Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Albirex Niigata (10th, 62 pts) held a 32-point advantage over Gifu (22nd, 30 pts). Recent form flatters Albirex Niigata's table spot — 5th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 10th. In league terms the two rates read 1.69/1.24 for Albirex Niigata and 0.79/1.86 for Gifu (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
Albirex Niigata had banked 10 of the last 15 points on offer; Gifu, 4.
The match was played at Denka Big Swan Stadium (capacity 42,300). Albirex Niigata led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Albirex Niigata: S. Homma (7'), A. Watanabe (64')
Key stats
Possession: Albirex Niigata 60% · Gifu 40% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 9-4




