kicks to repeatedly pin Chiba back deep within their own penalty area. The defining tactical pivot arrived in the 63rd minute with the introduction of substitute Tomoya Fujii. His arrival added fresh legs, direct running, and a renewed attacking verve that the tiring away defense struggled to contain during the critical final third of the match.
The Comeback Complete
The relentless home pressure finally shattered Chiba's stubborn resistance in the 71st minute of the contest. Vindicating his manager's tactical adjustments, Fujii delivered a pinpoint assist directly into the path of Oh Se-hun, who completed the spectacular turnaround with a decisive and powerful strike. The visitors pushed back desperately in the closing moments, hoping a high Upset Factor might somehow yield a vital away point, but their frantic late attacks lacked the necessary clinical edge to threaten the equalizer. The 2-1 victory provides vital breathing room for S-Pulse, snapping a poor run of form and bolstering their mid-table campaign. Conversely, JEF United Chiba are left to ponder yet another agonizing defeat that leaves them stranded in 20th place, searching for answers.
Key Questions
How did Shimizu S-pulse complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind early, Matsuzaki equalized in the 47th minute, and Oh Se-hun scored a 71st-minute winner from a Tomoya Fujii assist to seal the victory.
How did K. Matsuzaki change the game?
While starting the match, Matsuzaki changed the momentum entirely by scoring the crucial equalizing goal in the 47th minute, sparking his team's successful second-half rally.
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 Survival Scramble at IAI Stadium Nihondaira
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 27/100. Both sides are desperate to arrest early-season slumps before a bleak relegation battle becomes their permanent reality.
The Setup
Shimizu S-pulse (13th) face JEF United Chiba (20th) in an early six-pointer. The Stakes rating might look modest for round eight, but the tension is very real on the pitch. A dire Form rating reflects their mutual struggles: Shimizu have just one win in four at home, while Chiba's leaky defence has already shipped 16 goals this campaign. The silver lining is a high Balance rating, meaning this clash of strugglers is tightly contested, even if the Stars rating lacks global household names.
Key Battle
Shimizu's misfiring forward line must exploit a fragile Chiba defence. If the home side can finally click in the final third, they will punish a visiting backline that has consistently wilted under pressure.
Our Prediction
Shimizu S-pulse to scrape a narrow 1-0 victory. The probability metrics heavily favour the hosts, and Chiba's dreadful away form makes it hard to see them taking the initiative. Expect a cagey affair decided by a single mistake at the back.