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Exciting Draw in Kobe: Cerezo Osaka Fights Back to Draw with Vissel Kobe
Kobe, Japan – In a vibrant match played at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Cerezo Osaka mounted a comeback to draw 2-2 against Vissel Kobe in matchday 15 of the J1 League. The game, played on May 6th, 2025, was marked by intensity and alternating dominance.
Vissel Kobe opened the scoring in the 45th minute with a goal from T. Miyashiro, assisted by R. Hirose. However, Cerezo Osaka responded immediately with a goal from S. Uejo, also in the 45th minute, assisted by H. Kida, to level the score going into halftime.
In the second half, Cerezo Osaka took control of the match. M. Shibayama scored the 2-1 goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by Rafael Ratao, and Rafael Ratao sealed the final draw in the 90th minute, assisted by L. Fernandes.
The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams exhibiting similar possession (50%). Vissel Kobe had more shots (16 vs 11), although Cerezo Osaka was more accurate on target (5 vs 4). Referee Jumpei Iida, from Japan, showed three yellow cards to Cerezo Osaka players and none to Vissel Kobe. An exciting match that ended in a fair 2-2 draw.
Substitutions cerezo osaka: at minute 58 M. Nakajima came in and S. Uejo went out., at minute 58 L. Fernandes came in and K. Furuyama went out., at minute 75 M. Shibayama came in and H. Okuda went out., at minute 88 R. Nishio came in and S. Kagawa went out.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 62 Jean Patric came in and K. Yuruki went out., at minute 71 K. Hamasaki came in and D. Sasaki went out., at minute 71 N. Iino came in and Erik went out., at minute 79 Y. Osako came in and T. Miyashiro went out., at minute 79 Y. Honda came in and Caetano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Vissel Kobe
Cerezo Osaka
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