Match Report
Sagamihara went into the game 12th in the table on 50 points; Gifu sat 13th on 47 — a 3-point gap. On the form table Sagamihara stood 8th over the last five rounds, despite being 12th overall. Against a league average of 1.28 goals per team per game, Sagamihara ran at 1 scored and 1.32 conceded, Gifu at 1.37 and 1.58.
5 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Sagamihara 1, draws 3, Gifu 1, at 2 goals per meeting. Only 20% of these meetings ended in a home win. Both teams scored in 80% of the meetings.
The venue was Sagamihara Gion Stadium, with room for 11,808 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Gifu led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Gifu: Jin Izumisawa (25'), Jin Izumisawa (45'), Riyo Kawamoto (58'), Ryo Nishitani (74'), Ryoma Kita (78')
Key stats
Possession: Sagamihara 49% · Gifu 51% · Total shots: 9-21 · On target: 3-9 · Corners: 6-6