J1 League Regular Season - 7
V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 FT Kyoto Sanga
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' Thiago
27' ↓ Thiago ↑R. Yamasaki
Sung-jun Yoon 35'
M. Okugawa 42'
HT
46' ↓ T. Kasayanagi ↑N. Campbell
↓ T. Hiraoka ↑F. Honda 65'
67' ↓ R. Yamada ↑Diego Pituca
67' ↓ K. Kushibiki ↑H. Teruyama
↓ M. Okugawa ↑R. Nakano 73'
Henrique Trevisan (S. Yoon) 75'
João Pedro 77'
84' ↓ M. Sekiguchi ↑S. Yoneda
↓ H. Arai ↑Gustavo Barreto 84'
↓ Marco Tulio ↑T. Matsuda 84'
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
H. Onaga 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
K. Kushibiki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Y. Egawa 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
M. Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
H. Yamaguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
M. Hasegawa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
T. Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Matheus Jesus 
MAGNET
49
Activity
49
Activity
34
Passes
15
Duels
Thiago 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
G. Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dudu Giusti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyoto Sanga
Goalkeepers
G. Ota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
H. Sugai 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Y. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Henrique Trevisan 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
K. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
S. Yoon
MAGNET
76
Activity
76
Activity
66
Passes
10
Duels
Joao Pedro
MAGNET
62
Activity
62
Activity
57
Passes
5
Duels
T. Hiraoka
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
M. Okugawa 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.7
Rating
Marco Tulio
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
H. Arai
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
BENCH
K. Kakoi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Fukuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Asada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gustavo Barreto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nakano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Hirato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Honda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 10/02/2021 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 07/03/2021 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 12/02/2020 | Kyoto Sanga | 2 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Sanga Stadium by Kyocera |
| 07/25/2020 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 09/21/2019 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 07/07/2019 | Kyoto Sanga | 1 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Kyōto Nishikyogoku Stadium (Kyōto (Kyoto)) |
| 08/27/2017 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 03/25/2017 | Kyoto Sanga | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Kyōto Nishikyogoku Stadium (Kyōto (Kyoto)) |
| 11/20/2016 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | Kyoto Sanga | J2 League | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
03/18/2026
10/02/2021
07/03/2021
12/02/2020
07/25/2020
09/21/2019
07/07/2019
08/27/2017
03/25/2017
11/20/2016
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Kyoto Sanga Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kyoto Sanga's Resilient Comeback Silences Peace Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. Kyoto Sanga's ability to absorb an early blow and methodically dismantle their hosts underscores their serious title-chasing credentials.
The Early Shockwave
The action at Peace Stadium erupted in the blink of an eye. V-varen Nagasaki struck a massive early blow when Thiago found the back of the net in just the fifth minute, setting a blistering tone for the afternoon. The early Intensity was off the charts as the hosts looked to capitalize on their immediate momentum. Midfielder Masahiro Sekiguchi was instrumental during this phase, putting in an outstanding shift to break up play and feed the forwards. V-varen looked eager to bounce back from their patchy recent form, throwing bodies forward and pressing high up the pitch. However, maintaining that frenetic pace against top-tier opposition is a tough ask, and the visitors slowly began to weather the initial storm and establish their own rhythm.
Turning the Tide
As the first half wore on, Kyoto Sanga gradually edged possession, holding 54% of the ball to slowly quiet down the passionate home supporters. A barrage of 26 combined shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, with both goalkeepers forced to stay alert. The critical pivot arrived just three minutes before the halftime whistle. M. Okugawa capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home a vital equalizer in the 42nd minute. This crucial strike completely shifted the Balance of the contest, nullifying the hosts' early advantage and giving the high-flying visitors renewed belief heading into the tunnel. The tactical momentum had firmly swung away from Nagasaki, setting up a highly anticipated second half.
Delivering the Final Blow
The second half evolved into a tactical chess match, but the visitors' superior attacking quality eventually breached the defensive line. In the 75th minute, the decisive moment arrived from an unlikely source. Defender Henrique Trevisan pushed forward and converted a brilliant setup from S. Yoon to give the away side the lead. Kyoto masterfully managed the final fifteen minutes, demonstrating the grit required for a genuine title race. The 2-1 victory keeps Kyoto firmly entrenched in second place with 17 points, applying continuous pressure on the league leaders. Meanwhile, V-varen remains stuck in eighth place, left to rue a missed opportunity after such a promising start on their own turf.
Key Questions
How did V-varen Nagasaki complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Kyoto Sanga completed the comeback. After Thiago's 5th-minute opener for Nagasaki, Okugawa and Trevisan scored to secure a 2-1 away victory for Kyoto.
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.
Kyoto Sanga's Title Ambitions Face a Severe Peace Stadium Examination
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 74/100. This is a definitive litmus test for Kyoto Sanga's championship dreams against a genuinely dangerous mid-table outfit ready to play spoiler.
The Setup
On March 18, 2026, the J1 League title race descends upon Peace Stadium. Kyoto Sanga currently sit a formidable second in the table, fueled by a strong Form rating and a ruthless streak as away specialists. V-varen Nagasaki might be languishing in eighth place, but they boast an off-the-charts Stars rating that suggests they can dismantle anyone on their day. Even with relatively modest early-season Stakes, the exceptionally high Balance rating points to a razor-tight, fiercely contested affair that could easily swing in either direction.
Key Battle
The match will be decided by two men operating at the peak of their powers. Matheus Jesus has been utterly devastating for the hosts, dictating the tempo and finishing with lethal precision. He comes up against Kyoto's Rafael Elias, who provides a world-class focal point for the visitors' attack and will look to physically dominate the Nagasaki backline.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a narrow 2-1 away victory for Kyoto Sanga. Nagasaki's agile shot-stopper Masaaki Goto will inevitably pull off several crucial saves to keep his side in the hunt. However, with the creative flair of Marco Túlio pulling the strings, Kyoto's relentless efficiency on the road will eventually break the hosts' resistance late in the second half.