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FC Tokyo snatches last-minute victory against Vissel Kobe in thrilling encounter
Chōfu, Japan – In a thrilling match played at the Ajinomoto Stadium on May 10th, 2025, FC Tokyo defeated Vissel Kobe with a 90th-minute penalty goal scored by Marcelo Ryan. The game, part of the 16th round of the J1 League, was characterized by high intensity and an even match.
Vissel Kobe dominated possession (53%), taking 16 shots, although only 3 were on target. FC Tokyo, with 47% possession, proved more effective in attack, with 6 of their 13 shots finding the target. Both teams showed a combative attitude, reflected in the yellow cards: two for each team (Henrique Trevisan and G. Sakai for Vissel Kobe, and Y. Honda for Vissel Kobe). The match featured a significant number of corners (5 for FC Tokyo and 11 for Vissel Kobe).
Despite Vissel Kobe’s territorial dominance, it was FC Tokyo who secured the victory thanks to their precision in the final minutes and their effectiveness in capitalizing on their opportunities. Ryan’s penalty goal in added time denied Vissel Kobe the reward for their efforts. The referee was Takuto Okabe.
Substitutions vissel kobe: at minute 59 Y. Osako came in and K. Yuruki went out., at minute 70 Thuler came in and R. Hirose went out., at minute 70 Jean Patric came in and Erik went out., at minute 85 Gustavo Klismahn came in and D. Sasaki went out.
Substitutions fc tokyo: at minute 77 S. Anzai came in and K. Endo went out., at minute 83 K. Tokiwa came in and K. Koizumi went out., at minute 84 T. Nakagawa came in and K. Sato went out., at minute 84 Y. Nagatomo came in and K. Shirai went out., at minute 90 M. Kitahara came in and K. Tawaratsumida went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FC Tokyo
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