Match Report
Grulla Morioka, 22nd on 34 points, faced a 27-point deficit to JEF United (10th, 61). JEF United had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 6th in the league over the last five rounds against 10th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/1.9 for Grulla Morioka and 1.05/1 for JEF United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
The match was played at Hokujosogoundo Koen Kitakami Field in Kitakami (capacity 4,946). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.