J1 League Regular Season - 11
Vissel Kobe 2 - 0 FT Shimizu S-pulse
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
28' K. Nagato (Y. Ideguchi)
35' ↓ R. Hirose ↑Jean Patric
HT
46' ↓ R. Komatsu ↑Y. Osako
↓ K. Chiba ↑K. Inoue 46'
↓ Capixaba ↑M. Brunetti 46'
↓ H. Nakahara ↑Y. Shimamoto 56'
61' T. Ogihara
↓ K. Kozuka ↑M. Yumiba 68'
Kenta Inoue 74'
79' ↓ K. Nagato ↑T. Inui
↓ Y. Yoshida ↑H. Hidaka 79'
90'+3 ↓ N. Iino ↑G. Sakai
90'+3 ↓ Y. Ideguchi ↑Y. Kuwasaki
90'+5 Thuler
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Vissel Kobe
Goalkeepers
D. Maekawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Midfielders
Y. Goke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ogihara 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Y. Ideguchi 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
R. Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
35
Entry
R. Komatsu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
K. Nagato
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
S. Gonda 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
B. Nduka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Sakai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Inui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Kuwasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Hamasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Osako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jean Patric
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Uchino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimizu S-pulse
Goalkeepers
T. Umeda 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
K. Kitazume 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
73%
Duel Win %
Park Seung-Wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Sumiyoshi 
MAGNET
86
Activity
86
Activity
70
Passes
16
Duels
Y. Yoshida 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.9
Rating
Midfielders
H. Nakahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Z. Uno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Kozuka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Capixaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Y. Oki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Brunetti
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
S. Takagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hidaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Shimamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Inoue
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Yumiba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Gunji
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Shimizu S-pulse | 1 - 0 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 09/27/2025 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | Noevir Stadium |
| 05/25/2025 | Shimizu S-pulse | 3 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 07/06/2022 | Vissel Kobe | 2 - 1 | Shimizu S-pulse | J1 League | NOEVIR Stadium Kobe |
| 03/19/2022 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 0 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
| 09/24/2021 | Shimizu S-pulse | 0 - 2 | Vissel Kobe | J1 League | IAI Stadium Nihondaira |
02/21/2026
09/27/2025
05/25/2025
07/06/2022
03/19/2022
09/24/2021
Vissel Kobe Win
Shimizu S-pulse Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +12
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -7
P: 11 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 18 GD: +4
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 18 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: +8
P: 18 GD: -3
P: 17 GD: +5
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -6
P: 18 GD: -8
P: 18 GD: -10
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Champions Snuff Out Shimizu's Fire
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A masterclass in defensive resilience and taking your chances solidified Vissel Kobe's status as the absolute team to beat in the J1 League.
Tactical Chess in Kobe
The Noevir Stadium set the perfect stage for this high-table clash. As the league leaders, Vissel Kobe knew exactly how to handle the pressure against a fourth-placed side eager to make a statement. Shimizu S-pulse edged possession with fifty-three percent of the ball in the early stages, patiently knocking on the door. However, possession means nothing without penetration. The Stakes were unmistakably high, yet the home side never looked flustered. Instead of pressing wildly, they absorbed the initial momentum and waited for their window of opportunity to strike. Our take is that Kobe’s structural discipline during these opening exchanges essentially laid the groundwork for their eventual success.
The Surgical Strike
The breakthrough arrived in the twenty-eighth minute, completely altering the Balance of the contest. A precise delivery from Y. Ideguchi found K. Nagato, who made absolutely no mistake to put the home side ahead. This single goal shifted the tactical landscape, proving that clinical efficiency always trumps sterile possession. It forced Shimizu to abandon their cautious approach and chase the game. Yet, every attacking wave was met by a brick wall. Thuler was an absolute rock at the back for the hosts, dominating aerial duels and intercepting loose balls to completely neutralise the visitors' threat. The momentum decisively swung, leaving Shimizu searching for answers.
Slamming the Door Shut
Any lingering hopes of a comeback were ruthlessly extinguished in the sixty-first minute. A penalty was awarded to the league leaders, and T. Ogihara stepped up to bury it with ice in his veins. The 2-0 lead changed the dynamic entirely, noticeably dropping the Intensity as the hosts expertly managed the remaining minutes. Kobe’s defensive unit was flawless; Caetano and Diego flanked their defensive maestro perfectly, ensuring their goalkeeper barely broke a sweat. Restricting their opponents to just two shots on target all match, this backline delivered an absolute clinic. Ultimately, this 2-0 home victory underlines exactly why they sit at the summit.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Vissel Kobe in this match?
K. Nagato opened the scoring in the first half, and T. Ogihara sealed the 2-0 victory with a second-half penalty.
Who was named the top performer of the game?
Thuler was the standout player, delivering an outstanding defensive masterclass to secure a crucial clean sheet for the home side.
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.
A Top-Four Clash to Shape the Title Race
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. Vissel Kobe can stretch their lead at the summit, but a resurgent Shimizu side aims to tear up the script.
The Setup
The title race takes center stage at Noevir Stadium on April 01, 2026. Sitting comfortably at the top of the J1 League, Vissel Kobe hold an eight-point cushion over the visitors. Their run of four wins in five games translates to a formidable Form rating. Yet, Shimizu S-pulse arrive in fourth place with their own winning momentum, ensuring the competitive Balance of this fixture remains incredibly tight. With a massive Stakes rating underlining the championship implications, a win for Shimizu blows the race wide open, while a home triumph solidifies Kobe's dominance at the pinnacle.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Ren Komatsu as he looks to breach the visitors' backline. He faces a formidable barrier in Togo Umeda, whose recent heroics between the posts give him an elite Stars rating. Umeda has pulled off an impressive 17 saves in his last four outings, making this striker-versus-goalkeeper duel the defining narrative of the match.
Our Prediction
We expect Vissel Kobe to secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory. Shimizu will create nervous moments on the counter, but the hosts' relentless attacking pressure will ultimately break the visitors' resistance late in the second half.