J1 League Gameweek 11
V-varen Nagasaki 4 - 0 FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
23' ↓ Takuma Ominami ↑Yusei Egawa
27' Hijiri Onaga
36' Hijiri Onaga (Jonathan Junior)
45' Matheus Jesus (Takashi Sawada)
↓ Daiki Suga ↑Kim Ju-sung 45'
↓ Takuma Asano ↑Mutsuki Kato 45'
HT
53' ↓ Takashi Sawada ↑Kenshin Yasuda
60' Jonathan Junior
↓ Yotaro Nakajima ↑Shun Ayukawa 62'
Sébastien Haller 65'
Sébastien Haller 66'
↓ Naoto Arai ↑Taishi Matsumoto 71'
73' Kenshin Yasuda (Matheus Jesus)
76' ↓ Hijiri Onaga ↑Ryosuke Shindo
76' ↓ Jonathan Junior ↑Ryogo Yamasaki
76' ↓ Shunya Yoneda ↑Asahi Masuyama
↓ Akito Suzuki ↑Takumu Kawamura 76'
90'+7 Kenshin Yasuda (Matheus Jesus)
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
Masaaki Goto 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Takuma Ominami 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
23
Entry
Ikki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanta Doi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Hijiri Onaga 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Hotaru Yamaguchi 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Motoki Hasegawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunya Yoneda
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Matheus Jesus
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Takashi Sawada 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Forwards
Jonathan
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.0
Rating
BENCH
Go Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yusei Egawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryosuke Shindo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Pituca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asahi Masuyama
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Riku Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kenshin Yasuda 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.8
Rating
Tenmu Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryogo Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Goalkeepers
Keisuke Osako
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
90
Minutes
Defenders
Shuto Nakano 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
76%
Pass Acc
Hayato Araki 
MAGNET
106
Activity
106
Activity
98
Passes
8
Duels
Shunki Higashi
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Naoto Arai
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
56
Passes
9
Duels
Hayao Kawabe
MAGNET
117
Activity
117
Activity
105
Passes
12
Duels
Yotaro Nakajima 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daiki Suga
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takuma Asano
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Akito Suzuki
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Sébastien Haller 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.2
Rating
BENCH
Issei Ouchi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Ju-sung
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Taishi Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sota Koshimichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumu Kawamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shun Ayukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mutsuki Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kusini Yengi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/18/2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima |
| 02/06/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 08/11/2018 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | Hiroshima Big Arch |
| 04/28/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
04/18/2026
02/06/2026
08/11/2018
04/28/2018
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +13
P: 10 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: +4
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -4
P: 10 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -11
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +23
P: 13 GD: +22
P: 13 GD: +10
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 13 GD: +9
P: 13 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 13 GD: -10
P: 13 GD: -12
P: 13 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 13 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
V-varen Nagasaki
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
V-varen Nagasaki
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
A Counter-Attacking Masterclass Shocks the Title Contenders
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. V-varen Nagasaki delivered a ruthless counter-attacking display to dismantle title-chasing Sanfrecce Hiroshima in a fixture that will echo throughout the entire season.
Opening Act: Absorbing the Storm
The tactical chessboard was laid out early, as the visitors immediately sought to impose their will. Dictating the tempo with crisp passing and overwhelming ball retention, Sanfrecce Hiroshima suffocated their opponents with a staggering 74% possession. They camped relentlessly in the attacking third, racking up 10 corner kicks. Yet, possession alone does not win football matches. Operating with a mere 26% of the ball, V-varen Nagasaki absorbed the relentless wave of attacks with remarkable discipline. The Stakes could not have been higher, with one side chasing league glory and the other fighting desperately for survival. Completely against the run of play, Hijiri Onaga sent shockwaves through Peace Stadium connected by SoftBank, finishing a clinical move orchestrated by Jonathan Junior in the 36th minute to open the scoring.
The Pivot: Red Mist and Ruin
Stunned by the initial breakthrough, the visitors attempted to redouble their offensive efforts before the break, only to be caught out once again. Just as the halftime whistle loomed, Matheus Jesus delivered a psychological hammer blow, doubling the hosts' advantage in the 45th minute. Trailing 2-0, Hiroshima emerged for the second half visibly frustrated, their fluid passing game replaced by rushed decisions. The match's Intensity truly boiled over in the 66th minute, serving as the ultimate turning point. Following a lengthy and tense VAR review, Sébastien Haller saw his initial punishment upgraded to a straight red card for violent conduct. That singular moment of indiscipline extinguished any lingering hope for the title challengers, leaving them structurally exposed.
Resolution: The Super-Sub Strike
Forced to navigate the remainder of the contest with ten men, the visitors completely capitulated under the weight of Nagasaki's swift transitions. Recognizing the vulnerability, the hosts brought on Kenshin Yasuda, and the substitute ruthlessly exploited the gaping spaces in the fragmented defensive line. Yasuda found the bottom corner in the 73rd minute, connecting perfectly with a sublime assist from the imperious Matheus Jesus. Deep into stoppage time, the Brazilian playmaker orchestrated one final move, setting up Yasuda for his brace to seal a historic 4-0 thrashing. An off-the-charts Upset Factor perfectly encapsulates the magnitude of this result. The hosts secure three monumental points in their relegation battle, while the visiting giants return home with their championship aspirations severely dented.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Sébastien Haller impact the match?
Down to ten men while trailing 2-0, Hiroshima completely collapsed, allowing Nagasaki to dictate the final stages and score two more goals on the counter.
How did Sanfrecce Hiroshima pull off this shock result?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima did not pull off the upset; rather, V-varen Nagasaki executed a ruthless counter-attacking strategy with just 26% possession to stun the visitors 4-0.
What made Matheus Jesus the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the victory with a vital goal just before half-time and provided two sublime assists for Kenshin Yasuda to seal the historic 4-0 rout.
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.
Sanfrecce's Title Charge Rolls Into Peace Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Hiroshima’s relentless title pursuit makes this a formidable challenge for a Nagasaki side desperate for survival points.
The Setup
Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive at Peace Stadium boasting a soaring Form rating, spearheaded by a formidable away record. Sitting second with an impressive +16 goal difference, their title credentials are fundamentally sound. Conversely, V-varen Nagasaki are languishing in fourteenth, turning this October 21 clash into a battle with immense Stakes at both ends of the table. A stark lack of competitive Balance suggests a one-sided affair on paper, but Nagasaki's recent run of gritty draws proves they can stubbornly frustrate superior opposition when their backs are against the wall.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room will define this contest as the hosts look to disrupt the visitors' attacking rhythm. Matheus Jesus must marshal the centre of the park and shield a vulnerable backline against the electric movement of A. Suzuki. Suzuki's blistering recent output makes him one of the most dangerous Stars on the pitch, and if Jesus cannot cut off his supply lines, Sanfrecce will ruthlessly exploit the transitional gaps.
Our Prediction
Hiroshima to dominate possession and comfortably win 2-0. Nagasaki will sit deep to absorb pressure, but the visitors' sheer attacking quality and clinical finishing will eventually break the resistance early in the second half.