Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Roasso Kumamoto 8th with 54 points, Gamba Osaka U23 14th with 35, 19 apart. Gamba Osaka U23's recent output outran their position: 10th on form over five rounds, 14th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.26/1.62 for Gamba Osaka U23 and 1.65/1.38 for Roasso Kumamoto (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.29.
Roasso Kumamoto arrived on a run of six straight wins, having scored in 6 consecutive games. Gamba Osaka U23 had banked 3 of the last 15 points on offer; Roasso Kumamoto, 15.
Suita City Football Stadium in Suita staged the fixture, a ground that holds 39,694. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-0 full-time score.




