J1 League Gameweek 11

Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 2 FT Tokyo Verdy

Japan National Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
72
FT
Wed, Oct 21
日本語
Yokohama F. Marinos
2-2
Tokyo Verdy
⚡ Intensity 68
⚖️ Balance 60
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 57
Verdy's stoppage-time stunner denies Marinos

Win Probability

  • Yokohama F. Marinos 50%
  • Draw 27%
  • Tokyo Verdy 22%

Futmetrix AI estimate

Verdy's Stoppage-Time Stunner Leaves Marinos Reeling

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 72/100. A thrilling two-goal comeback from the league's bottom side proved that sheer resilience can rewrite the script even when all seems lost.

Early Control

Stepping onto the pristine pitch of the Japan National Stadium, Yokohama F. Marinos controlled possession at 59% and immediately dictated the tempo. The mid-table contenders pinned their struggling opponents deep into their own half, showcasing clear technical superiority. The breakthrough arrived in the 23rd minute when Ryo Miyaichi capitalised on a moment of brilliance, firing home after a perfectly weighted delivery from Kosuke Matsumura. Offensively sharp, the home side effectively neutralised any early threats, making the match look like a routine victory in the making. The Balance of the contest heavily tilted toward the hosts as they headed into the tunnel, leaving the visitors searching for answers against a relentless attacking wave.

A False Sense of Security

The second half commenced with the hosts seemingly ready to close the curtains. In the 50th minute, Daiya Tono doubled the advantage, putting Marinos in a completely comfortable position. However, the Intensity of the fixture suddenly spiked as Tokyo Verdy refused to surrender. Faced with the harsh reality of their relegation battle, the visitors threw caution to the wind and pushed forward. Their vital lifeline came in the 73rd minute when Kanya Fujimoto connected with a sharp pass from substitute Koki Morita, slashing the deficit in half. This crucial pivot transformed a serene evening into a frantic battlefield, shifting the momentum entirely away from the bewildered hosts.

The Ultimate Comeback

With the clock ticking down and panic setting in for Marinos, a barrage of 26 combined shots turned the pitch into a chaotic shooting gallery. Set-piece pressure mounted with 12 total corners adding to the immense drama. Just when the home fans prepared to celebrate a standard victory, substitute Goki Yamada authored a moment of pure magic. In the 93rd minute, he latched onto a feed from Shuhei Mizoguchi to slot home a dramatic equaliser, sending the away bench into delirium. Earning a monumental point given the colossal Stakes of their survival fight, Tokyo Verdy delivered a shock twist. This incredible 2-2 draw serves as a stark reminder that a two-goal lead is never truly safe.

Key Questions

Did Yokohama F. Marinos deserve the late equalizer?

It was actually Tokyo Verdy who scored the late equaliser. Their relentless pressure and absolute desperation in the dying moments made the 90th-minute strike entirely well-deserved.

How did Yokohama F. Marinos complete the comeback from behind?

Tokyo Verdy were the ones who mounted the impressive comeback. Trailing by two, they increased their attacking urgency and capitalised on a lapse in the hosts' concentration.

How did substitute G. Yamada change the game?

Coming on in the 86th minute, Goki Yamada injected vital pace into the final third, ultimately rescuing a massive point with a dramatic stoppage-time strike.

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
59%
41%
Yokohama F. Marinos 59%
Tokyo Verdy 41%
Shots
14
12
Yokohama F. Marinos 14
Tokyo Verdy 12
Shots on Target
4
3
Yokohama F. Marinos 4
Tokyo Verdy 3
Expected Goals (xG)
1.97
1.73
Yokohama F. Marinos 1.97
Tokyo Verdy 1.73
Passes
490
331
Yokohama F. Marinos 490
Tokyo Verdy 331
Corners
6
6
Yokohama F. Marinos 6
Tokyo Verdy 6
Fouls
13
18
Yokohama F. Marinos 13
Tokyo Verdy 18
Yellow Cards
0
2
Yokohama F. Marinos 0
Tokyo Verdy 2
Red Cards
0
0
Yokohama F. Marinos 0
Tokyo Verdy 0

