Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Tokushima Vortis (4th, 67 pts) held a 36-point advantage over Gainare Tottori (22nd, 31 pts). Tokushima Vortis ranked just 10th in the league on five-round form despite their 4th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.33/1.21 for Tokushima Vortis and 0.9/1.76 for Gainare Tottori (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
11 matches unbeaten backed Tokushima Vortis's arrival. Gainare Tottori had been beaten in three straight games. The last-five ledger: Tokushima Vortis 11/15, Gainare Tottori 1/15.
Pocari Sweat Stadium in Naruto, capacity 20,441, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Gainare Tottori led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.