J1 League Regular Season - 4
Yokohama F. Marinos 3 - 2 FT Tokyo Verdy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Yosuke Uchida 26'
31' Kaina Tanimura
45' K. Tanimura (T. Inoue)
HT
47' D. Tono (J. Croux)
49' R. Yamane (G. Onaiwu)
↓ K. Miyahara ↑T. Yoshida 55'
↓ K. Saito ↑R. Shirai 56'
58' Riku Yamane
Yuta Arai 62'
↓ Y. Arai ↑S. Nakayama 68'
I. Someno (R. Shirai) 69'
72' ↓ G. Onaiwu ↑R. Miyaichi
72' ↓ J. Croux ↑J. Amano
Itsuki Someno 73'
77' ↓ D. Tono ↑Yuri Araujo
↓ R. Hirakawa ↑G. Yamada 80'
84' ↓ T. Inoue ↑T. Kondo
84' ↓ K. Tanimura ↑D. David
T. Yoshida 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
R. Kimura 
SIEVE
33%
Save %
33%
Save %
2
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
T. Inoue 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
J. Quinones 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Tsunoda
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
82%
Duel Win %
R. Kato
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
T. Kida 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
R. Yamane 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
J. Croux 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
10%
Pass Acc
D. Tono
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
G. Onaiwu
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Forwards
K. Tanimura
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
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
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Araujo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Matheus
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
Y. Uchida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Inoue 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
D. Fukazawa
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
K. Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
R. Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
10
Late Mins
10
Late Mins
80
Total Mins
80
Entry
K. Morita 
MAGNET
61
Activity
61
Activity
53
Passes
8
Duels
Y. Arai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
I. Someno
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
Y. Nagasawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
T. Yoshida 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.7
Rating
T. Inami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Yamamoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Shirai 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
34
Minutes
7
Rating
H. Yamami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Matsuda
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/28/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 08/09/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/05/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 06/29/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 02/25/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 09/22/2016 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | Emperor Cup | Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium |
02/28/2026
08/09/2025
04/05/2025
06/29/2024
02/25/2024
09/22/2016
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Four-Minute Firestorm at Nissan Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 68/100. A devastating blitz spanning the half-time whistle redefined this contest, proving Yokohama F. Marinos possess an attacking gear few can handle.
Early Friction
The match opened with supreme Intensity, as a desperate Yokohama F. Marinos side looked to arrest their poor recent form. The hosts pushed high up the pitch, while Tokyo Verdy edged possession, patiently trying to build from the back. The defining moment of the opening half-hour arrived when K. Tanimura went down in the box, prompting the referee to point to the spot. However, VAR intervention overturned the decision in the 31st minute, deflating the home crowd and briefly preserving the delicate Balance of the contest. The visitors appeared to have weathered the storm, but the tactical friction was merely building pressure for an impending explosion.
The Four-Minute Blitz
Everything changed in a dizzying window of attacking absolute ruthlessness. Right on the stroke of half-time, Tanimura found his redemption, breaking the deadlock in the 45th minute. Rather than regrouping at the break, Tokyo Verdy were caught completely cold upon the restart. In the 47th minute, D. Tono doubled the advantage with clinical precision. Barely had the visitors kicked off again before R. Yamane made it three in the 49th minute. Three goals in four minutes of playing time utterly dismantled Verdy's defensive structure, turning a tense chess match into a runaway rout.
Late Drama
To their credit, Verdy refused to fold. I. Someno struck back in the 69th minute, injecting a sliver of doubt into the home ranks. The visitors threw caution to the wind, leaning on their bench to salvage the match. Super sub T. Yoshida arrived to bundle home a 90th-minute lifeline, setting up a frantically nervous finale for the hosts. Ultimately, Marinos clung on to claim all three points. Given their recent struggles, the Stakes could not have been higher for the hosts, who will hope this explosive performance jump-starts their stalling season.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
A 31st-minute penalty awarded to Kaina Tanimura was overturned, briefly deflating the hosts before their explosive response either side of half-time.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
An astonishing four-minute window saw Yokohama strike three times, forcing Verdy into an aggressive, open counter-attack to chase the game.
How did substitute Taiju Yoshida change the game?
Coming on in the 55th minute, Yoshida provided crucial attacking thrust and scored a 90th-minute goal to set up a tense finale.
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 Promise Fireworks in Mid-Table Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. This mid-table fixture promises pure defensive chaos, making it a must-watch for neutrals who crave goals over tactical discipline.
The Setup
Nissan Stadium hosts a J1 League fixture defined by glaring defensive vulnerabilities. A modest Stakes rating reflects this early-season position—Yokohama F. Marinos sit ninth with nine points, while Tokyo Verdy are fifth with thirteen. However, a solid Form rating hints at immense entertainment value. These sides boast a combined 3.1 goals per game, primarily because neither can shut the back door. Marinos concede 2.0 goals a match; Verdy leak 2.2. A respectable Stars rating highlights the attacking talent ready to exploit this low Balance shootout. Watch out for Yuya Fukuda and Koki Morita, who have been orchestrating the offensive chaos for the visitors.
Key Battle
The true contest lies in transition. With both backlines showing extreme vulnerability, the midfield that can force turnovers and bypass the press quickest will dominate. It is less about individual duels and more about which defensive unit collapses first under sustained pressure.
Expected Outcome
Expect a track meet. Tokyo Verdy's superior points tally gives them a slight edge, but Marinos at home will inevitably score. A wild 3-2 victory for the visitors as defensive structures completely disintegrate in the second half.