J1 League Regular Season - 13
Tokyo Verdy 2 - 1 FT Kashima
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Nono (Leo Ceara) 19'
34' I. Kumatoriya
40' T. Yoshida (Y. Matsuhashi)
K. Misao 42'
HT
↓ K. Chinen ↑G. Shibasaki 46'
↓ Elber ↑Y. Matsumura 46'
↓ S. Morooka ↑R. Araki 60'
66' ↓ I. Kumatoriya ↑K. Saito
66' ↓ Y. Matsuhashi ↑Y. Arai
K. Misao 70'
K. Misao 70'
74' Y. Arai
↓ Leo Ceara ↑A. Cavric 77'
↓ K. Anzai ↑H. Hayashu 77'
90' ↓ Y. Arai ↑R. Shirai
90'+3 ↓ R. Shirai ↑K. Miyahara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Yuya Nagasawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Naoki Hayashi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Inoue Ryota
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Daiki Fukazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Morita 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Rei Hirakawa 
SWEEPER
7
Cleanups
7
Cleanups
6
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Taiju Yoshida 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Yuan Matsuhashi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Issei Kumatoriya
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Itsuki Someno 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Hiroki Mawatari 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kazuya Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yosuke Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Arai
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Tetsuyuki Inami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shion Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryosuke Shirai 
CAMEO
9
Minutes
9
Minutes
0
Touches
None
Events
Shimon Teranuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kimito Nono
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Naomichi Ueda 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
77
Passes
9
Duels
Tae-hyeon Kim
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
74
Passes
6
Duels
Koki Anzai
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Shu Morooka
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Kento Misao 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Elber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Léo Ceará
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuma Suzuki
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
41
Passes
11
Duels
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryoya Ogawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ikuma Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Araki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 11/30/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 02/22/2025 | Kashima | 4 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 08/25/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | Kashima | 3 - 3 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
03/07/2026
11/30/2025
02/22/2025
08/25/2024
05/12/2024
Tokyo Verdy Win
Kashima Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Ajinomoto Stadium Shock: Verdy Stun League Leaders
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 66/100. This massive upset proves that clinical finishing and tactical bravery can shatter a towering possession advantage.
The Opening Exchange
A high Intensity opening saw Kashima dictate the tempo with supreme confidence. Dominating possession with an imperious 67%, the league leaders constructed their attacks methodically. Their patience paid off in the 19th minute when Leo Ceara slipped a precise ball through for K. Nono to dispatch. It looked like a routine afternoon for the visitors, but Tokyo Verdy had other plans. Instead of crumbling, the hosts absorbed the pressure, maintaining their shape and waiting for the perfect moment to spring their traps across the Ajinomoto Stadium pitch.
A Dramatic Turnaround
The Balance shifted completely in a devastating six-minute spell. I. Kumatoriya levelled the tie in the 34th minute, igniting the home support. Before the visitors could regroup, Y. Matsuhashi teed up T. Yoshida to slot home the go-ahead goal just before the break. The Upset Factor was off the charts. Operating from midfield, Koki Morita was magnificent, cutting through Kashima's lines and orchestrating a transition game that completely negated the visitors' territorial dominance.
Securing the Upset
Chasing the game, Kashima's frustration boiled over in the 70th minute when K. Misao was shown a straight red card. That dismissal ended any realistic hopes of a late resurgence. Despite having a third of the ball, Verdy relentlessly peppered the target, amassing 17 total shots to Kashima's 10. Given the high Stakes at the top of the J1 League, this comeback victory not only cements Verdy's position in the top five but also proves they can go toe-to-toe with the division's elite.
Key Questions
How did the red card for K. Misao impact the match?
The 70th-minute dismissal reduced Kashima to ten men, neutralizing their attacking momentum and allowing Verdy to comfortably manage their slender lead until the final whistle.
How did Tokyo Verdy complete the comeback from behind?
Despite sacrificing possession, Verdy utilised rapid transitions to devastating effect, striking twice in six minutes through Kumatoriya and Yoshida to overwhelm the league leaders.
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.
Title Ambitions on the Line in Tokyo
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. With Kashima surging at the summit, Tokyo Verdy's formidable home record makes this an essential title race clash that could reshape the J1 League standings.
The Setup
On April 29, 2026, Ajinomoto Stadium plays host to a pivotal fixture. Kashima sit comfortably at the top of the table with 32 points, thriving on a spectacular Form run. The visitors have proven to be undeniable away specialists, boasting four wins from six on the road. However, Tokyo Verdy are no pushovers. Sitting fifth, their home fortress is daunting—securing five victories in six home matches. The massive Stakes of a title chase mean every point counts, setting the stage for a thrilling and uncompromising encounter.
Key Battle
This tie hinges on a collective clash of wills rather than individual showdowns. Tokyo Verdy’s disciplined back line, bolstered by their vocal home support, must withstand Kashima’s relentless attacking unit. A tight Balance is expected in midfield, where the ability to transition from defense to attack quickly will dictate the entire game's momentum.
Our Prediction
Expect Kashima to control possession while Verdy look to exploit rapid transitions. The visitors boast serious Stars capable of unlocking stubborn defenses, but Verdy's home resilience will drag this into a grueling dogfight. Ultimately, we back Kashima to edge a tight 2-1 away victory, reinforcing their championship credentials.