J1 League 13th place
Shimizu S-pulse 1 - 1 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
56' K. Kozuka (M. Yumiba)
61' M. Brunetti
↓ T. Kondo ↑J. Croux 62'
↓ Yuri Araujo ↑Tevis 62'
65' ↓ K. Matsuzaki ↑Capixaba
65' ↓ K. Kozuka ↑K. Kitagawa
K. Tanimura (J. Croux) 72'
↓ K. Watanabe ↑T. Kimura 76'
79' ↓ Y. Shimamoto ↑M. Nishihara
↓ J. Amano ↑A. Higuchi 84'
86' ↓ M. Yumiba ↑R. Ohata
86' ↓ Y. Yoshida ↑S. Takagi
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
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Yutaka Yoshida 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus Brunetti 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Masaki Yumiba 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Matheus Bueno 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
50
Passes
11
Duels
Yudai Shimamoto
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Kazuki Kozuka 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oh Se-Hun
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
27
Passes
19
Duels
Kai Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
65
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
Kengo Kitazume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sen Takagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Nishihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rinsei Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koya Kitagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toshiki Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Park Il-Kyu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Taisei Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeisson Quiñónes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Tsunoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ren Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Yuri Araújo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Hiroki Ilkura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kanta Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Suwama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuto Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aruto Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2026 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 08/16/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 04/16/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 3 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/02/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 5 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 03/06/2022 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 08/09/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 05/30/2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 05/19/2021 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J-League Cup | NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium |
| 04/21/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J-League Cup | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 09/16/2020 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
05/31/2026
08/16/2025
04/16/2025
07/02/2022
03/06/2022
08/09/2021
05/30/2021
05/19/2021
04/21/2021
09/16/2020
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Stalemate at Nihondaira Leaves Tie on a Knife Edge
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Despite Shimizu's territorial dominance, a glaring lack of cutting edge means this knockout clash remains perfectly poised ahead of the return fixture.
The Siege at Nihondaira
The hosts wasted no time establishing territorial superiority at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, turning the opening exchanges into a sustained attacking siege. Shimizu S-pulse controlled possession at 59 percent, pinning the visitors deep in their own half. A relentless barrage of 10 corners told the story of an intense early wave of pressure, yet the final ball repeatedly lacked precision. The Intensity of the hosts' pressing kept Yokohama F. Marinos completely contained, restricting them to desperate clearances. Despite racking up 10 total shots throughout the match, Shimizu could only register a single effort on target. This wastefulness allowed Yokohama to weather the early storm, keeping the match locked in a tactical stalemate as the half progressed.
The Breakthrough
The persistence finally paid dividends shortly after the interval. In the 56th minute, the home crowd erupted when K. Kozuka found the back of the net. Orchestrated by a clever layoff from M. Yumiba, the finish broke the deadlock and fundamentally altered the Balance of the tie. Forced to abandon their defensive crouch, Yokohama had to venture forward. The visitors had managed zero corners and barely touched the ball in dangerous areas, but going behind flipped a crucial tactical switch. Rather than crumbling under the weight of the away deficit, they immediately began looking for transition opportunities to punish Shimizu's high defensive line.
The Sucker Punch
Yokohama's ruthless efficiency ultimately defined the result. Despite managing just three shots all evening, they struck back against the run of play in the 72nd minute. J. Croux carved open the weary Shimizu defence, delivering a precise ball for K. Tanimura to confidently dispatch the equaliser. This sucker punch completely deflated the stadium, rescuing a 1-1 draw for a side that spent most of the match surviving an onslaught. The Stakes could not be higher as this two-leg tie now shifts to Yokohama on June 6. With no aggregate advantage for either side, it becomes a pure winner-takes-all scenario in the decisive second leg.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
K. Kozuka scored for Shimizu S-pulse, before K. Tanimura equalised for Yokohama F. Marinos.
When is the second leg of the tie?
The decisive second leg will be played on June 6, 2026, hosted by Yokohama F. Marinos.
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.
First Leg Tension Under the Nihondaira Lights
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. With a massive second leg looming, these opening ninety minutes will completely dictate the tactical landscape of the tie.
The Setup
Shimizu S-pulse arrive with mixed fortunes but possess a clear edge in confidence over a Yokohama F. Marinos side mired in a miserable losing streak. A bleak Form rating for the visitors highlights their defensive frailties, yet an exceptionally high Balance rating suggests this fixture is incredibly tight. The Stakes are unique; this is the first instalment of a two-legged knockout affair at IAI Stadium Nihondaira, meaning neither manager can afford an all-out assault that leaves the back door open. Both units will undoubtedly have one eye on the return fixture scheduled for June 6th.
Key Battle
The fight out wide will dictate the tempo. Yutaka Yoshida has been a creative force from deep for the hosts, registering key assists and driving play forward with intent. He faces the daunting task of tracking and nullifying the immense threat of Kaina Tanimura. The Yokohama FM forward is thriving right now, and if Yoshida pushes too far up the pitch, Tanimura will ruthlessly exploit the space left behind on the counter-attack.
Our Prediction
Expect a cagey opening exchange. The visitors desperately need to stop the rot, while Shimizu will patiently probe for openings without overcommitting. High-quality Stars on both sides mean goals are likely despite the cautious setup. A hard-fought 1-1 draw seems the most realistic outcome, leaving everything perfectly poised for the deciding leg.