English:
Gamba Osaka Overwhelms Albirex Niigata in High-Scoring Affair
Suita, Japan – In a match held at Panasonic Stadium Suita, Gamba Osaka convincingly defeated Albirex Niigata in a game corresponding to matchday 32 of the J1 League. The home team, with 61% possession, demonstrated their superiority throughout the 90 minutes, reflected in the lopsided final score.
Albirex Niigata initially surprised by opening the scoring in the 15th minute with a goal by T. Arai, assisted by T. Shimamura. However, Gamba Osaka’s response was swift, and in the 37th minute, T. Usami equalized with an assist from R. Yamashita.
In the second half, Albirex Niigata took the lead again thanks to a goal by J. Okumura in the 49th minute, assisted by M. Hasegawa. But the joy was short-lived for the away team, as Gamba Osaka unleashed a relentless offensive. Welton tied the game in the 60th minute, assisted by D. Hummet. S. Abe put Gamba Osaka ahead in the 64th minute, and D. Hummet sealed the victory in the 75th minute.
Despite the bravery of Albirex Niigata, Gamba Osaka’s greater possession and effectiveness in front of the opponent’s goal were decisive for the victory. Gamba Osaka finished the match with 15 shots, 8 of them on target, while Albirex Niigata only managed 7 shots, with 2 on target. Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi showed no yellow or red cards in a relatively clean match, although with 11 fouls committed by Albirex Niigata compared to only 4 by Gamba Osaka.
Substitutions gamba osaka: at minute 61 R. Yamashita came in and Juan Alano went out., at minute 76 M. Mitsuta came in and T. Suzuki went out., at minute 83 T. Usami came in and R. Mito went out., at minute 83 D. Hummet came in and I. Jebali went out., at minute 83 Welton came in and K. Okunuki went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 61 K. Taniguchi came in and M. Ohara went out., at minute 67 J. Okumura came in and A. Boudah went out., at minute 67 T. Shimamura came in and Moraes went out., at minute 80 T. Arai came in and Y. Takagi went out., at minute 80 M. Hasegawa came in and Y. Wakatsuki went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Gamba Osaka
Albirex Niigata
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