Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Honda 1st with 60 points, Grulla 9th with 39, 21 apart. Grulla's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.5/1.63 for Grulla and 1.7/0.93 for Honda (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.24.
The venue was Hokujosogoundo Koen Kitakami Field, with room for 4,946 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 0-2.
Goal scorers
Honda: Ryo Saito (56'), Riku Suzuki (62')
Key stats
Possession: Grulla 50% · Honda 50% · Total shots: 0-2 · On target: 0-2 · Corners: 6-8