Match Report
ThespaKusatsu Gunma, 14th on 46 points, faced a 26-point deficit to Vanraure Hachinohe (2nd, 72). Recent form told a different story for Vanraure Hachinohe: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Against a league average of 1.28 goals per team per game, ThespaKusatsu Gunma ran at 1.47 scored and 1.55 conceded, Vanraure Hachinohe at 1.21 and 0.61.
ThespaKusatsu Gunma's winless run stood at 7. Vanraure Hachinohe came in having won three on the spin. Over the last five, ThespaKusatsu Gunma had taken 1 of 15 points to Vanraure Hachinohe's 12.
The venue was Shoda Shoyu Stadium Gunma, with room for 20,588 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Vanraure Hachinohe led 3-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-4.
Goal scorers
Vanraure Hachinohe: Tatsuya Shirai (45'), Ryuji Sawakami (33'), Ryuji Sawakami (44'), Kai Sasaki (88')
Key stats
Possession: ThespaKusatsu Gunma 60% · Vanraure Hachinohe 40% · Total shots: 8-18 · On target: 0-6 · Corners: 3-4