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Thrilling Draw Between Kashima and Avispa Fukuoka in J1 League
Kashima, Japan – In a hard-fought match at the mercari Stadium, Kashima and Avispa Fukuoka played to a draw in a game filled with intensity and cards. Despite Kashima’s dominance in possession (63%), Avispa Fukuoka proved to be a tough opponent.
The first half passed without goals, but the second half was an explosion of emotions. Avispa Fukuoka took the lead in the 50th minute thanks to a goal by S. Usui, assisted by K. Fujimoto. The goal spurred Kashima into action, who relentlessly sought the equalizer. The local team’s persistence paid off in the 84th minute when Y. Funabashi managed to level the score, without a previous assist.
The match was marked by numerous fouls and yellow cards. Y. Higuchi (Kashima) was cautioned in the 17th minute, followed by Wellington (Avispa Fukuoka) in the 72nd, K. Chinen (Kashima) in the 77th, T. Ando (Avispa Fukuoka) in the 84th, and H. Akino (Avispa Fukuoka) in the 90th minute. Despite the efforts of both teams, the score remained unchanged, sealing a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both sides. Kashima took 12 shots, three of which were on target, while Avispa Fukuoka also shot 12 times, but with 3 on target.
Substitutions kashima: at minute 55 G. Shibasaki came in and K. Chinen went out., at minute 55 K. Misao came in and Y. Funabashi went out., at minute 55 Y. Higuchi came in and Y. Matsumura went out., at minute 62 A. Cavric came in and Elber went out., at minute 70 Leo Ceara came in and K. Tagawa went out.
Substitutions avispa fukuoka: at minute 68 S. Usui came in and Wellington went out., at minute 75 K. Fujimoto came in and Y. Iwasaki went out., at minute 75 M. Shigemi came in and H. Akino went out., at minute 80 S. Nago came in and T. Miki went out., at minute 81 Y. Maejima came in and Y. Hashimoto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kashima
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