Match Report
Oita Trinita, 18th on 35 points, faced a 38-point deficit to Vissel Kobe (3rd, 73). On the form table Oita Trinita stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 18th overall. In league terms the two rates read 0.82/1.45 for Oita Trinita and 1.63/0.95 for Vissel Kobe (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Vissel Kobe came in having won four on the spin. Oita Trinita had banked 4 of the last 15 points on offer; Vissel Kobe, 12.
Ōita Bank Dome in Oita, capacity 40,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Vissel Kobe led 2-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 1-3.




