Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Sagan Tosu (8th, 58 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Blaublitz Akita (14th, 43 pts). Sagan Tosu's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 8th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.21/1.13 for Sagan Tosu and 1.13/1.55 for Blaublitz Akita (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Blaublitz Akita's last three games had all finished level.
The venue was Ekimae Real Estate Stadium (Tosu), with room for 24,130 spectators. Sagan Tosu led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-0.
Goal scorers
Sagan Tosu: Kento Nishiya (5')
Key stats
Possession: Sagan Tosu 56% · Blaublitz Akita 44% · Total shots: 12-9 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 4-0