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Tense Match in Niigata: Shimizu S-Pulse Holds onto Slim Lead
Niigata – In a hard-fought match at Denka Big Swan Stadium, Shimizu S-Pulse secured a narrow 1 to 0 victory over Albirex Niigata. Takashi Inui’s goal in the 16th minute, assisted by Ryosuke Yamahara, proved to be the decisive factor in the game.
Albirex Niigata dominated possession with 56%, generating 18 shots, although only 3 were on target. Their frustration resulted in 16 fouls and two yellow cards, shown to Mitsuru Ohara and Yuya Horigome.
Meanwhile, Shimizu S-Pulse, despite having only 44% possession, defended solidly and capitalized on their early opportunity. The match was not without tension, with Ryosuke Yamahara, Taichi Takahashi, and Masaki Yumiba receiving yellow cards for the visiting team. A goal by Taichi Takahashi was disallowed by VAR due to an offside. In total, Shimizu S-Pulse committed 9 fouls and earned 6 corner kicks, while Albirex Niigata had 5.
Referee Takuto Okabe officiated the match, corresponding to round 29 of the 2025 J1 League season, at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 57 M. Yumiba came in and S. Yajima went out., at minute 57 H. Nakahara came in and K. Matsuzaki went out., at minute 84 R. Yamahara came in and S. Takagi went out., at minute 84 T. Takahashi came in and K. Chiba went out., at minute 90 Y. Yoshida came in and K. Kitazume went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 65 M. Ohara came in and J. Okumura went out., at minute 65 Moraes came in and T. Shimamura went out., at minute 76 T. Arai came in and H. Uemura went out., at minute 86 A. Boudah came in and K. Taniguchi went out., at minute 86 Y. Horigome came in and K. Hashimoto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Albirex Niigata
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