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Kashiwa Reysol Edges Out Albirex Niigata in Thrilling Kashiwa Encounter
Kashiwa, Japan – Kashiwa Reysol defeated Albirex Niigata 2-1 in a captivating match at the SANKYO FRONTIER Kashiwa Stadium on April 26th, in the 12th round of the 2025 J1 League. The game, officiated by Takafumi Mikuriya, was characterized by intensity and goal-scoring opportunities for both teams.
Albirex Niigata took the lead in the 14th minute with a penalty goal scored by Y. Komi. However, Kashiwa Reysol quickly responded and equalized in the 32nd minute through a goal by M. Watai. The home team dominated possession (59%) and created more scoring chances (11 shots, 6 on target), while Albirex Niigata, with 41% possession, managed 12 shots, but only 2 were on target. Despite the higher number of shots on goal by Kashiwa Reysol, they secured the decisive victory in the second half. The match also saw a yellow card issued to S. Naruse of Kashiwa Reysol. An exciting match that gives Kashiwa Reysol three crucial points in their fight for the top of the league.
Substitutions kashiwa reysol: at minute 66 M. Hosoya came in and Y. Kakita went out., at minute 74 K. Kinoshita came in and Y. Yamada went out., at minute 87 Diego came in and T. Koyamatsu went out., at minute 87 H. Nakama came in and M. Watai went out., at minute 87 S. Nakajima came in and T. Kubo went out.
Substitutions albirex niigata: at minute 71 K. Kasai came in and J. Okumura went out., at minute 72 Danilo Gomes came in and Y. Takagi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Kashiwa Reysol
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