Match Report
The table read 5th (Júbilo Iwata, 64 pts) against 10th (Montedio Yamagata, 53 pts), 11 points apart. Montedio Yamagata ranked 2nd in the league on five-round form, well above their 10th table position. In league terms the two rates read 1.55/1.34 for Júbilo Iwata and 1.53/1.42 for Montedio Yamagata (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Júbilo Iwata arrived on a run of three straight wins. 6 matches unbeaten backed Montedio Yamagata's arrival, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
Yamaha Stadium, capacity 5,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, Montedio Yamagata led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Júbilo Iwata: Matheus Peixoto (77'), Jan Van den Bergh (90') · Montedio Yamagata: Shoma Doi (9'), Junya Takahashi (83')
Key stats
Possession: Júbilo Iwata 60% · Montedio Yamagata 40% · Total shots: 24-16 · On target: 8-8 · Corners: 5-4