Match Report
Shimizu S-Pulse, 14th on 44 points, faced a 20-point deficit to Vissel Kobe (5th, 64). The last five rounds placed Vissel Kobe no better than 13th for form, against 5th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.21/0.87 for Vissel Kobe and 1.08/1.34 for Shimizu S-Pulse (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.2.
Shimizu S-Pulse were unbeaten in 5.
GioScore's database holds 6 meetings between the two: 3 for Vissel Kobe, 2 for Shimizu S-Pulse and 1 drawn, at 3.33 goals per meeting. Three-plus goals is the norm here, arriving in 67% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 67%.
The match was played at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe (capacity 30,132). Shimizu S-Pulse led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Vissel Kobe: Yuya Kuwasaki (65'), Gotoku Sakai (90') · Shimizu S-Pulse: Kazuki Kozuka (40')
Key stats
Possession: Vissel Kobe 62% · Shimizu S-Pulse 38% · Total shots: 22-10 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 6-2