Match Report
The table gap was wide: 15 points between Kagoshima United (5th, 66 pts) and Gainare Tottori (11th, 51 pts). Kagoshima United's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.82/1.16 for Kagoshima United and 1.16/1.29 for Gainare Tottori (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.28.
5 meetings are on record — 1 won by Kagoshima United, 2 by Gainare Tottori, 2 drawn, at 1.2 goals per meeting. Hosting has counted for little in this fixture — the home side has won only 20% of those meetings. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 0% of meetings.
The venue was Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium, with room for 12,584 spectators. Gainare Tottori led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 3-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Kagoshima United: Toshiya Tanaka (56'), Charles Nduka (84'), Yoshitaka Aoki (69') · Gainare Tottori: Takumi Kawamura (39')
Key stats
Possession: Kagoshima United 45% · Gainare Tottori 55% · Total shots: 22-4 · On target: 8-3 · Corners: 8-0