Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Mito Hollyhock (1st, 70 pts) held a 26-point advantage over Ventforet Kofu (13th, 44 pts). Recent form told a different story for Mito Hollyhock: only 7th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Against a league average of 1.23 goals per team per game, Ventforet Kofu ran at 0.97 scored and 1.18 conceded, Mito Hollyhock at 1.45 and 0.89.
The head-to-head ledger counts 7 games: 2 Ventforet Kofu wins, 2 for Mito Hollyhock, 3 draws, at 2.86 goals per meeting. Shutting the other side out is rare here — both scored in 71% of the meetings.
Yamanashi Chuo Bank Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 17,000. Mito Hollyhock led 1-0 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 0-1.
Goal scorers
Mito Hollyhock: Chihiro Kato (45')
Key stats
Possession: Ventforet Kofu 44% · Mito Hollyhock 56% · Total shots: 13-6 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-1