J1 League Regular Season - 12
Shimizu S-pulse 0 - 2 FT Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Y. Kimura (T. Hara) 45'
HT
46' ↓ J. Sumiyoshi ↑K. Kozuka
46' ↓ R. Ohata ↑Y. Yoshida
↓ R. Izumi ↑H. Koda 57'
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑S. Sugiura 57'
63' ↓ Y. Shimamoto ↑K. Chiba
↓ T. Morishima ↑M. Ono 75'
↓ Y. Asano ↑K. Mikuni 75'
76' ↓ K. Kitazume ↑D. Yuji
↓ T. Hara ↑Y. Nogami 83'
83' ↓ Z. Uno ↑M. Yumiba
S. Sugiura 88'
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
Seung-wook Park
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
46
Entry
Mateus Brunetti 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kengo Kitazume
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Zento Uno
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Matheus Bueno 
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
77
Passes
10
Duels
Rinsei Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Alfredo Stephens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yudai Shimamoto 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Se-hun Oh 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Yuya Oki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yutaka Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sodai Hasukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruto Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuji Doi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
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
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Chiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Teruki Hara
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Haruya Fujii
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
86
Passes
9
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Yuya Asano 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Sho Inagaki
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
61
Passes
7
Duels
Tsukasa Morishima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Katsuhiro Nakayama
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Yudai Kimura 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kennedy Mikuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soichiro Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura 
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
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 |
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06/21/2025
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03/03/2024
07/10/2022
05/21/2022
04/23/2022
02/23/2022
08/29/2021
05/15/2021
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Nagoya Punish Blunt Shimizu
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A masterclass in away-day efficiency saw Grampus expose their hosts' lack of cutting edge, securing a crucial three points in the upper-table mix.
Opening Act
Shimizu S-pulse edged possession in the early stages at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, attempting to dictate the tempo. Yet, their control proved entirely sterile. The hosts managed a dismal single shot on target throughout the entire contest, struggling to penetrate a well-organised defensive block. The high Balance rating reflects how comfortably Nagoya Grampus absorbed this toothless pressure. Rather than panicking, the visitors sat deep, waiting for the perfect moment to spring forward and exploit the spaces left behind.
The Pivot
The defining moment arrived just as the half-time whistle loomed. In the 45th minute, Nagoya launched a precise attacking sequence. T. Hara delivered a perfectly weighted assist, and Y. Kimura made no mistake with the finish. That single strike completely altered the tactical landscape. Suddenly, Shimizu were forced to abandon their patient build-up and chase the game. Kimura's clinical intervention demonstrated exactly what the home side lacked: a ruthless instinct in the final third.
Resolution
As the clock ticked down, the Intensity spiked with Shimizu throwing bodies forward in desperation. This only played further into Nagoya's hands. In the 88th minute, substitute S. Sugiura exploited the gaps to score the decisive second goal, killing off any hopes of a comeback. The 0-2 result cements Nagoya's formidable third-place standing, while serving as a harsh reality check for Shimizu's attacking ambitions.
Key Questions
How did substitute Yudai Kimura change the game?
Kimura actually started and scored the crucial 45th-minute opener. It was substitute S. Sugiura who came off the bench to seal the victory late on.
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 Credentials on the Line at Nihondaira
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Separated by a single point, this J1 League top-half clash is a genuine six-pointer that will severely test both sides' early-season momentum.
The Setup
Welcome to IAI Stadium Nihondaira for an April 25 clash defined by incredibly high Stakes. With Shimizu S-pulse sitting fourth on 17 points and Nagoya Grampus breathing down their necks in sixth with 16 points, the margin for error is non-existent. Shimizu come into this fixture on a two-match winning streak, boasting a much more reliable Form rating than a Nagoya side struggling with an erratic win-loss cycle. Yet, the pre-match metrics point to an off-the-charts Balance rating; the odds literally cannot split them, making this a true toss-up.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls heavily on the attacking third, where the Stars of both teams will dictate the tempo. Shimizu's target man Se-hun Oh is the definitive difference-maker right now, tearing up defenses with ruthless efficiency. Tasked with answering that firepower for the visitors is Yuya Yamagishi. The Nagoya forward must find pockets of space between the lines to drag his team up the pitch and match Shimizu's heavy offensive output.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening half as both sides respect the counter-attacking threat. However, Nagoya's erratic away performances make them vulnerable late in games. We back Shimizu to leverage their home crowd, applying sustained pressure to snatch a narrow 2-1 victory in the dying minutes.