J1 League Regular Season - 3

Yokohama F. Marinos 0 - 2 FT Urawa

Nissan Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
25
FT
Sat, Feb 21
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Yokohama F. Marinos
0-2
Urawa
⚡ Intensity 24
⚖️ Balance 13
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
Urawa's clinical edge silences Nissan Stadium.

Urawa's Ruthless Edge Silences Nissan Stadium

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. Our verdict: Urawa's clinical finishing and disciplined defending exposed a toothless Yokohama attack in a gritty mid-table clash.

Early Standoff

An evenly split possession battle at Nissan Stadium quickly morphed into a frustrating shooting gallery for the home supporters. Both teams arrived eager to correct their inconsistent early-season form, but Yokohama F. Marinos were particularly desperate to dictate the tempo on their own turf. They relentlessly pushed forward, unleashing 15 shots toward the visiting goal. Yet, their final ball was shockingly blunt, registering just a single attempt on target over ninety minutes. Urawa were more than happy to absorb this pressure and strike back in calculated bursts. A combined 27 shots told the story of an off-the-charts Intensity rating, but the sheer volume masked a severe lack of quality in the final third from the hosts.

The Breakthrough

The tactical deadlock finally shattered in the 55th minute, rewarding the visitors' patience. T. Sekine found a rare pocket of space in a crowded penalty area and delivered a composed finish to completely shift the Balance of the tie. Forced to chase the game, the home side threw bodies forward in desperation, but they continually crashed into a resolute crimson wall. Danilo Boza anchored the Urawa backline with absolute authority, winning crucial duels and disrupting passing lanes. Behind him, veteran goalkeeper Shusaku Nishikawa expertly mopped up any remaining scraps, ensuring his side never truly looked vulnerable despite the constant wave of off-target Yokohama efforts.

Instant Impact

As the clock ticked down, Ryotaro Tsunoda pushed higher up the pitch, trying to drag his Yokohama side back into the contest through sheer willpower. Instead of finding an equalizer, they were handed the ultimate sucker punch. Recognizing the gaps opening up, the Urawa bench introduced J. Hayakawa in the 83rd minute. He needed less than sixty seconds to make his mark. Latching onto a precise visionary pass from Matheus Savio, the substitute buried the second goal to kill the game dead. Snatching three points on the road carries immense Stakes for the visitors' campaign, leaving Marinos to answer hard questions about their incredibly blunt attacking mechanics.

Key Questions

How did substitute Ryotaro Tsunoda change the game?

Tsunoda actually started the match, putting in an outstanding defensive shift for Yokohama. However, his commanding presence couldn't compensate for his team's attacking woes.

Did the derby intensity affect the quality of play?

Absolutely. While the raw adrenaline resulted in 27 total shots, only six actually tested the goalkeepers, proving that composure vanished when it mattered most.

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
50%
50%
Yokohama F. Marinos 50%
Urawa 50%
Shots
15
12
Yokohama F. Marinos 15
Urawa 12
Shots on Target
1
5
Yokohama F. Marinos 1
Urawa 5
Expected Goals (xG)
0.95
1.23
Yokohama F. Marinos 0.95
Urawa 1.23
Passes
406
413
Yokohama F. Marinos 406
Urawa 413
Pass Accuracy
75%
70%
Yokohama F. Marinos 75%
Urawa 70%
Corners
5
4
Yokohama F. Marinos 5
Urawa 4
Fouls
6
13
Yokohama F. Marinos 6
Urawa 13
Yellow Cards
1
2
Yokohama F. Marinos 1
Urawa 2
Red Cards
0
0
Yokohama F. Marinos 0
Urawa 0

Match Events

Takahiro Sekine 🟨 10'
33' 🟨 Riku Yamane
HT
T. Sekine 55'
R. Hidano I. Kiese 🔄 60'
61' 🔄 D. David K. Tanimura
61' 🔄 Yuri Araujo Tevis
61' 🔄 J. Croux T. Kondo
K. Shibato R. Nitta 🔄 61'
Matheus Sávio 🟨 63'
71' 🔄 D. Tono J. Amano
83' 🔄 K. Watanabe R. Miyaichi
T. Sekine H. Ishihara 🔄 83'
T. Kaneko J. Hayakawa 🔄 83'
J. Hayakawa (Matheus Savio) 84'
K. Yasui S. Matsunaga 🔄 90'+2
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Yokohama F. Marinos

Goalkeepers
R. Kimura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Inoue
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
J. Quinones
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Tsunoda
MAGNET
MAGNET
80
Activity
80
Activity
63
Passes
17
Duels
R. Kato
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
R. Yamane
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
J. Croux
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
D. Tono
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Yuri Araujo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Forwards
D. David
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
H. Iikura
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
K. Suwama
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kida
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Amano
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
K. Tanimura
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Kondo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Urawa

Goalkeepers
S. Nishikawa
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
T. Sekine
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Danilo Boza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nemoto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Ogiwara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
K. Yasui
NPC
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
19%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
K. Shibato
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
T. Kaneko
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
R. Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Matheus Savio
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Forwards
R. Hidano
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
BENCH
A. Niekawa
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
H. Ishihara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Nakajima
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hayakawa
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Y. Naganuma
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Kiese
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Teruuchi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Matsunaga
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Nitta
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
02/21/2026 Yokohama F. Marinos 0 - 2 Urawa J1 League Nissan Stadium
10/18/2025 Yokohama F. Marinos 4 - 0 Urawa J1 League Nissan Stadium
04/20/2025 Urawa 3 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Saitama Stadium
10/30/2024 Yokohama F. Marinos 0 - 0 Urawa J1 League Nissan Stadium
05/06/2024 Urawa 2 - 1 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Saitama Stadium 2002
10/15/2023 Urawa 2 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos J-League Cup Saitama Stadium 2002
10/11/2023 Yokohama F. Marinos 1 - 0 Urawa J-League Cup Nissan Stadium
08/06/2023 Urawa 0 - 0 Yokohama F. Marinos J1 League Saitama Stadium 2002
02/25/2023 Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 0 Urawa J1 League Nissan Stadium
10/29/2022 Yokohama F. Marinos 4 - 1 Urawa J1 League Nissan Stadium
02/21/2026
J1 League Nissan Stadium
10/18/2025
J1 League Nissan Stadium
04/20/2025
J1 League Saitama Stadium
10/30/2024
J1 League Nissan Stadium
05/06/2024
J1 League Saitama Stadium 2002
10/15/2023
J-League Cup Saitama Stadium 2002
10/11/2023
J-League Cup Nissan Stadium
08/06/2023
J1 League Saitama Stadium 2002
02/25/2023
J1 League Nissan Stadium
10/29/2022
J1 League Nissan Stadium
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Urawa Win
Draw