J1 League Regular Season - 6
Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 FT JEF United Chiba
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
40' Jeisson Quiñónes
HT
52' D. Tono
↓ M. Himeno ↑Z. Issaka 66'
69' ↓ T. Kimura ↑K. Watanabe
72' Kota Watanabe
74' K. Tanimura (R. Yamane)
75' ↓ K. Sekitomi ↑R. Miyaichi
75' ↓ Yuri Araujo ↑T. Kondo
↓ Eduardo ↑T. Yasui 80'
↓ Y. Kobayashi ↑M. Shinada 80'
89' ↓ D. Tono ↑J. Amano
89' ↓ J. Croux ↑Tevis
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
R. Kimura 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
R. Kato 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
T. Inoue 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sekitomi
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
R. Yamane 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
T. Kimura 
ENFORCER
8
Tackles
8
Tackles
13
Duels Won
72%
Win %
J. Croux 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.6
Rating
D. Tono 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Yuri Araujo 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
K. Tanimura 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
H. Iikura 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Suwama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Amano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
JEF United Chiba
Goalkeepers
T. Wakahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
I. Takahashi
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
R. Kuboniwa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kawano
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
T. Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
T. Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
Y. Kobayashi
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
M. Himeno
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
H. Goya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Ishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
R. Suzuki
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Toriumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Yasui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Y. Igari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Shinada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Issaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Amagasa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/14/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | JEF United Chiba | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
03/14/2026
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
JEF United Chiba Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Marinos Dictate the Tempo in One-Sided Siege
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 19/100. Yokohama F. Marinos ruthlessly dispatched a toothless JEF United Chiba side to claim vital breathing room in the mid-table standings.
The Early Exchanges
Despite JEF United Chiba edging possession with 53% of the ball, the early stages at Nissan Stadium told a completely different story. The visitors held the ball but lacked any real attacking intent, falling into a trap set by Yokohama F. Marinos. The home side turned up the Intensity from the first whistle, effectively transforming the match into a one-sided siege. Orchestrated brilliantly from deep by Takuto Kimura, Marinos bombarded the opposition penalty area, generating high-quality chances while restricting their opponents to mere scraps. Chiba's defensive shape was constantly stretched by the fluid movement of the Marinos forwards, racking up a staggering 17 shots to Chiba's paltry four over the course of the ninety minutes. It was a masterclass in attacking without dominating the ball.
The Breakthrough
The tactical Balance finally shattered in the 52nd minute. After a prolonged period of sustained pressure that had the visiting defence creaking, D. Tono found the long-awaited breakthrough. His clinical finish fully exposed Chiba's structural flaws and forced them to abandon their conservative shape. As the visitors pushed higher up the pitch in search of an equaliser, their final-third execution remained entirely dismal. Capitalising on the newly vacated spaces, Marinos struck the killer blow in the 74th minute. A perfectly weighted delivery from R. Yamane unlocked the backline, finding K. Tanimura in stride. The forward dispatched the ball with ruthless precision to double the advantage, effectively killing off any faint hopes of a comeback.
The Aftermath
With the game firmly put to bed, Marinos comfortably saw out the remaining minutes to secure the result. A commanding defensive shift from Taisei Inoue ensured the hosts kept a deserved clean sheet, completely nullifying Chiba's minimal 0.52 expected goals. This vital victory breaks the deadlock between two sides who started the day level on nine points, pushing Marinos further up the table and restoring some much-needed confidence after a patchy run of form. For Chiba, their sterile possession highlights deep-rooted attacking issues that their manager must desperately address. If they cannot find a way to translate control into genuine penalty-box threat, they risk sliding dangerously close to the relegation scrap as the season wears on.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Yokohama F. Marinos?
D. Tono opened the scoring in the 52nd minute, followed by K. Tanimura doubling the lead in the 74th minute.
How many shots did Yokohama F. Marinos take?
Yokohama F. Marinos registered 17 total shots, significantly outperforming JEF United Chiba's mere 4 attempts.
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.
Defensive Frailties Take Center Stage in Mid-Table Scramble
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. With both sides bleeding goals at an alarming rate, this mid-table showdown promises chaos rather than tactical quality.
The Setup
On March 14, 2026, Nissan Stadium plays host to a J1 League clash where defensive solidity is little more than a rumor. Yokohama F. Marinos and JEF United Chiba sit deadlocked on nine points, occupying 9th and 10th place respectively. Both teams suffer from a dismal Form rating, directly attributed to backlines that are currently shipping an average of two goals per game. While the early-season Stakes remain modest, the strong Balance rating guarantees an evenly contested slugfest. With true Stars struggling to lift the collective standard, this match will be decided by whichever side makes fewer catastrophic errors at the back.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls squarely on Kosei Suwama as he looks to unlock a visiting defense marshaled by Daisuke Suzuki. In a game defined by structural weaknesses, a single moment of individual brilliance—or a lapse in concentration—between these two could decide the entire contest.
Our Prediction
We expect Yokohama F. Marinos to edge a chaotic contest 2-1. Home advantage and JEF United Chiba's abysmal losing streak tip the scales in what is guaranteed to be an open, untidy affair.