Match Report
The table gap was wide: 28 points between Fukushima United (10th, 56 pts) and Azul Claro Numazu (20th, 28 pts). The last five rounds placed Fukushima United 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 10th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.05/1.5 for Azul Claro Numazu and 1.58/1.76 for Fukushima United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
Across 5 recorded meetings, Azul Claro Numazu have 0 wins to Fukushima United's 4, with 1 draw, at 2.8 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 40% of those meetings. Goals tend to flow: 60% of the meetings produced three or more, and both sides scored in 60%.
Shizuoka Ashitaka Athletic Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,000. On the scoreboard, Fukushima United led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-3.
Goal scorers
Azul Claro Numazu: Kengo Kawamata (86') · Fukushima United: Yuto Matsunagane (35'), Michihiro Yasuda (61'), Kota Mori (63')
Key stats
Possession: Azul Claro Numazu 47% · Fukushima United 53% · Total shots: 11-14 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 6-2