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Cerezo Osaka defeats Gamba Osaka in a thrilling encounter
Cerezo Osaka secured a 1-0 victory over Gamba Osaka in an exciting match held at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in Osaka. The only goal of the encounter came in the 48th minute when R. Nishio, assisted by S. Kitano, scored for Cerezo Osaka.
Despite having more possession of the ball (55%), Gamba Osaka generated fewer scoring chances than Cerezo Osaka, who had 19 shots, 8 of which were on target. Gamba Osaka managed only 5 shots, none of them on goal.
The match was marked by numerous substitutions on both sides, but it was Cerezo Osaka who emerged victorious with their greater efficiency in front of goal.
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Substitutions gamba osaka: at minute 60 R. Yamashita came in and Juan Alano went out., at minute 74 I. Sakamoto came in and K. Yamada went out., at minute 74 R. Mito came in and Dawhan went out., at minute 88 S. Kurata came in and T. Suzuki went out., at minute 88 T. Kishimoto came in and R. Handa went out.
Substitutions cerezo osaka: at minute 81 R. Yamasaki came in and Leo Ceara went out., at minute 83 Capixaba came in and L. Fernandes went out., at minute 85 S. Uejo came in and S. Kitano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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