Match Events

6' 🔄 ↓ Kei Chinen ↑Riku Yamane
Kanya Fujimoto 🟨 14'
23' ⚽ Ryo Miyaichi (Kosuke Matsumura)
Kaito Suzuki 🟨 24'
↓ Kazunari Ichimi ↑Soma Kanda 🔄 45'
HT
50' ⚽ Daiya Tono
↓ Kosuke Saito ↑Koki Morita 🔄 61'
↓ Kaito Suzuki ↑Yosuke Uchida 🔄 61'
65' 🔄 ↓ Daiya Tono ↑Jun Amano
65' 🔄 ↓ Takuto Kimura ↑Toichi Suzuki
65' 🔄 ↓ Jordy Croux ↑Tomoki Kondo
↓ Cho Yu-Min ↑Maaya Sako 🔄 72'
Kanya Fujimoto (Koki Morita) ⚽ 73'
79' 🔄 ↓ Jun Amano ↑Takuya Kida
↓ Issei Kumatoriya ↑Goki Yamada 🔄 86'
Goki Yamada (Shuhei Mizoguchi) ⚽ 90'+3
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Yokohama F. Marinos

Goalkeepers
Hiroki Iikura
MAGNET
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
67
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Takuto Kimura
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jeison Quiñónes
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Kosei Suwama
MAGNET
MAGNET
87
Activity
87
Activity
78
Passes
9
Duels
Taisei Inoue
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
6
Entry
Kosuke Matsumura
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Ryo Miyaichi
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Daiya Tono
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
Jordy Croux
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Park Il-Gyu
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Thomas Deng
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riku Yamane
MAGNET
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
53
Passes
10
Duels
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
79
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Toichi Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis Gabriel
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
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Nitta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Tokyo Verdy

