Match Report
In the standings it was Yokohama F. Marinos 1st on 18 points, Pohang Steelers 9th on 6 — separated by 12. Pohang Steelers's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 3/1 for Yokohama F. Marinos and 1.29/2.43 for Pohang Steelers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.51.
Momentum sat with Yokohama F. Marinos, winners of their last three. Pohang Steelers's winless run stood at 7. The last-five ledger: Yokohama F. Marinos 10/15, Pohang Steelers 1/15.
Nissan Stadium in Yokohama staged the fixture, a ground that holds 69,176. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Yokohama F. Marinos led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Yokohama F. Marinos: Yan Matheus (41'), Anderson Lopes (90')