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Cerezo Osaka Crushes Shimizu S-Pulse in High-Scoring Match
Osaka, Japan – In a vibrant and action-packed match held at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Cerezo Osaka dominated Shimizu S-Pulse with a final score of 5 to 2. The match, corresponding to matchday 19 of the J1 League, was refereed by Hiroyuki Kimura.
Despite Shimizu S-Pulse taking an early lead in the 4th minute with a goal by R. Yamahara, Cerezo Osaka responded forcefully. S. Kitano equalized in the 10th minute after capitalizing on a rebound from a missed penalty. The home team’s offensive continued unstoppable, with N. Takahashi scoring in the 13th minute and M. Nakajima extending the lead in the 18th minute.
Although a goal by Rafael Ratao was disallowed by VAR for offside in the 44th minute, the Brazilian forward redeemed himself by scoring a legitimate goal in the 54th minute. L. Fernandes sealed the victory for Cerezo Osaka in the 70th minute, following an assist by S. Kitano. R. Gunji scored for Shimizu S-Pulse in the 89th minute, but it was not enough to overturn the large deficit. A goal by K. Furuyama was also disallowed for offside in the 90th minute.
The match was intense, with a total of 19 fouls committed by Cerezo Osaka and 12 by Shimizu S-Pulse. Both teams received one yellow card. Cerezo Osaka had 49% ball possession, while Shimizu S-Pulse had 51%. Cerezo Osaka demonstrated their offensive superiority with 19 shots, 9 of which were on target, and 13 corner kicks. Shimizu S-Pulse, on the other hand, took 13 shots, with 4 of them directed at the opponent’s goal, and earned 3 corner kicks.
Substitutions shimizu s-pulse: at minute 25 S. Yajima came in and K. Kitagawa went out., at minute 46 H. Nakahara came in and K. Matsuzaki went out., at minute 46 S. Hasukawa came in and J. Sumiyoshi went out., at minute 68 K. Kozuka came in and Z. Uno went out., at minute 73 R. Gunji came in and Capixaba went out.
Substitutions cerezo osaka: at minute 73 R. Sakata came in and Thiago Andrade went out., at minute 83 S. Kagawa came in and M. Nakajima went out., at minute 83 M. Shibayama came in and R. Sakata went out., at minute 90 S. Uejo came in and S. Kitano went out., at minute 90 K. Furuyama came in and Rafael Ratao went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cerezo Osaka
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