Goalkeepers
Matheus Vidotto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Naoki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Yu-min
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Kanya Fujimoto
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Kosuke Saito
SWEEPER
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Rei Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Mizoguchi
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.1
Rating
Yuta Arai
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Issei Kumatoriya
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Kazunari Ichimi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
BENCH
Yuya Nagasawa
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maaya Sako
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yosuke Uchida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Koki Morita
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Kai Shibato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Hyun-Woo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goki Yamada
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/24/2026 Tokyo Verdy 0 - 6 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
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
05/24/2026
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
02/28/2026
J1 League Nissan Stadium
08/09/2025
J1 League Ajinomoto Stadium
04/05/2025
J1 League Nissan Stadium
06/29/2024
J1 League Nissan Stadium
02/25/2024
J1 League Japan National Stadium
09/22/2016
Emperor Cup Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 FC Tokyo 11 24 21 8 +13 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)
2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 10 23 25 6 +19 WSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)WTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)WSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)LFagiano Okayama 3 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (06-09-2026)
3 Machida Zelvia 10 23 25 10 +15 WMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)LMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)WNagoya Grampus 1 - 3 Machida Zelvia (06-09-2026)
4 Vissel Kobe 10 22 17 9 +8 WFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)WVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)WVissel Kobe 3 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-09-2026)
5 Kashiwa Reysol 11 22 22 17 +5 DFC Tokyo 0 - 0 Kashiwa Reysol (21-10-2026)LKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 4 - 2 Vissel Kobe (09-10-2026)WMachida Zelvia 2 - 4 Kashiwa Reysol (20-09-2026)WKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)
6 Kashima 10 19 21 16 +5 WKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)WKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)LVissel Kobe 2 - 1 Kashima (11-09-2026)LKashima 0 - 1 Urawa (06-09-2026)
7 Kawasaki Frontale 10 16 21 16 +5 WCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)DKawasaki Frontale 3 - 3 Kashima (19-09-2026)WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 3 - 1 Shimizu S-pulse (06-09-2026)
8 Yokohama F. Marinos 10 16 13 9 +4 DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)WYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos (12-09-2026)WKashiwa Reysol 0 - 2 Yokohama F. Marinos (06-09-2026)
9 Fagiano Okayama 11 16 14 15 -1 WFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (18-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)WUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)
10 Urawa 10 15 17 21 -4 WMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 3 - 0 Urawa (10-10-2026)WUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)LUrawa 1 - 2 Fagiano Okayama (13-09-2026)WKashima 0 - 1 Urawa (06-09-2026)
11 Shimizu S-pulse 10 14 10 11 -1 DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)WMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)WShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)LKawasaki Frontale 3 - 1 Shimizu S-pulse (06-09-2026)
12 Nagoya Grampus 10 12 12 16 -4 WKashiwa Reysol 1 - 3 Nagoya Grampus (17-10-2026)WKawasaki Frontale 1 - 2 Nagoya Grampus (11-10-2026)LFC Tokyo 1 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (19-09-2026)LV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)LNagoya Grampus 1 - 3 Machida Zelvia (06-09-2026)
13 Cerezo Osaka 10 12 9 16 -7 LCerezo Osaka 2 - 4 Kawasaki Frontale (17-10-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (10-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)LSanfrecce Hiroshima 6 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (12-09-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-09-2026)
14 Mito Hollyhock 11 9 12 16 -4 LFagiano Okayama 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (21-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Urawa (17-10-2026)LMito Hollyhock 1 - 2 Shimizu S-pulse (11-10-2026)LYokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Mito Hollyhock (19-09-2026)LMito Hollyhock 0 - 1 Kawasaki Frontale (12-09-2026)
15 V-varen Nagasaki 10 9 11 18 -7 LKashima 2 - 0 V-varen Nagasaki (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)DV-varen Nagasaki 1 - 1 Cerezo Osaka (19-09-2026)WV-varen Nagasaki 2 - 0 Nagoya Grampus (12-09-2026)LVissel Kobe 3 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (06-09-2026)
16 Kyoto Sanga 10 8 11 19 -8 LSanfrecce Hiroshima 3 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (17-10-2026)LKyoto Sanga 0 - 1 Machida Zelvia (10-10-2026)WFagiano Okayama 1 - 2 Kyoto Sanga (19-09-2026)LKyoto Sanga 2 - 3 Kashiwa Reysol (11-09-2026)LFC Tokyo 2 - 0 Kyoto Sanga (06-09-2026)
17 Avispa Fukuoka 10 7 11 16 -5 LMachida Zelvia 3 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (18-10-2026)WAvispa Fukuoka 2 - 1 Fagiano Okayama (10-10-2026)LAvispa Fukuoka 0 - 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (19-09-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 1 - 0 Avispa Fukuoka (12-09-2026)DAvispa Fukuoka 1 - 1 Mito Hollyhock (05-09-2026)
18 Gamba Osaka 10 7 10 18 -8 DShimizu S-pulse 2 - 2 Gamba Osaka (17-10-2026)LKashima 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (09-10-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 1 Vissel Kobe (20-09-2026)LGamba Osaka 0 - 2 FC Tokyo (12-09-2026)LJEF United Chiba 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (06-09-2026)
19 JEF United Chiba 10 6 8 19 -11 DJEF United Chiba 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos (17-10-2026)DJEF United Chiba 1 - 1 V-varen Nagasaki (11-10-2026)LShimizu S-pulse 2 - 1 JEF United Chiba (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)WJEF United Chiba 2 - 0 Gamba Osaka (06-09-2026)
20 Tokyo Verdy 10 4 4 18 -14 LTokyo Verdy 0 - 4 FC Tokyo (17-10-2026)LTokyo Verdy 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (11-10-2026)LUrawa 3 - 1 Tokyo Verdy (19-09-2026)DTokyo Verdy 1 - 1 JEF United Chiba (13-09-2026)DCerezo Osaka 0 - 0 Tokyo Verdy (06-09-2026)

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