J1 League Gameweek 8
V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 FT Cerezo Osaka
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
17' Riku Yamada
↓ Shinnosuke Hatanaka ↑Javi Hernández 17'
34' Matheus Jesus (Hijiri Onaga)
Jackson Irvine 41'
HT
Kosei Okazawa 48'
50' Shunya Yoneda
Lucas Fernandes 51'
58' ↓ Riku Yamada ↑Diego Pituca
58' ↓ Shunya Yoneda ↑Asahi Masuyama
Kosuke Nakamura 68'
73' ↓ Thiago Santana ↑Tenmu Matsumoto
↓ Lucas Fernandes ↑Thiago Andrade 77'
82' ↓ Matheus Jesus ↑Ryogo Yamasaki
83' ↓ Ikki Arai ↑Kanta Doi
Dion Cools 84'
↓ Kosei Okazawa ↑Satoki Uejo 88'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto 
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ryosuke Shindo 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ikki Arai 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Yusei Egawa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Shunya Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Hotaru Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
Hijiri Onaga 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
8
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Matheus Jesus 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
Motoki Hasegawa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Thiago Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Go Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kanta Doi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takashi Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Dion-Johan Cools
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shinnosuke Hatanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
17
Entry
Rikito Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hayato Okuda
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
36%
Pass Acc
Shunta Tanaka 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
70
Passes
3
Duels
Jackson Irvine
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
57
Passes
9
Duels
Ayumu Ohata 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Lucas Fernandes
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Kosei Okazawa
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Solomon Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Koto Abe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Travis Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javier Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reiya Sakata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Sabbag
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Andrade
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/09/2026 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 02/28/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 08/19/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 05/05/2018 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Osaka Nagai Stadium |
| 09/11/2016 | Cerezo Osaka | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | KINCHO Stadium (Ōsaka (Osaka)) |
| 06/08/2016 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium (Isahaya) |
| 11/14/2015 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium |
| 05/17/2015 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | KINCHO Stadium |
05/09/2026
02/28/2026
08/19/2018
05/05/2018
09/11/2016
06/08/2016
11/14/2015
05/17/2015
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Cerezo Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +5
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +11
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: +1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -7
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Spot-Kick Drama Divides the Spoils at Peace Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A tense encounter at Peace Stadium connected by SoftBank saw early home joy neutralized by a second-half penalty, leaving both sides with plenty to ponder.
The First Blow
The contest began with an undeniable Intensity, as both teams looked to stamp their authority early on in this J1 League clash. Cerezo Osaka controlled possession with 56% of the ball, dictating the tempo through patient midfield combinations and pushing the hosts deep into their own half. However, it was V-varen Nagasaki who proved the more ruthless outfit in the opening phase. In the 34th minute, Hijiri Onaga orchestrated a brilliant transitional move, setting up Matheus Jesus for a clinical finish. The opening goal instantly ignited the home crowd and forced the visitors to rethink their tactical approach. Despite seeing plenty of the ball, Cerezo struggled to carve out clear-cut opportunities before the interval, leaving the hosts feeling relatively comfortable.
The VAR Intervention
The defining moment of the afternoon arrived shortly after the restart, shifting the Balance of the match entirely. Cerezo emerged from the tunnel with renewed vigour, and their persistence paid off in the 48th minute. A crucial, highly debated incident involving Kosei Okazawa in the penalty area brought play to a screeching halt, prompting a lengthy VAR review. The tension inside the stadium was palpable as the referee consulted the screen before confirming the controversial decision and pointing straight to the spot. Lucas Fernandes stepped up in the 51st minute, expertly blocking out the deafening whistles from the home support to bury the penalty. That singular intervention transformed the entire dynamic on the pitch, swinging momentum firmly back in favour of the away side.
A Frantic Finish
With parity restored, the Stakes grew noticeably higher as both managers rolled the dice in search of all three points. A barrage of 31 combined shots turned the pitch into a veritable shooting gallery, while Nagasaki relentlessly applied set-piece pressure via 11 corners. Both sides pushed for a dramatic late winner, launching waves of attacks in a frantic end-to-end finale that kept supporters on the edge of their seats. Ultimately, a lack of lethal finishing in the final third meant neither team could find a decisive winner. For Nagasaki, it represents a hard-fought draw to help stabilise their patchy recent league form. For Cerezo, they might well feel aggrieved not to have converted their superior ball retention into a crucial away victory.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers in this fixture?
Matheus Jesus opened the scoring for V-varen Nagasaki, while Lucas Fernandes equalised from the penalty spot for Cerezo Osaka.
Did VAR play a role in the outcome?
Yes, a VAR review in the 48th minute confirmed a penalty for Cerezo Osaka, which led to their equalising goal.
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 Mediocrity or Hidden Gem at Peace Stadium?
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. With both defenses leaking goals at an alarming rate, this clash offers more chaotic potential than actual tactical quality.
The Setup
V-varen Nagasaki and Cerezo Osaka meet for a mid-table scrap on September 19, 2026. Neither side has pulled up any trees early in this J1 League campaign. Nagasaki sit 14th after a miserable run of form, while Cerezo hover slightly above in 10th. A dismal Stakes rating confirms there is little on the line beyond early-season positioning. What stands out is the abysmal defensive record of both clubs. Generating a horrific Form rating for their respective backlines, they are conceding a combined four goals per game.
Key Battle
Nagasaki's fractured backline against Cerezo's opportunistic attackers. With both teams struggling to keep clean sheets, this game will be decided by whichever defense makes fewer catastrophic errors. The hosts must tighten up centrally to prevent Osaka from exploiting the transition, or it could be a long afternoon.
Our Prediction
Cerezo Osaka edge this 2-1. The visitors are rightful favorites to take the points against a Nagasaki side stuck in a deep rut. Expect a chaotic match where poor defending dictates the flow, allowing Osaka to nick a sloppy late winner.