J1 League Regular Season - 15
V-varen Nagasaki 2 - 1 FT Fagiano Okayama
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
19' Y. Iwasaki (G. Hatano)
34' ↓ Y. Iwasaki ↑T. Kasayanagi
N. Browne 37'
43' Thiago (R. Yamada)
HT
↓ K. Ichimi ↑Leo Gaucho 46'
↓ N. Browne ↑T. Yamane 46'
↓ D. Tagami ↑H. Motoyama 46'
Werik Popo (A. Esaka) 50'
↓ Werik Popo ↑Lucao 62'
64' ↓ R. Yamada ↑H. Yamaguchi
↓ M. Matsumoto ↑J. Nishikawa 72'
72' ↓ Thiago ↑R. Yamasaki
72' ↓ Dudu Giusti ↑K. Kushibiki
72' ↓ K. Takahata ↑S. Yoneda
90'+2 M. Hasegawa
Lucao 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Hatano Go 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
1
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Hayato Teruyama 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
65%
Duel Win %
Eduardo 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Onaga Hijiri
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Masahiro Sekiguchi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riku Yamada 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Diego Pituca
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Keita Takahata
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Motoki Hasegawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iwasaki Yuto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Thiago Santana
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Goto Masaaki 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kushibiki Kazuki
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Yoneda Shunya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamaguchi Hotaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamasaki Ryogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fagiano Okayama
Goalkeepers
Lennart Moser
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Yugo Tatsuta 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Daichi Tagami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Hiroshi Omori
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Ogura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masaya Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Noah Kenshin Browne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Kazunari Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ataru Esaka
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Werik Popó 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Taro Hamada
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Haruka Motoyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaito Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Towa Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Takeuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaya Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Léo Gaúcho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucão
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21/2026 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | City Light Stadium |
| 09/29/2024 | Fagiano Okayama | 1 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 07/16/2023 | Fagiano Okayama | 2 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/17/2023 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 09/17/2022 | Fagiano Okayama | 3 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 05/29/2022 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 11/28/2021 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 1 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 05/23/2021 | Fagiano Okayama | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | City Light Stadium |
| 11/11/2020 | V-varen Nagasaki | 5 - 0 | Fagiano Okayama | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
03/21/2026
09/29/2024
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09/17/2022
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11/28/2021
05/23/2021
11/11/2020
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Fagiano Okayama Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Survival at Peace Stadium: Nagasaki Cling On
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A desperate V-varen Nagasaki side finally snapped their miserable losing streak by digging deep to fend off a spirited Fagiano Okayama fightback.
The Early Fireworks
A staggering run of three consecutive defeats had left V-varen Nagasaki in desperate need of a response at Peace Stadium. They found their rhythm almost immediately, translating their early urgency into a tangible advantage against a sluggish away side. The vital breakthrough arrived in the 19th minute when Y. Iwasaki capitalized on a precise delivery from G. Hatano to open the scoring. The home side did not rest on their laurels, punishing a fragmented visiting defence right before the interval. A clinical finish from Thiago, smartly teed up by R. Yamada in the 43rd minute, doubled the advantage. It was a first half characterized by relentless Intensity from the hosts, executing their game plan perfectly to establish total control.
Okayama's Lifeline
Staring down the barrel of a heavy defeat, Fagiano Okayama emerged from the tunnel with renewed tactical purpose. The Balance of the contest shifted dramatically just five minutes into the restart. A moment of creative brilliance from A. Esaka unlocked the Nagasaki backline, allowing Werik Popo to strike back cleanly in the 50th minute. That solitary goal injected genuine belief into the visitors, turning the midfield into a fiercely contested battleground. Okayama began to edge possession—finishing the match with 51% of the ball—pushing forward relentlessly and testing the nerves of a home side familiar with recent defensive collapses. The tension inside the ground was palpable as a high Upset Factor suddenly loomed over the stadium.
Grinding Out the Points
Despite their suffocating second-half pressure and a superior pass completion rate, Okayama could not find the finishing touch to complete the comeback. Nagasaki retreated into a disciplined, low-block defensive shape, absorbing the pressure and prioritizing survival over style. The final whistle brought collective relief to the home supporters, as their side secured a vital 2-1 victory that lifts them to 16 points and provides a desperately needed morale boost. For Okayama, the frustrating defeat extends their recent stumble to three consecutive losses, leaving them stranded on 20 points in the middle of the table. This hard-fought contest possessed a surprisingly high Stakes dimension, with both sides acutely aware of how a negative result could derail their season's ambitions.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for V-varen Nagasaki?
Y. Iwasaki opened the scoring in the 19th minute, and Thiago doubled their advantage just before halftime in the 43rd minute.
Did Fagiano Okayama manage to mount a comeback?
They threatened one when Werik Popo scored in the 50th minute from an A. Esaka assist, but they failed to find an equalizer.
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 Fragility Takes Center Stage at Peace Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 69/100. This mid-table scrap is defined by defensive generosity, promising an unpredictable shootout rather than a tactical masterclass.
The Setup
Both sides are bleeding goals. Ninth-placed V-varen Nagasaki sits just one point above tenth-placed Fagiano Okayama, and both enter the match dragging a miserable run of four defeats in their last five. A low Stakes rating reflects their mid-table security, but the impressive Balance indicates how evenly matched these struggling units are. With a combined average of over four goals conceded per game, an abysmal Form grade tells the story of two back lines completely devoid of confidence.
Key Battle
With no distinct individual threats dictating the narrative for the visitors, the defining clash is entirely structural. The focal point will be Nagasaki's forward line, featuring the creative impulses of M. Hasegawa and N. Campbell, testing a wildly porous Okayama defensive unit. Whichever defensive structure can patch their leaks and minimize unforced errors first will immediately seize the advantage.
Our Expectation
Expect a chaotic draw. Neither side has the defensive fortitude to hold a lead under pressure. We anticipate an open shootout where individual mistakes dictate the flow of the match, ending with honors even.