J1 League Gameweek 5
V-varen Nagasaki 2 - 2 FT Gamba Osaka
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Futmetrix Verdict
84
FT
Wed, Sep 16
Omonia Nicosia
1-0
Celta Vigo
⚡ Form
1
⚖️ Balance
76
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
31
FT
Wed, Sep 16
AC Milan
0-2
Benfica
⚡ Intensity
32
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Benfica silence San Siro with clinical display
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ryo Hatsuse 36'
45' ↓ Keita Takahata ↑Shunya Yoneda
↓ Shu Kurata ↑Issam Jebali 45'
↓ Naru Nakatsumi ↑Deniz Hümmet 45'
HT
50' ↓ Masahiro Sekiguchi ↑Matheus Jesus
61' Hotaru Yamaguchi
66' Kanta Doi
66' ↓ Riku Yamada ↑Diego Pituca
66' ↓ Thiago Santana ↑Kenshin Yasuda
↓ Tokuma Suzuki ↑Yuki Yoshihara 68'
75' ↓ Kanta Doi ↑Yusei Egawa
79' Kenshin Yasuda
↓ Ryo Hatsuse ↑Shinya Nakano 82'
84' Matheus Jesus (Hotaru Yamaguchi)
↓ Shogo Sasaki ↑Arata Okamoto 88'
Deniz Hümmet (Shinnosuke Nakatani) 90'
Issam Jebali 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
M. Goto 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
M. Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
50
Entry
H. Yamaguchi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
R. Yamada 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
K. Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
M. Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Iwasaki
STORMTROOPER
4
Shots
4
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Thiago Santana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
BENCH
G. Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Y. Egawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jesus 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
T. Sawada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Yasuda
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
N. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Kou
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gamba Osaka
Goalkeepers
J. Ichimori 
OCTOPUS
8
Saves
8
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Ginjiro Ikegaya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakatani 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
S. Sasaki 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
45%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
R. Hatsuse
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Midfielders
S. Abe 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
83
Passes
8
Duels
T. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
E. Adams 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
S. Kurata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
R. Meshino
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
N. Nakatsumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
R. Araki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Fukuoka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuki Yoshihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Fujimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Jebali 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
D. Hümmet
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/25/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-6) | Gamba Osaka | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 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 |
04/25/2026
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
League Standings
P: 5 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +9
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 5 GD: -6
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 6 | 16 | 18 | 5 | +13 | |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 12 | 10 | 6 | +4 | |
| 3 | Kashima | 6 | 12 | 13 | 11 | +2 | |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 11 | 13 | 5 | +8 | |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 5 | 10 | 6 | 3 | +3 | |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama | 6 | 10 | 8 | 7 | +1 | |
| 7 | Mito Hollyhock | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | +3 | |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | |
| 9 | Urawa | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | -3 | |
| 10 | FC Tokyo | 5 | 8 | 9 | 8 | +1 | |
| 11 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 0 | |
| 12 | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | +1 | |
| 13 | Gamba Osaka | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | -3 | |
| 14 | Nagoya Grampus | 6 | 6 | 7 | 11 | -4 | |
| 15 | Kyoto Sanga | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | -2 | |
| 16 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | |
| 17 | Shimizu S-pulse | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -2 | |
| 18 | V-varen Nagasaki | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 6 | 3 | 5 | 15 | -10 | |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 5 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 |
P: 6 GD: +13
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 6 GD: +2
P: 6 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: +3
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 5 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: +1
P: 6 GD: -3
P: 6 GD: -4
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -2
P: 5 GD: -5
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 5 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
V-varen Nagasaki
Gamba Osaka
V-varen Nagasaki
Gamba Osaka
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Super Subs Steal the Show in Peace Stadium Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. An unprecedented flurry of late goals from four different substitutes turned a tense tactical battle into an unforgettable spectacle.
The Goalkeeper Masterclass
For 78 minutes at Peace Stadium, this encounter was defined by an incredible exhibition of shot-stopping. V-varen Nagasaki, desperately scrapping in the relegation zone, peppered the opposition goal with 20 total shots. Meanwhile, Gamba Osaka controlled possession with a composed 56 percent share, continuously probing the home defence with 484 completed passes. Between the sticks, both goalkeepers were forced into heroics, combining for a staggering 12 saves as the teams traded heavy blows. The Intensity was palpable as the visitors tried to assert their mid-table authority, meticulously building from the back, but they found a host side refusing to roll over despite their lowly league position. Corner after corner—10 in total across the match—ratcheted up the pressure in the penalty areas, leaving fans wondering if a breakthrough would ever come in this gritty early-season clash.
The Late Comeback
The narrative flipped entirely when fresh legs entered the fray, triggering an off-the-charts spike in the match's Balance. Both managers looked to their benches for inspiration, and the resulting impact was truly historic. In the 79th minute, Kenshin Yasuda finally broke the deadlock, injecting immense belief into a squad that has struggled desperately to find the net this season. Just five minutes later, the noise inside the ground reached deafening levels as Matheus Jesus doubled the advantage. The dynamic Brazilian midfielder, introduced in the 50th minute, capitalised on a perfectly weighted delivery from veteran string-puller Hotaru Yamaguchi, completely overturning the tactical stalemate that had defined the afternoon. For a fleeting moment, it seemed the resilient hosts had engineered the perfect smash-and-grab, demonstrating exactly the kind of relentless fighting spirit required to escape the dreaded J2 relegation trap door.
The Ultimate Twist
But the drama was far from over. Gamba's own bench had answers waiting in the wings. Right on the 90-minute mark, Deniz Hümmet pounced on a precise setup from Shinnosuke Nakatani to halve the deficit, sparking pure panic in the V-varen ranks. With the Stakes soaring deep into added time and the home side desperately trying to clear their lines, Issam Jebali stepped up in the 94th minute to snatch an unbelievable equaliser. Seeing four different substitutes score in an 11-minute frenzy is a statistical rarity that left both managers absolutely stunned. The 2-2 result keeps V-varen rooted near the bottom of the table, while Gamba heads back to Osaka pondering how a quiet afternoon turned into utter chaos at the death.
Key Questions
How did V-varen Nagasaki complete the comeback from behind?
Substitutes Kenshin Yasuda and Matheus Jesus struck in quick succession late in the second half to overturn the tactical stalemate and secure a commanding lead.
How did substitute I. Jebali change the game?
Coming on at halftime, Jebali delivered the ultimate late twist, scoring a crucial 94th-minute equaliser to break local hearts and rescue a dramatic point.
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.
Finding Rhythm in the J1 Trenches
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 53/100. An early-season skirmish where both sides are desperately searching for tactical cohesion rather than chasing immediate glory.
The Setup
September 02 at Peace Stadium brings us a clash between two sides yet to fully hit their stride. With V-varen Nagasaki sitting 16th and Gamba Osaka in 10th, the Stakes remain modest in these opening weeks of the J1 League. Both camps have shown a stabilizing Form rating after securing wins last time out. However, a lean towards the visitors in overall Balance suggests Gamba possess the extra attacking Stars needed to tilt this fixture.
Key Battle
This match will be decided by a collective clash of units rather than individual duels. Nagasaki’s backline faces a stern test against Gamba Osaka's dynamic forward group. If the home defense drops too deep, the visitors have the firepower to patiently pick the lock and dismantle their block.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-1 victory for Gamba Osaka. Nagasaki will look to frustrate the visitors early on, but Gamba’s superior attacking depth will ultimately wear down the home side, forcing a breakthrough late in the second half.