Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Ventforet Kofu (13th, 44 pts) held a 22-point advantage over Ehime (20th, 22 pts). The last five rounds placed Ventforet Kofu no better than 17th for form, against 13th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.23 goals per team per game, Ventforet Kofu ran at 0.97 scored and 1.18 conceded, Ehime at 0.92 and 1.87.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Ventforet Kofu 0, draws 2, Ehime 3, at 1.8 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 20% of the wins in this matchup.
The venue was Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium, with room for 17,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-0.
Key stats
Possession: Ventforet Kofu 49% · Ehime 51% · Total shots: 10-14 · On target: 2-3 · Corners: 3-8