Match Report
In the standings it was Matsumoto Yamaga 15th on 43 points, Ryūkyū 16th on 40 — separated by 3. Matsumoto Yamaga's recent output outran their position: 8th on form over five rounds, 15th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Matsumoto Yamaga 1.08 scored and 1.32 conceded per game, Ryūkyū 1.08 and 1.5, with the league averaging 1.28.
Sunpro Alwin Stadium (Matsumoto) staged the fixture, a ground that holds 20,336. On the scoreboard, Ryūkyū led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Matsumoto Yamaga: Masamichi Hayashi (78') · Ryūkyū: Daisuke Takagi (13')
Key stats
Possession: Matsumoto Yamaga 54% · Ryūkyū 46% · Total shots: 13-10 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 9-1