J1 League Gameweek 1
Yokohama F. Marinos 3 - 4 FT Kashima
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Futmetrix Verdict
29
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Plzen
0-3
Union St. Gilloise
⚡ Intensity
38
⚖️ Balance
22
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
10
Union St. Gilloise conquer Doosan Arena.
Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Thu, Sep 17
Real Betis
1-0
Getafe
⚡ Intensity
51
⚖️ Balance
25
🏆 Stakes
33
🎲 Upset
0
Ezzalzouli breakthrough sinks ten-man Getafe.
Futmetrix Verdict
41
FT
Thu, Sep 17
OFI
2-0
1899 Hoffenheim
⚡ Intensity
41
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
100
OFI stun Hoffenheim in Crete.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' S. Miidera (T. Kondo)
Leo Ceara (R. Ogawa) 11'
18' K. Tanimura (J. Amano)
Y. Suzuki 25'
HT
↓ M. Yoshida ↑Y. Matsumura 46'
58' K. Tanimura (J. Amano)
61' ↓ S. Miidera ↑G. Onaiwu
↓ Matheus Bueno ↑G. Shibasaki 67'
↓ Yan ↑H. Hayashu 67'
69' ↓ T. Kondo ↑R. Miyaichi
69' ↓ K. Tanimura ↑R. Nitta
69' ↓ J. Amano ↑D. David
77' ↓ R. Tsunoda ↑J. Croux
Leo Ceara 81'
↓ R. Ogawa ↑A. Cavric 85'
↓ R. Hirose ↑H. Tokuda 85'
H. Tokuda 86'
A. Cavric 90'+9
A. Cavric (G. Shibasaki) 90'+12
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Rubén Blanco 
SIEVE
20%
Save %
20%
Save %
4
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Taisei Inoue 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Jeison Quiñónes 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
107
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Suwama
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
3
Blocks
Ryotaro Tsunoda
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Midfielders
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
107
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosuke Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
107
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Kondo 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Jun Amano 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
2
Assists
9%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Hiroki Iikura 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takuto Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
38
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
Rikuto Hirose 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Naomichi Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
107
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ikuma Sekigawa
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ryoya Ogawa
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Yan Matheus
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kento Misao 
MAGNET
65
Activity
65
Activity
53
Passes
12
Duels
Matheus Bueno
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
61
Passes
9
Duels
Yuma Suzuki 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Léo Ceará 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Minato Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Taiki Yamada
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Motosuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Matsumura
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Haruki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
40
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Aleksandar Čavrić 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
8.3
Rating
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 02/14/2026 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 12/06/2025 | Kashima | 2 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 05/25/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/14/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 06/01/2024 | Kashima | 3 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 09/24/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 03/18/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/30/2022 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/10/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
05/10/2026
02/14/2026
12/06/2025
05/25/2025
07/14/2024
06/01/2024
09/24/2023
03/18/2023
07/30/2022
04/10/2022
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Kashima Win
Draw
League Standings
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Cavrić's Stoppage-Time Heroics Steal Seven-Goal Thriller for Kashima
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 96/100. An astonishing late collapse from the hosts allowed the visitors to snatch a 4-3 victory in a breathtaking season opener.
The Early Firefight
The match erupted immediately at National Olympic Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos struck first in the 7th minute through S. Miidera, setting a relentless tempo. The Balance was instantly tested as Kashima roared back just four minutes later, with Leo Ceara converting a clever pass from R. Ogawa. But the hosts refused to yield on their own turf. In the 18th minute, K. Tanimura restored the Marinos' advantage after linking up beautifully with J. Amano. Three goals inside the opening 18 minutes showcased an extraordinary level of Intensity that left both sets of supporters completely breathless.
The Illusion of Control
When Tanimura grabbed his second of the afternoon in the 58th minute, again assisted brilliantly by Amano, the Marinos looked entirely comfortable with a robust 3-1 lead. However, Kashima refused to panic and heavily dominated possession with 68% of the ball, quietly dictating the rhythm of the game from midfield. The crucial turning point arrived in the 81st minute when Leo Ceara completed his own brace, suddenly reviving the visitors' hopes and creating a palpable sense of anxiety in the stands. A disallowed goal by H. Tokuda via video review in the 86th minute seemed to signal that Yokohama would survive the relentless siege. Yet, the tactical shift was already heavily tilting the pitch in Kashima's favor.
Stoppage-Time Mayhem
The final minutes delivered pure sporting theatre that will be remembered for the rest of the campaign. With the clock ticking deep into stoppage time, the referee pointed to the penalty spot after a desperate defensive error. Substitute A. Cavric stepped up under immense pressure and buried the 99th-minute equalizer, silencing the home faithful. The unbelievable drama did not end there. In the 102nd minute, Cavric met a brilliant delivery from fellow substitute G. Shibasaki to complete an incredible 4-3 comeback. This spectacular turnaround not only secured three crucial points but sent a massive warning shot to the rest of the league on opening day.
Key Questions
What made Kaina Tanimura the Man of the Match?
Tanimura scored an exceptional brace and was a constant attacking threat for Yokohama, earning an 8.9 rating despite his team's heartbreaking defeat.
What caused the 7-goal thriller?
An early three-goal flurry set a frantic pace, combined with Kashima's relentless attacking pressure, generating 32 total shots and a dramatic stoppage-time finish.
Did Yokohama F. Marinos deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Kashima who scored the late equalizer and winner. Given Kashima's 68% possession and 21 total shots, their late surge was fully deserved.
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.
J1 League Curtain-Raiser Struggles to Ignite
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 26/100. With the season just kicking off and both squads lacking early momentum, this fixture feels more like a dress rehearsal than a main event.
The Setup
The J1 League campaign gets underway at the New National Stadium, but expectations should remain firmly in check. Yokohama F. Marinos and Kashima face off in a match crippled by a remarkably low Stakes rating. With neither side feeling the pressure of a late-season title race, intensity may be sorely lacking. A dismal Form score suggests rustiness across the board, and the modest Stars metric indicates a glaring absence of headline-grabbing individual brilliance. Even with established names like D. David for the hosts and Y. Suzuki for the visitors on the pitch, a poor Balance rating points toward a disjointed affair rather than a tactical masterclass. Kashima roll in as favorites to take the points, while Yokohama face a steep uphill battle.
Key Battle
The home side's midfield engine room faces a gruelling test against the visitors' organized defensive block. Kashima will likely look to stifle space early, forcing Yokohama into uncomfortable wide areas and cutting off central passing lanes.
Our Prediction
Expect Kashima to edge a tight, uninspiring game 0-1. They will likely sit deep, absorb whatever blunt pressure the hosts manage to muster, and eventually strike on the counter in the second half. The lack of cutting edge will define the afternoon.