J1 League Regular Season - 10
Vissel Kobe 3 - 2 FT Nagoya Grampus
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Takamine 18'
27' G. Sakai (D. Sasaki)
Y. Kimura (K. Nakayama) 29'
31' ↓ T. Ogihara ↑M. Hidaka
HT
46' ↓ Caetano ↑Y. Muto
T. Morishima 52'
68' D. Sasaki
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑K. Nagai 68'
↓ H. Koda ↑S. Mori 69'
↓ R. Izumi ↑M. Ono 76'
77' T. Yamakawa
79' ↓ M. Mitsuta ↑Y. Osako
79' ↓ Y. Goke ↑Jean Patric
81' Y. Muto (Jean Patric)
↓ Y. Nogami ↑Y. Asano 86'
↓ T. Morishima ↑S. Sugiura 86'
90'+19 ↓ D. Maekawa ↑S. Gonda
90'+19 ↓ M. Thuler ↑B. Nduka
↓ S. Mori ↑T. Kikuchi 90'+20
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
Daiya Maekawa 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Gotoku Sakai 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Tetsushi Yamakawa 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Thuler 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Caetano
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yuta Goke 
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Takahiro Ogihara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
31
Entry
Yosuke Ideguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Makoto Mitsuta
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Daiju Sasaki
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Katsuya Nagato 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Shuichi Gonda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
1
Minutes
Boniface Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nanasei Iino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mitsuki Hidaka 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Takashi Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshinori Muto 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Jean Patric 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
11
Minutes
7.3
Rating
Yuya Osako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Uchino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Daniel Schmidt 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
5.7
Rating
Defenders
Yuki Nogami 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Haruya Fujii
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Takamine
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
54%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Sho Inagaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Katsuhiro Nakayama
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Yudai Kimura 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.3
Rating
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
BENCH
Alexandre Pisano
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Soichiro Mori
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Taichi Kikuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shungo Sugiura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 3 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/15/2025 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 02/22/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 2 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Vissel Kobe | 3 - 3 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 05/03/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 11/25/2023 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
03/14/2026
06/15/2025
02/22/2025
07/20/2024
05/03/2024
11/25/2023
Vissel Kobe Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
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Substitutes Rescue Vissel Kobe in Five-Goal Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 97/100. An extraordinary display of resilience saw the hosts overturn a deficit to claim all three points in a mesmerizing back-and-forth encounter.
Opening Act
A barrage of 29 total shots turned Noevir Stadium Kobe into a frantic shooting gallery right from the outset. The home crowd demanded action, and the players delivered a breathless spectacle. Vissel Kobe controlled possession with 59 percent of the ball, but the visitors carried a constant threat on the break. The deadlock broke in the 27th minute when G. Sakai fired the hosts ahead after brilliant setup play from D. Sasaki. Yet the celebrations were silenced almost instantly. Just two minutes later, K. Nakayama carved open the defence to serve Y. Kimura, who levelled the scoreline for Nagoya Grampus. A sky-high Intensity rating tells the story of an opening phase played at breakneck speed, with neither midfield able to establish total control.
The Pivot
The drama deepened shortly after the restart, shifting the entire complexion of the match. T. Morishima shocked the home crowd in the 52nd minute, finding the back of the net to put the visitors in front. With the game slipping away, Kobe's playmakers went to work with fierce determination. Katsuya Nagato put in an absolute clinic down the flanks, delivering four critical key passes to stretch the opposing backline. The relentless pressure finally fractured the Nagoya defence in the 68th minute, resulting in a crucial penalty. Sasaki stepped up and buried the spot-kick with ice in his veins, making it 2-2. The shifting momentum and multiple lead changes underscored an incredible Balance rating, proving neither side was willing to settle for a draw.
Resolution
The manager's roll of the dice ultimately decided the contest in spectacular fashion. Searching desperately for a winner, Kobe introduced fresh legs, and the impact was immediate. In the 81st minute, late substitutes combined to deliver the decisive blow. Jean Patric found space on the wing, utilizing his fresh legs to carve out a perfect assist for Y. Muto, who finished emphatically to restore the advantage. The late heroics sealed a massive 3-2 victory in front of a delirious home support. Given the tight margins early in the J1 League season, the Stakes were massive for both camps. Kobe ascends into the upper tier of the table, while Nagoya is left searching for answers after letting a lead slip.
Key Questions
What made Daiju Sasaki the Man of the Match?
He anchored the attack with an early assist and demonstrated pure composure to bury the crucial 68th-minute penalty that sparked the dramatic comeback.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking intent from both sides led to a combined 29 shots, creating a chaotic environment defined by rapid responses and massive momentum swings.
How did Vissel Kobe complete the comeback from behind?
After falling behind early in the second half, they levelled through a penalty before substitutes Jean Patric and Y. Muto combined for the 81st-minute winner.
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 Credentials on the Line in Kobe
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 86/100. League leaders Vissel Kobe have the chance to distance themselves from the chasing pack, while Nagoya Grampus face a defining moment in their title ambitions.
The Setup
The title race heats up at Noevir Stadium Kobe this April 11, 2026. Vissel Kobe lead the pack with 25 points, and their Form rating is nothing short of dominant after securing four wins in their last five outings. Nagoya Grampus arrive sitting fifth with 16 points, grappling with wild inconsistencies that threaten to derail their campaign. The Stakes are massive; a home win could put the championship out of reach early, while an away victory would blow the title race wide open.
Key Battle
The midfield collision will dictate the outcome of this clash. Kobe's Takahiro Ogihara must anchor the center of the park and disrupt the flow of possession towards Nagoya's lethal frontman Yuya Yamagishi. If Ogihara can control the tempo, Nagoya will struggle to find their attacking rhythm.
Our Prediction
We expect a 2-1 victory for Vissel Kobe. Nagoya possesses the attacking flair to find the net, but Kobe's relentless pressure in front of their home crowd will ultimately overwhelm the visitors in the second half to secure all three points.