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Thrilling Victory for Machida Zelvia at Home Against Gamba Osaka
Tokyo, Japan – In a vibrant match played at Machida Gion Stadium, Machida Zelvia defeated Gamba Osaka with a final score of 3 to 1. The match, corresponding to matchday 30 of the J1 League, 2025 season, was marked by intensity and goal-scoring opportunities at both ends.
Machida Zelvia took the lead early in the 17th minute thanks to a goal by G. Shoji, assisted by Na Sang-Ho. However, Gamba Osaka responded in the second half, with a goal from D. Hummet in the 61st minute, assisted by Welton, leveling the score. Possession remained balanced, with 49% for Machida Zelvia and 51% for Gamba Osaka.
Machida Zelvia regained the lead in the 78th minute thanks to a goal by K. Hayashi, creating an atmosphere of euphoria in the stadium. In stoppage time, T. Nishimura sealed the victory for the home team, converting a penalty in the 90th minute.
While Gamba Osaka generated more shots (16 compared to Machida Zelvia’s 12), the home team demonstrated greater effectiveness in front of goal, with six shots on target, compared to the visitor’s seven. Machida Zelvia also surpassed Gamba Osaka in corner kicks, with five against three.
Substitutions gamba osaka: at minute 56 K. Okunuki came in and Welton went out., at minute 75 Juan Alano came in and R. Meshino went out., at minute 81 S. Fukuoka came in and K. Kurokawa went out., at minute 82 T. Suzuki came in and R. Mito went out.
Substitutions machida zelvia: at minute 59 Na Sang-Ho came in and K. Sento went out., at minute 59 S. Fujio came in and Oh Se-Hun went out., at minute 79 H. Mae came in and N. Lavi went out., at minute 90 T. Nishimura came in and T. Numata went out., at minute 90 Y. Nakayama came in and H. Shimoda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Machida Zelvia
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