J1 League Regular Season - 14
V-varen Nagasaki 1 - 2 FT Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
29' Thiago (M. Hasegawa)
K. Nagai (S. Sugiura) 34'
HT
↓ S. Mori ↑H. Koda 46'
46' ↓ R. Yamada ↑N. Campbell
53' ↓ I. Arai ↑H. Teruyama
K. Nagai 54'
63' ↓ Thiago ↑Matheus Jesus
63' ↓ S. Yoneda ↑T. Kasayanagi
↓ K. Nagai ↑K. Sakakibara 72'
74' ↓ H. Yamaguchi ↑Diego Pituca
↓ R. Yamanaka ↑Y. Sato 79'
↓ S. Sugiura ↑Y. Kimura 79'
80' Matheus Jesus
↓ Y. Nogami ↑A. Kawazura 86'
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
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Onaga Hijiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arai Ikki 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eduardo 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Masahiro Sekiguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Yamaguchi Hotaru
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Yoneda Shunya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Tenmu Matsumoto 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
34
Passes
18
Duels
Motoki Hasegawa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Thiago Santana 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Hatano Go 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Hayato Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Norman Campbell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsubasa Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iwasaki Yuto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yamasaki Ryogo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Yuki Nogami 
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Kennedy Egbus Mikuni 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Soichiro Mori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
54
Passes
10
Duels
Ryosuke Yamanaka
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Taichi Kikuchi
MAGNET
48
Activity
48
Activity
41
Passes
7
Duels
Kensuke Nagai 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
9.3
Rating
Shungo Sugiura
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Hiroaki Hagi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Harumu Kubo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Akinari Kawazura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruto Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyota Sakakibara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yudai Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 3 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 09/15/2018 | Nagoya Grampus | 3 - 4 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletics Stadium |
| 05/12/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 10/21/2017 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J2 League | transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki (Isahaya) |
| 06/25/2017 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium (Nagoya) |
02/21/2026
09/15/2018
05/12/2018
10/21/2017
06/25/2017
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Nagai Masterclass Flips the Script at Peace Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. Kensuke Nagai's lethal finishing turned a tricky away day into a vital three points for high-flying Nagoya Grampus.
The Early Spark
Desperation can be a powerful motivator. Sitting in tenth place and suffering through a miserable run of form, V-varen Nagasaki came out swinging at Peace Stadium. They threw bodies forward, determined to dictate the tempo against a top-three side. Their aggressive posture paid off early. M. Hasegawa carved open the visitors' backline with a brilliant sequence of play, setting up Thiago. The striker made no mistake, drilling home the opener. The Intensity rating reflects that frantic early exchange. The hosts looked genuinely dominant for a fleeting moment. But title challengers do not panic. Before the home fans could finish their celebrations, Nagoya engineered an immediate, clinical response. A mere five minutes later, S. Sugiura orchestrated a rapid counter-attack. He found K. Nagai in space, and the equalizer was inevitable.
The Decisive Edge
The second act required a hero, and Nagoya's veteran forward answered the call. Nine minutes after the restart, Nagai struck again to completely flip the match on its head. The Balance of this contest was entirely shattered by his sheer ruthlessness in front of goal. Nagasaki actually generated more attacking volume over the ninety minutes, launching 17 shots and constantly knocking on the door. Yet, they desperately lacked the cutting edge that Nagai provided for the visitors. His match-winning brace demonstrated exactly why Nagoya Grampus are challenging at the sharp end of the J1 League table. They absorbed pressure, identified the structural weaknesses in the home defence, and executed their game plan with cold precision.
Standing Tall
Winning away from home often requires suffering, and Nagoya had to weather a ferocious late storm. You simply do not survive an aerial bombardment without a commanding presence between the sticks. Alexandre Pisano absolutely earned his match fee today. As Nagasaki chased the game, forcing a staggering 18 total corners in a relentless siege, the Grampus goalkeeper stood remarkably tall. His six crucial saves broke the hosts' spirit time and time again. Nagoya edged possession marginally across the match, but their game management in the dying moments sealed the three points. This gritty victory solidifies their status as genuine contenders. For Nagasaki, a bright start ultimately unraveled, leaving them to rue missed chances and defensive lapses.
Key Questions
What made Kensuke Nagai the Man of the Match?
His clinical finishing was the difference. He scored a decisive brace, pulling Nagoya Grampus back from a deficit and securing a vital away victory.
How did V-varen Nagasaki complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, it was Nagoya Grampus who completed the comeback. Nagasaki took the lead through Thiago, but Nagai's double secured the 2-1 victory for the visitors.
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.
Title Race Ambitions Face Peace Stadium Test
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 80/100. Nagoya Grampus must secure three points on the road to keep their championship dreams alive against a stumbling Nagasaki side.
The Setup
Sitting firmly in second place, Nagoya Grampus arrive at Peace Stadium fully aware of what a victory means for their title aspirations. A high Stakes rating underscores the pressure on the visitors to deliver. They face a V-varen Nagasaki side enduring a miserable run, sporting a dire Form rating following four defeats in their last five league outings. Nagoya's proven track record as away specialists gives them a clear edge. The Balance of this fixture leans heavily toward the title challengers, though an expected flurry of goals suggests the hosts might still find moments to threaten.
Key Battle
Go Hatano against Yudai Kimura. Hatano's defensive resilience will be pushed to the absolute limit by Kimura, whose soaring Stars rating reflects his clinical edge this season. If Hatano fails to marshal his back line effectively, Kimura's intelligent movement and finishing will tear the hosts apart.
Our Prediction
Expect the visitors' title charge to march on. Nagasaki's leaky defence simply will not withstand Nagoya's relentless attacking firepower. We foresee a comfortable 3-1 away victory as Grampus show their championship credentials.