Match Report
The table gap was wide: 34 points between Albirex Niigata (6th, 68 pts) and Matsumoto Yamaga (22nd, 34 pts). Albirex Niigata's recent output lagged their position: 11th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.86/1.69 for Matsumoto Yamaga and 1.45/0.95 for Albirex Niigata (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.19.
Matsumoto Yamaga entered with four losses in a row. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Matsumoto Yamaga, 8/15 for Albirex Niigata.
The venue was Sunpro Alwin Stadium (Matsumoto) in Matsumoto. On the scoreboard, Matsumoto Yamaga led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.




