J1 League Regular Season - 10

Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 3 FT FC Tokyo

Nissan Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Apr 11
日本語
Yokohama F. Marinos
1-3
FC Tokyo
⚡ Intensity 38
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 82
🎲 Upset 0
Clinical finishing punishes Marinos at home

Ryan's Masterclass Punishes Profligate Marinos

Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 52/100. A lesson in clinical finishing saw the title-chasing visitors brutally expose the defensive frailties of a side deeply entrenched in a relegation battle.

Early Intent

Despite Yokohama F. Marinos commanding the pitch and enjoying 57% possession, they found themselves utterly lacking the final cutting edge at Nissan Stadium. The opening exchanges were marked by high Balance as both sides felt each other out in a tense, methodical tactical battle. The hosts moved the ball well, accumulating over 400 passes, yet continually ran into a solid defensive wall. The deadlock was dramatically broken right on the stroke of half-time against the run of play. FC Tokyo struck with deadly precision on the counter when Marcelo Ryan threaded a perfect, defence-splitting ball for K. Sato to finish with absolute composure. It was a brutal sucker punch for the hosts, who had controlled possession for almost the entirety of the half but completely failed to translate their territorial dominance into genuine, goalkeeper-testing threats.

The Killer Blow

The match’s Intensity went off the charts immediately in the second half as the panicked hosts pushed desperately for an equaliser, committing more bodies forward. Yet, it was the clinical visitors who found the vital second breakthrough, exploiting the expansive spaces left behind. In the 64th minute, S. Muroya brilliantly carved open the recovering defensive line to set up Marcelo Ryan, who doubled the advantage with a spectacular finish. While Marinos managed a staggering 10 shots throughout the contest, only a single one of those efforts actually troubled the goalkeeper all evening. Conversely, the capital club operated like trained snipers. They absorbed pressure with ease, conceding possession but converting their minimal time on the ball into eight highly dangerous touches inside the penalty box, effectively putting the match completely out of reach.

Fading Hopes

The frustrated home crowd finally found a momentary spark of genuine hope in the 74th minute when R. Yamane expertly teed up R. Kato, cutting the deficit and drastically raising the tension in this crucial clash. The emotional comeback, however, was brutally cut short just four minutes later. A calamitous defensive mix-up led to a tragic own goal by H. Asada, which instantly restored the visitors' two-goal cushion and mercifully ended the contest at 1-3. The profound Stakes of this encounter leave Yokohama languishing perilously in 15th place, firmly anchored in an unforgiving relegation scrap. Meanwhile, FC Tokyo marches confidently onward, grabbing three vital away points to cement their second-place standing and intensify their pursuit of the coveted league title.

Key Questions

What made Marcelo Ryan the Man of the Match?

He orchestrated the attack brilliantly, registering an 8.5 rating with a crucial goal and an assist that dismantled the home defence entirely.

What does this mean for Yokohama F. Marinos's season?

Sitting in 15th place, this damaging home defeat drags them deeper into the relegation battle, amplifying the pressure for immediate results.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
57%
43%
Yokohama F. Marinos 57%
FC Tokyo 43%
Shots
10
9
Yokohama F. Marinos 10
FC Tokyo 9
Shots on Target
1
5
Yokohama F. Marinos 1
FC Tokyo 5
Passes
433
322
Yokohama F. Marinos 433
FC Tokyo 322
Pass Accuracy
82%
75%
Yokohama F. Marinos 82%
FC Tokyo 75%
Corners
4
4
Yokohama F. Marinos 4
FC Tokyo 4
Fouls
10
13
Yokohama F. Marinos 10
FC Tokyo 13
Yellow Cards
0
2
Yokohama F. Marinos 0
FC Tokyo 2
Red Cards
0
0
Yokohama F. Marinos 0
FC Tokyo 0

Match Events

K. Sato (Marcelo Ryan) 45'
HT
46' 🔄 T. Kimura K. Sekitomi
S. Muroya 🟨 49'
Marcelo Ryan (S. Muroya) 64'
69' 🔄 Yuri Araujo T. Kondo
69' 🔄 K. Tanimura H. Asada
74' R. Kato (R. Yamane)
75' 🔄 K. Watanabe T. Kida
S. Muroya K. Koizumi 🔄 76'
R. Sato T. Nakagawa 🔄 76'
H. Asada 78'
K. Koizumi 🟨 82'
Marcelo Ryan D. C. Otani 🔄 85'
K. Endo L. Nozawa 🔄 85'
87' 🔄 J. Croux Tevis
K. Sato F. Yamada 🔄 90'
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Yokohama F. Marinos

Goalkeepers
Park Il-Kyu
MAGNET
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
52
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Takuto Kimura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Taisei Inoue
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Kosei Suwama
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ren Kato
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Midfielders
Riku Yamane
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Kota Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Jordy Croux
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Jun Amano
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
9
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuri Araújo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
GHOST
GHOST
8
Actions
8
Actions
69
Minutes
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Hiroki Iikura
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kanta Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Murakami
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aruto Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hiroto Asada
FRIENDLY FIRE
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

FC Tokyo

Goalkeepers
Seung-gyu Kim
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sei Muroya
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Alexander Scholz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hayato Inamura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kein Sato
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyota Tokiwa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keita Endo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Ryunosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Marcelo Ryan
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.5
Rating
BENCH
Hayate Tanaka
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kashif Bangnagande
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takahiro Ko
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Divine Chinedu Otani
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Nozawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
03/07/2026 FC Tokyo 3 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
09/28/2025 FC Tokyo 2 - 3 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
06/25/2025 Yokohama F. Marinos 0 - 3 FC Tokyo J1 League Nissan Stadium
09/28/2024 Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 3 FC Tokyo J1 League Nissan Stadium
05/19/2024 FC Tokyo 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
08/19/2023 Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 1 FC Tokyo J1 League Nissan Stadium
03/07/2026
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
09/28/2025
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
06/25/2025
J1 League Nissan Stadium
09/28/2024
J1 League Nissan Stadium
05/19/2024
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
08/19/2023
J1 League Nissan Stadium
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
FC Tokyo Win
Draw