J1 League 17th place
V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 0 FT Mito Hollyhock
Match Statistics
Possession
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Shots on Target
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Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
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Match Events
1' Matheus Jesus (T. Kasayanagi)
HT
↓ M. Arai ↑H. Yamamoto 59'
↓ K. Tada ↑Patryck 59'
61' ↓ K. Takahata ↑S. Yoneda
61' ↓ H. Nabeshima ↑Diego Pituca
72' ↓ T. Kasayanagi ↑T. Matsumoto
↓ Matheus Leiria ↑K. Ando 74'
↓ C. Kato ↑Y. Nagao 74'
↓ Y. Torikai ↑R. Nemoto 79'
83' ↓ Y. Egawa ↑T. Sawada
83' ↓ M. Hasegawa ↑K. Nakamura
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Goto Masaaki 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Onaga Hijiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yusei Egawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Masahiro Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harumu Nabeshima 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yamaguchi Hotaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
Motoki Hasegawa 
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
45
Passes
5
Duels
Tsubasa Kasayanagi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Matheus Jesus
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Hatano Go 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yoneda Shunya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roh Hyeong-Jun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nakamura Keita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sawada Takashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
Konosuke Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takumi Mase
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Danilo Cardoso
MAGNET
95
Activity
95
Activity
90
Passes
5
Duels
Kenta Itakura
MAGNET
131
Activity
131
Activity
121
Passes
10
Duels
Sho Omori 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
66%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Taishi Semba
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Chihiro Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Mizuki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Forwards
Tada Keisuke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
59
Entry
Yoshiki Torikai
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Shuhei Matsubara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Seiya Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takahiro Iida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamamota Hayata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Ando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Nagao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Patryck Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shohei Aihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/23/2025 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 1 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Peace Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Mito Hollyhock | 3 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Best Denki Stadium |
| 08/03/2024 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 2 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 06/02/2024 | Mito Hollyhock | 2 - 3 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | K’s Denki Stadium |
| 08/12/2023 | Mito Hollyhock | 3 - 3 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | K’s Denki Stadium |
| 05/03/2023 | V-varen Nagasaki | 4 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 09/14/2022 | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | K’s Denki Stadium |
| 04/27/2022 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 0 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 10/30/2021 | V-varen Nagasaki | 2 - 1 | Mito Hollyhock | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 05/02/2021 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | K’s Denki Stadium |
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08/12/2023
05/03/2023
09/14/2022
04/27/2022
10/30/2021
05/02/2021
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Mito Hollyhock Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
First-Minute Blitz Sets Up Tense Second Leg
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 24/100. A lightning-fast opener and heroic goalkeeping earned V-varen Nagasaki a crucial first-leg advantage over Mito Hollyhock in a tie that remains on a knife-edge.
Lightning Out of the Blocks
V-varen Nagasaki wasted zero time turning Peace Stadium into a fortress. Before the traveling supporters had even settled into the stands, the hosts struck with clinical precision. A blistering attacking move culminated in Matheus Jesus finishing off a precise delivery from T. Kasayanagi in the very first minute. This lightning-fast opener completely shattered the pre-match tactical script and immediately altered the Balance of the tie. Forced to abandon any conservative first-leg strategy, Mito Hollyhock had to push higher up the pitch. The visitors responded with genuine intent, dictating the tempo and stringing together sharp passing sequences. However, the sheer shock of conceding straight from the kickoff left them chasing a game they expected to ease into, setting a frantic early tone.
The Siege and the Stopper
After the chaotic opening, the script flipped into a classic attack-versus-defense scenario. Mito Hollyhock controlled possession with a commanding 57% share, orchestrating 600 total passes to meticulously pin the hosts deep in their own half. The visitors transformed the penalty area into a shooting gallery, carving out 13 total attempts with an alarming 11 originating from inside the box. Yet, every wave of pressure crashed against an impenetrable wall named Goto Masaaki. The Nagasaki shot-stopper delivered an absolute masterclass, executing four breathtaking saves to deny what looked like certain equalizers. Alongside a dominant defensive shift from Onaga Hijiri, the hosts absorbed the punishment. With the Stakes soaring in this knockout bracket, Goto's heroics provided the ultimate turning point, frustrating a relentless away attack.
Advantage Nagasaki
The final whistle blew on a gritty 1-0 victory for V-varen Nagasaki, but this first-leg clash is merely the opening chapter. Despite the narrow scoreline, the raw Intensity of the contest never dipped, ending with a monumental clean sheet for the home side. Mito Hollyhock will leave the pitch feeling utterly aggrieved, knowing their territorial dominance and superior chance creation yielded zero reward. However, they head into the decisive June 6 second leg perfectly aware that the deficit is razor-thin. Nagasaki secures a crucial, albeit fragile, advantage to take on the road. Survival in this two-legged affair will demand another superhuman defensive effort, while their opponents must figure out how to finally convert heavy possession into actual goals.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal?
Matheus Jesus scored the match's only goal in the 1st minute, assisted by T. Kasayanagi.
When is the second leg of the tie?
The decisive second leg will take place on June 6, 2026, hosted by Mito Hollyhock.
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.
First Leg Drama at Peace Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Defensive frailties on both sides guarantee chaotic action in this crucial placement playoff.
The Setup
The Stakes are massive as V-varen Nagasaki host the first leg of this two-match tie. With the return fixture looming at Mito Hollyhock on June 6, building a home advantage on May 30, 2026, is non-negotiable. However, a concerning Form rating exposes deep cracks for both teams. Mito are currently bleeding 2.7 goals per game, while Nagasaki are far from watertight themselves. A tight Balance suggests neither side can comfortably dominate the midfield, paving the way for a gritty shootout.
Key Battle
This clash boils down to the Nagasaki attacking unit against the heavily bruised Mito backline. Matheus Jesus is pulling the strings for the hosts, looking to exploit the wide gaps left by the visitors. Lacking standout individual stoppers, Mito must rely entirely on a unified defensive shape to survive the initial onslaught.
Our Expectations
We expect V-varen Nagasaki to edge a 2-1 victory. The home side will capitalize on Mito's porous defense early on, but Nagasaki's own shaky backline ensures the visitors will grab a vital away lifeline ahead of the second leg.