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Avispa Fukuoka Triumphs Over Albirex Niigata in High-Scoring Match
Fukuoka, Japan – In a thrilling match held at Best Denki Stadium, Avispa Fukuoka defeated Albirex Niigata with a final score of 4 to 2. The game, part of Round 21 of the J1 League, saw ruthless efficiency from the home team, who capitalized on their chances despite having less possession.
The match began with an early goal from H. Inamura in the 4th minute for Albirex Niigata, assisted by E. Miyamoto. However, Avispa Fukuoka responded strongly. K. Konno equalized in the 9th minute, assisted by Y. Kitajima, and S. Usui put his team ahead in the 16th minute, after an assist from Y. Hashimoto. Albirex Niigata tried to react, and K. Taniguchi managed to narrow the gap in the 36th minute, assisted by Danilo Gomes. However, just before halftime, Y. Kitajima scored again for Avispa Fukuoka, assisted by Y. Iwasaki, establishing a lead that would prove decisive.
Regarding statistics, Albirex Niigata dominated possession with 69%, but Avispa Fukuoka proved to be more effective in front of goal, with 8 total shots (4 on target) compared to Albirex Niigata’s 9 (only 2 on target). Avispa Fukuoka committed fewer fouls (7) than Albirex Niigata (14) and received one yellow card. The match was officiated by referee Yusuke Ohashi.
Substitutions avispa fukuoka: at minute 19 Y. Iwasaki came in and K. Fujimoto went out., at minute 46 Y. Maejima came in and T. Kamijima went out., at minute 63 S. Nago came in and K. Konno went out., at minute 63 M. Shigemi came in and H. Akino went out., at minute 81 Wellington came in and S. Usui went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 61 H. Akiyama came in and E. Miyamoto went out., at minute 75 K. Kasai came in and M. Hasegawa went out., at minute 75 S. Ota came in and J. Okumura went out., at minute 75 K. Yamura came in and Danilo Gomes went out., at minute 90 Y. Takagi came in and Y. Hoshi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Avispa Fukuoka
Albirex Niigata
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