J1 League Regular Season - 9
V-varen Nagasaki 0 - 3 FT Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Oh Se-Hun 1'
Y. Shimamoto (K. Inoue) 4'
Oh Se-Hun 45'
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ M. Sekiguchi ↑Dudu Giusti
46' ↓ H. Onaga ↑R. Yamasaki
↓ K. Inoue ↑K. Kozuka 46'
↓ K. Kitazume ↑H. Hidaka 73'
↓ Y. Shimamoto ↑T. Takahashi 74'
↓ S. Takagi ↑S. Hasukawa 77'
83' ↓ S. Yoneda ↑T. Kasayanagi
83' ↓ Diego Pituca ↑T. Matsumoto
↓ Oh Se-Hun ↑A. Stephens 89'
90'+3 ↓ M. Hasegawa ↑K. Takahata
Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi 90'+6
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
V-varen Nagasaki
Goalkeepers
M. Goto 
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
M. Sekiguchi 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
R. Shindo 
MAGNET
101
Activity
101
Activity
87
Passes
14
Duels
Y. Egawa 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.2
Rating
S. Yoneda 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
H. Yamaguchi
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
66
Passes
0
Duels
Diego Pituca
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
77
Passes
11
Duels
H. Onaga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
M. Hasegawa 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Y. Iwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Matheus Jesus
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
40
Passes
18
Duels
BENCH
G. Hatano 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dudu Giusti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Teruyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Takahata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kasayanagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Yamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
T. Umeda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Park Seung-Wook 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
86%
Duel Win %
J. Sumiyoshi
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
M. Brunetti
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Kitazume
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Z. Uno
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
54
Passes
11
Duels
Matheus Bueno
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
74
Passes
5
Duels
S. Takagi
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Forwards
K. Inoue 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Y. Shimamoto 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oh Se-Hun 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Y. Oki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Hasukawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Nakahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Stephens
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/05/2026 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 3 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Peace Stadium |
| 09/07/2024 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 03/10/2024 | V-varen Nagasaki | 4 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 07/01/2023 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 2 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 03/04/2023 | V-varen Nagasaki | 1 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Transcosmos Stadium |
| 12/01/2018 | V-varen Nagasaki | 4 - 4 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Stadium |
| 04/11/2018 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 1 | V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 08/11/2016 | Shimizu S-pulse | 2 - 0 | V-varen Nagasaki | J2 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira (Shizuoka) |
| 03/06/2016 | V-varen Nagasaki | 0 - 3 | Shimizu S-pulse | J2 League | Nagasaki Prefectural Sports Park Athletics Stadium (Isahaya) |
04/05/2026
09/07/2024
03/10/2024
07/01/2023
03/04/2023
12/01/2018
04/11/2018
08/11/2016
03/06/2016
V-varen Nagasaki Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Shimizu Blitz Leaves Peace Stadium Stunned
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 41/100. A ruthless first-half masterclass from the visitors dismantled the hosts before they even had a chance to settle into the contest.
The Early Avalanche
Any tactical plans drawn up in the V-varen Nagasaki dressing room were shredded within sixty seconds. Shimizu S-pulse struck with devastating speed as Oh Se-Hun found the back of the net straight from the opening exchanges, capitalising on early hesitation. The Intensity immediately skyrocketed, catching the hosts entirely cold. Before the home crowd at Peace Stadium could even process the early setback, the visitors doubled their advantage. In the fourth minute, Y. Shimamoto finished off a slick attacking move, perfectly set up by a precise delivery from K. Inoue. V-varen were completely overwhelmed by an opponent playing with supreme confidence, venomous transition speed, and absolute clinical precision in the final third.
First-Half Finality
Despite being 2-0 down, the hosts slowly began to assert themselves on the ball, ultimately edging possession at 54 percent over the ninety minutes. They circulated the ball neatly, racking up 559 passes, yet their territorial gains lacked any real sting. The true turning point—the moment that permanently tilted the Balance of the match—arrived just before the break. A tense VAR review involving Jelani Reshaun Sumiyoshi culminated in a dramatic penalty decision for the visitors. Oh Se-Hun stepped up confidently, converting from the spot in the 45th minute to secure his brace. That third goal completely extinguished any lingering hopes of a miraculous comeback, effectively killing the contest before the half-time whistle had even blown.
Professional Management
The second half was a textbook example of game management from the away side. Shimizu dropped into a solid defensive shape, comfortably absorbing pressure and protecting their clean sheet. V-varen continued to push, but out of their seven total attempts, only one managed to test the goalkeeper, highlighting their struggles to turn possession into tangible threat. Shimizu’s backline stood firm, restricting the hosts to harmless areas. This commanding 3-0 away victory pushes Shimizu up to 17 points, cementing their position in fourth place and underlining their serious credentials at the top end of the J1 League table. For Nagasaki, stuck in eighth with 12 points, it is a bitter reality check that exposes their blunt attacking edge.
Key Questions
What made Se-hun Oh the Man of the Match?
He scored a decisive brace, including a first-minute opener and a crucial penalty, setting the tone for the entire match.
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.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide as Shimizu Travel to Nagasaki
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 78/100. A desperately tight encounter awaits at Peace Stadium as both sides aim to solidify their credentials for Champions League qualification.
The Setup
This top-four clash sees fourth-placed Shimizu S-pulse looking to widen the gap against eighth-placed V-varen Nagasaki. The visitors have found a rhythm with two recent wins, demonstrating a potent attacking threat. However, our Balance metrics point to an incredibly tight affair, with virtually no daylight between the win probabilities of either side. Nagasaki's erratic home Form—two wins and three losses in their last five—masks a team capable of pushing any opponent to the brink when the Stakes are high.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls heavily on the attacking talismans for both sides. Nagasaki's Matheus Jesus has been tearing apart defenses lately, establishing himself as a relentless offensive force. He will be matched by Shimizu's Se-hun Oh, who serves as the vital focal point of their forward line. An abundance of Stars on the pitch suggests this match will be decided by individual brilliance rather than a slow tactical attrition.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling, high-scoring draw. Both teams have shown vulnerabilities at the back while excelling going forward. A 2-2 scoreline feels inevitable, with a late equalizer from the hosts sharing the spoils.