J1 League Regular Season - 10
Urawa 1 - 1 PEN 1-3 Tokyo Verdy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
K. Miyahara 22'
Y. Arai 26'
HT
↓ Y. Arai ↑Y. Matsuhashi 46'
46' R. Hidano (Matheus Savio)
↓ K. Miyahara ↑H. Yamami 58'
I. Someno 74'
76' K. Nemoto
78' ↓ K. Yasui ↑H. Ueki
78' ↓ R. Hidano ↑T. Sekine
I. Someno 83'
↓ Y. Fukuda ↑T. Inami 85'
↓ T. Yoshida ↑I. Kumatoriya 85'
86' ↓ T. Kaneko ↑T. Teruuchi
90'+1 H. Ishihara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Urawa
Goalkeepers
Shusaku Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hirokazu Ishihara
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Kai Shibato
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
76
Passes
11
Duels
Kenta Nemoto
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Yoichi Naganuma
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Takuro Kaneko
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kaito Yasui
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Ryoma Watanabe
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
56
Passes
6
Duels
Matheus Sávio
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ado Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renji Hidano
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Ayumi Niekawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takuya Ogiwara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eiichi Katayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ueki Hayate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jumpei Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takahiro Sekine
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toshikazu Teruuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroki Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaac Kiese Thelin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Yuya Nagasawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Inoue Ryota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuya Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Midfielders
Daiki Fukazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rei Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taiju Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Forwards
Yuta Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yuya Fukuda
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Itsuki Someno
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Hiroki Mawatari
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riku Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Tanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joi Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetsuyuki Inami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Yamami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Teranuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/27/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 0 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/03/2025 | Urawa | 2 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Saitama Stadium |
| 01/20/2025 | Urawa | 3 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | Friendlies Clubs | Kincho Football Center |
| 10/19/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 1 | Urawa | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Urawa | 1 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Saitama Stadium 2002 |
03/14/2026
09/27/2025
05/03/2025
01/20/2025
10/19/2024
03/03/2024
Urawa Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Spot-Kick Heartbreak at Saitama Stadium 2002
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Despite dominating possession and peppering the opposition box, the hosts failed to kill off a resilient visiting side, paying the ultimate price in a nerve-shredding penalty shootout.
Early Territorial Control
Urawa wasted no time establishing their rhythm, suffocating the visitors with a methodical passing game. They controlled possession with a commanding 62% share, stringing together exactly 494 passes to keep the away side pinned deep in their own half. A high Balance rating tells the story of a tactical chess match where the hosts dictated the tempo but struggled to find a killer final ball. They unleashed a barrage of 15 shots throughout the contest, leaning heavily on intricate build-up play, yet only managed to test the keeper four times. Tokyo Verdy, fully aware of their precarious mid-table standing, resorted to a gritty, disruptive approach. Committing 15 fouls to break up play, they successfully frustrated their opponents, ensuring the first period remained a tight, attritional affair despite the overwhelming territorial disadvantage.
The Second-Half Breakthrough
The deadlock was finally broken immediately after the restart, sending the home crowd into raptures. In the 46th minute, Matheus Savio showcased his elite vision, unlocking the stubborn defence to set up R. Hidano for a textbook finish. Savio was the creative heartbeat for his team, delivering three key passes over the course of the match and constantly threatening the backline. However, falling behind only cranked the Intensity up to another level. The visitors refused to capitulate and slowly clawed their way back into the tactical battle. Their persistence paid off handsomely in the 74th minute when they were awarded a crucial penalty after a tense exchange inside the box. Stepping up to the spot, I. Someno held his nerve to confidently dispatch the equaliser, completely altering the momentum of the tie and silencing the home supporters.
The Shootout Decider
With neither side able to find a winner in regulation time, this gruelling contest went down to the lottery of a penalty shootout. The Stakes were massive for two teams desperate to climb away from the bottom half of the J1 League standings, making every spot-kick an agonising test of character. It was here that Tokyo Verdy's resilience truly shone through, as they triumphed 1-3 from the spot to claim bragging rights at Saitama Stadium 2002. A huge part of their success was built on the foundation of Inoue Ryota, whose colossal defensive display earned him the Man of the Match honours. For Urawa, it is a bitter pill to swallow after controlling so much of the narrative, proving once again that dominating the ball counts for absolutely nothing without a ruthless, clinical edge in front of goal.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal for Urawa?
R. Hidano broke the deadlock in the 46th minute, finishing off a brilliant assist from Matheus Savio.
Who was named Man of the Match?
Tokyo Verdy's Inoue Ryota received the Man of the Match award for his outstanding defensive performance.
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.
Top Four Ambitions Face the Fire at Saitama Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 29/100. A fragile Urawa hosts an unpredictable Tokyo Verdy in a pivotal clash that promises goals, defensive blunders, and massive top-four implications.
The Setup
This April 12 showdown at Saitama Stadium is a defining moment for both sides. Urawa currently languish in eighth, but sit just two points behind fifth-placed Tokyo Verdy. A win catapults the hosts right back into the continental conversation.
Urawa's Form makes for grim reading. Snapping a horrific four-match losing streak provides some relief, but a dismal 25% home win rate paints a bleak picture of their stronghold. Tokyo Verdy are equally erratic, bouncing between wins and losses week by week. Despite the inconsistency, the Stakes are palpable as both clubs desperately chase the top four. You can expect a chaotic encounter; high combined goals conceded metrics suggest defensive leaks all over the pitch. A tight Balance rating ensures fine margins, meaning both teams will rely heavily on their Stars, particularly the playmaking brilliance of Matheus Sávio, to tip the scales.
Key Battle
It is Urawa's desperate frontline against Tokyo Verdy's shot-stopping heroics. With the hosts inevitably pushing to exploit their opponents' vulnerable backline, away keeper Yuya Nagasawa will be firmly in the crosshairs. Boasting a recent penalty save and 14 crucial stops across his last five outings, breaking him down will dictate the tempo of the match.
Our Prediction
Defense is an afterthought in this fixture. Both teams will concede, but Urawa’s sheer desperation to deliver for the home crowd should see them edge a chaotic thriller. Expect a 3-2 victory for the hosts.