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Fagiano Okayama Stuns Shimizu S-Pulse in Shizuoka
Shizuoka, Japan – In a vibrant match held at the IAI Stadium Nihondaira, Fagiano Okayama surprised Shimizu S-Pulse with a victory. Despite dominating possession with 61%, Shimizu S-Pulse failed to capitalize on their advantage. Fagiano Okayama, with 39% possession, was more effective in front of goal.
The match started with an intense pace. In the 32nd minute, Kamiya Yuta from Fagiano Okayama received a yellow card. The first half ended goalless, but the second half was an explosion of emotions.
Lucao opened the scoring for Fagiano Okayama in the 63rd minute, assisted by Y. Tatsuta. Lucao himself would receive a yellow card a minute later. Fagiano Okayama extended their lead in the 76th minute thanks to a goal by A. Esaka, assisted by T. Kimura. When it seemed that the game was settled, T. Takahashi from Shimizu S-Pulse scored in the 90th minute, assisted by R. Yamahara, but it was not enough to avoid defeat.
Fagiano Okayama showed great effectiveness, converting two of their ten shots on target into goals. Although Shimizu S-Pulse took more shots (17 compared to 23), only six were on target. The match was marked by a total of 25 fouls and two yellow cards for Fagiano Okayama. Referee Hiroki Kasahara had a busy afternoon in the J1 League match.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 58 A. Stephens came in and T. Takahashi went out., at minute 66 S. Takagi came in and K. Kitazume went out., at minute 66 S. Yajima came in and K. Miyamoto went out., at minute 66 K. Matsuzaki came in and K. Kitagawa went out., at minute 80 S. Hasukawa came in and K. Kozuka went out.
Substitutions fagiano okayama: at minute 61 E. Miyamoto came in and R. Tabei went out., at minute 61 H. Motoyama came in and M. Matsumoto went out., at minute 74 Lucao came in and K. Ichimi went out., at minute 74 Kamiya Yuta came in and K. Fujii went out., at minute 88 T. Kimura came in and H. Iwabuchi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Shimizu S-pulse
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