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Sanfrecce Hiroshima Snatch Late Draw Against Machida Zelvia
Hiroshima, Japan – In a match played at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Machida Zelvia drew in a J1 League encounter that was decided in the final minutes. The match, played on October 4, 2025, saw Machida Zelvia take the lead in the 50th minute thanks to a goal by Y. Soma, assisted by H. Mae. Despite dominating possession with 69% and generating numerous opportunities with 15 shots (6 on target) and 10 corners, Sanfrecce Hiroshima struggled to find the net.
The patience and persistence of the home team paid off in the 88th minute, when Kim Ju-Sung scored, assisted by D. Suga, leveling the score. However, the joy was short-lived as Kim Ju-Sung received a yellow card in the 89th minute. In added time, T. Arslan converted a penalty in the 90th minute, securing the draw for Sanfrecce Hiroshima, although he was also cautioned immediately after. The match was intense, with Machida Zelvia committing 15 fouls and receiving one yellow card, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima committed 7 fouls and received two yellow cards.
Substitutions sanfrecce hiroshima: at minute 9 K. Kinoshita came in and V. Germain went out., at minute 61 S. Nakano came in and N. Arai went out., at minute 62 T. Shiotani came in and T. Arslan went out., at minute 62 S. Higashi came in and D. Suga went out., at minute 76 Y. Nakajima came in and M. Kato went out.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 65 S. Fujio came in and M. Duke went out., at minute 65 T. Nishimura came in and Na Sang-Ho went out., at minute 81 Y. Soma came in and K. Sento went out., at minute 81 A. Masuyama came in and K. Hayashi went out., at minute 89 H. Shimoda came in and K. Kuwayama went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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