J1 League Gameweek 2
Shimizu S-pulse 0 - 1 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
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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
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Futmetrix Verdict
84
Brentford
vs
Chelsea
Fri, Sep 18 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
81
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
56
⭐ Stars
91
London derby with top-four implications.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
51' R. Germain
73' ↓ T. Fujii ↑Capixaba
73' ↓ K. Kinoshita ↑K. Koizumi
T. Inoue (T. Kondo) 79'
↓ T. Kondo ↑R. Miyaichi 82'
↓ K. Matsumura ↑T. Kida 82'
↓ K. Tanimura ↑R. Nitta 82'
84' ↓ Diego ↑K. Kozuka
87' ↓ K. Kitagawa ↑K. Matsuzaki
87' ↓ Y. Shimamoto ↑K. Chiba
↓ K. Chinen ↑R. Yamane 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
Togo Umeda 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Hidehiro Sugai 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Park Seung-Wook 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Yuki Honda
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Mateus Brunetti
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
31%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Dieguinho 
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Koya Kitagawa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Yudai Shimamoto 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
16%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
Ryo Germain
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoya Fujii
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Kosuke Kinoshita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
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
Yutaka Yoshida
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
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuki Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Matsuzaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Chiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Rubén Blanco
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Taisei Inoue 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jeison Quiñónes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Kosei Suwama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Tsunoda
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kosuke Matsumura 
DRIBBLER
5
Dribbles
5
Dribbles
5
Attempts
100%
Success %
Kei Chinen 
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
54
Passes
26
Duels
Tomoki Kondo
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
13%
Pass Acc
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shin Miidera
DRIBBLER
4
Dribbles
4
Dribbles
4
Attempts
100%
Success %
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
BENCH
Hiroki Iikura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shota Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuto Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/06/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 0 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 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 |
06/06/2026
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
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
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
Yokohama F. Marinos
Shimizu S-pulse
Yokohama F. Marinos
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Yokohama Patience Rewarded in Tense Nihondaira Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. An authoritative possession display from the visitors culminated in late heartbreak for the hosts as the Marinos kickstarted their campaign.
Setting the Scene
Yokohama entered the IAI Stadium Nihondaira looking to recover from an opening-day defeat, and they immediately took charge of the tempo. The visitors commanded 61% possession, utilizing a patient build-up to probe the defensive shape of Shimizu S-pulse. Despite the vast share of the ball, the early stages were marked by a lack of clear-cut chances, turning the pitch into a tactical chessboard. Kosuke Matsumura was instrumental in the middle of the park, pulling the strings and constantly keeping the hosts on their toes. The Intensity rating reflects the physical toll of this stalemate; the home side relied heavily on set-pieces, eventually racking up seven corners in an attempt to rattle the Marinos backline. However, Yokohama’s disciplined structure refused to crack under the aerial bombardment.
The Turning Point
The longer the match remained goalless, the more the tension grew in Shizuoka. Shimizu, sitting deeper and looking to exploit quick transitions, managed 11 total shots, though only three troubled the goalkeeper. The Balance of the match teetered on a knife-edge as both sides wrestled for that one decisive opening. The crucial breakthrough arrived in the 79th minute, shattering the tactical deadlock. A sudden burst of incisive passing carved open the home defense. T. Kondo delivered a perfectly weighted ball into the danger zone, and Taisei Inoue made no mistake, finishing with absolute composure to snatch the lead. This single moment of brilliance flipped the script entirely, forcing a previously conservative Shimizu side to abandon their defensive shape.
Holding the Line
In the frantic closing stages, Yokohama F. Marinos retreated into a resolute defensive block to protect their narrow advantage. The hosts threw everything forward, testing the visitors' resolve, but the Marinos defense remained impenetrable. At the heart of this resistance was Jeisson Quiñones, who delivered an absolute masterclass in positioning and interception to silence the home crowd. His commanding presence ensured that Yokohama absorbed the late pressure without faltering. A palpable Upset Factor underpinned this victory, as the struggling visitors shocked a team that had started their season with a flawless opening win. Our verdict? This 1-0 triumph breathes genuine life into Yokohama’s campaign while serving as a harsh reality check for Shimizu.
Key Questions
Who scored the match-winning goal?
Taisei Inoue scored the only goal of the match in the 79th minute to secure the win.
Which team dominated possession?
Yokohama F. Marinos controlled the tempo, holding 61% possession throughout the 90 minutes.
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 Panic Sets In
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 34/100. Survival is already on the line as two vulnerable sides look to claw their way away from the danger zone before desperation truly sets in.
The Setup
The pressure at IAI Stadium Nihondaira is palpable. A dismal Form rating for Yokohama F. Marinos highlights their defensive fragility after shipping four goals in a chaotic opener. Shimizu S-pulse will look to capitalize, but an off-the-charts Balance metric suggests this will be a messy, tightly contested affair. Despite it being August, the Stakes reflect a genuine relegation battle mindset for these two point-less sides. A modest Stars rating indicates that grit and teamwork, rather than individual brilliance, will decide this early six-pointer.
Key Battle
The game will be won in the final third. Shimizu's Koya Kitagawa must find a way to exploit a leaky visiting defense that has shown zero resistance. At the other end, Kaina Tanimura represents the away side's most potent weapon and will demand constant physical attention from the home backline.
Our Take
Expect a tense 2-2 draw. Marinos clearly have goals in them but cannot stop leaking them at the other end. Shimizu will feed off the home crowd's nervous energy to grab a hard-fought point.