Match Report
Consadole Sapporo, 19th on 37 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Tokyo Verdy (6th, 56). On the form table Consadole Sapporo stood 5th over the last five rounds, despite being 19th overall. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.74 for Consadole Sapporo and 1.34/1.34 for Tokyo Verdy (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.33.
Sapporo Atsubetsu Park Stadium in Sapporo, capacity 17,957, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-2.