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Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stages Comeback Victory Over Tokyo Verdy
Hiroshima, Japan – Sanfrecce Hiroshima secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Tokyo Verdy at the Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima on May 17th, 2025, in a J1 League matchday 17 clash. Despite controlling less possession (63% for Hiroshima, 37% for Tokyo Verdy), the home side proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match saw a tense midfield battle. Tokyo Verdy created few chances, managing only four shots on target, two of which were on goal. In contrast, Sanfrecce Hiroshima, with 13 attempts, were far more potent.
Kimura gave Tokyo Verdy the lead in the 77th minute from a penalty. However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima responded emphatically in the closing stages. Germain, assisted by Araki, leveled the score in the 87th minute, and Kawabe, also assisted by Araki, sealed the victory in the 89th. Sanfrecce Hiroshima dominated the statistics with 8 corners and conceded 13 fouls compared to 8 fouls for Tokyo Verdy.
Despite a yellow card for Matsuhashi (Tokyo Verdy) in the 63rd minute, Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s superior attacking efficiency in the second half proved decisive. The win solidifies their league position, while Tokyo Verdy will need to address their attacking shortcomings.
Substitutions tokyo verdy: at minute 46 Y. Matsuhashi came in and Y. Arai went out., at minute 46 Y. Kimura came in and I. Someno went out., at minute 55 H. Yamami came in and K. Saito went out., at minute 62 K. Suzuki came in and Y. Tsunashima went out., at minute 73 T. Inami came in and R. Hirakawa went out.
Substitutions sanfrecce hiroshima: at minute 68 V. Germain came in and N. Maeda went out., at minute 79 D. Suga came in and N. Arai went out., at minute 84 S. Koshimichi came in and S. Higashi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
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