Cerezo Osaka beats Machida Zelvia in a match with multiple yellow cards
Cerezo Osaka defeated Machida Zelvia 2-0 in a J1 League match where yellow cards were a key feature.
The match, played at Osaka’s Yodoko Sakura Stadium, was characterized by intense play that resulted in four yellow cards.
Cerezo Osaka controlled possession for most of the match (59%), with 8 shots, 2 on target and 1 off target. Machida Zelvia, on the other hand, had more scoring opportunities with 13 shots (2 on target and 6 off target) but couldn’t overcome Cerezo Osaka’s defense.
Despite the constant fouls by Machida Zelvia (20), which led to them accumulating three yellow cards, the visiting team couldn’t capitalize on their opportunities.
Cerezo Osaka, with one yellow card to their name, held firm in defense and took advantage of their chances to score two goals, securing victory in a fast-paced game.
Substitutions cerezo osaka: at minute 64 R. Yamasaki came in and L. Fernandes went out., at minute 81 Vitor Bueno came in and M. Shibayama went out., at minute 82 S. Kitano came in and H. Tameda went out., at minute 89 S. Uejo came in and Leo Ceara went out.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 68 R. Shirasaki came in and K. Shibato went out., at minute 68 K. Fujimoto came in and Y. Soma went out., at minute 68 M. Duke came in and Oh Se-Hun went out., at minute 89 Erik came in and Na Sang-Ho went out., at minute 90 K. Hayashi came in and H. Mochizuki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cerezo Osaka
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