J1 League Regular Season - 7
Urawa 1 - 1 PEN 2-4 Kashiwa Reysol
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yoshio Koizumi 25'
HT
↓ Y. Koizumi ↑Y. Segawa 46'
49' K. Yasui
↓ S. Baba ↑Y. Yamanouchi 60'
↓ R. Harakawa ↑R. Shimano 60'
Y. Segawa (H. Mitsumaru) 66'
68' ↓ K. Yasui ↑T. Sekine
68' ↓ A. Onaiwu ↑R. Hidano
↓ N. Nakagawa ↑S. Toshima 74'
↓ M. Hosoya ↑Y. Kakita 83'
84' ↓ Matheus Savio ↑I. Kiese
84' ↓ T. Kaneko ↑J. Hayakawa
90' ↓ H. Ishihara ↑T. Teruuchi
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
S. Nishikawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
H. Ishihara 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Y. Miyamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nemoto 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Y. Naganuma
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
K. Yasui 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
K. Shibato
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
T. Kaneko 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
10
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Savio 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Forwards
A. Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
A. Niekawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Danilo Boza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ogiwara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Sekine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Teruuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kiese
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Hidano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashiwa Reysol
Goalkeepers
R. Kojima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Baba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
T. Koga 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
98
Passes
3
Duels
H. Mitsumaru 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
T. Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Nakagawa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Harakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Y. Komi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Y. Koizumi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
H. Yamauchi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
M. Hosoya
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
K. Nagai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Sugioka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Yamanouchi
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
K. Yuruki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Segawa 
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
45
Minutes
7.9
Rating
S. Toshima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nakama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Shimano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kakita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Urawa | 1 - 1 (PEN 2-4) | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 08/22/2025 | Kashiwa Reysol | 4 - 2 | Urawa | J1 League | Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium |
| 03/02/2025 | Urawa | 0 - 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 10/23/2024 | Urawa | 1 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 04/12/2024 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 10/20/2023 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 03/31/2023 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 3 | Urawa | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 09/10/2022 | Urawa | 4 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
| 05/08/2022 | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium |
| 10/22/2021 | Urawa | 5 - 1 | Kashiwa Reysol | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
03/18/2026
08/22/2025
03/02/2025
10/23/2024
04/12/2024
10/20/2023
03/31/2023
09/10/2022
05/08/2022
10/22/2021
Urawa Win
Kashiwa Reysol Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shootout Drama Settles Saitama Stalemate
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A relentless midfield battle required spot-kicks to separate two evenly matched sides, exposing Kashiwa Reysol's superior nerve under extreme pressure.
Opening Act
With both sides locked on 11 points in the table, Saitama Stadium hosted a crunch match that immediately lived up to the billing. Urawa looked to bypass Kashiwa Reysol's structure, while the visitors confidently dominated possession with a 61% share. The Intensity was evident early on, as both midfields refused to yield an inch of turf in a gritty tactical chess match. Despite the away side dictating the tempo through patient build-up play, it was the hosts who struck the first decisive blow. Moments into the second half, K. Yasui found a crucial pocket of space, firing home at the 49-minute mark to ignite the home faithful. This breakthrough forced the opposition to completely abandon their cautious approach and commit bodies forward.
The Pivot
The visitors needed an immediate response, and they found it waiting on the bench. Substitute Y. Segawa was introduced to inject pace into the final third, and his impact was instantaneous. Connecting perfectly with a pinpoint delivery from H. Mitsumaru, Segawa buried the vital equalizer in the 66th minute. This strike validated a soaring Balance metric, underscoring a tactical tug-of-war that saw 28 total shots pepper the goals. Down the other end, goalkeeper Ryosuke Kojima proved an impenetrable wall, producing three massive saves to deny the hosts any chance of restoring their hard-fought advantage. The mounting corner pressure—11 set-pieces in total—kept defenders on a knife-edge as the clock continuously ticked down.
Resolution
With nothing to separate the teams after an exhausting 90 minutes of regulation play, the J1 League contest went to a nail-biting penalty shootout. Here, Kashiwa held their nerve impeccably under the glaring stadium lights, converting their spot-kicks to secure a dramatic 4-2 shootout triumph. Even in the bitter disappointment of defeat, Takuro Kaneko earned immense plaudits; his visionary passing and two key chances created made him the undisputed man of the match. For the visitors, escaping with the shootout win provides a massive psychological boost in the mid-table battle, cementing their position and leaving Urawa to rue their missed opportunities in normal time.
Key Questions
How did substitute Takuro Kaneko change the game?
Despite the shootout defeat, Kaneko was the standout player on the pitch, dictating the tempo with two crucial key passes to orchestrate Urawa's attacking sequences.
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.
Defensive Frailties Guarantee Mid-Table Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 62/100. Tied on 11 points, neither side can afford another slip-up as they look to revive their stalling campaigns.
The Setup
Both Urawa and Kashiwa Reysol arrive at Saitama Stadium on March 18, 2026, desperate for stability. Urawa's dire Form rating tells the story of a grim four-match losing streak, compounded by a dismal 25% win rate in front of their own fans. However, Kashiwa have their own defensive ghosts to exorcise. With both sides conceding an average of 1.8 goals per game, the exceptionally high Balance rating suggests this mid-table scrap will be an incredibly tight, error-strewn affair. Modest Stakes mean the pressure is less about season-defining glory and more about immediate local pride and stopping the rot.
Key Battle
The clash of units will be fascinating as Kashiwa's forwards, spearheaded by M. Hosoya, test the resolute Shusaku Nishikawa. The Urawa goalkeeper is the lone bright spot in their defensive setup, boasting a strong Stars rating thanks to vital saves and clean sheets. If Kashiwa's attackers can bypass Nishikawa, Urawa's leaky back line is primed to crumble.
Our Prediction
Expect goals. With both defences looking incredibly generous lately, the home side will desperately try to end their losing run. We anticipate a chaotic 2-2 draw, with Kashiwa exploiting Urawa's home nerves early before a late equaliser rescues a point for the hosts.