J1 League Regular Season - 12
V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 PEN 5-6 Gamba Osaka
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
↓ Welton ↑R. Yamashita 13'
↓ I. Jebali ↑T. Usami 38'
HT
↓ S. Abe ↑T. Yamamoto 46'
63' ↓ Thiago ↑Matheus Jesus
63' ↓ N. Campbell ↑T. Matsumoto
78' Matheus Jesus
D. Hummet (R. Yamashita) 80'
↓ R. Hatsuse ↑S. Nakano 81'
↓ R. Meshino ↑H. Minamino 81'
85' Dudu Giusti
87' ↓ M. Hasegawa ↑R. Yamasaki
87' ↓ R. Yamada ↑Y. Iwasaki
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hijiri Onaga 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ikki Arai 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Eduardo 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
42%
Duel Win %
Shunya Yoneda 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Riku Yamada 
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Yamaguchi Hotaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahiro Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Motoki Hasegawa 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
1
Pens Won
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Thiago Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Go Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Naru Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roh Hyeong-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jesus 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Sawada Takashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamasaki Ryogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
Rui Araki
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Takeru Kishimoto
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Ginjiro Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinnosuke Nakatani 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Ryo Hatsuse
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Shuto Abe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rin Mito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Welton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
13
Entry
Issam Jebali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
38
Entry
Ryotaro Meshino
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Forwards
Deniz Hümmet
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Masaaki Higashiguchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Genta Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shinya Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takato Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
51
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokuma Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Okunuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Yamashita 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
83
Minutes
7.5
Rating
Takashi Usami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumi Minamino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/08/2026 | Gamba Osaka | 3 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Panasonic Stadium Suita |
| 02/01/2025 | Gamba Osaka | 5 - 5 | V-varen Nagasaki | Friendlies Clubs | Gosamaru Athletic Field |
| 06/26/2019 | Gamba Osaka | 0 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J-League Cup | Suita City Football Stadium (Suita) |
| 06/19/2019 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 4 | Gamba Osaka | J-League Cup | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 11/24/2018 | Gamba Osaka | 2 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Suita City Football Stadium |
| 04/14/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 - 0 | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 09/01/2013 | Gamba Osaka | 1 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium |
| 03/10/2013 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 3 | Gamba Osaka | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium |
03/08/2026
02/01/2025
06/26/2019
06/19/2019
11/24/2018
04/14/2018
09/01/2013
03/10/2013
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Gamba Osaka Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Gamba Hold Nerve in Peace Stadium Shootout Epic
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. A pulsating J1 League encounter exploded into life late on, culminating in sudden-death penalty drama that secured vital points for the visitors.
Opening Act: A Barrage of Chances
The fixture at Peace Stadium set a relentless pace from the outset, yielding a high Intensity narrative that kept supporters on the edge of their seats. Despite V-varen Nagasaki demonstrating real intent in the final third, Gamba Osaka controlled possession with 55 percent of the ball. The visitors dictated the early tempo, but the hosts stood firm under severe pressure. Between the two sides, a remarkable 15 corners were won, turning the penalty areas into zones of constant jeopardy. Rui Araki was called into action early, setting the foundation for his man-of-the-match display with vital saves to preserve parity. The match quickly became a shooting gallery, with 28 combined attempts underlining the attacking intent from both dugouts.
The Pivot: Three Minutes of Madness
After a gripping but goalless first hour, the Balance of the match shifted violently in a frantic three-minute window. The hosts struck first when Matheus Jesus converted a high-pressure penalty in the 78th minute. Instead of crumbling, the visitors unleashed an immediate response. Managerial substitutions proved decisive; R. Yamashita made an instant impact off the bench to carve open the defence, feeding D. Hummet who lashed home the equaliser in the 80th minute. This rapid exchange of blows turned a tactical chess match into an outright brawl. The sudden-death nature of the closing stages pushed the limits of both squads, setting the stage for an inevitable and nerve-wracking climax.
Resolution: Spot-Kick Survival
With nothing separating the sides at the final whistle, the contest was decided by the cruel lottery of a penalty shootout. The Stakes reached a boiling point as the spot-kicks went deep into sudden death. Despite an outstanding midfield shift from Tenmu Matsumoto to anchor the hosts throughout the evening, Gamba Osaka emerged victorious with a 6-5 triumph on penalties. The result lifts the visitors to 19 points, cementing their strong position in the upper echelons of the table. Conversely, Nagasaki remain stuck on 12 points, rueing a missed opportunity to climb away from danger. This gritty shootout victory will serve as a massive confidence booster for the travelling faithful.
Key Questions
What made Rui Araki the Man of the Match?
Rui Araki produced three crucial saves during normal time and commanded Gamba's box brilliantly, laying the foundation for their eventual penalty shootout triumph.
How did substitute Rui Araki change the game?
Although he actually started the match, Araki’s game-changing impact came through relentless focus under pressure, denying Nagasaki multiple times before the shootout.
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.
Gamba Osaka Hunt Crucial Points in Top-Four Pursuit at Peace Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 32/100. While Gamba Osaka pushes to cement their top-four status, this encounter at Peace Stadium struggles to offer the high-stakes drama neutral fans crave.
The Setup
On April 25, 2026, V-varen Nagasaki host Gamba Osaka at Peace Stadium, with the visitors sitting third and aggressively hunting a top-four finish. A modest Stakes rating reflects the current table gap, as 8th-placed Nagasaki endure a patchy run of Form, marked by four losses in their last five outings. Gamba Osaka's own Form is largely inconsistent, alternating between wins and losses, but their attacking output keeps them firmly in the upper echelons of the standings. Despite the points gap, our metrics highlight a surprisingly high Balance to this clash, suggesting the hosts will not simply roll over and might force the visitors to rely on their individual Stars.
Key Battle
We are watching how Go Hatano commands his penalty area against Deniz Hümmet. Hatano has been a standout performer for the hosts, racking up impressive save numbers to bail out a leaky defense. He will need to be flawless against Hümmet, who currently provides the clinical edge for the visitors' potent front line.
Our Prediction
Gamba Osaka's superior attacking quality should eventually break down Nagasaki's resistance. Expect a narrow 1-0 away victory, with the visitors capitalizing on a late attacking transition to secure the points.