Match Report
Ryūkyū, 21st on 37 points, faced a 27-point deficit to Montedio Yamagata (6th, 64). On the form table Ryūkyū stood 12th over the last five rounds, despite being 21st overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Ryūkyū 0.98 scored and 1.55 conceded per game, Montedio Yamagata 1.48 and 0.95, with the league averaging 1.23.
Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium in Okinawa staged the fixture, a ground that holds 10,189. On the scoreboard, Ryūkyū led 1-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 2-2.