Match Report
Kagoshima United's unbeaten run stood at 7. Defeat had followed defeat for Consadole Sapporo — four in succession, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Kagoshima United had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Consadole Sapporo, 3.
Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 12,584. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Goal scorers
Consadole Sapporo: Tatsuya Hasegawa (89')
Key stats
Possession: Kagoshima United 39% · Consadole Sapporo 61% · Total shots: 11-8 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 7-2