J1 League 11th place
Urawa 0 - 2 FT Fagiano Okayama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
H. Omori (Kamiya Yuta) 18'
HT
↓ K. Ichimi ↑Leo Gaucho 55'
↓ Kamiya Yuta ↑M. Matsumoto 55'
61' ↓ H. Komori ↑I. Kiese
64' I. Kiese
↓ Lucao ↑J. Nishikawa 72'
72' ↓ S. Nakajima ↑S. Gustafson
72' ↓ T. Kaneko ↑Y. Matsuo
78' Matheus Savio
↓ A. Esaka ↑K. Kawano 80'
↓ K. Shirai ↑T. Yamane 80'
81' ↓ Y. Naganuma ↑T. Ogiwara
81' ↓ R. Watanabe ↑T. Teruuchi
K. Kawano (T. Yamane) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Danilo Boza 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
53%
Pass Acc
Yuta Miyamoto
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
86%
Pass Acc
Kenta Nemoto 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
80%
Duel Win %
Yoichi Naganuma
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kaito Yasui 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
65
Passes
8
Duels
Ryoma Watanabe
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Takuro Kaneko 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Shoya Nakajima
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Matheus Sávio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hiiro Komori 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Ayumi Niekawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takuya Ogiwara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Gustafson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takahiro Sekine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusuke Matsuo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kai Shibato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Thelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toshikazu Teruuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hiroshi Omori 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yugo Tatsuta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshitake Suzuki
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiji Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Kamiya 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Kosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
Forwards
Kazunari Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
55
Entry
Ataru Esaka
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
80
Entry
Lucão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
72
Entry
BENCH
Shun Matsuda
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaito Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaya Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Takeuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Towa Yamane 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
14
Minutes
7.2
Rating
Léo Gaúcho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Kawano 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.2
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/31/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 11/30/2025 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 03/08/2025 | Urawa | 1 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
05/31/2026
11/30/2025
03/08/2025
Urawa Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Okayama Stun Urawa to Seal Aggregate Triumph at Saitama
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. Fagiano Okayama delivered a counter-attacking masterclass to eliminate Urawa, turning massive defensive pressure into a famous underdog progression.
Opening Act
Coming into this second leg locked at 1-1, the Stakes at Saitama Stadium 2002 could not have been higher. Urawa needed to make their home advantage count, and they instantly took control of the ball, eventually registering an overwhelming 69% possession. However, Fagiano Okayama had a different script prepared. Despite seeing very little of the ball early on, the visitors struck a devastating blow in the 18th minute. Kamiya Yuta carved out the opening, setting up H. Omori to fire home the crucial away goal. This completely altered the Balance of the tie. Urawa, suddenly trailing 2-1 on aggregate, were forced to push even higher up the pitch, turning the match into a true test of defensive resolve for the away side.
The Pivot
As the clock ticked down, the Intensity reached a fever pitch. A combined 32 shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery. Urawa threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, attempting 18 shots, though only four troubled the target. Danilo Boza, who scored in the first leg, was outstanding for the hosts once again, driving the team forward from the back and providing two key passes. Yet, the visitors' defensive wall held firm. Every Urawa attack crashed against a disciplined Okayama rearguard that was happy to absorb the relentless pressure and wait for their precise moment to spring a trap on the counter.
Resolution
The high Upset Factor of this knockout tie was finally realized in the dying moments. With Urawa desperately committing bodies forward in stoppage time, Fagiano's manager played his trump cards perfectly. Substitutes T. Yamane and K. Kawano combined in the 90th minute to deliver the fatal blow. Yamane provided the perfect assist for Kawano to slot home, sealing a 2-0 win on the night and a famous 3-1 aggregate victory. Urawa's dominance in possession counted for nothing against a team that defended heroically and attacked with ruthless efficiency. Fagiano Okayama progress to the next round, leaving a stunned home crowd to reflect on a bitter elimination.
Key Questions
How did substitute Hiroshi Omori change the game?
Omori actually started the match, changing the game instantly by scoring the crucial 18th-minute opener. This early strike shifted the aggregate momentum firmly toward Fagiano Okayama.
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.
Mid-Table Margins: Urawa and Fagiano Collide
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Separated by just a single point in the tightly packed J1 League standings, this clash represents a crucial pivot point for both sides' campaigns.
The Setup
A striking Balance rating highlights how evenly matched this fixture is. Urawa sit on 25 points, trailing Fagiano Okayama by a single point. Neither side boasts flawless Form. The hosts have secured three wins in five after back-to-back losses, while the visitors arrive at Saitama Stadium with an equally erratic streak. Modest Stakes keep the pressure contained, but a lack of defensive solidity on both sides hints at a wide-open affair.
Key Battle
It is a pure striker's duel. Isaac Thelin provides the focal point for the home side, aiming to break down the Okayama defensive block. He goes head-to-head on the scoresheet with Léo Gaúcho, a forward in devastating touch. The side that supplies their talisman better takes the points.
Our Prediction
Fagiano Okayama edge this as marginal favourites. We expect a 2-1 away victory. Urawa will control early possession, but Okayama's cutting edge in transition will prove decisive in the final third.