Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Kashiwa Reysol 2nd with 75 points, Machida Zelvia 6th with 60, 15 apart. The last five rounds placed Machida Zelvia no better than 12th for form, against 6th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.58/0.89 for Kashiwa Reysol and 1.37/1 for Machida Zelvia (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
Momentum sat with Machida Zelvia, winners of their last four.
SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 15,349. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-0.
Goal scorers
Kashiwa Reysol: Daihachi Okamura (63' og)
Key stats
Possession: Kashiwa Reysol 59% · Machida Zelvia 41% · Total shots: 10-10 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 5-7