Match Report
In the standings it was Shimizu S-Pulse 14th on 44 points, Fagiano Okayama 13th on 45 — separated by 1. Shimizu S-Pulse's recent output lagged their position: 19th on form over five rounds while 14th in the table. Against a league average of 1.2 goals per team per game, Shimizu S-Pulse ran at 1.08 scored and 1.34 conceded, Fagiano Okayama at 0.89 and 1.13.
Fagiano Okayama's winless run stood at 10.
The match was played at Iwagin Stadium (capacity 20,339). On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Shimizu S-Pulse: Toshiki Takahashi (90') · Fagiano Okayama: Lucão (63'), Ataru Esaka (76')
Key stats
Possession: Shimizu S-Pulse 61% · Fagiano Okayama 39% · Total shots: 17-22 · On target: 6-10 · Corners: 3-6