Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Omiya Ardija (6th, 63 pts) held a 41-point advantage over Ehime (20th, 22 pts). Recent form told a different story for Omiya Ardija: only 10th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 6th. In league terms the two rates read 0.92/1.87 for Ehime and 1.58/1.03 for Omiya Ardija (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Ehime entered with four losses in a row.
Ningineer Stadium in Matsuyama staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,500. Omiya Ardija led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 0-3 full-time score.
Key stats
Possession: Ehime 53% · Omiya Ardija 47% · Total shots: 11-11 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 2-4