J1 League Regular Season - 14
Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 1 PEN 1-3 Mito Hollyhock
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
5' K. Tanimura (G. Onaiwu)
A. Watanabe 27'
Danilo Cardoso 33'
↓ Danilo Cardoso ↑T. Ushizawa 42'
HT
56' ↓ R. Kato ↑R. Miyaichi
56' ↓ Tevis ↑J. Amano
56' ↓ A. Higuchi ↑K. Watanabe
↓ A. Watanabe ↑Y. Torikai 68'
↓ Matheus Leiria ↑R. Nemoto 68'
70' ↓ G. Onaiwu ↑J. Croux
↓ M. Arai ↑K. Ando 71'
73' K. Suwama
78' ↓ K. Sekitomi ↑J. Quinones
↓ K. Tada ↑S. Yamashita 86'
88' ↓ R. Yamane ↑D. David
120'+1 J. Croux
K. Osaki 120'+1
120'+2 D. David
R. Nemoto 120'+2
120'+3 J. Amano
S. Omori 120'+3
120'+4 J. Quinones
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Park Il-Kyu
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ren Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Thomas Jok Deng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Suwama
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Kanta Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Midfielders
Riku Yamane
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Aruto Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
George Onaiwu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
7%
Pass Acc
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Hiroto Asada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
5
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Hiroki Ilkura
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jeisson Quiñónes
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.7
Rating
Kei Murakami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Amano
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.6
Rating
Yuta Tanaka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
40
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6
Rating
Dean David
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Mito Hollyhock
Goalkeepers
Konosuke Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Takumi Mase
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Danilo Cardoso
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Kenta Itakura
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
87
Passes
1
Duels
Sho Omori
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.2
Rating
Midfielders
Matheus Leiria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Taishi Semba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koshi Osaki
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
Mizuki Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Tada Keisuke
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
7%
Pass Acc
6
Rating
Arata Watanabe
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Shuhei Matsubara
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Takeshi Ushizawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhiro Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yoshiki Torikai
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Shota Yamashita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotatsu Kawakami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Ando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Nemoto
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Patryck Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | K's Denki Stadium Mito |
| 07/10/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 2 (AET) | Mito Hollyhock | Emperor Cup | K’s Denki Stadium |
03/18/2026
07/10/2024
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Mito Hollyhock Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Penalty Shootout Drama Settles High-Octane Clash at Nissan Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. A relentless attacking display from the visitors forced a dramatic shootout resolution that reshapes the upper-mid-table dynamic.
The Opening Exchange
Nissan Stadium erupted early as the hosts caught their opponents cold. Just five minutes in, a sweeping move found K. Tanimura, who dispatched the opener with clinical precision after a neat ball from G. Onaiwu. However, the lead was short-lived. Mito Hollyhock refused to buckle, asserting authority on the ball and turning the pitch into their own tactical playground. They dominated possession and set a punishing tempo, dragging the Intensity to extraordinary levels. Their reward arrived in the 27th minute when A. Watanabe found a pocket of space to fire home a deserved equalizer. The visitors' overwhelming 64% ball retention suffocated the home side's midfield, setting the stage for a prolonged siege rather than an end-to-end spectacle.
The Defensive Wall
As the match progressed, the sheer volume of away attacks tested Yokohama F. Marinos to their limits. A barrage of 19 shots turned the penalty area into a shooting gallery, yet the hosts survived through sheer defensive grit and breathtaking goalkeeping. Park Il-Kyu was an absolute colossus between the posts, producing six crucial saves to deny near-certain goals. His heroics ensured the Balance of the contest remained tightly poised, even as his team struggled to create meaningful opportunities on the counter. The away side racked up eight corners, applying immense set-piece pressure, but could not breach the resilient defensive block a second time. The tactical stalemate ultimately dragged the grueling fixture all the way to a tense penalty shootout to decide the extra points.
The Shootout Resolution
The shootout proved to be a harsh test of nerve, bringing an extraordinary conclusion to this league fixture. The hosts faltered immediately under the immense pressure; J. Croux and J. Amano both watched their crucial spot-kicks fail to find the net. Although D. David managed to convert his attempt, another devastating miss from J. Quinones sealed their fate. On the other side, Mito were absolutely flawless. K. Osaki, R. Nemoto, and S. Omori confidently buried their penalties to secure a 3-1 shootout victory. This gritty away triumph elevates their standing in the table, rewarding their relentless attacking intent and underlining their immense composure when the Stakes were at their absolute highest.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Park Il-Kyu the turning point?
Park Il-Kyu didn't miss a penalty—he was the standout goalkeeper! The crucial shootout misses actually came from Croux, Amano, and Quinones.
How dramatic was the late winner by Park Il-Kyu?
As a goalkeeper, Park didn't score the winner. S. Omori actually converted the decisive penalty to seal Mito's victory after the 1-1 draw.
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 Point to J1 League Shootout
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 84/100. With both sides shipping an alarming average of over two goals a game, this mid-table clash is destined to be an absolute thriller for all the wrong defensive reasons.
The Setup
As we head into this May 02, 2026 fixture at Nissan Stadium, Yokohama F. Marinos and Mito Hollyhock find themselves jostling for momentum in the J1 League mid-table. The hosts sit in eighth place with twelve points, while the visitors hold a slight edge in sixth with fifteen points. An unsteady Form rating tells the story for both clubs: Yokohama arrive with a chaotic WLLLW record, whilst Mito's LWWWL run showcases similar inconsistency. However, it is the defensive vulnerability that steals the headlines. Combined, these teams are leaking nearly five goals a match. That statistical baseline drives a tight Balance rating, meaning this contest is perfectly poised for high drama. Despite modest Stakes in terms of the title picture, the sheer attacking intent makes this an unmissable spectacle.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls firmly on the final third, highlighting a direct shootout between Yokohama F. Marinos's Jun Amano and Mito Hollyhock's Koki Ando. Amano is the driving force behind the hosts' offensive output, validating his high Stars rating with clinical finishing and elite chance creation. On the other side, Ando must capitalize on a fragile home backline that routinely surrenders leads. Whoever exploits the structural gaps more efficiently will drag their team to victory.
Our Prediction
We expect Yokohama F. Marinos to edge a 3-2 thriller. Neither side possesses the defensive discipline to grind out a clean sheet, meaning this match will be decided by raw firepower. Home advantage and Amano's clinical touch in transitional moments should ultimately overpower Mito's disjointed back four in a beautifully chaotic ninety minutes.