Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Shimizu S-Pulse (1st, 82 pts) held a 52-point advantage over Kagoshima United (19th, 30 pts). Kagoshima United's recent output outran their position: 14th on form over five rounds, 19th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.92/1.55 for Kagoshima United and 1.79/1 for Shimizu S-Pulse (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.24.
Kagoshima United had been beaten in three straight games. Recent form was uneven: 1/15 points for Kagoshima United, 9/15 for Shimizu S-Pulse.
Kagoshima Kamoike Stadium, capacity 12,584, hosted the game. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Shimizu S-Pulse: Aziz (88')
Key stats
Possession: Kagoshima United 37% · Shimizu S-Pulse 63% · Total shots: 6-24 · On target: 1-7 · Corners: 1-6